Summary - 166 SHIRLEY ROAD SOUTHAMPTON SO15 3FN
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Chain-free one-bedroom ground flat with parking — affordable city-entry buy..
Chain free with no service charge or ground rent
Off-street parking to rear
Compact one-bedroom ground-floor flat, 431 sq ft
Bedroom small, low ceiling and dated — needs modernisation
Leasehold with limited years reported; verify lease length and costs
No flood risk; built c.1976–82 with double glazing pre-2002
Excellent mobile signal and fast broadband; close to city centre transport
Area is cosmopolitan student neighbourhood — higher rental demand, local deprivation
This ground-floor one-bedroom flat on Shirley Road is a compact, low-cost entry into Southampton living. It comes chain-free with off-street parking and no ongoing service charge or ground rent, making running costs straightforward. The lounge has modern laminate flooring and good natural light; the kitchen is fitted with integrated appliances and practical workspace. Council tax is very cheap, and travel and shopping are within easy walking distance — Southampton Central and West Quay are nearby.
The apartment’s size is small (431 sq ft) and the bedroom has a low ceiling and dated finishes; the property will suit a single buyer, couple or buy-to-let investor comfortable with modest living space. The lease is leasehold with a limited remaining term reported (information provided varies); prospective buyers should verify the exact years remaining and any lease-extension costs. There is no annual service charge, but additional purchase fees (leasehold packs, legal costs) can apply.
Situated in a busy, cosmopolitan neighbourhood popular with students and new arrivals, the flat offers easy access to local amenities, schools and parkland. While the building appears structurally typical for late-20th-century construction, some internal updating would improve comfort and rental appeal — the bedroom in particular needs modernisation. Broadband and mobile signals are strong, and there is low flood risk.
This is a practical, low-entry property level with clear upside for buyers willing to accept compact accommodation and manage leasehold checks. It’s best for first-time buyers seeking affordability or investors targeting the private-rental market in a well-connected city location.
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