Two double bedrooms with built-in storage
Bright lounge with Juliet balcony over communal garden
Modern kitchen; contemporary white bathroom suite
Allocated off-street parking plus visitor spaces
Chain-free sale with 101 years remaining on lease
Small overall size (c.512 sq ft) — compact living
Electric storage heating (higher running costs than gas)
Service charge c. £1,100 per six months (approx. £2,200pa)
High local crime rate; student-dominated neighbourhood
This well-presented two-bedroom apartment in Wickham House offers a compact, practical home or a straightforward buy-to-let opportunity in central Portswood. The flat is bright, with a lounge overlooking well-kept communal gardens via a Juliet balcony, a modern kitchen and built-in storage in both double bedrooms. Sold chain-free with 101 years on the lease, it’s ready to occupy or rent immediately.
Practical running costs and layout are clear: sealed unit double glazing, electric storage heating and allocated off-street parking. The development is close to Portswood High Street’s shops, cafés and bus links, and is within easy reach of Southampton city centre and St Denys station — a strong location for commuters and students alike. An estimated rent of £1,100 PCM indicates reasonable investor appeal.
Important drawbacks are factual and significant: the property is small at about 512 sq ft and uses electric storage heaters (higher heating costs than gas), and the area has a high local crime rate which may concern some buyers or affect insurance and tenant demand. Service charges are approximately £1,100 every six months (c. £2,200pa). The neighbourhood is classified as a cosmopolitan student area, so expect increased footfall and possible noise at times.
Overall, this flat suits a first-time buyer seeking an affordable city-base or an investor after a readily lettable, low-maintenance unit. Its chain-free status and long lease reduce purchase friction, but buyers should budget for running costs and consider the local crime profile when deciding suitability.
