Summary - OAKLEY COURT, 1 FLAT 36 OAKLEY ROAD SOUTHAMPTON SO16 4FA
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Compact, low-maintenance over-60s flat with communal facilities and no forward chain.
Second-floor one-bedroom apartment in over-60s development
Long lease (c.102 years) — leasehold tenure
24-hour emergency call system and communal lounge/laundry
Off-street residents’ parking and lift access
Electric storage heaters; mains electricity supply
Interior décor dated; likely needs cosmetic updating
Higher-crime, more deprived area — consider local risks
Ground rent around £350; additional service/lease fees possible
Situated on the second floor of Oakley Court, this one-bedroom apartment is designed for over-60s living and offered with no forward chain. The block provides communal facilities including a lounge, laundry room, lift and 24-hour emergency call system — practical features for independent retirement living. The apartment’s layout is simple and efficient: hallway with storage, open lounge/dining, small kitchen, double bedroom with fitted wardrobe, and bathroom.
The property benefits from a long lease (approximately 102 years remaining), off-street residents’ parking, double glazing and convenient access to Shirley High Street amenities and frequent bus routes. Electric storage heaters and mains electricity supply the home; broadband and mobile signal are reported good, supporting visitors or residents who keep in touch digitally.
Important practical points: the development sits in a higher-crime, more deprived part of the city, and the interior décor and some finishes appear dated and may suit cosmetic updating. The property is leasehold with an average ground rent (£350) and possible additional fees for lease packs or service charges; prospective buyers should confirm total annual costs before committing.
This apartment will suit a downsizer seeking low-maintenance, communal retirement living close to amenities and transport links, or an investor wanting a straightforward retirement-let opportunity. A viewing is recommended to assess space and condition personally.
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