Summary - Flat 4 Bridgewater Court, 1, Fitzroy Street PO36 8FA
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Affordable two-bedroom home minutes from Sandown beach and town.
Chain free top-floor flat with long lease (114 years)
Compact 496 sq ft — two bedrooms, one shower room
Victorian character: high ceilings and bay windows
Service charge £780 pa; ground rent £150 pa
Council tax described as very cheap
Double glazing installed before 2002; may need upgrading
Electric heating (boiler and radiators) — running costs variable
Area classified as deprived; local crime level high
Set on Fitzroy Street in central Sandown, this two-bedroom top-floor apartment offers low-maintenance living close to shops, the seafront and local amenities. Chain free and with a long lease (114 years), it suits a first-time buyer or investor seeking an affordable entry to the Isle of Wight market. The Victorian building retains period character — high ceilings and bay windows bring good natural light to the principal rooms.
At about 496 sq ft the layout is compact: entrance, kitchen/living area, two bedrooms and a shower room. Running costs are modest — council tax is very cheap and the service charge of £780 is below average, though ground rent of £150 applies. Heating is electric with a boiler and radiators; double glazing is fitted but dates from before 2002.
The flat offers clear potential as a comfortable lock-up-and-leave home or a rental unit, but it does need updating in parts. The building dates from the 1930s–1940s and cavity walls are assumed uninsulated, which may affect energy efficiency. The surrounding area is classified as deprived and local crime is high, which buyers should weigh against the low purchase price and proximity to local schools, shops and the beach.
Overall this is a budget-friendly, chain-free apartment with period character and renovation potential, best suited to buyers prepared to improve energy performance and modernise interiors.
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