Summary - Sopwith Road, Eastleigh SO50 5LN
2 bed 1 bath Retirement Property
Low‑maintenance two-bed with extensive communal support and a balcony.
Assisted-living development with restaurant, guest suite and communal lounge
Private balcony overlooking maintained communal gardens
Two bedrooms, wet room, open-plan lounge/diner and fitted kitchen
Built 2011; modern double glazing and scooter charging point
Permit off-street parking available; permit costs apply (£250 pa)
High annual service charge: £14,012.91 (very expensive)
Ground rent £435 pa; ground rent review June 2027
Tenure details inconsistent—confirm lease/freehold and years remaining
This purpose-built retirement apartment, built in 2011, offers low-maintenance living with assisted-living services and communal facilities. The mid-floor two-bedroom layout includes an open-plan lounge/diner, fitted kitchen, wet room and a private balcony overlooking maintained communal gardens — a practical, comfortable home for an older occupant or couple.
The development provides strong on-site support and social amenities: a waitress-serviced restaurant, communal lounge and roof terrace, guest suite, laundry, library, three lifts, battery scooter store with charging points and permit parking. The apartment is within a level walk to Eastleigh town centre and local amenities, with good mobile signal and average broadband speeds.
Important cost details and legal points are set out plainly. The listed service charge is high at £14,012.91 per year (financial year ending 31/03/26) and ground rent is £435 per year, with a review in 2027. Lease details on the listing reference a 125-year lease from 2012 (112 years remaining noted elsewhere) — there is inconsistent tenure information (a freehold note appears in one place). Buyers should instruct a solicitor to confirm tenure, exact lease length and what the service charge covers before committing.
Overall this is a modern, well-serviced retirement apartment with strong communal amenities and easy town access, suited to someone prioritising support, community and low-maintenance living — but the high annual service charge and the need to clarify tenure/lease terms are material considerations.
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