Summary - Banister Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 SO15 2XE
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Low-maintenance two-bed retirement apartment with strong onsite care and social facilities.
- Purpose-built Retirement Living PLUS apartment for over-70s
- Two double bedrooms; principal bedroom with walk-in wardrobe
- First-floor position with lift access and Juliet balcony
- Onsite bistro, homeowners’ lounge, wellbeing suite and gardens
- 24-hour emergency call system and intruder alarm fitted
- 999-year lease; new-build condition, low maintenance
- Off-street parking; pets allowed
- Located in a student-influenced area with higher-than-average crime; service charges not stated
A purpose-built Retirement Living PLUS apartment designed for over-70s, this two-bedroom first-floor flat at May Tree Place offers low-maintenance living with generous communal facilities. The open-plan living room has a Juliet balcony; the principal bedroom includes a walk-in wardrobe. A lift provides step-free access to the bistro, homeowners’ lounge, wellbeing suite and communal gardens.
Practical features include integrated kitchen appliances, a spacious walk-in shower room with heated towel rail, 24-hour emergency call system, intruder alarm and a 999-year lease. An hour’s domestic support weekly is included, with tailored personal care available if required. Off-street parking and a nearby supermarket, medical centre and parks put everyday essentials close at hand.
Be aware this home sits in a cosmopolitan, student-influenced area with a higher local crime rate than average; the neighbourhood is lively and may not suit those seeking complete tranquillity. Service charge details are not provided here and should be checked, as these developments have communal running costs. Council tax band is currently unknown.
Overall, this modern, low-maintenance apartment is aimed at buyers seeking supported, community-focused retirement living with easy access to city amenities and onsite social facilities, balanced against the realities of a busy urban location and communal service charges.
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