Summary - 25 VALE DRIVE SOUTHAMPTON SO18 4SW
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Long lease, low costs, and a large private garden for first-time buyers.
No onward chain and no service charges
Long lease: 999 years from 1930s
Ground-floor maisonette with direct garden access
Generous rear garden (60+ ft) with side access
Front garden could be converted to parking (STPP)
Gas central heating and double glazing throughout
Small overall size: approx 478 sq ft — limited living space
Local area: high crime and very deprived — consider risks
Step into a practical first home with a rare combination: no onward chain, no service charges and a 999-year lease. This ground-floor two-bedroom maisonette offers 478 sq ft of usable space, a bright living room with French doors and direct access to a long rear garden — ideal for summer evenings or a small conservatory (subject to consents).
The property benefits from gas central heating and double glazing throughout, plus scope to create off-street parking to the front (STPP). The kitchen is compact and modern-looking, while rooms are neutrally presented, allowing straightforward cosmetic updating rather than a full renovation.
Honest drawbacks: the flat is small and best suited to a couple or first-time buyer rather than a larger family. The immediate area records high crime and very high deprivation indices, factors to weigh alongside the low council tax and strong local amenities. Some improvement work and personalisation will be needed to maximise value.
For buyers seeking a low-running-cost starter home with a large private garden, long lease and no service charges, this property offers clear potential. Its proximity to local shops, schools and bus links to Southampton city centre makes it convenient for daily life and commuting.
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