Summary - 14 Island View, Shortwood Copse Lane, BASINGSTOKE RG23 7GU
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Low-maintenance one-bed retirement flat with patio and active communal life.
Ground-floor one-bedroom with private patio and communal garden access
A ground-floor one-bedroom apartment at Island View, designed for over-60s, offers easy single-level living with direct patio access to well-kept communal gardens. The living room is double-aspect and opens onto a private patio; the kitchen is modern with integrated appliances and useful under-counter storage. The bedroom includes a generous walk-in wardrobe and the shower room is fitted with a thermostatic shower and heated towel rail.
Residents benefit from on-site support and communal facilities that encourage social life: a house manager during office hours, an organised activities programme, a communal lounge with a south-facing terrace and a guest suite for visitors. Practical comforts include an assigned off-street parking space, secure entry, a 24-hour emergency call system and ultrafast full fibre broadband availability.
As a leasehold retirement development there are ongoing costs to consider: an annual service charge of £2,997.77 and ground rent of £425 per year. Heating is electric via room heaters, which may mean higher running costs compared with gas-heated homes. The property is relatively new (constructed 2020) and comes with a long lease (999 years from 2021), reducing long-term lease concerns.
This apartment suits a downsizer seeking low-maintenance, community-focused living close to Basingstoke's amenities and transport links. It offers privacy and independence while providing peace of mind from on-site support and communal services; buyers should factor service charges and electric heating into ongoing affordability calculations.
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