Summary - Botley Road, Park Gate, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 SO31 1EZ
1 bed 1 bath Retirement Property
Comfortable low-maintenance living with strong on-site support and parking.
- One-bedroom first-floor retirement apartment with private balcony
- Generous lounge, fitted kitchen, modern shower room
- 24-hour Careline, intruder alarm and secure video entry
- Lodge Manager, guest suite and organised resident activities
- Private off-street parking included on site
- Service charge approx £2,869.93 pa; ground rent £575 pa
- Community heating scheme (limited individual control)
- Higher local crime rate; broadband via ADSL only
A well-maintained one-bedroom first-floor retirement apartment in Beck Lodge, Park Gate, designed for comfortable, low-maintenance living. The apartment offers a generous lounge opening onto a private balcony, a fitted kitchen with integrated oven and hob, a double bedroom with built-in mirrored wardrobe, and a modern shower room. On-site features include a Lodge Manager, guest suite for visitors, and social activities for residents.
Safety and convenience are strong points: 24-hour Careline emergency system, intruder alarm, secure video entry and comprehensive fire detection provide peace of mind. There is private off-street parking and easy access to local shops, Marks & Spencer and Sainsbury’s Local, Swanwick train station, and the M27 — useful for visiting family or trips out.
Buyers should note the material running costs: an estimated service charge of £2,869.93 per year and a ground rent of £575 per year (reviewed every seven years). Heating is provided via a community scheme, which can mean less individual control over costs and temperature. The area records a higher-than-average crime rate, and broadband currently enters the property by ADSL rather than faster fibre, which may affect heavy internet users.
Overall this apartment suits a downsizer or retiree seeking an active, sociable development with strong on-site support. It offers immediate occupancy with limited maintenance, while buyers wanting full heating control, lower ongoing charges or high-speed broadband should factor these elements into their decision.
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