Summary - Flat 9, Empress Heights, College Street SO14 3LA
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Ready-to-move modern apartment with parking close to stations and shops.
Chain-free two-bedroom flat in central Southampton
Allocated off-street parking space — uncommon in the area
EPC C; double glazing; good built-in storage and utility cupboard
Lift in block and modern construction (2007–2011)
Leasehold: 111 years remaining from January 2026
Service charge c. £3,000 pa; ground rent £250 pa
Electric room heaters (no communal gas); may raise running costs
Located in student-focused area with higher local crime rates
This chain-free, modern two-bedroom flat in central Southampton offers straightforward city living for first-time buyers seeking ready-to-move accommodation. Set within a contemporary block built 2007–2011, the apartment benefits from large windows, good built-in storage and a useful utility cupboard, making daily life easy and practical.
The open-plan reception and kitchen create a bright social space, while both bedrooms are double-size and flexible for home working or guests. Practical extras include an allocated off-street parking space, lift access and an EPC rating of C for reasonable energy efficiency. Council Tax Band A keeps running costs modest.
Buyers should note key service costs and local context: the annual service charge is approximately £3,000 and ground rent is £250 per year. Heating is by electric room heaters rather than a communal gas system, which can affect running costs. The property sits in a cosmopolitan, student-oriented neighbourhood with higher local crime statistics; this suits students or sharers but may concern some buyers.
The flat is leasehold with 111 years remaining from January 2026, and totals about 656 sq ft — an average-sized city apartment that’s ready for occupation or let. Overall, this is a practical, low-maintenance starter home or buy-to-let in a central, well-connected location, provided you accept the service charges and urban setting.
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