Summary - 236 Compass Point, 450 Romsey Road, SOUTHAMPTON SO16 4JH
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Move-in ready city apartment with parking, long lease and no onward chain..
- Newly refurbished one-bedroom apartment, move-in ready
- Fully furnished; integrated kitchen appliances included
- Allocated off-street parking
- Long lease: 145 years remaining
- No forward chain
- Service charge approx. £2,000 pa; ground rent £200 pa
- Electric room heaters; potentially higher running costs
- Very slow broadband; local area shows high deprivation
A bright, newly refurbished one-bedroom apartment on Romsey Road, ideal for a first-time buyer or professional seeking a low-maintenance city base. The open-plan living area and fitted kitchen with integrated appliances come fully furnished, ready to move into with no forward chain. Allocated off-street parking and proximity to Southampton General Hospital add practical convenience.
The property sits within a repurposed 1969 building sensitively refurbished in 2023, offering contemporary finishes while retaining a sense of history. The long lease (145 years) gives security for buyers, but note this is a leasehold flat with an average annual service charge around £2,000 and ground rent of £200.
Practical downsides to consider: heating is by electric room heaters which can be costly, and broadband speeds are reported very slow. The local area scores high on deprivation metrics and some nearby schools have mixed Ofsted ratings—important for buyers prioritising schooling or strong neighbourhood infrastructure.
Overall this apartment represents a move-in-ready, affordable entry into Southampton’s rental and owner-occupier market, particularly suited to buyers wanting convenience, minimal immediate works, and a straightforward purchase with no onward chain. Budget for ongoing service charges and potentially higher running costs from electric heating and limited broadband performance.
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