Summary - PORTLAND COURT, 40 FLAT 10 KENT ROAD SOUTHSEA PO5 3ES
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Light-filled two-bed close to sea and Palmerston Road, ideal first-time purchase.
Allocated off-street parking space included
Share of freehold with very long lease (~950 years)
Floor-to-ceiling and tall Victorian-style windows, lots of natural light
High ceilings create an airy feel despite compact overall size
Service charge around £2,400 per year
Heating via electric room heaters (higher running costs)
Small total size (approx 574 sq ft) — compact rooms
Local area records very high crime rate — consider security/insurance
A light-filled two-bedroom apartment in central Southsea, offered chain-free with an allocated off-street parking space and a long lease (share of freehold). Floor-to-ceiling and tall Victorian-style windows give the main living area a spacious, airy feel despite the apartment’s compact footprint. The contemporary open-plan kitchen/living/dining room benefits from high ceilings and plenty of natural light—ideal for a first-time buyer seeking style and convenience close to the seafront and Palmerston Road shops.
Practical points to note: heating is by electric room heaters which can be more costly than gas, and the property sits in a high-crime local area — worth factoring into insurance and security plans. The building has an assumed solid brick construction with no known wall insulation and double glazing of unknown install date. Annual service charge is approximately £2,400 and council tax is very low; the long lease (about 950 years) reduces usual leasehold concerns.
This apartment suits someone prioritising location and natural light over generous internal space. It presents a ready-made, low-commission entry to Southsea living with clear potential to personalise the interior. Buyers who need efficient heating or very large rooms should consider the apartment’s size and electric heating system before viewing.
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