Summary - THE BERKELEY, 34 FLAT 18 SOUTH PARADE SOUTHSEA PO4 0TR
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Ground-floor apartment with rare clear sea views and immediate vacant possession.
Clear sea views from living area
Large main bedroom approx. 19'5" length
Open-plan living and dining room
Kitchen with good storage and workspace
Leasehold with ~86 years remaining
Service charge ~£3,000 pa; ground rent £50
Electric room heaters; likely higher running costs
Local area records higher crime levels
Set on South Parade beside Southsea Pier, this ground-floor two-bedroom apartment offers rare clear sea views from the open-plan living and dining room. The generous main bedroom (approx. 19'5") and a second double make it a comfortable home, holiday retreat or buy-to-let in a highly desirable coastal location. With immediate possession available (no forward chain), it’s ready for a new owner to move in or rent out quickly.
Practical features include a well-proportioned kitchen with good storage and workspace, double glazing, and excellent mobile and fast broadband — useful for remote working or streaming seaside life. The building’s Georgian character and proximity to shops, cafés, bars, Canoe Lake and transport links add lifestyle and rental appeal.
Buyers should note this is a leasehold apartment (approximately 86 years remaining) with an annual service charge around £3,000 and a small ground rent (£50). Heating is by electric room heaters and the building’s original solid brick walls likely lack modern insulation, so expect higher running costs than a centrally-heated property. The local area records higher crime levels; consider this when assessing security and insurance.
Overall, this apartment combines seafront position and living space with straightforward running considerations. It suits first-time buyers seeking a coastal home, downsizers wanting a low-maintenance ground-floor option, or investors after a lettable seaside flat, provided you factor in service charges, lease length and heating improvements if desired.
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