Summary - Goldsmith Avenue, Southsea, Hampshire PO4 8EW
2 bed 2 bath Apartment
Well-presented two-bedroom retirement apartment with balcony and parking, offered under a Lifetime Lease example.
- Two bedrooms with ensuite plus separate bathroom
- Balcony with wide views over Southsea
- Allocated off-street parking space
- Small overall size: approximately 449 sq ft
- Leasehold with c.100 years remaining
- High average service charge (£3,000) and ground rent (£350)
- Lifetime Lease option for over-60s; guide price £132,500
- Area has very high crime rates and local deprivation
A bright, move-in ready fourth-floor apartment with far-reaching views across Southsea and a private balcony. Internally the two-bedroom layout includes an ensuite, family bathroom and a compact kitchen; the property has been well presented and benefits from allocated off-street parking. The building was constructed 2007–2011 and has double glazing and community heating.
This listing is offered through a Homewise Home for Life Lifetime Lease example for buyers aged 60+; the guide Lifetime Lease price shown is £132,500 (market value £200,000). The plan lets purchasers buy up to a 50% share to reduce upfront cost — the exact price depends on age and circumstances. The tenure is leasehold with about 100 years remaining.
Important practical points you should know: the apartment is small (circa 449 sq ft) and intended for retirement living rather than family use. There is a high average service charge (circa £3,000/year) plus ground rent (circa £350/year). The location has very high crime statistics and is in a deprived area classification — buyers should factor local context and running costs into their decision.
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