Summary - 5 Island View, Shortwood Copse Lane, BASINGSTOKE RG23 7GU
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Low‑maintenance, modern one‑bed in a secure over‑60s development with communal facilities..
Ground-floor one-bedroom apartment, newly renovated
This very well presented, ground-floor one-bedroom apartment sits in Island View, a modern retirement development designed for over-60s. The flat is newly renovated with contemporary finishes throughout, a fitted kitchen, walk‑in wardrobe and patio access. Residents benefit from full‑fibre broadband, a 24‑hour emergency call system, lift access and landscaped communal gardens with a south‑facing terrace.
The development offers useful communal facilities: a residents’ lounge, guest suite, on‑site duty staff, camera entry and a House Manager during office hours. The long lease (999 years from 2021) provides security of tenure, and the shared ownership model is set at 80% ownership — a lower purchase price but buyer should confirm ongoing costs and eligibility.
Notable costs to factor in: the annual service charge is £2,997.77 and ground rent is £425 pa (next review Jan 2036). Heating is by modern electric panel heaters; this removes a gas supply but means running costs depend on electricity tariff. The property is leasehold and for the over‑60s, so suitability is limited to that market.
This apartment will appeal to downsizers seeking low‑maintenance, secure retirement living with social amenities on site. It’s also of interest to buyers seeking an affordable route into a retirement property via shared ownership, provided they accept the service charge, ground rent and electric heating arrangement.
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