Summary - 8 VERMONT CLOSE BASSETT SOUTHAMPTON SO16 7LT
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Garage, balcony and lift-served accommodation ideal for first-time buyers or investors.
949-year lease — chain-free purchase
This second-floor two-bedroom flat in Vermont Close offers a long 949-year lease and comes to market chain-free, making it straightforward for buyers needing a quick move. The living room opens onto a covered balcony that faces mature communal gardens, bringing good natural light and a pleasant outlook. A modernised bathroom and lift access to upper floors add everyday convenience.
Practical features include a garage, off-road parking and secure communal entry with CCTV — useful for first-time buyers and buy-to-let investors who value low-maintenance, rentable assets. The apartment’s footprint is typical for a city two-bed (around 819 sq ft total), with a long reception and separate kitchen that currently shows dated fittings and would benefit from modernisation to maximise value.
Notable running costs and considerations are clear: an average annual service charge of about £2,360 and Council Tax band B (described as cheap). There is no private garden, and communal grounds provide the outdoor space. Crime is reported as average locally; mobile signal and broadband speeds are good.
Overall this is a sensible, well-located purchase for first-time buyers or investors seeking a comfortable, low-hassle flat with scope to add value through kitchen and finish updates. The long lease and garage are definite strengths, while the need for some cosmetic updating and the service charges are realistic factors to budget for.
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