Summary - 9, Spence Close, EASTLEIGH SO50 6JB
1 bed 1 bath Retirement Property
Modern one-bedroom retirement flat with extensive facilities and easy airport access.
1st-floor apartment with lift access and east-facing balcony
Underfloor heating via community system and integrated kitchen appliances
Large storage cupboard; built-in bedroom wardrobes
Extensive on-site amenities: restaurant, gym, pool, library, allotments
Leasehold: 118 years remaining on a 125-year lease
Service charge £149.30/week (c. £7,763.60/year) — above average
Ground rent £500/year, doubling every 25 years; 4% deferred sale contribution
Close to Southampton Airport (3 miles); occasional aircraft background noise
This first-floor, one-bedroom apartment at Bishopstoke Park offers a turn-key retirement lifestyle with modern finishes and community facilities tailored for over-65s. The apartment is accessed by lift and benefits from underfloor heating, a well-equipped fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, a spacious sitting room opening onto an east-facing balcony, and built-in bedroom wardrobes. The bright layout and courtyard views make it comfortable for independent living.
The development provides an extensive amenities package: restaurant dining, gym, swimming pool, library, allotments, and communal activity spaces—ideal for socialising and staying active. Practical features include a large hallway storage cupboard, a service cupboard for the heating system, and off-street parking permits.
Buyers should note material costs associated with leasehold retirement living. The property is leasehold with 118 years remaining; annual ground rent is £500 (doubling every 25 years) and the current service charge is £149.30 per week (c. £7,763.60 per year). There is also a deferred sinking fund of 4% payable on sale. Occasional background aircraft noise is possible due to proximity to Southampton Airport (3 miles).
Overall, this is a well-specified, new-build retirement apartment suited to downsizers seeking community amenities and low-maintenance living, provided they are comfortable with the ongoing leasehold charges and service arrangements.
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