Shales Road, Bitterne, SO18

INTRODUCTION

Ideal for the over 55’s, this one bedroom first floor apartment is conveniently situated in the heart of Bitterne Village. Accommodation briefly comprises an entrance hall with storage cupboard, a modern kitchen, a spacious lounge/diner, one double bedroom and a bathroom. Additional benefits include direct access to the well-maintained communal gardens, a shared car park and a secure entry system.

LOCATION

Conveniently located within walking distance of Bitterne's village centre, which has a good range of shops, amenities and good bus links. Within easy reach of Southampton City Centre, with its broad range of shops including WestQuay Shopping Centre, restaurants, amenities and mainline railway station. Southampton Airport being around twenty minutes away. All main motorway access routes are also close by via M27 links east and westbound, including M3 to M25 and A3 via Guildford to London.

INSIDE

The property is approached via a communal entrance with a secure entry system and stairs to the first floor. The front door to Flat 2 opens into a welcoming entrance hall.

The hallway is laid to carpeted flooring and has an electric storage heater to one wall, with a built-in storage cupboard and access to all principal rooms.

The spacious lounge/diner has double glazed windows overlooking the communal gardens, is laid to carpeted flooring and has an electric storage heater to one wall.

The modern kitchen has a double glazed window overlooking the gardens and has been fitted with a matching range of wall and base units with cupboards and drawers under and complimentary worktops over. There is space for an electric oven, a washing machine and a fridge/freezer, with the room benefitting from lino flooring.

The double bedroom has double glazed windows to the rear aspect overlooking the front aspect, an electric storage heater to one wall and is laid to carpeted flooring, with two built-in wardrobes to one wall.

The bathroom has been fitted with a panel enclosed bath with overhead shower, a wash hand basin and WC, benefitting from a heated towel rail to one wall, tiling to walls and lino flooring.

OUTSIDE

The property offers well-maintained communal gardens and a shared car park which operates on a first come first serve basis. There are also multiple seating areas and a communal bin store.

AGENTS NOTE

The property is leasehold, and we are advised by the vendor that there are approx. 965 years remaining on the lease (999 years from 1989). £Nil Ground Rent per annum - resident’s jointly own the freehold/£866.24 Service Charge per annum with review date Jan/Feb each year. Disclaimer – information has been given by the owner – please seek verification via your solicitor prior to purchase.

SERVICES

Gas, electricity, water and mains drainage are connected. Please note that none of the services or appliances have been tested by White & Guard.