South Western House, Southampton, SO14

South Western House, originally the South Western Hotel, was built in 1872. Built of a French Renaissance style of architecture, this building was promoted by the London and South Western Railway Services for the accommodation of liner passengers.

The property is situated on the corner of Canute Road, Terminus Terrace and Queens Park. It’s located within walking distance of Ocean Village, Town Quay, the City Centre and other waterside amenities.

Oxford Street is a short walk away and is home to a range of independent bars, coffee shops and restaurants. The lunch and dinner scene on Oxford Street is exceptional with independent restaurants offering the best cuisine created from local produce. The al fresco dining style means you can spill out onto the pedestrianised street and enjoy dining in this historic location.

Ocean Village is a mixed-use marina on the mouth of the River Itchen in central Southampton. The village was originally the site of Southampton's first working docks, the "Outer Dock" which opened in 1842. The area was redeveloped in 1986 and became the leisure marina it is today.

Ocean Village has undergone a series of major multimillion-pound redevelopment projects. In 2015 Harbour Hotels, the operator of five hotels along the South Coast of England, commenced work on the latest and final project, a mixed hotel/residential/commercial development on the disused promontory. Fittingly designed to resemble the sleek lines of a cruise ship this includes a beautiful hotel, a luxury spa facility, swimming pool, gym, jetty restaurant and a stunning roof top champagne bar. Current local recreational facilities include: cafes, wine bars, shops and restaurants.

Communal Entrance

The communal grand entrance area extends to a great width and height and is in excellent decorative order and the security is maintained by the concierge on duty at the appropriate times. The décor and ambiance recalls the grand days of its origin when cross Atlantic travelers frequented this building on route from the Cunard voyages by the British rail to London and other destinations. South Western House was converted into apartments in the late 1990s/early 2000s.

Ground Floor

Upon entering the property you are greeted by the hallway with doors into the main living accommodation and the cloakroom, which comprises a wash hand basin and WC. A spiral staircase rises to the mezzanine level. The accommodation boasts a lovely open plan kitchen/diner with a large window allowing natural light to fill the space. The kitchen comprises a range of wall and floor mounted units with a worksurface over. There is a built-under electric oven with a four ring electric hob and extractor hood above, and an integrated fridge freezer. The kitchen offers space and plumbing for a washing machine and a dishwasher.

Mezzanine Level

Ascending the spiral staircase to the mezzanine level , the landing benefits from a useful storage cupboard with double doors. The bedroom offers a balustrade with glazed paneling overlooking the living accommodation making this a beautiful light and airy space. The shower room comprises a shower cubicle, wash hand basin and a WC.

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COUNCIL TAX BAND: C - Southampton City Council. Charges for 2025/26 £2014.61.
UTILITIES: Mains electricity (with electric heating), water and drainage. Water is included within the service charge.
LEASEHOLD: Residue of 125 years from 1st January 1999. Ground Rent £175 per annum. Service charge January - December 2025 £4003.57.
TENANT IN SITU UNTIL SEPTEMBER 2027.
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