Highfield Lane, Portswood, Southampton, SO17

A well presented top floor one bedroom apartment for the over 60's situated in a central and convenient location, just a short walk from local amenities. Offered with no forward chain, this Churchill's retirement property has been well maintained throughout, and the accommodation briefly comprises of a welcoming hall with a sizable utility cupboard, spacious living room with dual aspect, well fitted kitchen, double bedroom with a built-in wardrobe and a well appointed bathroom. This attractive retirement development offers a strong sense of community security with gated parking and a secure entry system. Further benefits include well-kept communal gardens, lift access, laundry facilities, guest suite and a plush residents lounge with kitchen. Southampton City Centre is only 2.5 miles away with its wide range of shopping facilities including West Quay Shopping Centre. There are numerous parks and open spaces in close proximity, including Southampton Common, with over three hundred acres of parkland as well as good selection of shops, cafes, supermarkets and restaurants all within walking distance on Portswood High Street.


SECURE GATED RETIREMENT COMPLEX

CONVENIENT LOCATION CLOSE TO FACILITES

WELL PROPORTIONED TOP FLOOR APARTMENT

ENTRANCE HALL * PLANT ROOM/UTILITY CUPBOARD

19'5 LIVING ROOM * WELL FITTED KITCHEN

GOOD SIZE DOUBLE BEDROOM

WELL APPOINTED BATHROOM

RESIDENTS' LOUNGE * LIFT ACCESS

GUEST SUITE FOR VISITORS

ATTRACTIVE COMMUNAL GARDENS


ENTRANCE HALL: With utility cupboard housing hot water cylinder and shelving, intercom security entry system, lifeline call system, smoke alarm and coat hooks.

LIVING ROOM: 19'5 x 10'6 (5.93 x 3.21) Dual aspect front and rear elevation windows, feature fireplace with electric fire, plug-in heater, high and low-level shelving, t.v aerial point and glazed panel style door to;

KITCHEN: 8'6 x 7'7 (2.60 x 2.32) Well fitted with wood coloured base-level and wall-mounted units to incorporate a single bowl stainless steel sink with drainer in set in mottled work surfaces with ceramic tiled splash-backs over. Integrated Electolux appliances include an induction hob with extractor over and high-level fan-assisted oven. There is a front elevation window, wood effect flooring and high level heater.

BEDROOM: 13'8 x 9'2 (4.16 x 2.80) Front elevation window, built-in double wardrobe with mirrored sliding doors, hanging rails and shelving, fixed heater, t.v aerial point and telephone point.

BATHROOM: 6'11 x 5'7 (2.10 x 1.70) Mostly tiled and well appointed with a matching white suite of panel bath with mixer taps and thermostatic shower over, close coupled w.c, wash hand basin inset in vanity cupboard unit with mirror and light over. There is a chrome heated towel rail and and an extractor fan.

OUTSIDE: The apartment block benefits from very well maintained communal areas. The apartment itself is situated within a walkway shared by only one other apartment. Victoria Lodge has lift access, a resident's lounge with a kitchen and a guest suite for visiting friends/family. Externally, the development is accessed via secure electric gates. There is parking for residents as well as attractive well kept communal gardens.


COUNCIL TAX BAND: B (currently £1,762.79 pa) Southampton City Council


LEASE DETAILS: Residue of 125 years from 2008. Further Details relating to the lease, service/maintenance charges and ground rent can be made available upon request. Please note additional legal fees could be incurred for items such as leasehold packs when purchasing this property.


SERVICES -

Water Supply: Mains

Gas Supply: None

Electricity Supply: Mains

Drainage: Mains

Heating: Electric

Broadband: Ask Agent


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION -

Approximate Age: Circa 2008

Materials Used in Construction: Ask Agent

Sellers Position: No Forward Chain

Windows: UPVC Double Glazed

Loft Space: Ask Agent

Infant/Junior School: N/A

Secondary School: N/A


These details were taken by George Mead from whom any further information required can be obtained.


AGENTS NOTE: Services, fittings and equipment referred to within these particulars have not been tested (unless otherwise stated) and no warranties can be given. Accordingly the Buyer(s) must make their own enquiries regarding such matters.

ALEXANDER KEEN DISCLAIMER:
These particulars are produced in good faith for information only and general description and are not to be relied upon as a statement for representation and any intending purchaser must satisfy himself by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of the statements herein. They do not form part of any contract. All properties are offered subject to contract and availability and on the understanding that all negotiations are conducted through Messrs Alexander Keen. No person in Alexander Keen's employment has authority to make or give any warranty or representation whatever in relation to the property.

MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATION:
Please note that due to money laundering regulations prospective purchasers will be required to provide evidence of identification, such as a full valid passport or new form of driving licence with photograph and recent official correspondence, such as a utility bill, with their address on. If the property is being bought in joint names then this applies to all parties. Whilst an offer can be made a sale cannot be instructed upon until this criteria has been satisfied.