Wickham house

Kings Estates are delighted to offer for sale this very well presented two-bedroom apartment, located within the ever-popular Portswood area of Southampton. Set within Wickham House on Westridge Road, the property offers a practical and attractive layout, making it well suited to first time buyers, owner occupiers seeking a convenient location, or investors looking for a strong rental opportunity.
The apartment is entered via a communal entrance and opens into a welcoming hallway, which benefits from a useful built in storage cupboard. From here, access is provided to all principal rooms.
The lounge is a bright and comfortable reception room, offering an excellent everyday living space. A Juliet balcony provides an attractive focal point and allows plenty of natural light to enter the room, creating a light and airy feel. The room is well proportioned and offers flexibility for both seating and dining furniture.
The fitted kitchen is practical and neatly arranged, with a range of units and workspace designed for day-to-day convenience. The layout works well alongside the main living accommodation and provides a functional cooking area without compromising the overall flow of the apartment.
Bedroom One is a generous double room and benefits from a built-in wardrobe, providing useful storage and helping maximise floor space. Bedroom Two is also a good size and would work equally well as a second bedroom, guest room, home office, or study, depending on a buyer's requirements.
The bathroom serves the property well and completes the accommodation, while the installation of new storage heaters in 2022 adds further appeal and efficiency to the flat.
Externally, the property benefits from residents parking and communal gardens, providing practical outside facilities in a convenient residential setting. The property is also offered with a share of freehold, adding further long term appeal. The HM Land Registry title register confirms the lease term is 125 years from 1 January 1996 and notes that the title relates to the first floor flat only.
This is a smart and well-located apartment in a consistently popular part of Southampton, offering a strong combination of internal space, convenience, and long-term value.

ACCOMMODATION
Entrance Hall
Welcoming entrance hall with built in storage cupboard.

Lounge
13' 7" max x 10' 8" max
4.14m max x 3.25m max
A bright and comfortable main reception room with ample space for lounge furnishings and access to a Juliet balcony, allowing for excellent natural light.

Kitchen
7' 0" x 5' 0"
2.13m x 1.52m
Fitted kitchen with a practical arrangement of units and workspace.

Bedroom One
8' 8" x 12' 7"
2.64m x 3.84m
A well-proportioned double bedroom with built in wardrobe.

Bedroom Two
9' 5" max x 10' 1" max
2.87m max x 3.07m max
A versatile second bedroom, suitable for guest accommodation, a home office, or study space.

Bathroom
WC Wash hand basin bath with overhead shower.

TENURE, LEASE AND CHARGES
Tenure is understood to be share of freehold, with the title register showing the flat is held on a lease of 125 years from 1 January 1996, leaving approximately 95 years remaining as of April 2026. The title register also confirms the property is registered as Wickham House, 91 Westridge Road, Southampton SO17 2HJ, and notes that only the first-floor flat is included within the title.
The seller has provided a current annual service charge figure of £2,000 per annum. The management statement supplied also shows that for the half year from 1 January 2026 to 30 June 2026, the service charge in advance was £779.82 and the reserve fund contribution in advance was £247.82, giving a combined half yearly total of £1,027.64. If that charging level continued for a full year, it would equate to £2,055.28 per annum. Buyers should have all figures verified by their solicitor as part of the legal process.
Ground rent is shown within the Land Registry register as originally rising from £10 to £160, together with service charge provisions under the lease dated 25 October 1996. Buyers are advised to confirm the current position with their solicitor as vendor has said there is no ground rent due to the property being sold as share of Freehold.

LOCATION DESCRIPTION
Westridge Road is well positioned within Portswood, one of Southampton's most popular and established residential areas. The property is conveniently located for access to Portswood High Street, which offers a wide selection of day to day amenities including supermarkets, cafés, takeaways, restaurants, pharmacies, and independent retailers. Southampton City Council's Portswood transport documentation also identifies Westridge Road as being closely connected to the Portswood district centre and the surrounding local road network.
The property is also well placed for access to the University of Southampton. Highfield Campus, the university's oldest and largest campus, is located on University Road, Southampton, SO17 1BJ, and sits close to Southampton Common. This makes the apartment particularly well suited to professionals, academic staff, students, and investors seeking a well located asset in a strong rental area.
For rail connections, St Denys railway station is located at Osborne Road South, Portswood, Southampton, SO17 2EZ. National Rail confirms the station provides customer information, help points, passenger assistance meeting points, and some step free access, making it a useful nearby transport link for journeys into Southampton and beyond.

SCHOOL INFORMATION
For buyers considering schooling, nearby options include Highfield Church of England Primary School, which Ofsted rates Good, Portswood Primary School, which Ofsted also rates Good, St Denys Primary School, rated Good, and Cantell School, which Ofsted rates Outstanding.


IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR BUYERS.
Successful buyers will be required to complete online identity verification checks / anti money laundering checks . The cost of these checks is £50 including VAT per person per purchase, payable in advance directly to Kings Estates. This fee is non refundable.