Please Note: New residents accepted from 55 years of age.

Offered for sale with its own private sun terrace, share of freehold and a long lease of 966 years is this one double bedroom ground floor flat. Ideally located in Bitterne Village, close to local shops and amenities, this retirement home has so much on offer... from a private sun terrace, re-fitted kitchen and bathroom to a double bedroom and a generous living area.

Inside, the centrepiece of this home is the well presented lounge/diner which enjoys direct access to a private sun terrace. There is a newly fitted wall mounted heater, modern fireplace and a large bay which comes complete with dual aspect windows and patio doors. Leading off the lounge diner, there is an ultra-modern kitchen which has been designed with high gloss units and a range of built-in appliances including an electric oven and hob, fridge freezer, washing machine and dishwasher. There is a wine rack, LED under lights, modern splash-backs and statement piece, granite sink and drainer. Further in, there is an entrance hall which comes complete with two storage cupboards, one double bedroom and a three-piece shower room which has been upgraded to a modern style featuring a heated towel rail, sleek vanity hand wash basin, corner shower cubical, low level WC with a built-in cistern and a range of base storage units with LED lights. Added benefits include: secure telephone entry system, long lease of 966 years, low service charges of only £432.12 per 6 months which includes the water rate, no ground rent and is offered for sale with a share of freehold. 

Outside Carefully designed to give a more personal tone for the residents, the development is approached via gated entrance. There are communal grounds which are well-maintained and beautifully landscaped with raised flower beds, mature shrubs and a built-in seating area which is great for socialising. There is a brick built storage shed (lockable), areas of lawn to front and rear, residents car park, one allocated parking space and small private sun terrace which overlooks the gardens.

Location Bitterne Village is a sought after location, home to the Peatree Practice (0.3 miles), Lloyds Pharmacy (0.3 miles), Bitterne Library (0.3 miles), traditional pubs including the Humble Plumb (0.2 miles), the Christ the King and Saint Coleman Church (0.3 miles) and the Bitterne Leisure Centre (0.4 miles). Bitterne Precinct is also located within walking distance (0.4 miles). It is home to an outstanding selection of local shops, cafés and amenities including a Sainsbury's Supermarket, Iceland, Superdrug and a variety of food establishments including Greggs, Red Lion Wetherspoons and Tony's Cafe as well as the Bitterne Market which comes alive on Wednesday's with the sights and sounds of a variety of stalls like fishmongers and butchers and fruit and vegetable stalls that decorate the village. There are excellent transport links all around; the nearest bus stop is located right outside the development (15 yards) and the Southampton City Centre can be easily accessed via Bitterne Road East and Maybray King Way (0.4 miles) in less than 10 minutes' drive.

Communal Hall

Entrance Hall
Access to all rooms, two good size storage cupboards, secure telephone entry system. 

Lounge/Diner
13' 2" (4.01m) x 12' 11" (3.94m)::
Rear aspect with Double-glazed doors to a small sun terrace, archway to the kitchen, fitted feature electric fire place. New, wall mounted electric heater, power points and TV point.

Kitchen
7' 7" (2.31m) x 5' 8" (1.73m)
Fully fitted kitchen with white gloss base and eye level units. Single drainer sink unit set in a good amount of work tops. Appliances included are electric hob and oven, fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher. Tiled splash backs, electric water heater under the sink unit, power points Rear aspect with double-glazed window. LED lighting set into the base units.

Bedroom
13' 2" (4.01m) x 11' 7" (3.53m)
Front aspect with double-glazed window. Range of fixed wardrobes (can be included in the sale). Wall mounted electric heater, TV and power points.

Shower Room
5' 8" (1.73m) x 5' 7" (1.70m)
Refitted shower room with shower cubical with electric shower, WC with built-in cistern, sink unit set in a vanity unit housing the electric water heater. Additional built in base storage units. Fully tiled walls, LED lighting set into the base units.

Communal Grounds
Gated entrance to the grounds and parking area. Raised flower beds, mature bushes, shrubs and fully enclosed by timber fencing. Brick built lockable storage. Areas of lawn to the front and rear of the building. One allocated parking space.

Tenure: Leasehold

Services
Mains Electricity
Mains Water 
Mains Drainage 

Please note: Field Palmer have not tested any of the services or appliances at this property.

Council Tax Band
Band A 

We are advised by the vendor the lease details are:
Share of Freehold
999 years from June 1989
Service Charge - £432.12 every 6 months (includes water)
Ground Rent - £0