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£110,000

1 bed flat for sale
5 Darwin Road, Shirley SO15

    • 1 bed

    • 1 bath

    • 1 reception

  • EPC Rating: D

White & Guard Estate Agents - Bitterne

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About this property

  • Well Presented Top Floor Flat

  • Excellent Investment Opportunity

  • Sold with Tenant in Situ

  • Spacious One Double Bedroom

  • Open Plan Lounge/Kitchen/Dining Area

  • Modern Fitted Shower Room

  • Leasehold - 153 Years

  • Southampton City Council - Band A

  • EPC - Grade D

Tenure: Leasehold

Introduction


Situated in the sought-after area of Shirley, this well-presented top floor one-bedroom flat offers an excellent opportunity for investors. Offered to the market with a tenant in situ. The accommodation comprises an entrance hall, double bedroom, fitted shower room, and an open-plan lounge, kitchen, and dining area.
Location


Shirley is close to Southampton's city centre with its broad range of shops including WestQuay shopping centre, its array of bars, restaurants, cinemas, amenities and mainline railway station is within easy reach. Southampton Airport is also around fifteen minutes away and all main motorway access routes are also close by, including M27, M3 and A3 to London.
Inside


Upon entering the property, you are welcomed by an entrance hall with carpeted flooring and access to both the double bedroom and the open-plan living space.

The double bedroom benefits from a double-glazed side aspect window, carpeted flooring, and direct access to the shower room.

The shower room is fitted with vinyl flooring and comprises a shower cubicle, WC, and wash hand basin.

The open-plan lounge, kitchen, and dining area provides a bright and versatile living space with a double-glazed rear aspect window. The lounge area features carpeted flooring, while the kitchen area is finished with practical vinyl flooring. The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units with roll-top work surfaces and a stainless steel sink. Integrated appliances include an oven and hob with extractor hood over, with additional space for a washing machine and fridge freezer.
Outside


To the rear of the property is a communal car park providing off-road parking on a first-come, first-served basis.
Agents note


The property is leasehold, (with the lease dating from 1989) and we are advised (by the vendor) that there is approx. 153 years remaining on the lease. (£100 Ground Rent per annum - the freeholder has not yet requested it / £0 Service Charge currently. The freeholder took over management in Jan this year with goal of selling the freehold. Freeholder not set a statement of accounts for 26/27). Disclaimer – information has been given by the owner – please seek verification via your solicitor prior to purchase.
Services


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

Fibre to the Cabinet Broadband Up to 15 Mbps upload speed Up to 76 Mbps download speed. This is based on information provided by Openreach.

EPC Rating: D

Disclaimer

Buyers:
If you have an offer accepted on a property through White & Guard, under Anti Money Laundering Regulations (2017) we are required by law to conduct Anti Money Laundering Checks. There is a charge of £40 + VAT for these checks per applicant.

Sellers:
Upon receipt of instructions to act in the selling of your home, under Anti Money Laundering Regulations (2017) we are required by law to conduct Anti Money Laundering Checks. There is a charge of £40 + VAT per owner

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