£60,000
1 bed flat for saleSopwith Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire SO50
1 bed
1 bath
1 reception
EPC Rating: B
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About this property
Well-Presented One-Bedroom Retirement Apartment
Excellent Second-Floor Position Within Popular Catherine Court
Designed Specifically for the Over-70s
Spacious Living/Dining Room & Modern Fitted Kitchen
Extensive Communal Facilities, Including Lounge, Restaurant & Rooftop Terrace
24-Hour On-Site Management & Emergency Call System
Underfloor Heating & Accessible Wet Room
Convenient Location Close to Eastleigh Town Centre & Railway Station
Situated within the popular Catherine Court development, this well-presented one-bedroom retirement apartment occupies an excellent second floor position within this highly regarded McCarthy Stone Assisted Living development, designed specifically for the over 70s.
Upon entering, a welcoming hallway provides access to the principal accommodation. The generous living / dining room enjoys a pleasant street facing aspect. The modern fitted kitchen is positioned just off the living room and offers a comprehensive range of wall and base units, integrated appliances, and generous worktop space.
The spacious double bedroom provides plenty of room for bedroom furniture and benefits from a generous built-in wardrobe. Completing the accommodation is a spacious and predominantly tiled wet room with bath and separate shower area with level access specifically designed with ease of use and accessibility in mind. The apartment also benefits from underfloor heating and a 24-hour emergency call system. Catherine Court offers an impressive selection of communal facilities designed to create a welcoming and sociable environment.
At the heart of the development is a homeowners' lounge, where regular social events and activities take place, together with a function room and attractive rooftop terrace overlooking the landscaped courtyard. Residents also have access to two fully equipped laundry rooms and an on-site restaurant offering subsidised table-service meals freshly prepared each day. For visiting friends and family, a guest suite is available to book for an additional charge.
The development also benefits from 24-hour on-site management, together with a personal emergency pendant and additional call points within the bedroom and bathroom, providing further peace of mind. Parking can also be available on an allocated basis, subject to availability and an additional purchase/cost. The development is ideally positioned for Eastleigh town centre, with the High Street and its wide range of shops, cafés and everyday amenities close by. Eastleigh railway station and excellent local transport links further enhance the convenience of the location.
Leasehold
Unexpired Years: 109
Annual Ground Rent: £435
Annual Service: £10,740 -The annual service charge includes:
• One hour of domestic support per week
• Heating to the apartment,
• 24-hour emergency call system
• Water rates for both the apartments and communal areas
• Building Insurance
These details are to be confirmed by the vendor's solicitor and must be verified by a buyer's solicitor.
Agents Note: Where this property is subject to estate management, service, and/or ground rent charges, an administrative fee may be payable to the management company to transfer these charges into the buyer’s name upon completion.
Additional information
Materials used in construction: Brick and Mortar
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Eastleigh is a thriving town situated on the River Itchen between Winchester and Southampton. It offers a good range of shops, leisure and entertainment facilities, together with convenient access to the surrounding towns and countryside. The town is ideally located for both business and leisure, with excellent transport links by road, rail, air and sea.
Eastleigh railway station provides regular services to London Waterloo, Winchester and Southampton, while the nearby Southampton Airport offers convenient domestic and international air connections. The town is also ideally positioned for access to the Port of Southampton, one of the UK's leading cruise ports, with a range of major cruise lines operating regular departures to destinations worldwide.
Road communications are excellent, with the M3 and M27 motorways within easy reach, providing convenient access to London, the wider South Coast and the national motorway network. These excellent transport links, combined with the town's amenities and proximity to Southampton and Winchester, make Eastleigh an attractive and well-connected location.
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Tenure
Leasehold (108 years)
Service charge
£1,740 per year
Council tax band
B
Ground rent
£435
Ground rent date of next review
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