2-bedroom flat · SO17 3SF
For saleListed 202 days
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Kings Estates are pleased to bring to the market this spacious two bedroom top floor flat, ideally located on Kitchener Road within the sought after Portswood area of Southampton.
Set within the established Westmarch Court development, this property offers a well balanced layout, practical living space, and strong appeal for both residential buyers and investors.
The flat is accessed via a communal entrance and opens into a welcoming entrance hall, which benefits from a radiator, loft hatch, and built in storage cupboard housing the hot water tank.
From here, all principal rooms can be reached. The lounge is a bright and comfortable reception room with a double glazed window to the rear aspect, radiator, and both television and telephone points.
It provides a versatile living space with ample room for lounge furnishings and everyday use.
The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units with work surfaces over, stainless steel sink with drainer, electric hob and oven, and space for appliances including a washing machine.
A double glazed window to the front aspect allows for natural light and ventilation, while the layout remains practical and efficient for daily use.
Bedroom One is a generous double room with a double glazed window to the front aspect, radiator, and built in wardrobes.
Bedroom Two is positioned to the rear aspect and would work well as a guest room, study, or smaller second bedroom.
The bathroom is fitted with a bath and overhead shower, low level WC, wash hand basin, and radiator.
Externally, the property benefits from communal gardens and one allocated parking space to the rear, a valuable feature in this central Portswood location.
The property is fully electric, with water heating on Economy 7, no gas connected to the flat, and fibre to the premises broadband available.
Overall, this is a very appealing apartment in a strong residential and rental location, offering well proportioned accommodation and excellent convenience for access to Southampton University, local shops, and transport links.
ACCOMMODATION Entrance Hall Radiator, loft hatch, built in storage cupboard housing hot water tank.
Kitchen Double glazed window to front aspect, fitted wall and base units, electric hob and oven, stainless steel sink with drainer, space for washing machine.
Lounge Double glazed window to rear aspect, radiator, television point, telephone point. Bedroom One Double glazed window to front aspect, radiator, built in wardrobes.
Bedroom Two Double glazed window to rear aspect, radiator. Smaller second bedroom ideal as a study or guest room. Bathroom Bath with overhead shower, low level WC, wash hand basin, radiator.
TENURE AND PROPERTY INFORMATION Tenure: Leasehold with approximately 88 years remaining Ground Rent: No separate ground rent charge currently identified by the seller Service Charge: £1,273 per annum, paid half yearly in January and July Reserve Fund Contribution: £1,212 paid in the last year, although the seller has advised it is not yet clear whether this contribution will continue annually Council Tax Band: A EPC Rating: C, valid until 2031 Heating: Fully electric property with electric storage heating Water Heating: Economy 7 Utilities: Mains electricity, mains water, mains drainage Broadband: Fibre to the premises Parking: One allocated off road parking space to the rear Outside Space: Communal gardens Buyers are advised to verify all leasehold charges and lease details through their solicitor prior to exchange.
LOCAL AREA INFORMATION Westmarch Court is ideally positioned in the heart of Portswood, one of Southampton's most established and consistently popular residential areas.
The property is well located for access to Portswood High Street, which offers a wide range of day to day amenities including supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, takeaways, pharmacies, and independent retailers.
The area also provides convenient access to the University of Southampton Highfield Campus, which the university describes as its oldest and largest campus, located on University Road, Southampton, SO17 1BJ, close to Southampton Common.
Southampton is well served by bus routes, and the current Southampton public transport map shows frequent services running through Portswood and connecting the area with the city centre, the University, and surrounding districts.
For rail travel, Southampton Central station and Southampton Airport Parkway station are both easily accessible.
Southampton Central is located on Blechynden Terrace, Southampton, SO15 1AL, while Southampton Airport Parkway is located on Wide Lane, Southampton, SO18 2HW.
Nearby schools include Portswood Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted, Highfield Church of England Primary School, rated Good, Cantell School, rated Outstanding, and St Denys Primary School, rated Good.
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR BUYERS Successful buyers will be required to complete online identity verification checks.
The cost of these checks is £50 including VAT per purchaser, payable in advance directly to Kings Estates. An invoice will be provided, and this fee is non refundable.
This process ensures compliance with HMRC anti money laundering regulations and provides a secure, verified transaction process.
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