2-bedroom flat · SO19 1AD
For saleListed 76 days
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***50% SHARED OWNERSHIP*** INTRODUCTION Situated in the highly sought-after location of Sholing, this well-presented ground floor two-bedroom apartment offers comfortable and practical living, finished to a good standard throughout.
The property briefly comprises a welcoming entrance hall, two generously sized bedrooms, a modern family bathroom, a spacious lounge diner, and a fitted kitchen.
Additional benefits include an allocated parking space and access to well-maintained communal gardens.
LOCATION The property falls within the catchment area for Valentine Primary School and is close to Oasis Academy Secondary School (as per Southampton.gov.uk catchment checker).
Bitterne’s thriving centre, with its shops and train station, is nearby, while Southampton city centre—with WestQuay shopping centre, bars, restaurants, cinemas, and mainline railway station—is easily accessible.
Southampton Airport is approximately twenty minutes away, and excellent motorway links are close by, including the M27 (east and westbound), M3 to the M25, and A3 routes to London.
INSIDE Accessed via a secure entry system, the apartment is located on the ground floor and opens into a bright entrance hall featuring laminate flooring, three built-in storage cupboards, a radiator, and access to all principal rooms.
The bathroom is fitted with wood-effect vinyl flooring and partially tiled walls, and includes a panel-enclosed bath with shower over, WC, wash hand basin, and a radiator.
Bedroom one is a comfortable double room with a rear-aspect double glazed window, carpeted flooring, and a radiator.
Bedroom two is also a well-proportioned double, similarly featuring a rear-facing double glazed window, carpet, and radiator.
The lounge diner provides a versatile living space with laminate flooring, a rear-aspect double glazed window, and a radiator. An open access leads through to the kitchen.
The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units with roll-top work surfaces and a stainless steel sink.
It includes an integrated oven and hob with extractor over, along with space for a washing machine and fridge freezer.
OUTSIDE To the front of the property, there is a private car park providing off-road parking for one vehicle, with an allocated space and permit.
The communal gardens are mainly laid to lawn and are available for residents to enjoy. AGENTS NOTE The property is leasehold, and we are advised (by the vendor) that there is approx.
108 years remaining on the lease. (£155 Ground Rent & Service Charge per calendar month).
Disclaimer – information has been given by the owner – please seek verification via your solicitor prior to purchase. SERVICES Gas, electricity, water and mains drainage are connected.
Please note that none of the services or appliances have been tested by White & Guard. Fibre Broadband is available with download speeds of up to 76 Mbps and upload speeds of up to 15 Mbps.
Information has been provided by the Openreach website.
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About 489 Butts Road, Southampton, SO19
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