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Under offerListed 87 days
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Welcome to Riverside Quay!
This impressive fifth-floor, one-bedroom apartment enjoys a superb riverside location on the banks of the River Itchen, just minutes from Ocean Village and Southampton City Centre.
Residents can enjoy the tranquillity of waterside living without compromising on the convenience of excellent local amenities.
Built in 2020, the apartment is refined, elegant, and thoughtfully designed, featuring a luxurious open-plan living space that provides the perfect setting for both relaxing and entertaining.
Upon entering, you are welcomed by a spacious hallway with a large double storage cupboard, which also serves as a utility area with plumbing for a washer/dryer.
At the heart of the home is the stylish open-plan living area, complemented by a high-specification kitchen with integrated appliances.
A full-height glazed wall floods the space with natural light and opens onto a private balcony, where you can enjoy sunshine and partial river views.
The generously sized bedroom also benefits from attractive water views, while a contemporary three-piece bathroom, finished with stylish Porcelanosa tiling, completes the accommodation.
Further benefits include underfloor heating throughout, one allocated undercroft parking space within a secure gated development, visitor parking, and secure bicycle storage.
Location: Thomas Blake Avenue is situated in the City Centre & has the luxury of an array of amenities on its doorstep.
Ocean Village boasts a vibrant Marina with restaurants, bars, cinema and shops, with more extensive amenities just a short walk away to the High Street.
The lively Oxford Street, set on the outskirts of Ocean Village, offers a further choice of restaurants and bars.
Other nearby amenities include the West Quay shopping centre, recreational parks, Southampton Central train station and links to the M27/M3 motorway network. The M3 can be reached via The Avenue.
Southampton City Centre offers numerous parks as well as Southampton Common, which has over 300 acres of parkland providing recreational facilities.
Entrance Hall Smooth finish to ceiling with inset spotlights, utility cupboard with plumbing for a washer dryer, laminate flooring, underfloor heating, doors leading to: Open Plan Living Area 14' 8" (4.47m) max x 23' 1" (7.04m) max: Smooth finish to ceiling, double glazed door and window to front elevation onto balcony, underfloor heating.
Kitchen: Smooth finish to ceiling with inset spotlights, a range of matching modern wall, base and drawer units with roll top work surface over, inset one and half sink and drainer, integrated fridge/freezer, integrated oven and hob with extractor fan over, integrated dishwasher, underfloor heating.
Balcony Metal balustrade, composite decking, enclosed seating area. Bedroom 13' 8" (4.17m) max x 10' 5" (3.17m): Smooth finish to ceiling, double glazed window to rear elevation, underfloor heating.
Bathroom Smooth finish to ceiling, spotlights, panel enclosed bath with shower attachment over, low level WC, hand wash basin, electric heated ladder towel rail, tiling to principle areas.
Outside The property boasts one allocated undercroft parking space and multiple visitor spaces.
There are well-maintained communal gardens including a pathway with seating which follows along the water's edge.
We are advised by the vendor the lease details are as follows: Lease Length: 143 Years Remaining Ground Rent: £0 Maintenance Charge: £1400 p.a Services Mains water, electricity, and drainage are connected.
For mobile and broadband connectivity, please refer to Ofcom.org.uk. Please note that none of the services or appliances have been tested by Field Palmer.
Council Tax Band Band B Sellers Position Buying Onwards Office Check Procedure If you are considering making an offer for this property and require a mortgage, our clients will require confirmation of your status.
We have therefore adopted an Offer Check Procedure which involves our Financial Advisor verifying your position.
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