4 Bed Flat For Sale Royal Victoria Country Park, Southampton, SO31

INTRODUCTION

Situated on the top floor of this wonderful, grade II listed, character building, this four bedroom apartment enjoys beautiful views towards the waterfront and retains much of its charm and character, including original sash windows, high ceilings, decorative coving, ceiling roses and high moulded skirting boards. The property was built in 1857 and was formerly used as the officer’s mess.

The grounds are accessed via secure gates and include a beautiful, communal courtyard with a feature pond and fountain, as well as ample parking and a private double garage. There is a communal entrance with secure door and intercom system, lift to all floors and a resident’s, on-site gym.

The accommodation features an impressive, dual aspect, 33ft living/dining room, modern kitchen/breakfast room, four bedrooms, with an en-suite shower room to the master, a family bathroom and additional cloakroom.

Additional benefits include a new Glow worm boiler installed in February 2022.

LOCATION

This property forms part of an exclusive development set within a stunning, quiet location within the beautiful, Royal Victoria Country Park, which offers 200 acres of grassy park and woodland, as well as lovely waterside walks.

The property benefits from being within walking distance of Netley Abbey’s village centre which has two popular pubs, a school, church, train station, village green and historic Abbey ruins. It is also conveniently close to the pretty village of Hamble with its two marinas, popular pubs and restaurants.

DIRECTIONS

Just before the main entrance to Royal Victoria Country Park, turn left into a private road and follow it along, turning right into the private, gated development of Nightingale Walk.

INSIDE

The impressive living/dining room has a gas fireplace with marble hearth and surround, as well as character features including picture rails, decorative coving and ceiling roses. A sash window to the front enjoys views across Victoria Country Park towards the water, whilst the sash window to the rear overlooks the communal courtyard. The kitchen/breakfast room has been fitted with a range of wall and base units, incorporating a useful breakfast bar. There is a Leisure Rangemaster style oven with a five ring gas hob and extractor over, an integrated fridge/freezer and dishwasher, as well as space for a washing machine. There is a one and a half bowl ceramic sink unit with drainer and a sash window to the rear.

The good size master bedroom has a range of fitted wardrobes, a sash window to the front, picture rails and an en-suite comprising a corner shower cubicle, wash hand basin, WC, heated towel rail and extractor fan. The second bedroom, which is also a well-proportioned double room, has a built-in wardrobe, picture rails and a sash window to the front. Bedrooms three and four both have sash windows to the rear and picture rails, with the fourth bedroom benefitting from a fitted wardrobe. The bathroom comprises a panel enclosed bath with telephone style shower attachment, wash hand basin and a sash window to the rear. The separate cloakroom has a Burlington wash hand basin and WC, with a sash window to the rear.

OUTSIDE

To the front of the building there is a lawned garden and ample resident’s parking. To the rear there is an attractive communal garden which has an area of lawn and a feature pond with fountain, as well as paved seating areas. Behind the property, located in a nearby block, there is a double garage with an automatic, remote controlled door, power and light and eaves storage space.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Grade II listed.

Share of freehold with 997 years remaining on the lease.

Service charge: £2790.44 per annum (or £697.61 per quarter). Yearly review due in November 2024.

Ground rent: £1 per annum. Yearly review due in November 2024.

BROADBAND

Superfast Fibre Broadband is available with download speeds of 22-37 Mbps and upload speeds of 4 – 6 Mbps. Information has been provided by the Openreach website.

SERVICES

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