- Two Double Bedrooms +
- Fifth Floor Flat +
- Immaculate Condition +
- Large Reception Room With Great Views +
- Double Glazed +
- Communal Gardens +
- Inner City Location +
- Secured Parking & Bike Lockers +
- Karndean Flooring +
- Close To Oxford Street & Ocean Village Marina +
The Property
Returning to the market post full cladding rectification works, Purplebricks Southampton are delighted to showcase this beautifully presented two-bedroom apartment located in the heart of the city centre.
The property itself is in immaculate condition throughout and benefits from being South facing, situated on the fifth floor, offering both great views of the city and an abundance of natural light.
There is a designated covered parking space located within the building, which is secured behind electronically operated gates. Furthermore, there are secured storage areas for bikes and two separate private communal gardens for the residents of the block to utilise.
The flat briefly comprises two double bedrooms, a large open plan lounge / kitchen / diner with white goods, including both oven and fridge freezer, a fitted three piece family bathroom and bordered Karndean flooring laid throughout.
Property will be available from April 2025, no onward chain
Winner of the RICS Awards 2024 – Refurbishment/Revitalisation Project.
EWS1 Rating – A1
Lease – 125 years running from 1st of January 2012.
Service Charge – circa £2800 per annum – split evenly and collected bi-annually.
Ground Rent – £250 per annum – split evenly and collected bi-annually.
Council Tax Band A – 2024/2025 – £1438 total.
Electrical – presently £120 per month with Octopus Energy.
Water – Included within the service charge.
Outside
The flats can be accessed by one of two entrances which are found on either side of the block. They are secured by an intercom and fob system.
There are private communal gardens which can be found on the third and sixth floors, which are for residents use only.
The flat benefits from a designated, covered, parking space located within the second floor of the building. The bay is kept secure by electronically operated gates at the entrance and exit.
Local Area
Empress Heights is found right in the heart of Southampton city centre, close to the high street, West Quay shopping centre and Queens park.
Southampton Central train station is also nearby, as are M3 & M27 motorway links in addition to the Itchen bridge, all providing an added degree of convenience for those who work further afield.
The ever popular Oxford Street is right around the corner, offering a full range of restaurants, pubs and bars as well as a casino. Additionally, Ocean Village is no more than a 5 minute stroll, offering a further selection of restaurants and bars alongside a beauty salon and 5 star hotel, all overlooking the mariner.
Property ownership information
Ground rent review period: No review period
Service charge review period: No review period
Lease end date: 01/01/2137
Property Description Disclaimer
This is a general description of the property only, and is not intended to constitute part of an offer or contract. It has been verified by the seller(s), unless marked as 'draft'. Purplebricks conducts some valuations online and some of our customers prepare their own property descriptions, so if you decide to proceed with a viewing or an offer, please note this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and we may not have been able to visit the property to confirm it. If you require clarification on any point then please contact us, especially if you’re traveling some distance to view. All information should be checked by your solicitor prior to exchange of contracts.
Successful buyers will be required to complete anti-money laundering checks. Our partner, Lifetime Legal Limited, will carry out the initial checks on our behalf. The current non-refundable cost is £80 inc. VAT per offer. You’ll need to pay this to Lifetime Legal and complete all checks before we can issue a memorandum of sale. The cost includes obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required, and includes a range of benefits. Purplebricks will receive some of the fee taken by Lifetime Legal to compensate for its role in providing these checks.