Mersham Gardens, Bitterne, SO18 6TX
Listed 6 Mar 2026 · price reduced 19 Aug 2026 · Southampton
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Key features
- No Chain
- One Bedroom Retirement Apartment
- Lounge/Diner
- Modern Kitchen
- Guest Suites & Laundry Room
- Communal Garden
- Leasehold - 139 Years
- Southampton City Council - Band A
- EPC - Grade C
About this home
INTRODUCTION Situated in the sought after location of Bitterne, this one-bedroom, retirement apartment is the perfect opportunity for those wanting to retire, close to local amenities and bus routes. The accommodation includes an entrance hall, a kitchen, a lounge/diner, a double bedroom and a shower room. The apartment is positioned at the front of the complex. Early viewing is highly recommended. LOCATION Bitterne has a thriving centre that offers a broad range of shops and general amenities along with its own infant, primary, junior and senior schools and train station. Southampton’s city centre with its broad range of shops including WestQuay shopping centre, its bars, restaurants, cinemas, amenities and mainline railway station is within easy reach. Southampton Airport is around twenty minutes away and all main motorway access routes are also close by, including M27 links east and west bound via M3 to M25 and via A3 to London. INSIDE Entering directly into the entrance hall which has carpet flooring. The kitchen has laminate flooring and tiled splashback. Facilities consist of wall and base units with work surfaces over, sink/drainer, combination microwave, oven and air fryer, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. The lounge has double glazed window to front aspect, carpeted flooring, TV point and an electric heater to one wall. The bedroom has a double-glazed window to front aspect, carpeted flooring, built in wardrobe and TV point. The shower room has an extractor fan, luxury vinyl tile flooring, tiled walls and a heated towel rail to one wall. Facilities include a shower cubicle, wash hand basin with storage under, WC and fitted mirror. There is an on site manager, over 55’s, communal lounge, communal laundrette and guest suites, OUTSIDE There is a communal garden to the rear. AGENTS NOTE The property is leasehold, (with the lease dating from 1982) and we are advised (by the vendor) that there is approx. 139 years remaining on the lease. (£709.35 Ground Rent per annum/ £3712.84 Service Charge per annum). Disclaimer – information has been given by the owner – please seek verification via your solicitor prior to purchase. SERVICES Water, electricity and mains drainage are connected. Please note that none of the services or appliances have been tested by White & Guard. Fibre to the Cabinet Broadband Up to 15 Mbps upload speed Up to 76 Mbps download speed. This is based on information provided by Openreach. Disclaimer Buyers: If you have an offer accepted on a property through White & Guard, under Anti Money Laundering Regulations (2017) we are required by law to conduct Anti Money Laundering Checks. There is a charge of £40 + VAT for these checks per applicant. Sellers: Upon receipt of instructions to act in the selling of your home, under Anti Money Laundering Regulations (2017) we are required by law to conduct Anti Money Laundering Checks. There is a charge of £40 + VAT per owner
Property details
- Property type
- Retirement Property
- Council tax band
- A
- Tenure
- Leasehold
- Garden
- Communal garden
- Heating
- Electric
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
Floorplan
Location
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- Bitterne Station0.7 mi
- St. Denys Station1.3 mi
- Sholing Station1.4 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in SO18 over the last 12 months: detached £390k · semi-detached £320k · flat £158k · terraced £265k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 36, Homepoint House, Mersham Gardens Southampton SO18 6TX | Flat Leasehold | 19 Jun 2026 | £72,000 |
| Flat 42, Homepoint House, Mersham Gardens Southampton SO18 6TX | Flat Leasehold | 9 Mar 2026 | £57,500 |
| Flat 14, Homepoint House, Mersham Gardens Southampton SO18 6TX | Flat Leasehold | 16 Dec 2025 | £92,000 |
| Flat 28, Homepoint House, Mersham Gardens Southampton SO18 6TX | Flat Leasehold | 13 Nov 2025 | £55,000 |
| Flat 12, Homepoint House, Mersham Gardens Southampton SO18 6TX | Flat Leasehold | 5 Jun 2025 | £80,000 |
| Flat 19, Homepoint House, Mersham Gardens Southampton SO18 6TX | Flat Leasehold | 30 May 2025 | £70,000 |
| Flat 16, Homepoint House, Mersham Gardens Southampton SO18 6TX | Flat Leasehold | 19 May 2025 | £64,000 |
| 17 Mersham Gardens Southampton SO18 6TF | Detached Freehold | 21 Feb 2025 | £320,000 |
| Flat 46, Homepoint House, Mersham Gardens Southampton SO18 6TX | Flat Leasehold | 26 Apr 2024 | £72,500 |
| 29 Mersham Gardens Southampton SO18 6TF | Detached Freehold | 15 Apr 2024 | £320,000 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in SO18
Buying costs
Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.
Listed by White & Guard Estate Agents, Bitterne on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 6 Mar 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 19/08/2026.
Agent disclaimer
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