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£2,700 pcm£623 pw

Shortwood Copse Lane, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG23 7GU

2bedrooms
Retirement Propertytype
743sq ft
Unfurnishedfurnishing

Listed 1 Oct 2026 · Basingstoke

How the price compares

This home£2,700 pcm
Median 2 bed in RG23£1,595 pcm4 homes listed
Difference+69%above the area median

Key features

  • Vibrant community with active entertainment committee
  • 3 miles from Basingstoke town centre
  • Excellent public transport links
  • A short distance from a variety of countryside walks
  • Stunning communal garden and courtyard
  • On-site House Manager
  • North West facing
  • Patio
  • Walk-in Wardrobe
  • Balconies

About this home

Island View is positioned in a sought-after location on the edge of Basingstoke and has excellent transport links, yet is surrounded by peaceful countryside. Because the M3 is in easy access, travelling across South East England is a breeze and you'll be able to reach local destinations in no time. Tucked away in the residential suburb of Beggarwood, this development is close to local shops and family parks. Easy independent living for the over 60s All our retirement property for rent in Basingstoke is cleverly designed with smart yet stylish features, like easy turn taps, to make life easier now and in the future. Low maintenance, warm and elegant, with the latest security and safety features built in, most of our homeowners enjoy cheaper bills too. Many of these retirement apartments have either private patios or balconies. All offer access to attractive communal spaces including the beautiful lounge with Wi-Fi and a state-of-the-art audio and video system plus a gorgeous garden area with seating. You’re looked after by the friendly on-site manager and these shared spaces are filled with (entirely optional) events, parties and clubs. Parking is available and well-behaved pets are welcome too. Enjoy all of the benefits of a McCarthy & Stone retirement community with our affordable and flexible assured periodic tenancies, so you can rent your property for as long as you want. Renting in retirement provides a wealth of benefits including one monthly fee, removing any worries you may have about the upkeep of your property and the grounds. You can move in at your pace, with some customer moving within just a couple of weeks and settle in to your new home with minimum fuss. Apartment 3 is a spacious two-bedroom apartment located on the ground floor, benefiting from a private north-west facing patio, ideal for enjoying the afternoon and evening light. The apartment offers a generous layout, with the main bedroom featuring a walk-in wardrobe and an en-suite for added comfort. A second bedroom provides flexibility for guests or additional living space, while a utility cupboard offers useful extra storage. The fully fitted kitchen includes integrated appliances, including a waist-height oven for added convenience. The contemporary shower room is finished to a high standard, featuring sleek fittings, low-slip flooring, a walk-in shower with a low-profile tray, and a comfort-height toilet. A separate WC adds further practicality.

This property is let unfurnished.

Property details

Property type
Retirement Property
Size
743 sq ft / 69 sq m
Council tax band
D
Furnishing
Unfurnished
Available from
Now
Deposit
£3,116
Tenancy
Long term
Parking
Yes
Garden
Patio
Accessibility
Ground floor

Floorplan

Floorplan

Location

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  • Basingstoke Station3.6 mi

What nearby homes sold for

Median sold prices in RG23 over the last 12 months: detached £548k · semi-detached £410k · terraced £320k · flat £250k.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
14 Island View, Shortwood Copse Lane
Basingstoke RG23 7GU
Flat
Leasehold
20 Jul 2026£250,000
9 Island View, Shortwood Copse Lane
Basingstoke RG23 7GU
Flat
Leasehold
28 Feb 2025£352,000
30 Island View, Shortwood Copse Lane
Basingstoke RG23 7GU
Flat
Leasehold
9 Aug 2024£290,000
31 Island View, Shortwood Copse Lane
Basingstoke RG23 7GU
Flat
Leasehold
26 Apr 2024£275,000

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in RG23

Renting costs

Typical income needed£81,000a year, at 30 times the monthly rent
Holding deposit cap£623one week's rent
Tenancy deposit cap£3,115five weeks' rent

Caps follow the Tenant Fees Act 2019 (England). Referencing rules vary by agent; Scotland and Wales have their own rules.

Listed by McCarthy & Stone, Nationwide on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 1 Oct 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 13/04/2026.

Tenant Fee Schedule Applies only to Assured Periodic Tenancies (APTs) in England from 1st May 2026 in line with Tenant Fees Act 2019 and Renters' Rights Act 2025. Holding Deposit This is £150.00 to reserve a property. This will be offset against the first month's rent. Note this will be withheld if any relevant person withdraws from the application process, fails a Right-to-Rent check or provides false or misleading information. Tenancy Deposit The tenancy deposit covers damages or defaults on the part of the tenant during the tenancy and will be protected in a government-authorised tenancy deposit scheme. Properties with an annual rent of more than £100,000 are not covered by the Tenant Fees Act. Rent The rent payable for the tenancy must not be more than the advertised amount. The rent period must either be one calendar month or a shorter period of up to 28 days. A tenant will be able to end a tenancy by giving two months' notice in writing. The end date of the tenancy must align with the end of a rent period. Rent in Advance of move in date Rent is payable following signing of the tenancy agreement and in accordance with the agreed tenancy terms. For tenancies entered into on or after 1 May 2026, no more than one month's rent may be requested in advance. Late Payment of Rent Interest may be charged on unpaid rent if it remains outstanding for more than 14 days. Interest will be charged at a maximum of 3% above the Bank of England Base Rate from the date the rent became due until payment is made. Lost Key(s) or other Security Devices(s) Tenants are liable for the actual cost of replacing any lost keys or security devices. If the loss results in locks needing to be changed, or replacement security devices being issued, the tenant will be charged the reasonable cost of a locksmith or security engineer, new lock and replacement keys/devices for all relevant parties. Variation of Contracts including Car Parking Space Licenses (Tenant's Request) £50 (inc. VAT) per agreed variation. To cover the costs associated with taking landlord's instructions as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents. Change of Sharer (Tenant's Request) £50 (inc. VAT) per replacement tenant or any reasonable costs incurred if higher. Includes referencing, Right to Rent checks, deposit registration and legal documentation. Early Termination (Tenant's Request) If the tenant wishes to end the tenancy early (including where less than the required notice period is given), they will be liable for the landlord's reasonable costs. Under an Assured Periodic Tenancy, then the landlord can charge a fee if their tenant does not give the correct amount of notice. The usual amount of notice is two months. The landlord can charge up to the amount of rent they would have received if the tenant had given the correct amount of notice. Please note that lettings agents are required by law to publish on their websites information for potential tenants about relevant fees, redress schemes and client money protection schemes (including the names of those schemes). Relevant fees must also be published on third party websites, such as Rightmove. For properties to rent in England and Wales, details of the agent's membership of any redress scheme and client money protection scheme must also be published with their fees on Rightmove. It is the agent's responsibility to ensure that all relevant information is provided to Rightmove and is up to date and accurate. If the relevant information does not appear here, the agent may have included it within the property description.

Agent disclaimer

Disclaimer - Property reference a233X0000030TTuQAM. The information displayed about this property comprises a property advertisement. Rightmove.co.uk makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the advertisement or any linked or associated information, and Rightmove has no control over the content. This property advertisement does not constitute property particulars. The information is provided and maintained by McCarthy & Stone, Nationwide. Please contact the selling agent or developer directly to obtain any information which may be available under the terms of The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 or the Home Report if in relation to a residential property in Scotland.

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