
Bitterne Park · SO18
100 Riverdene Place
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Situated in the highly desirable residential area of Bitterne Park, this beautifully presented one bedroom retirement apartment for the over 55s is offered to an excellent standard throughout. The property provides well-proportioned accommodation comprising an entrance hall, spacious lounge/diner, fitted kitchen, double bedroom, useful walk-in wardrobe, utility cupboard and modern shower room.
The apartment also benefits from a private balcony enjoying far-reaching views across the River Itchen, together with access to well-maintained communal gardens with direct water views, a communal lounge and communal car park. The combination of the peaceful setting, attractive views and excellent communal facilities makes this an ideal retirement property. LOCATION Bitterne Park is a popular residential area with excellent amenities, a library, and the independent shops of Bitterne Park Triangle. It’s close to Riverside Park along the River Itchen, ideal for outdoor activities. Southampton ci…
The home, in the agent’s words
- Retirement Apartment
- One Double Bedroom
- 18ft Lounge/Diner
- Private Balcony with Far-Reaching Views
- Modern Shower Room
- Communal Car Park
- Leasehold - 991 Years
- Southampton City Council - Band C
- EPC - Grade B
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INTRODUCTION
Situated in the highly desirable residential area of Bitterne Park, this beautifully presented one bedroom retirement apartment for the over 55s is offered to an excellent standard throughout. The property provides well-proportioned accommodation comprising an entrance hall, spacious lounge/diner, fitted kitchen, double bedroom, useful walk-in wardrobe, utility cupboard and modern shower room.
The apartment also benefits from a private balcony enjoying far-reaching views across the River Itchen, together with access to well-maintained communal gardens with direct water views, a communal lounge and communal car park. The combination of the peaceful setting, attractive views and excellent communal facilities makes this an ideal retirement property.
LOCATION
Bitterne Park is a popular residential area with excellent amenities, a library, and the independent shops of Bitterne Park Triangle. It’s close to Riverside Park along the River Itchen, ideal for outdoor activities. Southampton city centre, with its shops, dining, and mainline station, is easily accessible, and Southampton Airport is about 20 minutes away. The area also offers great transport links via the M27, M3 and A3 to London.
INSIDE
The property is entered into a welcoming entrance hall featuring carpeted flooring, a useful utility cupboard providing space and plumbing for a washing machine, and a further storage cupboard housing the electrics. Doors lead to all principal rooms.
The modern shower room benefits from tiled flooring, partially tiled walls and a heated towel rail. The suite comprises a walk-in shower cubicle, low-level WC and wash hand basin with useful storage beneath.
The double bedroom is positioned to the rear of the property and enjoys attractive views overlooking the River Itchen. The room features a double-glazed window, carpeted flooring, electric radiator and a useful walk-in wardrobe providing excellent storage.
The lounge/diner is a bright and comfortable living space, benefiting from a double-glazed window and door opening onto the private balcony. The room features carpeted flooring, electric radiator and fireplace, with access through to the fitted kitchen.
The fitted kitchen benefits from a rear-facing double-glazed window and tiled flooring. There is a range of wall and base units with work surfaces over and a stainless steel sink. Integrated appliances include a fridge freezer, oven and hob with extractor canopy above.
OUTSIDE
The apartment benefits from a private balcony offering wonderful views across the River Itchen, providing an ideal space to sit and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
Residents also have access to attractive communal gardens, which enjoy direct water views, together with a communal lounge providing a useful social space. A communal car park provides convenient parking for residents and visitors.
AGENTS NOTE
The property is leasehold, (with the lease dating from 2018) and we are advised (by the vendor) that there is approx. 991 years remaining on the lease. (£495 Ground Rent per annum / £2,850 Service Charge per annum. This is paid in half, twice a year). Disclaimer – information has been given by the owner – please seek verification via your solicitor prior to purchase.
SERVICES
Gas, electricity, water and mains drainage are connected. Please note that none of the services or appliances have been tested by White & Guard.
Full Fibre Broadband is available with download speeds of up to 1600 Mbps and upload speeds of up to 115 Mbps. Information has been provided by the Openreach website.
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0.4 milesto Bitterne Rail Station
Approximate straight-line distance · DfT NaPTAN · 13 Sept 2026Background air quality
- Fine particles · PM₂.₅
- 6.5 µg/m³ · Above the WHO guideline · well within the UK legal limit
- Nitrogen dioxide · NO₂
- 11.9 µg/m³ · Above the WHO guideline · well within the UK legal limit
Annual background levels. For scale: the WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ for PM₂.₅ and 10 for NO₂; the UK legal limit is 20 and 40. Lower is better; this is a 1 km model, not a reading at the door.
Defra · 2024 annual model · 1 km areaLocal information is approximate. Distances are straight-line estimates from the available location. Broadband describes postcode coverage, not the speed or service available at this home; check the address with a provider. Air quality is a modelled annual background estimate.
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