Property description
*Special offer no admin fee (agency fees apply)* Ground floor in grade II listed building close to the waterfront. Double bedrooms, patio area, white goods, bathroom and cloakroom, gas central heating, allocated parking space. A property steeped with character call early to view.
*Special offer no admin fee (agency fees apply)* This is a landmark listed building close to the waterfront complete with a history stretching back to the days of the great liners. Originally built as the Customs House the building enjoys a prominent position set on the edge of the mid-19th century docks. This apartment is set on the ground floor and is offered unfurnished but with white goods included. The property comprises of a good size living room accessing the patio area, modern fitted kitchen complete with a fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, oven and hob. There are two bedrooms, both of which are doubles with feature sash windows, a family bathroom with a bath over the shower and an additional cloakroom. The property also features gas central heating and an allocated parking space.
This property is set in the very heart of historical Southampton. Ocean Village is a short walk away and offers a range of bars and restaurants along the Marina promenade. There are also numerous eating venues to be found in Oxford Street, and superb high street shopping in West Quay, again just a short walk away. Bus routes operate along Canute road and the city shuttle bus service runs between Town Quay and Central Railway Station . Also easy access to routes out of City.
The Union Castle line was one of the major shipping lines in Southampton. Union Castle House was built circa 1846, and its architect was Alfred Giles, engineer to the docks, and remained in use as the Customs House until 1902. After that date it was shared by the Board of Trade and the Union Castle Mail Steamship Co Ltd. The Union Castle obtained sole occupancy of the building at some time after 1922 and the building's ground floor was extended on the street frontage at some time between 1910 and 1933.
To conclude, this is a smart, contemporary, full of character historical property and is available for rent early January.
Property Features :
- Ground floor with patio set in listed building - early Jan
- Unfurnished
- White goods
- 2 double bedrooms
- Gas central heating