For sale Retirement Property

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KENNE COURT, MORTIMER DRIVE, ROMSEY, HAMPSHIRE SO51 0EB

2 beds 2 baths 980 sq ft Listed 23 Feb 2026 (-107d)

£540,950

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Lounge/Diner Family Bathroom Lounge 2 Bedroom Master Bedroom Ensuite Kitchen Summer Terrace Wellbeing Spa Hobbies Room Bar Bistro Bar 32 Acres Grounds Gardens Lakeside and Woods

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD (244 years remaining on lease)

Floor area

91 m²

EPC rating

B

Last sold

£515,000 Apr 2023

Price per m²

£5,945/m²

Local average

£1,097,792 (-50.7%)

Street crime

0 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Wellbeing Centre, swimming pool, sauna, steam room, gym
  • Hair salon and beauty rooms
  • Shuttle Minibus Service, activities and entertainment
  • Large private balcony
  • Library, Owners lounge, 32 acres of grounds, lakeside and woodland walks
  • Greenhouses and raised bed allotments
  • Restaurant, Bar and Coffee Lounge
  • Hobbies Room
  • Summer terrace with Lake Views
  • 24 hour assistance, night porter and care

Additional details

Heating
Gas, Double glazing, Central, Underfloor heating, Under floor
Accessibility
Lift access, Wide doorways, Level access shower, Level access
Parking
Permit, Off street, EV charging, Residents, Private, Allocated, Visitor
Garden
Communal garden, Terrace

Description

Spacious & Light-Filled Living Accommodation

Upon entering the apartment, a generous entrance hall immediately sets the tone, providing a sense of space and functionality. A built-in storage cupboard offers excellent practicality, while the integrated emergency call system ensures reassurance and security.

The sitting/dining room is a particularly attractive feature of the property - a bright and well-proportioned space with ample room for both lounge seating and a dining table. Patio doors allow natural light. The layout offers flexibility for furniture arrangement, making it ideal for both quiet relaxation and entertaining visiting family and friends.

Modern, Well-Equipped Kitchen

The kitchen is stylishly fitted with a comprehensive range of wall and base units, providing generous storage and worktop space. Integrated appliances include an oven, hob and extractor hood, washer machine, dishwasher and a free standing tumble dryer. Designed with convenience in mind, the layout is practical and easy to navigate, perfectly suited to everyday cooking.

Comfortable Double Bedroom

The bedroom is a well-proportioned double room designed to offer both comfort and functionality. Built-in wardrobes provide excellent storage without compromising floor space, with a level access ensuite shower and W/C.

The 2nd bedroom is a well proportioned double with access to the family shower room / WC from the hallway.

Independent Living with Added Reassurance

As part of Stanbridge Earls Retirement Village, residents benefit from a secure and supportive environment while retaining full independence. The development offers beautifully maintained communal gardens and shared facilities, providing opportunities for socialising and community engagement, should residents wish to participate.

The village setting offers the perfect balance of tranquillity and convenience, situated close to Romsey town centre just a 7 minute drive away, with its range of shops, amenities and transport links.

A Home Designed for Lifestyle & Comfort

21 Kenne Court represents an excellent opportunity to acquire a comfortable, low-maintenance retirement apartment within one of the area's most desirable retirement communities. Ideal for those seeking independence with the reassurance of on-site support, this property offers both quality accommodation and a welcoming community atmosphere.

Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the space, setting and lifestyle available.

Listed by

Egham

Audley Court Limited

Reference: 172498961

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: B

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 06/12/2021

Current heating cost: £160/year

Potential heating cost: £160/year

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floor Plan

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EPC Graphs

EPC

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £540,950 +5%
Sold 20/04/2023 (3 years ago) £515,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
HUTCHINSON COTTAGES 2 MORTIMER DRIVE, ROMSEY, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO51 0EP £580,000 31/03/2025 Other

Area average: £580,000 (1 sale)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 206.4%
10y growth 362.3%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Test Valley. Series: All dwelling types. As of March 2026.

1y (index) -0.4%
5y (index) 15.8%
10y (index) 34%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Test Valley. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,084/mo
Realistic £1,204/mo
Optimistic £1,324/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Test Valley.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Basingstoke: £947/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

Audley Stanbridge Earls, Stanbridge Earls, Awbridge, Timsbury, Test Valley, Hampshire, England, SO51 0DZ, United Kingdom

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Awbridge Village Hall 0.7 miles
Shop David Salter Wholesale flowers 0.9 miles
Shop Choice Plants 0.9 miles
Train station Romsey 1.6 miles
Hospital Romsey Hospital 2.0 miles
Train station Mottisfont & Dunbridge 2.1 miles
Hospital Tatchbury Mount Hospital 5.4 miles
University South Academic Block 6.4 miles
University Boldrewood Innovation Campus 7.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Total incidents 0

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Awbridge Primary School Primary 1.2 miles Good — 12 Dec 2023
The Romsey School Secondary 1.3 miles Good — 5 Jul 2017
Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School Primary 1.5 miles Good — 13 Jun 2019
Embley Other 1.8 miles (No rating)
Romsey Primary School & Nursery Primary 1.8 miles Good — 7 Apr 2024

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.22%
Max investor price (0.8%) £150,500
Target investor price (1%) £120,400
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).