Darlington Road, Southsea
South East
£300,000
Listed on 20/08/2026
Listed on 20/08/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
TerracedArea
1152 sqftFeatures
- Garden
Description
This charming three-bedroom period property presents a unique opportunity for investors or buyers looking to create their ideal home in Southsea. The house features an array of original details such as ceiling roses, coving, and exposed floorboards that can be beautifully restored or modernized to suit personal tastes. The ground floor comprises an entrance hall, a spacious living room that flows into the dining area through bi-folding doors, as well as a separate breakfast room, kitchen, and cloakroom. Upstairs, you will find three well-proportioned bedrooms along with a family bathroom. The south-facing garden at the rear is a noteworthy asset, offering outdoor space that has potential for landscaping or gardening projects. With essential updates like double glazing and gas central heating already in place, this home is ripe for renovation and customization. Viewing is recommended to fully appreciate the possibilities this property offers.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
62out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £300,000, this period Southsea terrace is priced attractively against the local average: about £260 per sq ft versus £305, making the asking price a genuine acquisition opportunity. The dated finishes, worn timber floors and older kitchen and bathroom give a buyer scope to modernise, while the bay frontage, original mouldings, ceiling roses and fireplace details provide character to build around. The rear garden would also benefit from clearing and improvement.
The score is C: the fundamentals and location are good, but the economics are tight. Using the £35,000–£65,000 renovation range, the midpoint purchase-plus-works figure is £350,000, close to the implied current local average value of £351,360; that comparison is not a renovated GDV and excludes fees and stamp duty.
Key opportunities
- Acquire at about £260 per sq ft, below the local average of £305 per sq ft.
- Refresh the dated interiors and worn timber floors while retaining and showcasing the period mouldings, ceiling roses and fireplace details.
- Rework the older kitchen and bathroom and clear the overgrown planting in the southerly rear garden.
Key risks
None recorded.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Fratton Rail Station
0.5 miles
Train · Fratton
Portsmouth & Southsea Rail Station
0.9 miles
Train · Portsmouth
Southsea Hoverport
1.1 miles
Train · Southsea
Portsmouth Harbour Rail Station
1.5 miles
Train · Portsmouth
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Current average variable rate is 6.60%
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£1,133
Based on a loan of £225,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest
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