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Guildford Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire

South East

£130,000Guide Price

Listed on 28/08/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Terraced
Area
1027 sqft

Description

Located in the desirable Fratton area of Portsmouth, this three-bedroom terraced house offers a significant refurbishment opportunity for prospective buyers. The property requires comprehensive modernization throughout, presenting a blank canvas for the new owner to tailor the space to their preferences, subject to necessary consents. The accommodation includes a bay-fronted living room, a kitchen, a utility room, and a ground-floor WC. The first floor features two bedrooms along with an inter-linked bedroom/dressing room and a shower room. Outside, there is an enclosed rear garden complete with a brick-built shed/workshop. Conveniently situated near the extensive amenities of Fratton and Portsmouth, residents will enjoy easy access to a variety of shops, supermarkets, cafés, and restaurants. Additionally, Portsmouth city centre, the University of Portsmouth, and the waterfront are all within reach, enhancing the property’s appeal for both owner-occupiers and investors in the local rental market. Transport links are excellent, with Fratton railway station just 200 meters away, providing regular services along the south coast and direct connections to London. Portsmouth & Southsea railway station is also easily accessible, complemented by local bus services that connect throughout Portsmouth and surrounding areas. Offered at auction.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

80out of 100
Grade AStrong opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This three-bedroom terraced house in the popular Fratton area of Portsmouth offers a compelling opportunity for those looking to undertake a substantial refurbishment project. With an asking price of £130,000, it stands at £127 per square foot, which is significantly below the local average of £318 per square foot. This pricing presents a fantastic chance to acquire a property at a low entry point in a desirable location, ripe for value enhancement.

The house has extensive wear and dated interiors, providing a blank canvas for buyers to reimagine the space. There’s potential to modernize the bay-fronted living room, update the kitchen and shower room, and rejuvenate the overgrown garden. With a renovation budget estimated between £100,000 and £150,000, the project scope is considerable, enabling significant upgrades to the layout and character of the home. Given its proximity to local amenities and transport links, this property could serve as an attractive rental or family home post-renovation.

Key opportunities

  • The chance to modernize and customize the layout, potentially enhancing the living space and adding value.
  • Opportunity to transform the overgrown garden into a usable outdoor area, increasing the property's appeal.
  • The potential to upgrade the dated kitchen and shower room to contemporary standards.

Key risks

  • Stripped interiors and a £100,000–£150,000 works budget make this a full-gut programme, not a refresh.

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Guildford Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire
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£491
Based on a loan of £97,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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