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Methuen Street, Southampton, SO14

South East

£225,000

Listed on 07/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Terraced
Area
916 sqft

Features

  • Garden

Description

This two-bedroom terraced house presents a promising opportunity for those looking to invest in a property with significant potential for improvement. The home features spacious accommodation, including a generous open-plan living and dining area that benefits from ample natural light, creating a welcoming atmosphere. The layout allows for comfortable seating and dining arrangements, with direct access to the rear garden from the dining side, enhancing the connection between indoor and outdoor spaces. The galley-style kitchen, located at the rear, offers a practical layout with ample scope for updating and reconfiguration, subject to necessary approvals. A unique feature of this property is the bathroom, which has its own access to the rear garden, providing potential for creative refurbishment ideas. Upstairs, two well-proportioned double bedrooms await, both of which would benefit from cosmetic updates but offer good space for furnishings. While the property requires refurbishment throughout, the majority of the work needed is cosmetic, allowing for a fresh start to modernise and personalise the home. The existing layout is functional, and with some vision, this property could transform into a stylish residence. The reasonably sized rear garden adds to the appeal, offering a space for outdoor activities and further landscaping opportunities. Located on Methuen Street in the desirable Bevois area of Southampton, this property is conveniently positioned for easy access to the city centre and local amenities, including shops, cafes, and schools. With excellent transport links nearby, including Southampton Central railway station, this home is suitable for both first-time buyers and investors looking for a project with considerable potential.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

52out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £225,000, this two-bedroom terrace is priced below the local average per square foot, giving project buyers a relatively cheap entry point. Its spacious open-plan living and dining room, two double bedrooms and enclosed rear garden provide a useful canvas: the kitchen and bathroom could be updated, the worn bedroom floors finished, and the decoration and garden improved.

The overall score is still weak because the renovation economics look tight: purchase plus the £40,000–£80,000 refurbishment range may leave all-in costs stretched against local benchmarks. The visible work appears moderate in scope, but the bathroom is in poor condition and the garden fencing and frontage show wear.

Key opportunities

  • Update the dated kitchen and rework its finishes to suit the practical galley layout.
  • Refresh the bathroom, including its older fittings, incomplete tiling and unfinished floor edges.
  • Finish the worn bedroom floors and improve the enclosed garden, including its weedy gravel and loose fencing.

Key risks

  • The bathroom is in poor visible condition, with exposed pipework and unfinished floor edges.
  • Loose or leaning garden fence panels and weathering and staining near the base of the frontage need attention.

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Location

Methuen Street, Southampton, SO14
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • St Denys Rail Station

    0.7 miles

    Train · St Denys

  • Southampton Central Rail Station

    0.8 miles

    Train · Southampton

  • Bitterne Rail Station

    1.1 miles

    Train · Bitterne

  • Millbrook (Hants) Rail Station

    1.5 miles

    Train · Millbrook

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£919
Based on a loan of £168,750 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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