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Mansel Road West, Southampton

South East

£165,000

Listed on 07/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
End Of Terrace
Area
929 sqft

Description

This three-bedroom semi-detached house on Mansel Road West presents a compelling renovation opportunity, ideal for buyers looking to create a home tailored to their preferences. The property is offered with no forward chain and requires complete refurbishment throughout, making it a blank canvas for potential investors. Upon entering, the ground floor features a kitchen that leads into an inner hallway and stairs to the first floor. Adjacent to the kitchen is a long utility room, providing practical workspace and direct access to the rear garden. The spacious lounge and dining area boasts a brick-built fireplace and offers direct access to the garden, enhancing the living space. The first floor comprises two good-sized double bedrooms overlooking the garden, alongside a third single bedroom at the front. A shower room with a wash basin is located near a separate toilet, presenting an opportunity to combine these spaces into a larger family bathroom. Externally, the property includes a lawned front area with on-street parking available. The substantial rear garden currently requires clearing and landscaping but offers exceptional outdoor space once restored. Conveniently situated in western Southampton, this home is close to local schools, amenities, Southampton General Hospital, and main transport links including the M271.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

68out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This three-bedroom semi-detached house on Mansel Road West presents a promising opportunity for buyers looking to invest in a major renovation project. With an asking price of £165,000, this property is priced significantly below the local average at £178/sqf, offering a rare chance to acquire a home in a good location at a budget-friendly price. The overall condition of the property shows visible wear and damage throughout, including significant damp in the living areas and bedrooms, which highlights the scale of the work ahead. However, this allows for a complete transformation to create a bespoke family home.

The house boasts a spacious layout that can be adapted to modern living standards, with potential to combine the shower room and toilet into a larger family bathroom. The sizeable rear garden, currently overgrown, offers an excellent opportunity to create an inviting outdoor space once cleared and landscaped. While the renovation economics are tight, with all-in costs looking closely aligned to local benchmarks, the potential for value creation remains strong, especially given the low entry price. Buyers should be prepared for a full refurbishment, including addressing damp issues and updating fixtures throughout the property.

Key opportunities

  • Transform the extensive garden into a beautiful outdoor space for family use.
  • Reconfigure the bathroom layout to create a larger family bathroom by combining the shower room and toilet.
  • Personalize the interior spaces to modern tastes while enhancing the property's character.

Key risks

  • Stripped interiors and a £100,000–£200,000 works budget make this a full-gut programme, not a refresh.

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Based on a loan of £123,750 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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