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Branksome Avenue, Southampton, SO15 5NX

South East

£450,000

Listed on 16/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Semi Detached

Description

This substantial three-bedroom semi-detached house offers generous living space and exciting potential for enhancement, situated in the desirable Upper Shirley area. The property is approached via a private driveway and features a front garden predominantly laid to lawn. Inside, a welcoming entrance porch leads into a hallway that provides access to the main ground-floor living areas. The bright lounge at the front boasts a characterful fireplace and an attractive bay window overlooking the garden. A convenient downstairs cloakroom is located nearby, followed by an impressive rear reception room that offers considerable flexibility for use as a dining room, family room, or snug. This space benefits from patio doors that open onto the expansive rear garden, creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living. The kitchen, positioned to the side, has access to both the side passage and the rear garden, presenting opportunities to reconfigure the layout into an open-plan kitchen and family living area, subject to planning consent. Upstairs, you will find three well-proportioned bedrooms, including two doubles and a single, along with a separate WC and family bathroom. A further staircase leads to a versatile loft room, which can serve as a playroom, home office, or hobby space, enhanced by a Velux window that offers rooftop views. The substantial rear garden is perfect for children and entertaining, adding to the property's appeal. With its generous accommodation and potential for improvement, this home presents an excellent opportunity for buyers looking to create a unique family residence. Located within Upper Shirley, the area boasts a strong community feel and easy access to amenities, schools, parks, and excellent transport links to Southampton and beyond.

WHOTS analysis

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34out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: LOW

This substantial three-bedroom semi-detached house on Branksome Avenue presents an interesting opportunity for those looking to invest in a project. While the asking price of £450,000 appears dear compared to the local average sale price of £255,007, the property does offer considerable potential for enhancement. Its generous living accommodation, large rear garden, and flexible ground-floor layout suggest various avenues for reconfiguration and modernisation. The dated interiors, including a functional but outdated kitchen and older bathroom fixtures, can be transformed to create a more contemporary family home.

The home's prime location in the sought-after Upper Shirley area adds to its appeal, with a strong community feel and easy access to local amenities. The considerable scope for improvement, coupled with the potential to create an open-plan living space, makes this property an enticing proposition for buyers willing to undertake a renovation project. However, the lack of specific renovation estimates and floor area details does present some limitations in assessing the overall economics of the investment.

Key opportunities

  • Substantial rear garden ideal for outdoor living and entertaining
  • Flexible ground-floor layout that can be reconfigured for modern living
  • Versatile loft room providing additional usable space

Key risks

  • Asking price appears dear compared to local average, which may limit investment appeal

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Branksome Avenue, Southampton, SO15 5NX
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£1,700
Based on a loan of £337,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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