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Victoria Road, Southampton

South East

£350,000Guide Price

Listed on 08/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Commercial Property

Features

  • Parking
  • Tenanted

Description

This freehold mixed-use property in Woolston comprises a ground-floor commercial unit and two self-contained one-bedroom flats. The shop occupies a prominent position on Victoria Road, the area's main high street, with local shops and services nearby and transport links to Southampton city centre and surrounding areas. The commercial unit and both flats are currently let, and off-road parking is provided to the rear. The listing notes potential to extend the first-floor flat and to explore additional residential accommodation at the rear, subject to the necessary consents. Any development or extension would require independent planning and feasibility checks. Offered through the Modern Method of Auction, the sale involves a reservation agreement and associated buyer fees, so prospective purchasers should review the auction pack and terms carefully.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

55out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: LOW

This is a mixed-use freehold with an established tenant income, a fitted high-street shop, two occupied flats and rear parking — a distinctive investment canvas in Woolston. The residential finishes are dated but appear usable, so the £6,000–£18,000 renovation range points to a selective refresh rather than a major overhaul; the paved rear yard could also be tidied up. The listing mentions possible extension and additional accommodation, subject to consents and unverified feasibility.

The score is 55/100, grade D: the main limitation is that the floor area is missing, so value against local £/sqf cannot yet be judged. The asking price is £350,000, and the purchase plus renovation midpoint is about £362,000, but without floor area or a stated GDV the residual value cannot be assessed. The listing describes a Modern Method of Auction sale; bidding can take the hammer above the guide, so the eventual price may not stay this cheap.

Key opportunities

  • Retain the established income from the occupied shop and two one-bedroom flats.
  • Refresh the dated but apparently usable residential finishes selectively, with a stated renovation range of £6,000–£18,000.
  • Explore the mentioned extension or rear accommodation potential, subject to consents and feasibility.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Current average variable rate is 6.60%

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£1,322
Based on a loan of £262,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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