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Russell Drive, Stanpit, Christchurch, BH23

South East

£475,000

Listed on 14/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
End Of Terrace
Area
1562 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This three-bedroom semi-detached house has two reception rooms, a conservatory and an enclosed rear garden. The ground floor includes an entrance hall, a principal sitting room with a front-facing bay window, a separate dining room and a kitchen overlooking the garden. The kitchen has space for fitted units and appliances, with potential to reconsider its relationship with the dining area, subject to any required consents. A ground-floor shower room is also provided. Upstairs are three bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with fitted wardrobes, and a family bathroom with a bath and separate shower. The property is described as offering scope for updating and personalisation. Outside, there is a lawned front garden and an enclosed rear garden with paved seating areas, gravel and established planting. Parking includes a garage and one allocated space. The house is in Stanpit, with Christchurch town centre, the harbour and Stanpit Marsh Nature Reserve within reach. The listing states that the property has gas central heating, mains services and an EPC rating of C. An annual maintenance charge applies for communal grounds and estate upkeep.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

78out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £475,000, this three-bedroom semi-detached house is priced at £304/sq ft, around 29% below the local average—a strong entry point for a buyer looking to acquire well and add value. The spacious layout, with two reception rooms and a conservatory, gives the project a useful canvas, while the older kitchen, bathroom, carpets and décor offer scope for a light refresh. The enclosed, established garden could also be tidied and made more inviting. The visible exterior appears generally intact, and the submitted views show a maintained, usable home rather than major damage.

Key opportunities

  • Acquire at a substantial discount to the local average £/sq ft, leaving room to create value through improvements.
  • Refresh the older finishes across the living spaces and bedrooms, with the kitchen and bathroom providing scope for updating.
  • Make better use of the two reception rooms and conservatory, and improve the enclosed garden by clearing weeds and refining its established planting and paved areas.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Russell Drive, Stanpit, Christchurch, BH23
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Current average variable rate is 6.60%

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£1,794
Based on a loan of £356,250 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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