1 Frances Road, Bournemouth, Dorset BH1 3RY
South East
£325,000Guide Price
Listed on 19/10/2026
Listed on 19/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
9Type
Semi DetachedFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
- HMO
- Tenanted
Description
Offered at auction, this four-storey Victorian semi-detached property is arranged as a two-bedroom self-contained flat and nine bedsits. The accommodation is distributed across the lower ground, ground, first and second floors, with shared kitchens and bathroom facilities as detailed in the sales particulars. A communal rear garden and garage are also included, and the property benefits from an HMO licence.
The building is described as requiring modernisation and is offered as a part-vacant investment, with stated rent of £62,520 per annum and vacant possession of Flat 1. The tenancy schedule and auction legal pack should be reviewed for details of occupation, income and the terms of sale.
Frances Road is accessed from St Swithun's Road. Local amenities are available on Holdenhurst Road, Old Christchurch Road and Christchurch Road, with Bournemouth National Rail station and recreational destinations including Boscombe Beach, Queens Park Golf Course and Meyrick Park accessible from the area.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
53out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: LOW
This substantial four-floor Victorian house has a distinctive multi-unit setup: a two-bedroom flat alongside nine bedsits, with an HMO licence and a communal rear garden. The photographed interiors are dated and cluttered, and the shared kitchens have older fittings, giving the project clear scope for modernisation and a tidier, more cohesive finish. The garden also offers a straightforward improvement opportunity. The exterior appears broadly standing, though the photographs cannot confirm detailed roof, masonry or window condition.
At £325,000, the asking price cannot yet be judged against local £/sqf because the floor area is missing. The score is a weak 53/100 overall, with value and economics still unresolved rather than evidence that the price is dear; the listed part-vacant income and existing arrangement are notable fundamentals to assess alongside the refurbishment budget of £45,000–£80,000.
Key opportunities
- Modernise the dated interiors and refresh the older shared kitchen fittings across the multi-unit layout.
- Improve the communal rear garden with clearance and routine tidying.
- Assess the existing arrangement of a two-bedroom flat and nine bedsits alongside the HMO licence and part-vacant rental income.
Key risks
- Clutter in several photographed rooms limits inspection of surfaces and condition; detailed roof, masonry and window condition also needs checking.
- Floor area is missing, so value versus local £/sqf and the economics relative to the refurbishment budget cannot yet be judged.
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