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The Bramblings, West Totton

South East

£115,000

Listed on 23/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
1
Type
Maisonette
Area
441 sqft

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This one-bedroom ground-floor maisonette in West Totton has a front-facing living room, a fitted kitchen, a double bedroom and a bathroom, with an entrance porch and an inner lobby providing storage and access to the rooms. The kitchen has base and wall units with laminate worktops, while the bathroom includes a bath with mixer shower, wash basin and WC. The property also has double-glazed windows, an external storage or utility cupboard, a small open-plan garden area and an allocated parking space. The maisonette is leasehold, with approximately 57 years remaining on the lease. The short lease is likely to limit mortgage availability, and the property is being marketed for cash purchasers. The listing describes it as requiring general refurbishment and updating, so buyers should assess the work needed and verify the lease terms and any extension options with their legal advisers. Local shops, schools and bus routes are nearby, with Totton town centre, the railway station and road links to Southampton and the New Forest within reach.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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70out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £115,000, this maisonette is priced well below the local average at £261 per sq ft versus £383, giving buyers a notably cheaper entry point. The dated finishes make it a clear value-add project: refresh the worn flooring and marked surfaces, update the functional but older kitchen, and investigate the bedroom wall staining before redecorating. The separate living room, small garden and allocated parking add practical appeal, while the exterior looks broadly intact in the available views.

The main constraint is the approximately 57-year lease, and the listing says the property is suitable for cash purchasers only. The £6,500–£15,000 renovation range indicates a relatively contained improvement project, but buyers should check the lease terms and any extension options carefully. The asking price is cheap against local £/sq-ft figures; as this is a private treaty sale, that comparison is to the asking price.

Key opportunities

  • Acquire below the local average £/sq ft and refresh the dated finishes, including worn flooring and marked surfaces.
  • Investigate the bedroom wall staining, then make good and redecorate as part of the improvement plan.
  • Make a modest tidy-up to the small garden while retaining the benefit of allocated parking.

Key risks

  • Approximately 57 years remain on the lease; the listing says the property is suitable for cash purchasers only, so verify lease terms and extension options.

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£434
Based on a loan of £86,250 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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