Melrose Avenue, Portslade BN41
South East
£400,000
Listed on 11/08/2026
Listed on 11/08/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
Semi DetachedArea
1244 sqftFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
- Parking
Description
This three-bedroom semi-detached house in Portslade sits on a corner plot and has a double reception room, separate kitchen and conservatory opening onto the rear garden. The accommodation also includes three bedrooms with built-in storage and a family bathroom. A driveway and private garage provide off-street parking and storage.
The rear garden is sizeable, with space for outdoor seating and planting. The property is positioned for access to local shops, bus routes, Fishersgate station and the A270 and A23, with the South Downs and nearby coastal areas also within reach. The listing notes potential to enlarge the house, subject to the necessary consents. The home has an EPC rating of D.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
82out of 100
Grade AStrong opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £400,000, this three-bedroom semi-detached house is priced around 25% below the local average per square foot, making it an attractive opportunity to acquire a well-sized home in Portslade. The corner plot, sizeable enclosed garden, conservatory, driveway and private garage give it a strong base for a light refresh, with dated but usable finishes offering scope to modernise the presentation.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the dated kitchen, bathroom finishes and decorative details to give the home a more contemporary feel.
- Make the most of the corner plot and sizeable enclosed garden, with scope to improve weathered paving or boundaries.
- The conservatory, double reception room, driveway and private garage provide useful existing space and practical appeal.
Key risks
None recorded.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Fishersgate Rail Station
0.5 miles
Train · Fishersgate
Southwick Rail Station
0.8 miles
Train · Southwick
Portslade Rail Station
0.8 miles
Train · Portslade
Aldrington Rail Station
1.8 miles
Train · Hove
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Finance
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Current average variable rate is 6.60%
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£1,511
Based on a loan of £300,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest
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Pricing
Price history
-5.9% since listed
£400,000£25,000(-5.9%)
30/09/2026£425,000Initial listing
13/08/2026Services
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