Heath Road, Locks Heath, Southampton SO31
South East
£195,000
Listed on 04/09/2026
Listed on 04/09/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
LandFeatures
- Garden
- Parking
Description
A rear plot in Locks Heath is offered with planning consent for a detached three-bedroom home of over 2,000 sq ft. The proposed accommodation includes three bedrooms, two bathrooms and generous living space, with provision for private outdoor space and parking. The plans show living, dining and kitchen areas, an office and utility space on the ground floor, with bedrooms and bathrooms above.
The site is positioned behind existing homes in a residential area close to local amenities. The sale is of the plot rather than a completed house, so the approved plans, consent conditions, access, drainage and delivery requirements should be checked by prospective buyers. The listing also states that buyers must complete online identity checks at a cost of £65 including VAT, payable in advance.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
57out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: LOW
At £195,000, this is priced well below the local £/sqf benchmark, making the acquisition price a clear strength. The opportunity is a consented plot in Locks Heath, with drawings for a detached three-bedroom home of over 2,000 sq ft; it offers scope to create a contemporary family house rather than renovate an existing one. The plot is densely overgrown, so clearance and site preparation are part of the project, and the planning consent and its conditions should be checked before proceeding.
The overall score is a weaker 57/100: the attractive price and strong fundamentals are offset by the scale of delivering a new build and limited renovation-economics data. This is a substantial build programme, not a cosmetic project.
Key opportunities
- Use the approved drawings as a starting point for creating a bespoke three-bedroom detached family home of over 2,000 sq ft.
- Shape the proposed garden and outdoor space to suit the finished home, with the plot offering scope for private outdoor areas and parking.
- Acquire in a sought-after Locks Heath location at an asking price well below the local £/sqf benchmark.
Key risks
- Delivering a new detached house of over 2,000 sq ft is a full build programme, not a cosmetic refresh; allow for substantial build budgeting and time.
- The plot is densely overgrown and may need clearance and site preparation before construction.
- Verify the planning consent, conditions and delivery requirements before committing.
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