Compact character apartment minutes from the beach and Albert Road amenities.
Victorian hall-floor flat with high ceilings and bay windows
A bright one-bedroom hall-floor apartment set in a Victorian terrace, just yards from Southsea seafront and Albert Road’s cafés and shops. High ceilings, large bay windows and two feature fireplaces give the flat strong period character and a spacious feel despite the compact footprint. The accommodation includes an entrance hall, large sitting room, double bedroom, separate contemporary kitchen and bathroom.
This chain-free purchase comes with a long lease (approximately 123 years remaining) and a modest footprint of around 442 sq ft, making it well suited to first-time buyers or professionals seeking a low-maintenance city-base close to the beach. Broadband and mobile signals are excellent, and council tax is very cheap.
Buyers should note practical considerations: the building is solid-brick Victorian and likely lacks wall insulation, glazing type is undefined, and the area records higher crime and relative deprivation compared with neighbouring neighbourhoods. Heating is by mains-gas boiler and radiators; services and appliances have not been tested. These factors may mean some investment in energy improvements or security measures is needed.
Overall this is a characterful, conveniently located apartment with genuine seaside appeal and immediate rental or owner-occupier potential, offered with no onward chain but requiring realistic budgeting for retrofit and ongoing area concerns.