Summary - Clarendon Road, Southsea, Hampshire PO4 0TA
1 bed 1 bath Ground Flat
Compact one-bedroom flat near Southsea seafront — ideal for first-time buyers or investors..
Own private entrance and compact, efficient 302 sq ft layout
Modern fitted kitchen; bathroom present
Gated communal garden shared with one other flat
Close to the seafront, shops and public transport
Long lease (~100 years) but property is leasehold
High flood risk; factor insurance and mitigation costs
High local crime rate; affects security and insurance
Service charge ~£1,300pa and ground rent £230pa
This compact ground-floor flat on Clarendon Road offers an affordable step onto the Southsea property ladder or a straightforward buy-to-let close to the seafront. At about 302 sq ft the layout is linear and efficient, with a double-aspect lounge, modern kitchen and one bedroom. The flat has its own private entrance and use of a gated communal garden shared with only one other property.
Practical running costs include mains gas heating with a boiler and radiators, double glazing, and a long lease (approximately 100 years remaining). Council tax is described as very cheap, and broadband and mobile signal are strong — positives for both residents and tenants. There is resident permit parking nearby and a modest service charge and ground rent to factor into ongoing costs.
Important considerations: the flat is small and constructed circa 1900–1929 with solid brick walls likely without added insulation. The area records higher-than-average crime and a high flood risk — both material to occupancy, insurance and rental demand. Leasehold costs include an average service charge of around £1,300 and a ground rent of £230 per year.
In short, this property suits a first-time buyer wanting an affordable, well-located pied-à-terre or an investor seeking a compact seafront rental. It rewards buyers who accept compact living and are comfortable managing leasehold charges, local environmental risks and potential retrofit works (insulation) over time.
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