Summary - 54 ALBERT STREET COWES PO31 7ND
2 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
Compact, coastal cottage with a garden studio and easy town access.
Chain free sale can speed completion and reduce complications
Compact two-bedroom Victorian semi with period features
Low-maintenance rear garden with elevated deck and side access
External insulated studio/home office ideal for remote work
Double glazing and gas central heating installed
Small footprint (approx. 494 sq ft); limited internal space/storage
Located near Cowes centre and transport links; quick broadband
Area records higher-than-average local crime; consider security measures
This tidy two-bedroom Victorian semi-detached cottage on Albert Street offers a compact, low-maintenance home in central Cowes. Chain free and presented with double glazing and gas central heating, it suits a first-time buyer, a buy-to-let investor or anyone wanting a lock-up-and-leave seaside base. The rear garden is deliberately easy-care and includes a fully insulated studio/home office for flexible use.
Internally the rooms are modest in scale but well arranged over two storeys: sitting room with a period fireplace, fitted kitchen, bathroom with shower-over-bath and two first-floor bedrooms. The house footprint and room sizes are compact, so it’s best for a small household or someone prioritising location over expansive living space. There are short private parking/kerbside options to the front.
Key practical strengths are the low-maintenance outdoor space, external insulated studio and the chain-free sale which can speed completion. Drawbacks to note: the property is small (approximately 494 sq ft) with limited internal storage and garden space, and it sits in an area with higher crime levels relative to national averages. The presentation is tidy but standard — buyers should expect routine updating rather than a full refurbishment.
Location is a strong selling point: a quiet street within easy walking distance of Cowes town centre and mainland transport links, plus good local schools and fast broadband. No flood risk is recorded. Overall this is a straightforward, well-located Victorian cottage that offers practical, low-upkeep living and clear potential for investors or first-time buyers willing to accept compact proportions.
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