Large rear garden with raised garden room and sunny patio
Bright living room with bay window and open fireplace
Three bedrooms; two doubles and one well‑proportioned single
Approximately 1,065 sq ft of family accommodation
Modest modernisation needed to kitchen and bathroom to maximise value
Cavity walls likely uninsulated — energy improvements may be required
Single family bathroom only
Good mobile and fast broadband; low local crime
This three-bedroom semi-detached house on Southdown Road offers roomy family accommodation across approximately 1,065 sq ft with a large rear garden and flexible living space. A bright living room with a bay window and open fireplace flows into an open-plan kitchen/diner and separate utility room — a layout that suits everyday family life and informal entertaining. The raised garden room/summerhouse extends the living area into the garden and provides a sunny spot for relaxing or working from home.
Upstairs are two double bedrooms, a well-proportioned single room and a family bathroom with bath and walk-in shower. The property is well presented but will reward modest modernisation of the kitchen and bathroom to maximise comfort and value. Practical positives include double glazing, mains gas central heating and excellent mobile and broadband connectivity.
Be clear about material issues: the house dates from the 1930s–1940s and the cavity walls are believed to have no insulation (assumed), so energy efficiency improvements could be needed. There is a single family bathroom only, and updating will be required to bring finishes fully up to modern standards. The wider area is mixed: close to Portslade Old Village and good local schools, yet classified as an area of relative deprivation — weigh location benefits against local socioeconomic concerns.
For families seeking space and scope for personalisation near Brighton and Hove, this home offers a strong canvas: generous rooms, a large garden with a usable garden room, and nearby schools and transport links. Investors and buyers prepared to improve energy efficiency and modernise interiors should find clear potential for uplift.
