Summary - 3 HIGHFIELD LANE HIGHFIELD SOUTHAMPTON SO17 1PY
3 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
Large plot and strong renovation potential close to city amenities and transport links.
Freehold semi-detached with three large bedrooms and generous reception space
Roof replaced within the last year — recent major roof investment
New mains gas boiler and gas central heating recently installed
Double glazing fitted post-2002 reduces immediate glazing costs
Property needs renovation; internal finishes are dated throughout
Assumed cavity walls without insulation — energy upgrades likely needed
Huge plot with garden; potential for extension or landscaping (subject to consents)
Located in a student/professional area; crime levels are above average
Set on a large plot in sought-after Highfield, this extended three-bedroom semi-detached house offers substantial living space and clear renovation potential. The property benefits from a recently renewed roof, a new gas boiler, double glazing and off-street parking — practical updates that reduce immediate major-cost concerns. Rooms are generous: a 13'7 x 11'10 lounge, separate dining room, breakfast room and a long kitchen provide scope for modern reconfiguration or an enlarged open-plan layout.
The house requires areas of work and improvement and is priced to reflect that. Internal finishes are dated and there is assumed lack of wall cavity insulation, so buyers should budget for thermal upgrades and cosmetic refurbishment. Above-average local crime levels and the cosmopolitan, student-dominated neighbourhood are important considerations for buyers prioritising quiet residential streets.
This location is well connected: local shops in Portswood, Southampton city centre and West Quay are close by, with good rail and road links to London, the M3 and M27. Nearby schools include several highly rated primaries and secondaries, making the house suitable for families who are comfortable investing in renovation. The very large plot presents scope for garden landscaping, extensions (subject to planning) or ancillary accommodation for rental income.
Overall, this freehold period home is best suited to buyers seeking a substantial property to update and personalise — whether a growing family wanting space near city amenities, or an investor looking to add value in a popular student and professional area.
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