Characterful Victorian terrace near grammar schools and transport — ideal small family or buy-to-let.
Victorian mid-terrace with character features and two reception rooms
This Victorian mid-terraced home on Kingsley Road offers practical family living across four floors with character features and modern updates. Two reception rooms, a fitted kitchen and a useful basement give flexible space for day-to-day life, while the converted attic provides an extra bedroom or home-office. The rear garden is low-maintenance, making outdoor space easy to manage.
The house is in a sought-after town‑centre location with excellent transport links, fast broadband and within catchment of well-ranked primary and grammar schools — appealing to families and first-time buyers. The property is freehold, has double glazing fitted after 2002, mains gas heating and a low Council Tax band (B), all helping running costs.
Buyers should note material drawbacks plainly: the area is classified as deprived with a very high local crime rate, and the solid brick walls are assumed to have no insulation (likely affecting heating efficiency). The EPC is D. Accommodation is arranged over multiple levels, which may not suit people with reduced mobility and could increase heating costs in colder months.
There is clear scope to personalise and improve energy performance: loft/attic, basement and other areas offer refurbishment potential to increase comfort and value. Overall this is a well-presented, characterful town property suited to a small family or an investor prepared to modernise key elements.