Summary - 22 St. Andrews Road PO5 1ET
6 bed 3 bath Semi-Detached
Victorian semi with HMO history — ideal for investor or family conversion..
- Period bay windows and high ceilings retain original character
- Configured as ground-floor 1-bed + separate 5-bed upper unit (previous HMO)
- Small total floor area recorded (894 sq ft) for 5/6 bedrooms
- Private garden and cellar offer storage and outdoor space
- Cavity walls likely without added insulation (energy upgrade needed)
- Council tax band and local crime levels are above average
- Freehold; mains gas boiler and radiators heating
- Area classified as deprived — consider rental demand and resale
A versatile Victorian semi-detached property on St. Andrews Road currently configured as a ground-floor one-bedroom apartment with a separate five-bedroom unit above. The building retains original period features — bay windows, high ceilings and fireplaces — and includes a private garden and cellar. Its flexible layout suits a returning-family conversion or continued use as an income-producing HMO.
Important practical facts: the quoted total floor area is 894 sq ft (small overall footprint for a 5/6 bedroom home), walls are cavity with assumed no added insulation, and double glazing installation date is unknown. Council tax band and local crime levels are above average and the immediate area is classified as deprived, factors buyers should weigh alongside rental or family potential.
Services are straightforward: freehold tenure, mains gas boiler and radiators, excellent mobile signal and fast broadband. The property will suit buyers looking for renovation potential and rental income, or a purchaser prepared to reconfigure the layout back into a single-family home.
This is a candid opportunity: strong period character and flexible accommodation come with some upkeep and conversion choices. Viewings recommended for anyone seeking an adaptable Southsea property with proven HMO history.
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