Bright open-plan living moments from Southsea Common for first-time buyers.
Ground-floor one-bedroom flat with private rear garden
A bright ground-floor one-bedroom flat in a Victorian semi, offered with no forward chain and a rare private garden for the area. The open-plan living room and modern fitted kitchen create an efficient, sociable layout, while double glazing and underfloor heating provide contemporary comfort throughout. With an EPC rating of C and 581 sq ft of accommodation, the flat suits a first-time buyer or someone downsizing who wants an easy-to-run home near Southsea Common.
Practical details are straightforward: long lease (114 years remaining), modest ground rent (£250), and Band A council tax make ownership predictable. The property has been updated with a modern shower room, integrated appliances and tiled flooring, but the building is a period property constructed c.1900–1929 and retains high ceilings and bay windows that require sympathetic upkeep.
Be frank about location trade-offs: the neighbourhood has a high local crime score and a lively, cosmopolitan student population nearby — positive for rental demand but something to consider for long-term living. Broadband, mobile signal and local amenities are strong, and flood risk is low. An internal viewing will best reveal the space and garden, which are unusually generous for a Southsea flat.