Summary - 26 ST JOHNS CRESCENT SANDOWN PO36 8EG
3 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
Characterful three-bed semi close to Sandown town and beach, ideal for first-time buyers willing to update..
- Three bedrooms with separate lounge and dining room
- Short walk to town centre, beach and esplanade
- Mains gas central heating and uPVC double glazing
- Enclosed rear garden; small plot, limited outside space
- Built 1930s–40s; property requires modernisation
- Cavity walls assumed uninsulated; thermal upgrades advisable
- High local crime rate and area deprivation indicators
- Freehold tenure; Council Tax Band C (affordable)
This three-bedroom semi-detached home in Sandown sits a short walk from the town centre, esplanade and beaches — an attractive location for first-time buyers wanting seaside access and local amenities. The layout is traditional and well-defined: lounge, separate dining room, kitchen, ground-floor cloakroom and three first-floor bedrooms, giving clear, flexible living space for a growing household.
Practical benefits include mains gas central heating, uPVC double glazing and freehold tenure. The property has character features such as high ceilings and a decorative fireplace, and an enclosed rear garden provides private outdoor space. Nearby schools, shops, leisure facilities and public transport make day-to-day life straightforward.
Notable drawbacks are material and location-related: the home dates from the 1930s–40s and will benefit from updating throughout — some elements are dated and parking is limited. The cavity walls were built without insulation (assumed), the double glazing predates 2002 and the area records higher crime and local deprivation indicators. The plot is small, so any extension options are limited.
This house suits buyers seeking an affordable, characterful starter home close to the coast who are prepared to carry out sensible improvements. For purchasers prioritising move-in‑ready finish, parking or larger outdoor space, it may not be the right fit without further investment.
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