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See how verdicts work3-bedroom terraced house · SO17 3AD
Sold STCListed 144 days
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About
Investment opportunity to purchase this three bedroom HMO with C4 usage, let out for the 26/27 academic year.
Offered for sale with no forward chain, this period, terraced property is located on a quiet residential street in the popular Portswood district close to Southampton University. Achieving £1500pcm.
The property briefly comprises of a entrance hallway. Downstairs double bedroom with bay window. Communal Lounge with original fireplace. Fitted kitchen with door to back garden.
On the first floor are two double bedrooms and a large three piece bathroom. Externally there is a private rear garden mainly laid to lawn. Permit parking for one car.
Double glazed and gas central heating. Please enquire to the agent for more details. ENTRANCE HALL : Picture rail. Radiator. Stairs to first floor.
Doors to:- BEDROOM 3 : Double glazed bay window to front aspect. Radiator. Carpeted flooring LIVING ROOM : Double glazed window to rear aspect. Radiator. Under stairs storage cupboard.
Wooden flooring. Fireplace. Door to:- KITCHEN : Double glazed window to side and rear aspect. Single drainer sink unit with mixer tap and cupboard under.
A range of eye level and base mounted kitchen units with roll top work surface over. Gas cooker. Washing machine. Fridge and freezer. Radiator. Wall mounted boiler. Laminate flooring.
Door to rear garden. FIRST FLOOR LANDING : Loft hatch. Doors to all rooms. BEDROOM ONE : Two double glazed windows to front aspect. Fireplace. Radiator. Built-in storage to chimney recesses.
Carpeted flooring. BEDROOM TWO : Double glazed window to rear aspect. Carpeted flooring. Radiator. Fireplace BATHROOM : Double glazed obscure glass window to rear aspect.
Panel enclosed bath with mixer tap and shower over, wash basin and low level flush w.c. Radiator. Tiled splash back walls. OUTSIDE : The front garden is enclosed by a low brick wall with iron railing.
Pathway to main entrance door. The rear garden has a block paved patio. and lawn area. COUNCIL TAX : Southampton City Council BAND: B CHARGE: £1,852.26 YEAR: 2026/2027
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