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For sale
£220,000Guide price

Melville Close, Lordswood, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 8DE

3bedrooms
1bathroom
Terracedtype
Freeholdtenure

Listed 22 Sept 2026 · Southampton

How the price compares

This home£220,000
Median 3 bed in SO16£325k32 homes listed · £309 per sq ft
Difference-32%below the area median

About this home

** Popular Lordswood Location ** Three Bedrooms ** Garage & Parking ** Chain free **

Located in a quiet and tucked-away cul-dec-sac position, fronting a pedestrian walk, this three-bedroom terraced home needs some cosmetic updating allow a new owner the opportunity to put their own stamp on things. Offering comfortable and practical living in a highly convenient location, close to well-regarded schooling, Southampton General Hospital, and the comprehensive leisure facilities of Southampton Sports Centre.

The house is approached via a lawned front garden with a pathway leading to the main entrance. Inside, a welcoming entrance hall provides stairs rising to the first floor and access to the principal living accommodation. The combined lounge/dining room is a particularly sociable space, comfortably accommodating both lounge and dining furniture and benefiting from dual-aspect windows to the front and rear, creating a light and airy feel throughout the day. The fitted kitchen features a range of base and wall units with contrasting work surfaces, space and plumbing for freestanding appliances, and a door opening directly onto the rear garden.

Upstairs, there are three good-sized bedrooms served by a family bathroom, complemented by a separate WC for added convenience.

To the rear, the enclosed garden enjoys gated rear access and features a paved patio area ideal for outdoor seating, with the remainder laid to lawn. The property further benefits from a single garage located in a nearby block, with parking in front of the garage.

Offered with vacant possession and no onward chain, this property presents an excellent opportunity for buyers seeking a well-located family home or investment in a popular residential area.

This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction, meaning the buyer and seller are to Complete within 56 days (the `Reservation Period`). Interested parties personal data will be shared with the Auctioneer (iamsold). If considering buying with a mortgage, inspect and consider the property carefully with your lender before bidding. A Buyer Information Pack is provided. The winning bidder will pay £349.00 including VAT for this pack which you must view before bidding. The buyer signs a Reservation Agreement and makes payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee of 4.50% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £ 6,600.00 including VAT. This is paid to reserve the property to the buyer during the Reservation Period and is paid in addition to the purchase price. This is considered within calculations for Stamp Duty Land Tax. Services may be recommended by the Agent or Auctioneer in which they will receive payment from the service provider if the service is taken. Payment varies but will be no more than £450.00. These services are optional.

Property details

Property type
Terraced
Council tax band
C
Tenure
Freehold
Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Floorplan

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Location

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  • Swaythling Station2.2 mi
  • St. Denys Station2.3 mi
  • Millbrook Station2.4 mi

What nearby homes sold for

Median sold prices in SO16 over the last 12 months: terraced £270k · semi-detached £300k · flat £170k · detached £528k.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
30 Melville Close
Southampton SO16 8DE
Terraced
Freehold
31 Jul 2026£280,000
1 Melville Close
Southampton SO16 8DE
Terraced
Freehold
27 Jun 2025£290,000
6 Melville Close
Southampton SO16 8DE
Terraced
Freehold
28 Feb 2025£312,000

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in SO16

Buying costs

Monthly repayment£1,101£22,000 deposit · £198,000 loan
Stamp Duty£1,900England rates

Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.

Listed by Morris Dibben, Southampton on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 22 Sept 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 21/09/2026.

Agent disclaimer

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