Taswell Road, Southsea, PO5 2RG
Listed 6 days ago · Southsea
How the price compares
Key features
- HMO Potential - Not Used as a HMO and this would be subject to necessary Planning/Licensing
- Self-contained one-bedroom apartment to the rear
- Two shower rooms and two separate WC facilities within the main building
- Six bedsits each with individual kitchenettes
- In need of complete refurbishment and modernisation throughout
- Excellent investment potential (subject to licensing and planning)
- Potential to be reinstated as a large family home
- Enclosed rear garden
- No forward chain
About this home
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION An exciting opportunity to acquire this substantial semi-detached property, situated in the highly sought-after location of Taswell Road, Southsea. The property comprises six individual bedsits, each with its own kitchenette, along with a self-contained one-bedroom apartment located to the rear.
The property is currently arranged as six individual bedsits, each with its own kitchenette, along with a separate self-contained one-bedroom apartment. The main building further benefits from two shower rooms and two separate toilet facilities. This versatile layout presents a unique opportunity for investors seeking a potential income-generating asset (subject to the necessary licensing and planning permissions).
Externally, the property benefits from a rear garden, offering additional space and further scope for enhancement.
Requiring complete refurbishment and modernisation throughout, the property offers excellent potential to be transformed into a high-yield investment or alternatively restored to an impressive and substantial family home.
Offered with no forward chain, this is a rare opportunity to secure a property with significant scope in a prime Southsea location.
Early interest is highly recommended.
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Property details
- Property type
- Semi-Detached
- Council tax band
- C
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Garden
- Yes
Floorplan
Location
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- Fratton Station0.9 mi
- Portsmouth & Southsea Station1.1 mi
- Portsmouth Harbour Station1.5 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in PO5 over the last 12 months: flat £170k · terraced £300k · semi-detached £590k · detached £720k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taswell House, 42, Taswell Road Southsea PO5 2RG | Semi-detached Freehold | 16 Jan 2026 | £935,000 |
| 21 Taswell Road Southsea PO5 2RG | Semi-detached Freehold | 31 Oct 2025 | £590,000 |
| Flat 3, 36, Taswell Road Southsea PO5 2RG | Flat Leasehold | 5 Sept 2025 | £152,000 |
| Flat 1, 36, Taswell Road Southsea PO5 2RG | Flat Leasehold | 30 Oct 2024 | £255,000 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in PO5
Buying costs
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 Martin & Co, Portsmouth on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 2 Nov 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 04/06/2026.
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