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Forton Road, Gosport PO12 3HD

PROPERTY TYPE

Terraced

BEDROOMS

3

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

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TENURE
Describes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.

Freehold

Floorplan 1
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Description

TO BE SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION 
TUESDAY 23rd JUNE (at The Queens Hotel, Southsea) UNLESS SOLD PRIOR
GUIDE PRICE:  £150,000
Of interest to investors and builders in particular: now REQUIRING GENERAL MODERNISATION, this VACANT THREE BEDROOM COTTAGE-STYLE PROPERTY benefits from a delightful open aspect, replacement double-glazing, gas fired central heating, and a 45ft southerly garden. The main Forton Road runs between Brockhurst Road and Mumby Road, No. 281 being on the south side a short distance from the junction with Russell Street and directly opposite Forton Recreation Ground and Bowling Club. Some one mile from Gosport Town Centre, this position is convenient to a wide range of public amenities. This inner-terrace Victorian house is of flat-fronted design with a rendered facade under a modern, tiled roof. It stands behind a shallow forecourt, whilst behind is a generous garden with southerly aspect and rear pedestrian gate. Formerly let, the property will now reward a programme of refurbishment, then being well-suited to owner-occupation or lucrative continued letting, having a projected rental return of around £1,200 p.c.m. (£14,400 p.a.). Full particulars are given as follows:

UPVC and obscure double-glazed front door to:

LOBBY

Electricity meter and circuit breakers. Part-glazed door to:

LIVING ROOM - 4.17m x 3.35m (13'8" x 11'0")

UPVC replacement double-glazed window to front elevation. Double panel radiator. Fireplace with adjacent gas point. Door to:

INNER HALL

Facing staircase to first floor having recess under.

DINING ROOM - 3.3m x 2.51m (10'10" x 8'3")

UPVC replacement double-glazed window to rear elevation. Fireplace with adjacent gas point. Single panel radiator. Cupboard housing gas meter.

KITCHEN - 3.68m x 2.39m (12'1" x 7'10")

Fitted base cupboards, work surfaces, single drainer stainless steel sink unit. Gas cooker point. UPVC replacement double-glazed window to side elevation. Part-glazed door to:

REAR PORCH

Pitched, polycarbonate roof. UPVC and double-glazed door to rear garden; flanking similar window.

BATHROOM & W.C. - 2.39m x 1.68m (7'10" x 5'6")

Panelled bath with independent shower mixer, low flush w.c. Double panel radiator. Cupboard housing 'Vaillant' gas fired central heating and hot water boiler. UPVC replacement double-glazed window to rear elevation. Door from Kitchen.

FIRST FLOOR

SPLIT-LEVEL LANDING

Access to Loft Space.

BEDROOM ONE - 4.19m x 3.35m (13'9" x 11'0")

UPVC replacement double-glazed window to front elevation. Double panel radiator. Built-in and fitted cupboards.

BEDROOM TWO - 3.66m x 2.39m (12'0" x 7'10")

Dual-aspect with UPVC replacement double-glazed windows to side and rear. Single panel radiator. Access to Loft Space.

BEDROOM THREE - 2.95m x 2.54m (9'8" x 8'4")

UPVC replacement double-glazed window to rear elevation. Single panel radiator. Fireplace with cast-iron grate. Built-in cupboard.

OUTSIDE

FRONT:  Forecourt with fenced surround.
REAR:  Depth: 45'0 (13.72m)   Width: 17'0 (5.18m)
Generous garden with southerly aspect, mainly fenced surround, and rear pedestrian gate.

COUNCIL TAX

Band 'B' - £1,823.33 p.a. (2026-27).

EPC

Energy Rating 'E' (Floor Area 80 sq m approx).

VIEWING

By appointment with AUCTIONEERS & SOLE AGENTS,
D. M. NESBIT & CO.
(18080/059418)

ADDITIONAL AUCTION COSTS

A Buyer's Premium of £600 + V.A.T., will be payable by the purchaser to the Auctioneers. An Auction Legal Pack (including Contract of Sale and Special Conditions) will be prepared by the Seller's Solicitors and available for inspection. Bidders are advised to make themselves aware of the content of the Legal Pack, containing, as it will, information in respect of any other charges that may apply (Search Fees and/or Seller's legal costs for example).

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COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
Band: B
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
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GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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About Nesbits, Southsea

7 Clarendon Road, Southsea, PO5 2ED
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Established in 1921 as an independent practice of Estate Agents, Chartered Surveyors & Auctioneers, and at our address in the heart of Southsea Town Centre since 1965, Nesbit & Co are very much a recognised and trusted name in Estate Agency.

We have carved out a strong reputation among our competitors, based upon the highest standards of service, true professionalism, and a tenacious attitude to our clients’ interests – qualities which, when combined with deep local knowledge and a level of experience second to none (Robin Evans, our Head of Residential Sales, having been with the firm since 1973), allow us to stand out from the field.

Operating throughout Portsmouth and the immediate surrounds, Nesbit & Co handle the sale of all types of residential property. As well as conventional marketing, we are uniquely placed to offer clients the often desirable option of sale by Public Auction through the city’s only Property Auction Saleroom. Probate sales are a speciality. Our associated Antique & Fine Art Division can assist with the valuation and disposal of chattels, ranging from single items to entire house contents.

For all your property needs, choose a name you can rely on – Nesbit & Co.

Established in 1921 as an independent practice of Estate Agents, Chartered Surveyors & Auctioneers, and at our address in the heart of Southsea Town Centre since 1965, Nesbit & Co are very much a recognised and trusted name in Estate Agency.

We have carved out a strong reputation among our competitors, based upon the highest standards of service, true professionalism, and a tenacious attitude to our clients' interests - qualities which, when combined with deep local knowledge and a level of experience second to none (Robin Evans, our Head of Residential Sales, having been with the firm since 1973), allow us to stand out from the field.

Operating throughout Portsmouth and the immediate surrounds, Nesbit & Co handle the sale of all types of residential property. As well as conventional marketing, we are uniquely placed to offer clients the often desirable option of sale by Public Auction through the city's only Property Auction Saleroom. Probate sales are a speciality. Our associated Antique & Fine Art Division can assist with the valuation and disposal of chattels, ranging from single items to entire house contents.

For all your property needs, choose a name you can rely on - Nesbit & Co.

Affordability

Monthly repayments£753
Property: £ 150,000
Deposit: £ 15,000
Interest rate: 5.33%
Term: 30 years
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Auction Fees: The purchase of this property may include associated fees not listed here, as it is to be sold via auction. To find out more about the fees associated with this property please call Nesbits, Southsea on 0238 214 8243.

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