Rectory Court, Botley, SO30

This three-storey townhouse in Rectory Court sits right in the middle of Botley village and comes to market with a guide price of £270,000. We'll be upfront, this one needs a new kitchen and bathroom, fresh decoration throughout and new flooring in places. What it does have going for it is good bones, sensible pricing, and a location that's hard to beat.

The ground floor sets the tone for how flexible this house can be. Alongside the entrance hall and a separate WC, there's a good-sized double bedroom that would suit just as well as a home office, a playroom or a snug den away from the main living space, depending on what your household needs. A utility room and integral garage complete this level, both useful additions for day-to-day living.

Up on the first floor, the living room and dining room are kept as distinct spaces, divided by doors rather than knocked through into one. That separation means you can have a quiet lounge evening in one room while the table stays set for the next meal in the other, without one space overspilling into the other. The living room itself is bright and airy, helped along by the original wood flooring that runs through much of the house. The kitchen is compact and dated, and will need a full refit, but the layout gives a sensible starting point for redesigning the space to suit how you actually cook and eat.

Three further bedrooms sit on the top floor: two doubles and a single, plus a family bathroom. The largest of the three comes with fitted wardrobes already built in, so at least one job is already done for you. None of the bedrooms have an en-suite, with the single bathroom serving the top floor.

Outside, the garden backs onto mature trees that gives it a genuinely pleasant outlook once it's been cleared and replanted. At the front, the driveway provides parking alongside the integral garage, so there's flexibility for more than one car.

Botley itself is one of the reasons this is worth the effort. The village sits on the River Hamble and still has its 19th century Market Hall on the High Street, along with a good spread of independent shops, cafés and pubs. Families will find well-regarded schools within easy reach, and commuters have Botley's own station on their doorstep, with direct trains to Southampton, Eastleigh and on to London Waterloo, plus quick access to the M27 for those who'd rather drive.

If you've been looking for a Botley project with room to add real value, this is worth seeing in person. Get in touch to book a viewing and see the potential for yourself.

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