Everyone’s looking for great value in the property market – and it’s still out there to be found.

A fine example is a property new onto the market in Old Rectory Road in Farlington. Its guide price puts in very much in contention when compared with other properties on the popular Portsdown Hill slopes believes Colin Shairp, of Town and Country Southern estate agents in Drayton.

“We have handled the sale of a good number of these bay-fronted houses in the last few years and all of them command strong prices and see steady demand,” explains Colin.

“This property is an end-of-terrace so perfectly comparable with semi-detached properties in the area that we have seen selling at higher prices.

“This particular house needs some updating and this is reflected in its guide price. But while it has scope for a new kitchen or bedroom furnishings it is perfectly liveable and the type of project that might appeal to someone with good handicraft skills of a young person in the building or allied trades who knows how to accomplish a project and can do so while providing a home for a young family.

“In the current mortgage market, where there are some good fixed rate deals available as lenders compete to fund purchases, this house should attract a good deal for the right applicants who, if they plan carefully, may be able to go on to fund the improvements at a study rate without breaking their budget. For families currently renting, the good news is that this house comes with no forward chain so the sale process should be straightforward.

“The house owns the driveway alongside which gives access to garages at the rear and, importantly, would make life far easier for anyone who might be planning an extension than it would be with a mid-terrace home.

“With its double-height bay front and arched porch, the house has the style to appeal to a wide variety of buyers. It is set back behind a low wall and surfaced forecourt while at the rear there’s a conservatory opening into a terraced garden with a garage at the far end.

“With two separate reception rooms and a kitchen with dining area and opening onto the conservatory there is good space for a family.

“The first floor offers three bedrooms, with the master and third bedroom having views across the rooftops towards Langstone Harbour and Hayling Island. There is a shower room with a corner cubicle and a cloakroom on the ground floor.

Families will appreciate the easy access to local shopping amenities, bus routes, recreation grounds, and the position within the catchment for both Solent and Springfield Schools.”

Guide price is £250,000 (EPC Band tbc). For more information, contact Town and Country Southern on 023 93 277 288 or email sales@townandcountrysouthern.co.uk<