Gatcombe House, Copnor Road
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO3 5EJ
Merlin Drive, Portsmouth
£270,000
2 Bedroom House - Mid Terrace
Allocated Parking + Visitor Parking | Two Bedrooms | Mid Terrace | Conservatory | Quiet Cul-De-Sac Location | Extensively Refurbished Throughout - New Kitchen & Bathroom | Turn Key Home | Convenient Location
The Property
Situated within a peaceful cul de sac in a friendly and established residential neighbourhood, this beautifully presented two bedroom mid terrace home has been extensively refurbished within the last three years and offers stylish, energy efficient living with fantastic gardens, parking and excellent transport connections.
A true turnkey home, the property has benefited from significant improvements including a modern fitted kitchen, contemporary bathroom, new combination condensing boiler and radiators, alongside excellent insulation throughout. The result is a fresh, well maintained home designed to keep running and heating costs to a minimum.
The ground floor provides two separate reception rooms, offering plenty of flexibility for everyday living. Whether you need a dedicated dining room, home office or additional family space, the layout lends itself perfectly to modern lifestyles. With plenty of electrical sockets throughout and a particularly peaceful setting, the property is also an excellent option for those working or studying from home.
Upstairs are two bedrooms alongside the modern bathroom with fitted wardrobes and over stair storage to the master.
The loft has also been insulated and partially boarded, providing useful additional storage.
One of the real highlights of this home is the outside space. To the rear is a beautifully landscaped garden extending approximately 40ft, creating a fantastic sun trap with plenty of room for relaxing, entertaining and outdoor dining. There is also rear pedestrian access, with the surrounding fences and gate belonging to the property.
To the front is a further substantial garden measuring approximately 40ft x 12ft, together with private/allocated parking and plenty of additional visitor parking nearby.
The property's southerly aspect also provides excellent potential for solar panels.
Merlin Drive has a lovely community feel, with a mixture of long term residents, couples, professionals, downsizers and young families. Being positioned within a cul de sac means passing traffic is minimal, creating a noticeably quiet environment despite the property's exceptional transport connections.
For commuters, the location is particularly impressive. Hilsea Train Station is within easy reach, regular bus services provide connections throughout Portsmouth and Southsea, and access to the M27, M275 and A3 is extremely convenient, making journeys both into and out of the city straightforward.
The surrounding area also offers an excellent lifestyle, with shops, gyms, sports facilities and green spaces nearby. Hilsea Lines and the surrounding open spaces provide fantastic opportunities for walking, cycling and dog walking, while nearby leisure facilities offer everything from watersports and paddleboarding to sailing and other outdoor activities.
Combining a peaceful location with excellent connectivity, generous outside space, private parking and a high standard of refurbishment, this is a fantastic opportunity for first time buyers, couples, downsizers or anyone searching for a home they can simply move straight into.
A beautifully maintained turnkey home in a quiet and convenient location. Early viewing is highly recommended.
What The Agent Thinks
For me, this is one of those houses where you can really appreciate just how much time, money and effort the current owner has invested. With the kitchen, bathroom, boiler, radiators and so much more having been upgraded within the last few years, it has that lovely feeling of moving into an almost brand new home, without the price tag of buying one.
Another huge selling point is the **parking**. Having private parking is becoming increasingly difficult to find in Portsmouth, particularly with a traditional house at this price point. Add the additional visitor parking nearby and it makes everyday life considerably easier for a couple or household with more than one vehicle.
The location is also incredibly convenient. You're tucked away in a peaceful cul de sac with very little passing traffic, yet within minutes you can be at Hilsea Train Station or heading out of Portsmouth via the M275, M27 or A3. Whether you're commuting by car, train or bus, you've got plenty of options, which I think makes this a particularly good home for anyone working outside of the city while still wanting everything Portsmouth has to offer on their doorstep.
Then there's the garden. Approximately 40ft, beautifully landscaped and a real sun trap, it's a fantastic extension of the living space during the warmer months.
Ultimately, I think this property offers a combination that's becoming increasingly difficult to find in Portsmouth: **a quiet setting, car parking, a great garden, fantastic commuter links and a home where the expensive modernisation has already been done for you.**
You really can unpack your boxes, put the kettle on and enjoy it from day one.
Energy Efficiency and Environmental Impact
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