Bernard Street, Southampton SO14

Property Details: - Type: Terraced house - Bedrooms: 4 - Bathrooms: 3

Agent: Nested Phone: 020 7768 1454

<p>Grade II Listed 4-Bed Townhouse | Self-Contained Basement Unit | Private Garden | No Service Charges | Prime City Centre Location</p><p>Leasehold (982 Years Remaining) | No Onward Chain</p><p>Not an apartment – a complete, self-contained Georgian townhouse offering significantly more space, privacy and value than nearby converted flats. Includes a separate entrance basement suite with income potential, private south-facing garden, and zero management or service fees. Versatile layout ideal for families, professionals, or investors. Previous planning consent for extension or conversion already granted.</p><p>This elegant Grade II Listed townhouse offers a rare opportunity to own a full period home in Southampton’s highly regarded Old Town / Oxford Street Conservation Area – and represents exceptional value when compared directly to nearby converted apartment schemes.</p><p>While 2-bedroom apartments in similar listed buildings (such as Latimer Gate) currently sell for £275,000 – £300,000, here you get 1,254 sq ft of flexible accommodation, four double bedrooms, three bathrooms, your own front door, a private garden, and a self-contained unit potenial – all for less than the price of two apartments. Unlike apartments, there are no restrictive management fees, no service charges, and ground rent is a nominal peppercorn.</p><p>Offered with no onward chain, this well-presented home has been loved and maintained by the current owners for 18 years, and has recently been redecorated throughout. It combines beautiful original features – including high ceilings, original floorboards and tall sash windows – with practical modern upgrades and a layout designed for flexible living.</p><p>Accommodation Breakdown</p><p>Basement Level. Easily able to use as Self-Contained Suite (Own Front Entrance)</p><p>A standout feature with huge potential – a private entrance leads down to a light and versatile space currently used as a bedroom/living area with fitted workspace. This level includes a modern en-suite shower room and storage. Perfect for independent living, guests, older children, or as a rental unit capable of generating £850 – £950 per month (subject to necessary consents).</p><p>Ground Floor</p><p>Welcoming entrance hallway with access to all floors and garden.</p><p>Bedroom Three: Generous double room with original floorboards, sash window with shutters, and radiator.</p><p>Rear hallway with natural light from a garden-facing window, plus utility area plumbed for washing machine and tumble dryer.</p><p>First Floor – The Heart of the Home</p><p>An impressive, bright open-plan living/kitchen/dining room – designed as the main family space – enhanced by a large front bay window and high ceilings.</p><p>Kitchen Area: Fitted with a quality Howdens range of units, including integrated Bosch dishwasher, electric oven/hob with extractor, and space for fridge/freezer. Ample work surfaces and a breakfast bar make this ideal for entertaining.</p><p>Family Shower Room: Modernised walk-in shower room with Aqualisa mixer (cartridge replaced 2025), new rainhead, tiling, radiator, and new extractor fan.</p><p>Upper Floor</p><p>Light and open landing leading to:</p><p>Bedroom One: Spacious double bedroom with windows to front elevation.</p><p>En-suite Shower Room: Modern suite with Aqualisa mixer (cartridge replaced 2025), tiling, radiator and new extractor fan.</p><p>Bedroom Two: Well-proportioned double room.</p><p>Loft</p><p>Part-boarded storage area, with potential for further use (subject to consents).</p><p>Outside</p><p>Enviable south-facing private rear garden, enclosed by brick walls and timber fencing. A secluded, low-maintenance space perfect for relaxing or alfresco dining – a rare luxury in the city centre. </p><p>Location & Practicalities</p><p>Located on Bernard Street, you are approximately 0.4 miles from Ocean Village Marina, West Quay Shopping Centre, Mayflower Park and the waterfront – putting the very best of Southampton right on your doorstep.</p><p>• Parking: City centre residents’ on-street permit scheme available, plus a public car park just 2 minutes’ walk away.</p><p>• Tenure: Leasehold – 999-year lease with 982 years remaining. Ground rent is a peppercorn (nil value), with no annual service charges or management fees.</p><p>• Development Potential: Lapsed planning permission was previously approved for a rear extension and/or conversion into two separate flats – offering significant scope to add value or adapt the property further.</p><p>Ideal for buyers who want the character of a listed building, the convenience of city centre living, and the flexibility of a home that works now – and can grow with you later.</p><p><br/><br/></p><br/>EPC Rating: D