2 KELVIN CLOSE
SOUTHAMPTON, HYTHE, HAMPSHIRE SO45 5LW
£425,000
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
106 m²
EPC rating
C
Year built
England and Wales: 1976-1982
Last sold
£424,500 Apr 2025
Price per m²
£4,009/m²
Local average
£450,140 (-5.6%)
Deprivation
Decile 7 (22,111 of 33,755)
Street crime
67 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Refitted Kitchen
- Refitted Shower Room
- Short Flat Walk Of Hythe Village Centre
- Blank Canvas Good Sized Garden
- 2 Driveways
- Garage
Additional details
- Heating
- Double glazing, Gas central, Underfloor heating
- Accessibility
- Level access
- Parking
- Garage, Driveway
- Garden
- Front garden, Back garden
Description
LOUNGE c.6.10m x 3.56m narrowing to 2.92m (20' x 11'8" narrowing to 9'7"). Engineered oak wood flooring, underfloor heating, electric feature fire with remote, recess downlighters, 2 front aspect windows.
KITCHEN c.3.56m x 3.05m (11'8" x 10'). Range of base units with cupboards and drawers, integrated 'Bosch' washing machine and dishwasher, 'Neff' double oven, 'Neff' induction hob with matching 'Neff' stainless steel extractor fan over, butler sink unit, 'Proboil' hot water tap, tiled splashbacks, worktops, range of wall cupboards, undercounter fridge and freezer, wine cooler, engineered oak wood flooring, underfloor heating, opening to:
DINING AREA c.3.86m x 2.44m (12'8" x 8'). Of part brick UPVC construction, engineered oak wood flooring, underfloor heating, UPVC glazed door to rear.
BEDROOM 1 c.3.86m x 3.38m (12'8" x 11'1"). Rear aspect window, underfloor heating, opening to:
DRESSING ROOM/FORMER BEDROOM 3 c.2.80m x 2.36m (9'2" x 7'9"). Currently used as walk-in closet for bedroom 1 but can easily be changed back to a third bedroom if needed. 'Sharps' built-in wardrobes and drawer units, underfloor heating, front aspect window.
BEDROOM 2 c.3.48m x 2.23m (11'5" x 7'4"). Built in cupboard, mirrored wardrobe, underfloor heating, side aspect window.
SHOWER ROOM WC with concealed cistern, wash hand basin in vanity unit, shower cubicle with shower over with rain effect shower head with glazed side panels, chrome heated towel rail, tiled flooring, recess downlighters, side aspect window.
OUTSIDE
FRONT GARDEN: Large lawned area with flower bed, 2 separate driveways with 1 leading to garage with up and over door and door to rear garden, gated access to:
REAR GARDEN: Blank canvas of a garden, which is mostly laid to lawn, with shrub beds with mature shrubbery, 2 patio areas.
COUNCIL TAX BAND 'D' - payable 2024/25 - £2,230.73
EPC RATING 'E'.
GROSS SQUARE MEASUREMENTS 99.2 sq. metres (1067.5 sq. feet) approx.
TENURE The agents are advised this property is FREEHOLD.
NOTE Paul Jeffreys have not tested any appliance mentioned in these particulars, including central heating and services and cannot confirm that they are in working order. All photographs are for guidance and items within the photographs may not be included in the sale.
NOTE FLOOR PLAN IS FOR GUIDANCE ONLY.
DIRECTIONS Leave Hythe via Mousehole Lane and at the 'T' turn right into Southampton road and then immediately left into Hollybank Crescent and immediately take the first left into Kelvin Close and the property will be found on the left hand side.
VIEWING STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT
OPEN Weekdays 9.00am - 5.00pm
Saturday 9.00am - 4.00pm
Sunday 10.00am - 3.00pm
MJD/SW/02.25
Listed by
Hythe
Paul Jeffreys
Reference: 158393654
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 28/07/2025
Current heating cost: £897/year
Potential heating cost: £804/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £16,500
Recommendations
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
Floorplan 1
FENSA Certificates
This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #6283368
Property Details
Street: 2 Kelvin Close
Town: Hythe
Postcode: SO45 5LW
Installation Details
Items: 6 windows and 1 door
Certificate Issued: 09/02/2009
Work Completed: 09/01/2009
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #6180245
Property Details
Street: 2 Kelvin Close
Town: Hythe
Postcode: SO45 5LW
Installation Details
Items: 6 windows and 1 door
Certificate Issued: 08/12/2008
Work Completed: 24/11/2008
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.
Price history
112% since 2003
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 17/04/2025 (1 year ago) | £424,500 | +31.6% |
| Sold | 23/10/2017 (8 years ago) | £322,500 | +61.3% |
| Sold | 08/08/2003 (22 years ago) | £200,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HILLVIEW, 40 LANGDOWN LAWN, HYTHE, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO45 5GR | £395,775 | 24/12/2025 | Detached |
| 68 FAIRVIEW DRIVE, HYTHE, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO45 5GY | £325,000 | 21/07/2025 | Detached |
| 10 HILLVIEW ROAD, HYTHE, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO45 5GL | £425,000 | 19/12/2023 | Detached |
| 20 WINDRUSH WAY, HYTHE, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO45 6JE | £385,000 | 14/09/2023 | Detached |
| 63 HOLLYBANK CRESCENT, HYTHE, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO45 5GF | £325,000 | 08/09/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 17 KELVIN CLOSE, HYTHE, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO45 5LW | £412,000 | 30/06/2023 | Terraced |
| 24 HILLVIEW ROAD, HYTHE, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO45 5GL | £410,000 | 02/06/2023 | Detached |
| 80 FAIRVIEW DRIVE, HYTHE, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO45 5GY | £365,000 | 01/03/2023 | Detached |
| 44 HOLLYBANK CRESCENT, HYTHE, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO45 5GG | £355,000 | 28/10/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 25 KELVIN CLOSE, HYTHE, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO45 5LW | £375,000 | 10/10/2022 | Detached |
| 14 LANGDOWN LAWN, HYTHE, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO45 5GR | £875,000 | 07/10/2022 | Detached |
| 10 FAIRVIEW DRIVE, HYTHE, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO45 5GY | £425,000 | 27/07/2022 | Detached |
| 11 ATHELING ROAD, HYTHE, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO45 6BS | £850,000 | 27/04/2022 | Detached |
| 6 DALE ROAD, HYTHE, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO45 5DW | £379,950 | 31/03/2022 | Detached |
| 38 HOLLYBANK CRESCENT, HYTHE, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO45 5GH | £353,000 | 09/03/2022 | Detached |
| 66 FAIRVIEW DRIVE, HYTHE, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO45 5GY | £375,000 | 03/12/2021 | Detached |
| 54 HILLVIEW ROAD, HYTHE, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO45 5GL | £369,500 | 19/11/2021 | Detached |
| 64 HOLLYBANK CRESCENT, HYTHE, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO45 5GG | £360,000 | 16/11/2021 | Detached |
| 24 FAIRVIEW DRIVE, HYTHE, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO45 5GY | £370,000 | 03/09/2021 | Detached |
| ATHERTON, 30 FAIRVIEW DRIVE, HYTHE, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO45 5GY | £345,000 | 30/06/2021 | Detached |
| 60 FAIRVIEW DRIVE, HYTHE, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO45 5GY | £375,000 | 21/06/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £393,500 (2 sales)
Area average: £424,380 (19 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): New Forest. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for New Forest. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → New Forest.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Winchester: £1,271/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Hollybank Crescent | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Langdown Hill | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Peaky Barbers | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | White Vape Co | 0.2 miles |
| Train station | Hythe Town | 0.5 miles |
| Train station | Hythe Pier | 0.8 miles |
| University | Waterfront Campus | 2.0 miles |
| Hospital | Royal South Hants Urgent Treatment Centre | 3.4 miles |
| University | South Academic Block | 5.0 miles |
| Hospital | Lymington New Forest Hospital | 9.0 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Total incidents | 67 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterside Primary School | Primary | 0.3 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
| Hythe Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 27 Nov 2022 |
| Orchard Infant School | Primary | 0.5 miles | Outstanding — 5 May 2022 |
| Orchard Junior School | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 26 May 2022 |
| Noadswood School | Secondary | 0.7 miles | Good — 18 Jul 2013 |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom count for this property.
Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).