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Villa
50 STRADBROKE ROAD
SOUTHWOLD, SUFFOLK IP18 6LQ
4 beds
1,410 sq ft
Listed 29 Jan 2014 (-4513d)
Property details
Floor area
131 m²
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: 1900-1929
Last sold
£565,000 Aug 2014
Price per m²
£4,542/m²
Street crime
16 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)
Key features
- Entrance Hall
- Double Reception Room
- Kitchen/Breakfast Room
- Utility & Cloakroom
- 4 Double Bedrooms
- 2 Bath/Shower Rooms
- Galleried Landing
- Gas Central Heating
- Courtyard Garden
Additional details
- Garden
- Yes
Description
DESCRIPTION ** Graham Villa is an elegant and well appointed Victorian seaside villa situated in this sought after location a short stroll from the sea front. Graham Villa has in recent years undergone a programme of renovation and improvement, whilst retaining the charm and character of the original building. Period features include leaded panel glazed entrance door, panelled internal doors, cast iron fireplaces and elegant balustrade staircase and galleried landing. The well planned accommodation includes entrance hall with oak floor, splendid double reception room with oak floor and elegant reproduction gas fireplace with oak surround and a second fireplace with wood burning stove. A panel glazed door leads to the rear courtyard garden. A real feature of the property is the kitchen extension which provides an excellent breakfast/dining room with deep windows and angled french windows opening into the courtyard which enjoys a south westerly aspect. Graham Villa has four double bedrooms, spacious family bathroom and separate shower room creating an excellent family home.
LOCATION Situated within Southwold's Conservation Area, Stradbroke Road is only a few yards from the sea front and beach. A short stroll leads to the market place and High Street with its excellent range of shops. Southwold occupies a prominent position on the East Suffolk Heritage Coast in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Set around numerous greens the town is home to the famous Adnams Brewery and also has a library, doctors surgery, cottage hospital, golf and sailing clubs. Southwold is well known for its sandy beach, pier and working harbour with the surounding countryside and coast offering a variety of leisure pursuits.
DIRECTIONS From Flick & Son's office in Queen Street, proceed into the market place and turn right into East Street. Continue along East Street following the road around to the left which leads into Trinity Street and then onto North Parade. Take the second left hand turn into Chester Road and at the "T" junction turn right into Stradbroke Road. Graham Villa will be seen along on the left hand side.
The accomoodation in more detail comprises:
STORM PORCH Original decorative tile step. Entrance door with original leaded light colour glazing.
ENTRANCE HALL Oak floor. Staircase rising to first floor with storage cupboard below. Cloaks hanging area. Radiator. Central heating thermostat.
DRAWING ROOM/SITTING ROOM 12' 3" x 13' 10" into bay plus 12' 4" x 10' 6" (3.73m x 4.22m 3.76m 3.2m) A double reception room. Two sash windows overlooking Stradbroke Road. Panel glazed window and door opening to the courtyard garden. Elegant reproduction cast iron fireplace with granite hearth and gas fire, oak mantel and surround. Fitted cabinets to either side. Second fireplace with granite hearth and wood burner. Picture rails and coved ceiling. Oak floor. Radiator.
KITCHEN 10' 4" x 10' 4" (3.15m x 3.15m) Range of hand built and fitted units, including period style dresser, work surfaces with drawers and cupboards below and matching wall cupboards. Inset enamel one and a half bowl single drainer sink unit with mixer tap. Tiled surrounds. Plumbing for dishwasher, space for fridge and freezer. Fitted Smeg five ring gas cooking range with extractor over. Ceiling downlighting. Window to side. Opening to:
DINING ROOM 11' 8" x 10' 6" overall (3.56m x 3.2m) Deep double glazed windows with part colour glazed panels and window seats. Angled double glazed French windows opening into the courtyard garden. Tongue and groove panelling. Sloping ceiling with uplighters.
UTILITY ROOM 5' 7" x 4' 4" (1.7m x 1.32m) Enamel sink with wooden drainers to either side. Plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer. Window. Wall tiling. Radiator.
CLOAKROOM White suite with handbasin and W.C. Radiator. Extractor fan. Double glazed roof light.
FIRST FLOOR
GALLERIED LANDING Staircase rising to second floor.
BEDROOM 1 10' 6" x 13' 10" into bay (3.2m x 4.22m) Ornamental cast iron fireplace. Radiator. Picture rail. Bay window overlooking Stradbroke Road.
BEDROOM 2 11' 11" x 10' 4" (3.63m x 3.15m) Ornamental cast iron fireplace. Picture rail. Radiator. Sash window to rear with views to St. Edmunds Church.
BATHROOM 10' 4" x 10' (3.15m x 3.05m) White suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap/shower, pedestal handbasin and W.C. Opaque sash window. Radiator. Heated towel rail. Cupboard housing Megaflow pressurised water cylinder and slatted shelf.
SECOND FLOOR
LANDING
BEDROOM 3 10' 4" x 14' 4" plus 5' 4" x 4' 8" at 1.5m height (3.15m x 4.37m 1.62m x 1.42m) 6' 9" into eave (2.0 An irregular shaped room.
BEDROOM 4 10' 4" x 9' at 1.5m height (3.15m x 2.74m) 11' 7" into eave (3.53m) Radiator. Window to rear with superb rooftop views over Southwold to St. Edmunds Church. Eaves storage cupboard.
OUTSIDE At the front of the property a gate opens to a small shingled area protected by a dwarf brick boundary wall with coloured quarry tiled pathway leading to the entrance door. At the rear of the property is an enclosed courtyard enjoying a southwesterly aspect and within which is a brick STORE and gate to a pedestrian passageway running along the rear of the properties.
AGENTS NOTE (sc) Denotes sloping ceiling. Measurements taken from 1.5m above floor level in accordance with RICS guidelines.
SERVICES Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage are available. None of the services, the heating installation, plumbing, electrical systems nor appliances (if any) have been tested by the Selling Agents.
OUTGOINGS Council Tax currently Band "D". Further details can be obtained from the Waveney District Council, Town Hall, High Street, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 1HS. Tel: (01502) 562111.
VIEWING Strictly by appointment with Flick & Son, 8 Queen Street, Southwold, Suffolk, IP18 6EQ. Tel: 01502 722253. Ref: 17265/RDB.
AREA INFORMATION For further information about the area including schooling, transport, policing, environment agency and utilities visit our Area Info website page at www.flickandson.co.uk
FIXTURES & FITTINGS ** No fixtures, fittings, furnishings or effects save those that are specifically mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale and any item not so noted is expressly excluded. It should not be assumed that any contents, furnishings or furniture shown in the photographs (if any) are included in the sale. These particulars do not constitute any part of any offer or contract. They are issued in good faith but do not constitute representations of fact and should be independently checked by or on behalf of prospective purchasers or tenants and are furnished on the express understanding that neither the agents nor the vendor are or will become liable in respect of their contents. The vendor does not hereby make or give nor do Messrs Flick & Son nor does any Director or employee of Messrs Flick & Son have any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever, as regards the property or otherwise.
LOCATION Situated within Southwold's Conservation Area, Stradbroke Road is only a few yards from the sea front and beach. A short stroll leads to the market place and High Street with its excellent range of shops. Southwold occupies a prominent position on the East Suffolk Heritage Coast in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Set around numerous greens the town is home to the famous Adnams Brewery and also has a library, doctors surgery, cottage hospital, golf and sailing clubs. Southwold is well known for its sandy beach, pier and working harbour with the surounding countryside and coast offering a variety of leisure pursuits.
DIRECTIONS From Flick & Son's office in Queen Street, proceed into the market place and turn right into East Street. Continue along East Street following the road around to the left which leads into Trinity Street and then onto North Parade. Take the second left hand turn into Chester Road and at the "T" junction turn right into Stradbroke Road. Graham Villa will be seen along on the left hand side.
The accomoodation in more detail comprises:
STORM PORCH Original decorative tile step. Entrance door with original leaded light colour glazing.
ENTRANCE HALL Oak floor. Staircase rising to first floor with storage cupboard below. Cloaks hanging area. Radiator. Central heating thermostat.
DRAWING ROOM/SITTING ROOM 12' 3" x 13' 10" into bay plus 12' 4" x 10' 6" (3.73m x 4.22m 3.76m 3.2m) A double reception room. Two sash windows overlooking Stradbroke Road. Panel glazed window and door opening to the courtyard garden. Elegant reproduction cast iron fireplace with granite hearth and gas fire, oak mantel and surround. Fitted cabinets to either side. Second fireplace with granite hearth and wood burner. Picture rails and coved ceiling. Oak floor. Radiator.
KITCHEN 10' 4" x 10' 4" (3.15m x 3.15m) Range of hand built and fitted units, including period style dresser, work surfaces with drawers and cupboards below and matching wall cupboards. Inset enamel one and a half bowl single drainer sink unit with mixer tap. Tiled surrounds. Plumbing for dishwasher, space for fridge and freezer. Fitted Smeg five ring gas cooking range with extractor over. Ceiling downlighting. Window to side. Opening to:
DINING ROOM 11' 8" x 10' 6" overall (3.56m x 3.2m) Deep double glazed windows with part colour glazed panels and window seats. Angled double glazed French windows opening into the courtyard garden. Tongue and groove panelling. Sloping ceiling with uplighters.
UTILITY ROOM 5' 7" x 4' 4" (1.7m x 1.32m) Enamel sink with wooden drainers to either side. Plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer. Window. Wall tiling. Radiator.
CLOAKROOM White suite with handbasin and W.C. Radiator. Extractor fan. Double glazed roof light.
FIRST FLOOR
GALLERIED LANDING Staircase rising to second floor.
BEDROOM 1 10' 6" x 13' 10" into bay (3.2m x 4.22m) Ornamental cast iron fireplace. Radiator. Picture rail. Bay window overlooking Stradbroke Road.
BEDROOM 2 11' 11" x 10' 4" (3.63m x 3.15m) Ornamental cast iron fireplace. Picture rail. Radiator. Sash window to rear with views to St. Edmunds Church.
BATHROOM 10' 4" x 10' (3.15m x 3.05m) White suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap/shower, pedestal handbasin and W.C. Opaque sash window. Radiator. Heated towel rail. Cupboard housing Megaflow pressurised water cylinder and slatted shelf.
SECOND FLOOR
LANDING
BEDROOM 3 10' 4" x 14' 4" plus 5' 4" x 4' 8" at 1.5m height (3.15m x 4.37m 1.62m x 1.42m) 6' 9" into eave (2.0 An irregular shaped room.
BEDROOM 4 10' 4" x 9' at 1.5m height (3.15m x 2.74m) 11' 7" into eave (3.53m) Radiator. Window to rear with superb rooftop views over Southwold to St. Edmunds Church. Eaves storage cupboard.
OUTSIDE At the front of the property a gate opens to a small shingled area protected by a dwarf brick boundary wall with coloured quarry tiled pathway leading to the entrance door. At the rear of the property is an enclosed courtyard enjoying a southwesterly aspect and within which is a brick STORE and gate to a pedestrian passageway running along the rear of the properties.
AGENTS NOTE (sc) Denotes sloping ceiling. Measurements taken from 1.5m above floor level in accordance with RICS guidelines.
SERVICES Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage are available. None of the services, the heating installation, plumbing, electrical systems nor appliances (if any) have been tested by the Selling Agents.
OUTGOINGS Council Tax currently Band "D". Further details can be obtained from the Waveney District Council, Town Hall, High Street, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 1HS. Tel: (01502) 562111.
VIEWING Strictly by appointment with Flick & Son, 8 Queen Street, Southwold, Suffolk, IP18 6EQ. Tel: 01502 722253. Ref: 17265/RDB.
AREA INFORMATION For further information about the area including schooling, transport, policing, environment agency and utilities visit our Area Info website page at www.flickandson.co.uk
FIXTURES & FITTINGS ** No fixtures, fittings, furnishings or effects save those that are specifically mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale and any item not so noted is expressly excluded. It should not be assumed that any contents, furnishings or furniture shown in the photographs (if any) are included in the sale. These particulars do not constitute any part of any offer or contract. They are issued in good faith but do not constitute representations of fact and should be independently checked by or on behalf of prospective purchasers or tenants and are furnished on the express understanding that neither the agents nor the vendor are or will become liable in respect of their contents. The vendor does not hereby make or give nor do Messrs Flick & Son nor does any Director or employee of Messrs Flick & Son have any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever, as regards the property or otherwise.
Listed by
Southwold
Flick & Son
Reference: 44686829
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 11/10/2013
Current heating cost: £1,125/year
Potential heating cost: £887/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £30,840
EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.
Recommendations
- Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
- 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
- Draughtproof single-glazed windows (£80 - £120)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£115)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Replace single glazed windows with low-E double glazing (£3,300 - £6,500)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£9,000 - £14,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
Floorplan 1
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 22/08/2014 (11 years ago) | £565,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8A EAST STREET, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6EH | £940,000 | 16/01/2023 | Other |
| THE OLD HOSPITAL FIELD STILE ROAD, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6LD | £417,000 | 18/10/2022 | Other |
| 66A HIGH STREET, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6DN | £1,300,000 | 12/01/2022 | Other |
Area average: £885,667 (3 sales)
Capital growth trend
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): East Suffolk. Series: All dwelling types. As of March 2026.
1y (index)
0.2%
5y (index)
11.5%
10y (index)
36.7%
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for East Suffolk. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Low
£749/mo
Realistic
£832/mo
Optimistic
£915/mo
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → East Suffolk.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Lowestoft & Great Yarmouth: £823/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | Craftco | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Fat Face | 0.2 miles |
| Bus stop | Kings Head | 0.2 miles |
| Bus stop | Pier | 0.2 miles |
| Train station | Blythburgh | 3.6 miles |
| Train station | Brampton | 7.4 miles |
| Hospital | Airey Close | 11.8 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Public order | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total incidents | 16 |
Within 1 mile during Mar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwold Primary School | Primary | 0.1 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
| Reydon Primary School | Primary | 0.9 miles | Good — 23 Apr 2024 |
| Saint Felix School | Other | 1.2 miles | — (No rating) |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom count for this property.
Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
Rent ratio
0.14%
Max investor price (0.8%)
£104,000
Target investor price (1%)
£83,200
- 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).