# 3 bedroom bungalow for sale (IP12 1NJ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | CAROUSEL, TURNPIKE LANE, WOODBRIDGE, MELTON, SUFFOLK IP12 1NJ | | Price | £780,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | | Floor area | 121 m² | | Last sold | £742,000 Jan 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 04/04/2034 - **Current heating cost:** £1,352/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,775 ### Recommendations - A (£100 - £350) - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - E (£50) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2110-2241-5010-4755-6768) ## Description An extended detached bungalow occupying a wonderful plot measuring appproximately a third of an acre and situated in a fantastic position, off a private road, yet within walking distance of Woodbridge town centre. Carousel is an extended three bedroom detached bungalow situated off a private road, a short distance from Woodbridge town centre and River Deben. The property occupies a fantastic plot measuring approximately a third of an acre with parking for numerous cars including turning space, detached garage and beautiful landscaped gardens. The accommodation comprises a reception hall with oak flooring, cloaks cupboard, airing cupboard housing the hot water tank and shower pump. There is access to all rooms and double doors open into a handy boot room with direct access to the garden. To the right of the property is a generous sitting/dining room with dual aspect, parquet flooring and doors lead to the kitchen and family room. The kitchen overlooks the front garden and has been fitted by Anglia Factors with an extensive range of grey contemporary base and eye level units, work surfaces, sink and wine rack. Integrated appliances include a double oven, ceramic hob with extractor, fridge/freezer, water softener and there is space for a dishwasher and washing machine. To the rear of the property is a good size family room with built-in storage, a window to the rear and sliding doors opening onto the patio. At the end of the hall is the main bedroom which has a dual aspect and impressive view over the garden. It has built-in wardrobes and a door to an en-suite shower room with shower, basin, wc and heated towel rail. There are two further bedrooms, the second bedroom overlooks the front and has built-in wardrobes. Also off the hall is the family bathroom with a white suite comprising bath, separate shower, basin and WC. **Location** Turnpike Lane is located off Melton Road, just a short distance from Woodbridge town. Woodbridge offers a good selection of shops, boutiques, galleries, restaurants, hotels and pubs. There are schools for children of all ages, a cinema/theatre, doctors' surgery, sports centre and a railway station with regular services to Ipswich, connecting to the mainline for London's Liverpool Street. The town enjoys the natural focus point of the River Deben providing wonderful sailing and riverside walks. The proximity of the Suffolk coast is a further attraction including the nearby seaside towns of Aldeburgh, Southwold and Thorpeness. **Directions** Please use IP12 1NJ as point of destination, or for further information please contact a member of the team on . **Important Information** Tenure – Freehold. Services – We understand that mains gas, electricity, water and drainage are connected to the property. Council tax band - E EPC rating - D Our ref: CJJ Agents Note There is currently a tenant in situ, we have been advised that this is on a six-month assured shorthold tenancy commencing 29th August 2025, to date no notice has been served on or from the tenant. This should be considered when factoring in timescales. ## Property Photos - ![Picture No. 23](/listings/photos/167122457/736181) - Picture No. 23 - ![Picture No. 19](/listings/photos/167122457/736182) - Picture No. 19 - ![Picture No. 21](/listings/photos/167122457/736183) - Picture No. 21 - ![Picture No. 12](/listings/photos/167122457/736184) - Picture No. 12 - ![Picture No. 13](/listings/photos/167122457/736185) - Picture No. 13 - ![Picture No. 14](/listings/photos/167122457/736186) - Picture No. 14 - ![Picture No. 15](/listings/photos/167122457/736187) - Picture No. 15 - ![Picture No. 16](/listings/photos/167122457/736188) - Picture No. 16 - ![Picture No. 17](/listings/photos/167122457/736189) - Picture No. 17 - ![Picture No. 18](/listings/photos/167122457/736190) - Picture No. 18 - ![Picture No. 09](/listings/photos/167122457/736191) - Picture No. 09 - ![Picture No. 10](/listings/photos/167122457/736192) - Picture No. 10 - ![Picture No. 07](/listings/photos/167122457/736193) - Picture No. 07 - ![Picture No. 08](/listings/photos/167122457/736194) - Picture No. 08 - ![Picture No. 11](/listings/photos/167122457/736195) - Picture No. 11 - ![Picture No. 25](/listings/photos/167122457/736196) - Picture No. 25 - ![Picture No. 22](/listings/photos/167122457/736197) - Picture No. 22 - ![Picture No. 20](/listings/photos/167122457/736198) - Picture No. 20 - ![Picture No. 24](/listings/photos/167122457/736199) - Picture No. 24 ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/167122457/736200) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/167122457/736201) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | CAROUSEL TURNPIKE LANE, MELTON, WOODBRIDGE, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP12 1NJ | £742,000 | 28/01/2026 | Detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | ESTUARY REACH 1 OLD MALTINGS APPROACH, MELTON, WOODBRIDGE, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP12 1FN | £905,000 | 21/11/2025 | Detached | | ASH HOUSE MELTON HILL, WOODBRIDGE, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP12 1AX | £1,050,000 | 27/04/2023 | Detached | | WILLOW HOUSE TURNPIKE LANE, MELTON, WOODBRIDGE, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP12 1NR | £1,400,000 | 08/12/2022 | Detached | | ALTERYN MELTON ROAD, MELTON, WOODBRIDGE, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP12 1NH | £830,000 | 07/12/2022 | Detached | | 1 ASPEN CLOSE, MELTON, WOODBRIDGE, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP12 1SG | £602,001 | 18/07/2022 | Detached | | 27 MELTON GRANGE ROAD, MELTON, WOODBRIDGE, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP12 1SA | £721,500 | 09/06/2022 | Detached | | 10 PYTCHES CLOSE, MELTON, WOODBRIDGE, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP12 1SE | £725,000 | 13/08/2021 | Detached | **Area average:** £890,500 (7 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £638,859 (39 Detached, IP12, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +22.1% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (East Suffolk). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £751/mo - **Realistic:** £834/mo - **Optimistic:** £917/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Ipswich (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £798/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.11% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £104,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £83,400 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £6,446/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 38.4% - **10y growth:** 58.3% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for East Suffolk; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 0.4% - **5y growth (index):** 11.6% - **10y growth (index):** 34.5% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)