# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (NR32 2QY) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 6 MONCKTON CRESCENT, LOWESTOFT, SUFFOLK NR32 2QY | | Price | £280,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | | Floor area | 112 m² | | Last sold | £275,000 Feb 2025 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 03/11/2034 - **Current heating cost:** £994/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £10,500 ### Recommendations - W1 (£800 - £1,200) - 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/7390-7645-0122-6401-3943) ## Description Welcome to Monckton Crescent, Lowestoft - a charming semi-detached house that offers a delightful living experience. This property boasts three reception rooms, perfect for entertaining guests or simply relaxing with your family. With three bedrooms and two bathrooms, there is ample space for everyone to enjoy. One of the highlights of this property is the considerably extended open plan living room, kitchen, diner, and family room, providing a beautiful area to sit and relax whilst looking out to the delightful gardens. Additionally, there is a separate front lounge where you can unwind after a long day. The ground floor shower room adds convenience to your daily routine. The property is situated in a great position setback from the main road on a private slip road. Parking is not an issue, as the driveway provides more than ample space. The large cabin on the property is a versatile space that can be used as a home office, a peaceful garden room, or a creative studio - the possibilities are endless. Step outside and be greeted by lovely generous size gardens, perfect for enjoying the outdoors, hosting summer barbecues, or simply basking in the tranquillity of your surroundings. Whether you have green fingers or simply enjoy the fresh air, this property offers a wonderful outdoor space to make your own. **Covered Entrance** - upvc double glazed door and side windows to:- **Entrance Hall** - double radiator, stairs to first floor with cupboard space under, picture rail. **Front Sitting Room** - bay window with upvc double glazing, vertical blinds, double radiator, attractive ornamental fireplace with a Living Flame coal effect gas fire, laminate flooring, picture rail. **Living Room** - attractive ornamental fireplace with a Living Flame coal effect gas fire, laminate flooring, large opening to:- **Extended Dining Room** - with part vaulted ceiling, 2 velux windows, tiled floor, radiator, upvc double doors and side windows to rear decking and garden, inset ceiling spot lighting, opening to:- **Kitchen** - fitted in a range of wood effect fronted units with one and a half drainer sink unit, recess and plumbing for automatic washing machine, integrated refrigerator and freezer with front decor panels, Neff 4 burner stainless steel gas hob, concealed filter hood, double oven/grill, cupboard concealing Baxi gas combination boiler, tiled floor, radiator, upvc double glazed window and matching side door. **Shower Room** - corner Quadrant shower cubicle, thermostatic shower unit, low level wc, pedestal washbasin, tiled walls and floor, extractor fan, modern style upright radiator, inset ceiling spot lighting, upvc opaque glazed window. **Stairs To First Floor And Landing** - access to roof void, radiator, good size fitted cupboard space, picture rail, upvc double glazed window. **Master Bedroom** - upvc double glazed window overlooking the rear gardens, radiator, picture rail. **Front Bedroom 2** - bay window, upvc double glazing, radiator, picture rail. **Bedroom 3** - upvc double glazed window, radiator, picture rail. **Re-Fitted Bathroom** - cased bath, hot and cold shower unit, overhead drencher, shower screen, vanity washbasin, wc with concealed cistern, high gloss light grey fitted cabinets, fully tiled walls, modern style upright radiator/towel rail, white pvc clad ceiling, 2 windows with upvc opaque glazing. **Outside** - To the front, good size gravelled driveway providing more than ample car standing space, flower and shrub borders. Note: The property is approached by a pivate service road and the vendors own the additional land on the other side of this, adjacent to the main highway. To the side, double timber gates and extended driveway. To the rear, further double timber gates, lovely timber decked and paved patio area with external courtesy lighting leading to large timber cabin, beyond this and towards the end of the garden is yet another good size area laid mainly to lawn with well stocked flower and shrub borders, aluminium framed greenhouse, vegetable plot, feature monkey puzzle tree. **Large Timber Cabin** - with power and light with a front veranda. Note: This would be ideal for home office or to run a small business, or indeed a summer house. **Additional Timber Summer House** - with veranda and decking. **Council Tax Band** - B ## Property Photos - ![IMG_1772_blurred.jpg](/listings/photos/154592666/1631068) - IMG_1772_blurred.jpg - ![IMG_1762.jpg](/listings/photos/154592666/1631069) - IMG_1762.jpg - ![IMG_1757.jpg](/listings/photos/154592666/1631070) - IMG_1757.jpg - ![IMG_1771.jpg](/listings/photos/154592666/1631071) - IMG_1771.jpg - ![IMG_1778.jpg](/listings/photos/154592666/1631072) - IMG_1778.jpg - ![6 monc.jpg](/listings/photos/154592666/1631073) - 6 monc.jpg - ![IMG_1759.jpg](/listings/photos/154592666/1631074) - IMG_1759.jpg - ![IMG_1758.jpg](/listings/photos/154592666/1631075) - IMG_1758.jpg - ![IMG_1777.jpg](/listings/photos/154592666/1631076) - IMG_1777.jpg - ![IMG_1776.jpg](/listings/photos/154592666/1631077) - IMG_1776.jpg - ![IMG_1775.jpg](/listings/photos/154592666/1631078) - IMG_1775.jpg - ![IMG_1774.jpg](/listings/photos/154592666/1631079) - IMG_1774.jpg - ![IMG_1773.jpg](/listings/photos/154592666/1631080) - IMG_1773.jpg - ![IMG_1770.jpg](/listings/photos/154592666/1631081) - IMG_1770.jpg - ![IMG_1769.jpg](/listings/photos/154592666/1631082) - IMG_1769.jpg - ![IMG_1768.jpg](/listings/photos/154592666/1631083) - IMG_1768.jpg - ![IMG_1767.jpg](/listings/photos/154592666/1631084) - IMG_1767.jpg - ![IMG_1764.jpg](/listings/photos/154592666/1631085) - IMG_1764.jpg - ![IMG_1763.jpg](/listings/photos/154592666/1631086) - IMG_1763.jpg - ![IMG_1761.jpg](/listings/photos/154592666/1631087) - IMG_1761.jpg - ![IMG_1760.jpg](/listings/photos/154592666/1631088) - IMG_1760.jpg - ![DJI_0633_blurred.jpg](/listings/photos/154592666/1631089) - DJI_0633_blurred.jpg - ![DJI_0631_blurred.jpg](/listings/photos/154592666/1631090) - DJI_0631_blurred.jpg - ![DJI_0630_blurred.jpg](/listings/photos/154592666/1631091) - DJI_0630_blurred.jpg ## Floorplans - ![6 (1).png](/listings/photos/154592666/1631092) - 6 (1).png ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 6 MONCKTON CRESCENT, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR32 2QY | £275,000 | 28/02/2025 | Semi-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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 9 HIGHER DRIVE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR32 3DA | £305,000 | 28/11/2025 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 15 MONCKTON CRESCENT, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR32 2QY | £405,000 | 05/12/2023 | Detached | | 48 HIGHER DRIVE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR32 3DB | £300,000 | 29/09/2023 | Semi-detached | | 46 HADLEIGH DRIVE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR32 3EE | £210,000 | 04/09/2023 | Semi-detached | | 19 COPPICE CLOSE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR32 3FG | £265,000 | 05/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | 13 KIRBY CANE WALK, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR32 3EL | £280,000 | 17/03/2023 | Semi-detached | | 27 HIGHER DRIVE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR32 3DA | £277,000 | 09/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 24 MARLBOROUGH ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR32 3BU | £202,500 | 11/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 36 MONCKTON AVENUE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR32 3EG | £270,000 | 17/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 28 KIRBY CANE WALK, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR32 3EL | £246,000 | 17/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 16 MARLBOROUGH ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR32 3BU | £210,000 | 23/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 74 HIGHER DRIVE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR32 3DB | £250,000 | 16/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 33 MONCKTON AVENUE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR32 3EG | £270,000 | 29/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | 2 BURGESS CLOSE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR32 3BY | £315,000 | 27/05/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 14 MONCKTON CRESCENT, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR32 2QY | £259,000 | 26/05/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 18 MONCKTON CRESCENT, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR32 2QY | £290,000 | 25/02/2022 | Detached | | 11 KIRBY CANE WALK, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR32 3EL | £277,000 | 21/01/2022 | Semi-detached | | 7 LONGDEN AVENUE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR32 3BX | £222,000 | 14/01/2022 | Semi-detached | | 27 MONCKTON AVENUE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR32 3EG | £260,000 | 25/11/2021 | Semi-detached | | 73 HIGHER DRIVE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR32 3DB | £264,500 | 12/11/2021 | Semi-detached | | 27 COPPICE CLOSE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR32 3FG | £240,000 | 09/11/2021 | Semi-detached | | 4 MONCKTON AVENUE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR32 3EG | £240,000 | 25/10/2021 | Semi-detached | | 29 COPPICE CLOSE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR32 3FG | £240,000 | 18/10/2021 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 12 MONCKTON CRESCENT, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR32 2QY | £300,500 | 21/09/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £313,625 (4 sales) **Area average:** £257,200 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £244,516 (32 Semi-detached, NR32, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +14.5% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (East Suffolk). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £752/mo - **Realistic:** £835/mo - **Optimistic:** £919/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Lowestoft & Great Yarmouth (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £628/mo ## Rental Comparables *Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.* | Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on | |------|------|------|------|------| | 3 Bed End Terrace, Beaconsfield Road, NR33 | £875/mo | 3 | 1.26 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £875/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.31% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £109,375 - **Target investor price (1%):** £87,500 *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 OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £875/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 3.8% - **Cost-to-rent:** 26.7× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-340/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -5% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £2,500/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 16.2% - **10y growth:** 40.9% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for East Suffolk; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2.8% - **5y growth (index):** 10.9% - **10y growth (index):** 39.6% ## 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)