# 1 bedroom apartment for sale (IP18 6LQ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 48A, STRADBROKE ROAD, SOUTHWOLD, SUFFOLK IP18 6LQ | | Price | £295,000 | | Bedrooms | 1 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Last sold | £285,000 Sep 2018 | ## Description **THE** **PROPERTY** **** 48A Stradbroke Road is a one bedroom ground floor apartment which has been renovated and refurbished to a high specification. Consequently it is in very good order throughout. Main benefits include light and airy rooms, gas fired central heating, a courtyard garden and part double glazing. The accommodation comprises: a communal entrance hall, entrance hall, sitting room, bedroom, dining room, kitchen, rear lobby and bathroom. To the rear is an enclosed courtyard. The apartment would be ideally suited for either full time occupation or for use as a bolt hole. There is a restriction in the lease that does not allow the flat to be used for holiday letting. To appreciate fully the accommodation offered, early viewing is strongly recommended.  **LOCATION** **** Number 48A is situated in the heart of Southwold a short stroll from the seafront and the High Street shops. The town offers a vast array of leisure facilities and amenities including High Street shops, restaurants, public houses, Churches, library, doctors and dental surgeries, award winning pier, golf and sailing clubs. All of these amenities are within easy reach. The surroundings being part of Suffolk's area of outstanding natural beauty, are renowned for coastal walks and bird watching. The accommodation in more detail comprises:  **ACCOMMODATION** **** A half glazed front entrance door opens to the communal hall and an entrance door gives access to the apartment.  **ENTRANCE** **HALL** **** With ceiling light point; under stairs storage cupboard; telephone point; power point; door to:-  **SITTING** **ROOM** ****   **Including** **Bay.** **15ft 2in x 12ft 6in.**   **4.64m** **x** **3.82m** **** Attractive bay window to front aspect; feature marble fireplace housing a flame effect electric fire; radiator; ample power points; two wall light points; ceiling light point; TV point; engineered oak flooring.  **BEDROOM** ****   **12ft** **3in** **x** **10ft** **3in.** ****   **3.75m** **x** **3.13m** **** Double glazed window to rear aspect; fireplace recess with hearth; radiator; ample power points; ceiling light point; engineered oak flooring.   **DINING** **ROOM** ****   **11ft** **8in** **x** **9ft** **3in.** ****   **3.56m** **x** **2.83m** **** Double glazed window to side aspect; fireplace recess with mantle; built in cupboard to fireplace alcove housing the gas fired combination boiler for central heating and domestic hot water; radiator; meter cupboard; engineered oak flooring; opening to:-  **KITCHEN** ****   **10ft** **6in** **x** **7ft.** ****   **3.22m** **x** **2.11m** **** Double glazed window to side aspect; 1½ bowl inset sink with mixer tap; a good range of cream colour base and wall mounted units with concealed lighting; oak work surfaces and upstands; built in stainless steel Zanussi oven, inset induction hob, stainless steel extractor hood and glass splash back. Integrated fridge; integrated freezer; ceiling light point; electric towel radiator; ceramic flooring; door to:-  **REAR** **LOBBY** **** With double glazed window to rear aspect and double glazed door to side; integrated washing machine with oak work surface over; recessed ceiling lights; ceramic tiled flooring; door to:-  **BATHROOM** ****   **6ft** **5in** **x** **5ft** **5in.** ****   **1.95m** **x** **1.65m** **** Double glazed window to rear aspect; a three piece suite in white comprising a panelled bath with shower attachment and glass screen; vanity style wash basin; low level w.c.; towel radiator; extractor fan; ceiling light point; ceramic tiled flooring.  **OUTSIDE** **** To the rear of the property is an enclosed courtyard which is paved for ease of maintenance. There is a gate giving pedestrian access back to the street.  ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/68171666/637374) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/68171666/637375) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/68171666/637376) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/68171666/637377) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/68171666/637379) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/68171666/637380) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/68171666/637382) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/68171666/637384) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/68171666/637386) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/68171666/637388) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Front Page](/listings/photos/68171666/637390) - EPC Front Page ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 48A STRADBROKE ROAD, SOUTHWOLD, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK, IP18 6LQ | £285,000 | 28/09/2018 | Flat | | 48A STRADBROKE ROAD, SOUTHWOLD, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK, IP18 6LQ | £215,000 | 12/01/2017 | Flat | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | THE CRAIGHURST, 11 - 13 FLAT 7 NORTH PARADE, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6LP | £360,000 | 28/11/2025 | Flat | | 48B STRADBROKE ROAD, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6LQ | £398,000 | 12/07/2023 | Flat | | 26 FLAT 2 NORTH PARADE, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6LT | £700,000 | 03/04/2023 | Flat | | 12A STRADBROKE ROAD, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6LQ | £515,000 | 04/10/2022 | Flat | | 15A FIELD STILE ROAD, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6LD | £495,000 | 15/07/2022 | Flat | | THE CRAIGHURST, 11 - 13 FLAT 1 NORTH PARADE, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6LP | £500,000 | 17/12/2021 | Flat | | 72A HIGH STREET, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6DN | £335,000 | 08/12/2021 | Flat | | 70A HIGH STREET, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6DN | £224,000 | 30/09/2021 | Flat | | 6 CUMBERLAND CLOSE, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6JR | £502,500 | 30/09/2021 | Flat | | 3 TRINITY STREET, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6JH | £580,000 | 30/07/2021 | Flat | | 72B HIGH STREET, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6DN | £300,000 | 28/06/2021 | Flat | **Area average:** £446,318 (11 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £420,000 (2 Flat, IP18, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -29.8% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (East Suffolk). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £749/mo - **Realistic:** £832/mo - **Optimistic:** £915/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Lowestoft & Great Yarmouth (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £440/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.28% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £104,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £83,200 *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.* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **10y growth:** 6.3% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for East Suffolk; Flats and maisonettes series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -4.4% - **5y growth (index):** -0.2% - **10y growth (index):** 12.6% ## 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)