Sold Semi-detached

6 HAWKES DRIVE

IPSWICH, SHOTLEY GATE, SUFFOLK IP9 1FJ

2 beds 1 baths 68 m² Listed 4 Jan 2025 (-522d)

£280,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

68 m²

Council tax band

C

Last sold

£290,000 Nov 2023

Local average

£279,350 (+0.2%)

Street crime

6 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • MODERN OPEN PLAN LIVING
  • TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS
  • GROUND FLOOR CLOAKROOM
  • COASTAL VILLAGE LOCATION
  • AIR SOURCE HEAT PUMP & EV CHARGING POINT
  • GARAGE & OFF ROAD PARKING
  • NO ONWARD CHAIN

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Parking
Garage, Off street
Garden
Yes

Description

SUMMARY
A beautifully appointed home offering contemporary open plan living, a fitted kitchen with french doors leading to an enclosed rear garden, two double bedrooms, ground floor cloakroom, source heat pump, ev charging point, garage, off road parking and is being sold with no onward chain.


DESCRIPTION
Located within the popular Barrelmans Point development lies this two double bedroom, semi-detached contemporary famuly home. The property offers versatile open plan living throughout, with eco-friendly & energy efficient air source heat pump & EV charging point.

Barrelmans Point is a unique development situated on the former H M S Ganges Naval site at the heart of the Shotley Peninsula. The development gives purchasers the opportunity to reside on one of the most scenic coastal areas in the UK being nestled between the Stour Estuary and the River Orwell, the local area is awash with stunning organic landscape being at the Southern end of the Suffolk Coast and heath area of outstanding natural beauty. In addition to the wonderful location and beautiful homes the existing historic buildings will be reanimated to create some wonderful amenities for residents to enjoy with a gym, Co working space, screening Room, Cafe, Library and Tennis Courts currently proposed.The peninsula is also home to a number of Primary and Secondary Schools including two outstanding fee paying schools.

The County Town of Ipswich is only 9 miles from the site where you will find a Mainline Railway Station with regular links to London Liverpool Street, Cambridge and Norwich. Colchester Town is within 25 miles and there is access to the A12 which continues towards Chelmsford (49 miles) and Brentwood (69 miles). Don't miss out on the opportunity to live on this exceptional site.

Entrance Hall  
Access by double glazed entrance door, radiator, luxury vinyl wood, effect, flooring, smooth, ceiling, and doors giving access to

Cloakroom 
Enclosed w/c, wash hand basin with mixer tap, radiator, wood effect vinyl flooring, smooth ceiling with inset spotlights and extractor fan.

Kitchen Area  11' 5" x 9' 6" ( 3.48m x 2.90m )
Upvc double glazed window to front with fitted blind, space and plumbing for washing machine, space for fridge freezer, built-in oven, built-in hob with extractor hood over, 1 1/2 bowl sink with mixer tap insert in a worktop with cupboards and drawers under and matching above, smooth ceiling with inset spotlighting, wood effect Vinyl flooring, radiator and access to:

Lounge Area 13' 6" x 12' 2" ( 4.11m x 3.71m )
Upvc double glazed window to side, upvc double glazed double doors giving access to the rear garden, wood effect vinyl flooring, smooth ceiling, stairs rising to the first floor with storage cupboard under, radiator and storage cupboard housing boiler.

First Floor Landing 
Smooth ceiling giving loft access, storage cupboard and doors to:

Bedroom One 13' 1" x 8' 8" ( 3.99m x 2.64m )
Two upvc double glazed windows to rear, radiator, range of fitted wardrobes and storage/airing cupboard.

Bedroom Two 15' 1" x 8' ( 4.60m x 2.44m )
Two upvc double glazed windows to front, radiator and smooth ceiling.

Bathroom 
Upvc double glazed window to side, shaped and panel bath with mixer tap and independent shower over and shower screen, enclosed w/c, wash hand basin with mixer tap, shaver point, part tiled walls, heated towel rail and smooth ceiling with spotlighting.

Outside 
To the front of the property there is a block paved drive providing off-road parking leading to the garage. The remainder is laid to lawn with shrubs and exposed canopy porch. There is also an electric vehicle charging point and gated access to the rear garden.
The rear garden commences with a paved patio area with the reminder laid to lawn. There is outdoor lighting and a air source heat pump.

Garage 23' x 10' 5" ( 7.01m x 3.17m )
Up and over door and power and light.



1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract.
3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.
5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.
6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.

Listed by

Ipswich

Connells

Reference: 156480224

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 30/11/2023 (2 years ago) £290,000

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
56 GANGES ROAD, SHOTLEY GATE, IPSWICH, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, IP9 1RJ £215,000 05/12/2025 Semi-detached
Same street 21 HAWKES DRIVE, SHOTLEY GATE, IPSWICH, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, IP9 1FJ £494,500 26/06/2024 Detached
Same street 11 HAWKES DRIVE, SHOTLEY GATE, IPSWICH, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, IP9 1FJ £525,000 19/12/2023 Detached
Same street 2 HAWKES DRIVE, SHOTLEY GATE, IPSWICH, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, IP9 1FJ £435,000 28/11/2023 Detached
Same street 4 HAWKES DRIVE, SHOTLEY GATE, IPSWICH, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, IP9 1FJ £255,000 24/11/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 9 HAWKES DRIVE, SHOTLEY GATE, IPSWICH, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, IP9 1FJ £460,000 27/10/2023 Detached
Same street 3 HAWKES DRIVE, SHOTLEY GATE, IPSWICH, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, IP9 1FJ £374,000 29/09/2023 Detached
Same street 5 HAWKES DRIVE, SHOTLEY GATE, IPSWICH, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, IP9 1FJ £450,000 08/09/2023 Detached
28 GANGES ROAD, SHOTLEY GATE, IPSWICH, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, IP9 1RJ £185,000 27/07/2023 Semi-detached
22 BLAKE AVENUE, SHOTLEY GATE, IPSWICH, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, IP9 1RL £217,000 28/04/2023 Semi-detached
15 HERVEY CLOSE, SHOTLEY GATE, IPSWICH, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, IP9 1RR £240,000 25/11/2022 Semi-detached
58 GANGES ROAD, SHOTLEY GATE, IPSWICH, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, IP9 1RJ £230,000 08/07/2022 Semi-detached
23 BLAKE AVENUE, SHOTLEY GATE, IPSWICH, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, IP9 1RL £200,000 30/06/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £427,643 (7 sales)

Area average: £214,500 (6 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 9.2%
10y growth 37.5%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): East of England. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 1.8%
5y (index) 15.1%
10y (index) 36.6%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for East of England. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,150/mo
Realistic £1,278/mo
Optimistic £1,406/mo

Based on Postcode area IP → East of England.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Ipswich: £715/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Kitchener Way 0.1 miles
Shop Premier 1.1 miles
Train station Harwich International 1.1 miles
Shop RNLI Shop 1.1 miles
Train station Harwich Town 1.4 miles
Hospital Fryatt Hospital 1.9 miles
Hospital Felixstowe Community Hospital & Minor Injuries Unit 3.7 miles
University University of Suffolk (DigiTech Centre) 6.9 miles
University University of Suffolk 7.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Anti-social behaviour 3
Violence and sexual offences 2
Criminal damage and arson 1
Total incidents 6

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
Shotley Community Primary School Primary 0.8 miles Good — 14 Mar 2023
Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery Primary 1.6 miles Good — 13 Nov 2023
The Mayflower Primary School Primary 1.6 miles Good — 3 May 2022
Spring Meadow Primary School & School House Nursery Primary 1.8 miles Good — 24 Apr 2024
All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt Primary 2.0 miles Good — 13 Jun 2024

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 2-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.46%
Max investor price (0.8%) £159,750
Target investor price (1%) £127,800
  • 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).