# 2 bedroom apartment for sale (IP9 2AW) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 8 DOVE CLOSE, IPSWICH, CAPEL ST MARY, SUFFOLK IP9 2AW | | Price | £175,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | A | | Last sold | £165,000 Mar 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 28/10/2035 - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £1,570 ### Recommendations - E (£480 - £560) - Y (£600 - £1,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2613-7711-6706-1416-4979) ## Description Upstix are delighted to offer for sale this shared ownership apartment with 75% share available to over 55`s on the well regarded Dove Close Orwell housing development. The ground floor 2 bedroom apartment is freshly refurbished and we are inviting viewings by appointment. **Leasehold** Dove Close Retirement Village Over 55`s Shared Ownership 75% Share Available **Service Charges** At time of listing service charges include Electric & Water utility, upkeep and maintenance of communal areas and gardens. 2025 - £629.48 pcm. Council Tax Is payable by lessee Babergh Council Tax Band A. **Summary** Upstix is pleased to assist our vendor with the marketing and sale of this well presented 2 bedroom retirement apartment located on the Capel St. Mary, Orwell Housing Dove Close development. Capel St. Mary is a popular village location with a good range of services and amenities and with excellent A12 access to Ipswich, Colchester & Hadleigh routes. Dove Close offers residents a good range of in house services with hairdressers, beauticians, laundry and library. Communal lounges and reception areas and maintained grounds to enjoy. Resident & Guest parking. Our vendors apartment has its own private entrance in addition to the communal reception entrance and has a private patio garden space providing residents a level of privacy and independence in addition to the complex security and community. Internally the very well maintained apartment has been recently refurbished and decorated and has good living area with primary bedroom and en suite shower room, designed suitably for those with care needs, a second WC and guest bedroom which could offer a study, or dining room space. Living room space with doors to garden patio and opening to a fully fitted kitchen space with integrated appliances. The communal heating provides thermostat controlled heating. Further development and lease information is available to prospective purchasers on request. Viewings are strictly by appointment. **Agents Notes** Interested parties should satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the accuracy of the description given and any floor plans shown in these property details. All measurements, distances and areas listed are approximate. Fixtures, fittings and other items are NOT included unless specified. Please note that any services, heating systems, or appliances may not have been tested and no warranty can be given or implied as to their working order. **Notice** Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/168589769/1046535) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/168589769/1046536) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/168589769/1046537) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/168589769/1046538) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/168589769/1046539) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/168589769/1046540) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/168589769/1046541) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/168589769/1046542) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/168589769/1046543) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/168589769/1046544) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/168589769/1046545) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/168589769/1046546) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/168589769/1046547) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/168589769/1046548) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/168589769/1046549) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/168589769/1046550) - EPC 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 8 DOVE CLOSE, CAPEL ST MARY, IPSWICH, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, IP9 2AW | £165,000 | 06/03/2026 | Flat | | 8 DOVE CLOSE, CAPEL ST MARY, IPSWICH, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, IP9 2AW | £112,500 | 13/01/2017 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] 19 DOVE CLOSE, CAPEL ST MARY, IPSWICH, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, IP9 2AW | £140,000 | 15/12/2025 | Flat | | [Same street] 21 DOVE CLOSE, CAPEL ST MARY, IPSWICH, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, IP9 2AW | £180,000 | 25/11/2021 | Terraced | **Street average:** £160,000 (2 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £147,750 (4 Flat, IP9, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +18.4% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Babergh). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £875/mo - **Realistic:** £972/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,069/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Ipswich (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £715/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.56% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £121,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £97,200 *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.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £2,333/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -40.9% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Babergh; Flats and maisonettes series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -3.2% - **5y growth (index):** -1.2% - **10y growth (index):** 12.3% ## 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)