Sold STC Terraced

Hope Cottage

THE STREET, SUDBURY, LITTLE WALDINGFIELD, SUFFOLK CO10 0SU

2 beds 1 baths 49 m² Listed 11 May 2024 (-773d)

£225,000

Guide Price

Reduced on 4 Jul 2024

Save

# 2 bedroom terraced house for sale (CO10 0SU)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | HOPE COTTAGE, THE STREET, SUDBURY, LITTLE WALDINGFIELD, SUFFOLK CO10 0SU |
| Price | £225,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Last sold | £220,000 Dec 2024 |

## Description

**** **** This pretty terraced cottage occupies a lovely position in the heart of one of the areas most highly regarded villages. The property has been finished to an exceptionally high standard and has considerable character including a fireplace, exposed timbers, Suffolk latch doors and leaded glass windows.

**ENTRANCE** **VESTIBULE:** **** With Suffolk white brick floor opening to:

**SITTING/DINING** **ROOM:** **** **3.68m x 3.39m (12'1" x 11' 1")** A charming room full of character with exposed ceiling timbers and recessed Victorian display cabinet with storage below. There is a useful cloaks cupboard and floor to ceiling red brick chimney with oak bresummer, brick hearth and inset log burning stove.

Inner Hall: A Suffolk latch solid oak door with coloured leaded glass opens to:

**INNER** **HALL:** **** Staircase off, generous storage cupboard and doors to:

**KITCHEN/DINING** **ROOM:** **** **3.18m x 2.68m (10'5" x 8' 10")** A well planned space with attractive tiled floor throughout, high ceiling and double doors opening onto the rear garden. The kitchen has been fitted with an extensive range of hand made solid wood painted units with glass display cabinets, shelving, plate racking, etc. Solid wood worktops incorporate a large butler sink with mixer tap over. Integrated oven with ceramic four ring hob and extractor fan over. Plumbing for washing machine and space for a fridge/freezer.

**BATHROOM:** **** Attractively tiled and finished with an enamel bath and mixer tap, shower attachment and distinct shower area with electric shower and contemporary glass brick wall. Heated towel rail, WC and wash hand basin with storage underneath.

**First** **Floor** ****

**LANDING:** **** Useful storage cupboard and doors to:

**BEDROOM** **1** **3.65m x 3.58m (12' 0" x 11' 9") ** With extensive built in handmade wardrobes and window overlooking the quintessential village centre view include a red pillar box, red telephone box and tower of St. Lawrence's Church.

**BEDROOM** **2** ** 2.79m x 2.29m (9' 2" x 7' 6") ** A guest room with exposed timbers. Large opening to loft storage area and further linen/ storage cupboard.

**Outside** **** There is unallocated, off-street parking readily available just outside the cottage with the front garden having a mellow red brick wall and wrought iron gate opening to a large courtyard which would comfortably take a table and chairs. The rear garden has been designed with low maintenance in mind with a brick paved terrace and painted rear wall.

**SERVICES:** **** Main water and drainage. Main electricity connected. Oil fired heating to radiators. NOTE: None of these services have been tested by the agent.

**AGENT´S** **NOTES** **** As is not uncommon with properties of this ilk, a right of way exists for the benefit of a neighbouring property.

**EPC** **RATING:** **** Band TBC - A copy of the energy performance certificate is available on request.

**LOCAL** **AUTHORITY:** **** Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council, Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk. IP1 2BX  ).

**COUNCIL** **TAX** **BAND:** **B.** ****

**TENURE:** **Freehold.** ****

## Property Photos

- ![Photo](/listings/photos/147888962/271836)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/147888962/271837)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/147888962/271838)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/147888962/271839)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/147888962/271840)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/147888962/271841)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/147888962/271842)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/147888962/271843)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/147888962/271844)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/147888962/271845)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/147888962/271846)

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/147888962/271847) - Floorplan 1

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| HOPE COTTAGE THE STREET, LITTLE WALDINGFIELD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 0SU | £220,000 | 16/12/2024 | Terraced |
| HOPE COTTAGE THE STREET, LITTLE WALDINGFIELD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 0SU | £165,000 | 15/02/2013 | Terraced |
| HOPE COTTAGE THE STREET, LITTLE WALDINGFIELD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 0SU | £36,000 | 17/09/1997 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| EVERGREEN COTTAGE CHURCH ROAD, LITTLE WALDINGFIELD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 0SP | £405,000 | 26/09/2022 | Terraced |
| BRAND COTTAGE THE STREET, LITTLE WALDINGFIELD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 0SQ | £285,000 | 20/06/2022 | Terraced |

**Area average:** £345,000 (2 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £268,127 (55 Terraced, CO10, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -16.1%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Babergh). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £873/mo
- **Realistic:** £970/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,067/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Bury St Edmunds (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £773/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.43% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £121,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £97,000

*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.*

- **5y growth:** 24.7%
- **10y growth:** 43%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Babergh; Terraced series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 0.3%
- **5y growth (index):** 9.7%
- **10y growth (index):** 30.7%

## 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)

Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Photo 6 Photo 7 Photo 8 Photo 9 Photo 10 Photo 11

/ 11

Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

49 m²

Council tax band

Last sold

£220,000 Dec 2024

Local average

£268,127 (-16.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (14,272 of 33,755)

Street crime

2 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

2 Bedroom Cottage
Charming
Period features
Garden

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

** This pretty terraced cottage occupies a lovely position in the heart of one of the areas most highly regarded villages. The property has been finished to an exceptionally high standard and has considerable character including a fireplace, exposed timbers, Suffolk latch doors and leaded glass windows.

ENTRANCE VESTIBULE: With Suffolk white brick floor opening to:

SITTING/DINING ROOM: 3.68m x 3.39m (12'1" x 11' 1") A charming room full of character with exposed ceiling timbers and recessed Victorian display cabinet with storage below. There is a useful cloaks cupboard and floor to ceiling red brick chimney with oak bresummer, brick hearth and inset log burning stove.

Inner Hall: A Suffolk latch solid oak door with coloured leaded glass opens to:

INNER HALL: Staircase off, generous storage cupboard and doors to:

KITCHEN/DINING ROOM: 3.18m x 2.68m (10'5" x 8' 10") A well planned space with attractive tiled floor throughout, high ceiling and double doors opening onto the rear garden. The kitchen has been fitted with an extensive range of hand made solid wood painted units with glass display cabinets, shelving, plate racking, etc. Solid wood worktops incorporate a large butler sink with mixer tap over. Integrated oven with ceramic four ring hob and extractor fan over. Plumbing for washing machine and space for a fridge/freezer.

BATHROOM: Attractively tiled and finished with an enamel bath and mixer tap, shower attachment and distinct shower area with electric shower and contemporary glass brick wall. Heated towel rail, WC and wash hand basin with storage underneath.

First Floor

LANDING: Useful storage cupboard and doors to:

BEDROOM 1 3.65m x 3.58m (12' 0" x 11' 9") With extensive built in handmade wardrobes and window overlooking the quintessential village centre view include a red pillar box, red telephone box and tower of St. Lawrence's Church.

BEDROOM 2 2.79m x 2.29m (9' 2" x 7' 6") A guest room with exposed timbers. Large opening to loft storage area and further linen/ storage cupboard.

Outside There is unallocated, off-street parking readily available just outside the cottage with the front garden having a mellow red brick wall and wrought iron gate opening to a large courtyard which would comfortably take a table and chairs. The rear garden has been designed with low maintenance in mind with a brick paved terrace and painted rear wall.

SERVICES: Main water and drainage. Main electricity connected. Oil fired heating to radiators. NOTE: None of these services have been tested by the agent.

AGENT´S NOTES As is not uncommon with properties of this ilk, a right of way exists for the benefit of a neighbouring property.

EPC RATING: Band TBC - A copy of the energy performance certificate is available on request.

LOCAL AUTHORITY: Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council, Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk. IP1 2BX ).

COUNCIL TAX BAND: B.

TENURE: Freehold. **

Listed by

Long Melford

David Burr Estate Agents

Reference: 147888962

EPC ratings on this postcode

We don't have a matched EPC for this property yet. Below are efficiency scores and details for other addresses on this postcode.

Address	Current	Potential	Floor area	Age band	Type
56, The Street, Little Waldingfield, SUDBURY	40	72	73 m²	England and Wales: before 1900	Detached
Anglia, The Street, Little Waldingfield, SUDBURY	38	80	81 m²	England and Wales: 1950-1966	Detached
Hope Cottage, The Street, Little Waldingfield, SUDBURY	65	87	49 m²	England and Wales: 1900-1929	Terraced

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Price history

511% since 1997

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	16/12/2024 (1 year ago)	£220,000	+33.3%
Sold	15/02/2013 (13 years ago)	£165,000	+358.3%
Sold	17/09/1997 (28 years ago)	£36,000	—

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
EVERGREEN COTTAGE CHURCH ROAD, LITTLE WALDINGFIELD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 0SP	£405,000	26/09/2022	Terraced
BRAND COTTAGE THE STREET, LITTLE WALDINGFIELD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 0SQ	£285,000	20/06/2022	Terraced

Area average: £345,000 (2 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 24.7%

10y growth 43%

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

1y (index) 0.3%

5y (index) 9.7%

10y (index) 30.7%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Babergh. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £873/mo

Realistic £970/mo

Optimistic £1,067/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Babergh.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Bury St Edmunds: £773/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View CO10 0SU

Address

The Street

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Swan	0.0 miles
Shop	Unknown	1.8 miles
Shop	The Nook Readers	2.4 miles
Hospital	Sudbury Community Health Centre	2.9 miles
Train station	Sudbury	3.9 miles
Train station	Bures	7.2 miles
Hospital	Cygnet Hospital Colchester	11.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Anti-social behaviour	1
Violence and sexual offences	1
Total incidents	2

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
Great Waldingfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School	Primary	1.6 miles	Good — 26 May 2022
Acton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School	Primary	1.8 miles	Good — 14 Dec 2017
Lavenham Community Primary School	Primary	2.5 miles	Good — 19 Mar 2019
Woodhall Primary School	Primary	3.4 miles	Good — 8 Jan 2020
Hillside Special School	Other	3.5 miles	Outstanding — 12 Feb 2014

Rental Comparables

Loading rental comparables for this postcode. Refresh in a few minutes.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.43%

Max investor price (0.8%) £121,250

Target investor price (1%) £97,000

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).

Enter House Number

Enter the house number to help us retrieve more accurate pricing history and property data.

Please log in to submit or correct the house number for this listing.