# 3 bedroom end of terrace house for sale (IP2 0QD) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 173 HAWTHORN DRIVE, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK IP2 0QD | | Price | £235,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | B | | Last sold | £220,000 Mar 2025 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 06/01/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £636/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,500 ### Recommendations - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - 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/0633-3045-8209-6035-4200) ## Description **SUMMARY** A three bedroom end of terrace home requiring some modernisation, giving a potential purchaser the opportunity to put their own stamp on the property. The house benefits from a range of accommodation with three bedrooms, two reception rooms, a large rear garden and has a garage & off road parking. **DESCRIPTION** Located on the ever popular Chantry development you will find this three bedroom end of terraced house, offering a wide range of accommodation comprising of three bedrooms, two reception rooms, first floor bathroom and separate w/c, rear garden in excess of 70 ft, garage and off-road parking and the property also has the added bonus of no onward chain. The home is located to the south west of Ipswich's town centre and is within a short drive of local shops and amenities as well as both secondary and primary schools. Ipswich has a cutting-edge theatre and arts scene, many schooling facilities, cosy Suffolk pubs, and a vibrant community of independent stores. Ipswich also has the benefit of being home to a mainline railway station that gives direct access into London Liverpool Street, Cambridge, Norwich and many more destinations. It also benefits from a rejuvenated waterfront Marina which boasts many restaurants, bars and cafes. **Entrance Porch**  Accessed via upvc double glazed patio door and upvc double glazed door giving access to: **Entrance Hall**  Accessed via upvc double glazed entrance door, upvc double glazed window to front, stairs rising to the first floor with storage cupboard under, radiator and doors giving access to: **Lounge** 13' Max x 11' 2" ( 3.96m Max x 3.40m ) Upvc double glazed window to front, radiator, feature fireplace with gas fire inset, textured ceiling and double doors giving access to: **Dining Room** 13' x 9' 10" ( 3.96m x 3.00m ) Upvc double glazed window to rear, radiator, textured ceiling, double doors giving access to lounge. **Kitchen** 11' 7" max x 7' 10" ( 3.53m max x 2.39m ) Upvc double glazed window to rear, space for cooker, single drainer stainless steel sink with mixer tap inset in the roll edge worktop with cupboards under, storage/pantry cupboard, tiled splash backs, tile effect vinyl flooring, textured ceiling and access to: **Rear Lobby**  Upvc double glazed door giving access to the garden, tile effect vinyl flooring, space for fridge freezer and part tiled walls. **First Floor**  Textured ceiling giving loft access and doors giving access to: **Bedroom One ** 13' max x 13' ( 3.96m max x 3.96m ) Upvc double glazed window to front, radiator and textured ceiling. **Bedroom Two ** 13' 1" x 8' 4" ( 3.99m x 2.54m ) Upvc double glazed window to rear, radiator, built-in cupboards, cupboard housed wall mounted Combi boiler and textured ceiling. **Bedroom Three**  Upvc double glazed window to front, radiator and textured ceiling. **Bathroom**  Upvc double glazed window to rear, radiator, tiled walls, pedestal wash hand basin, shaped and panel bath and tiled effect vinyl flooring. **Separate W/C**  Upvc double glaze window to rear, low-level w/c, tile effect vinyl flooring and textured ceiling. **Outside**  To the front of the property there is a drive providing off-road parking leading to the garage. The rear garden is an excess of 70 ft and is laid to lawn with mature trees and shrubs, shed and greenhouse to remain, brick shed and paved patio area. **Garage**  Accessed via up and over door with personal door giving access to the rear garden. 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. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156566126/1024523) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156566126/1024524) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156566126/1024525) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156566126/1024526) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156566126/1024527) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156566126/1024528) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156566126/1024529) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156566126/1024530) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156566126/1024531) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156566126/1024532) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156566126/1024533) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156566126/1024534) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156566126/1024535) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156566126/1024536) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156566126/1024537) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/156566126/1024538) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC](/listings/photos/156566126/1024539) - EPC ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #10177665 - **Address:** 173 Hawthorn Drive, IPSWICH, IP2 0QD - **Certificate Issued:** 24/03/2014 - **Work Completed:** 18/02/2014 - **Items:** 1 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 173 HAWTHORN DRIVE, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP2 0QD | £220,000 | 14/03/2025 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 5 LARKSPUR ROAD, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP2 0PU | £220,000 | 20/06/2025 | Terraced | | [Same street] 171 HAWTHORN DRIVE, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP2 0QD | £270,000 | 02/10/2023 | Terraced | | 80 SHELDRAKE DRIVE, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP2 9NU | £220,000 | 16/08/2023 | Terraced | | 98 SHELDRAKE DRIVE, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP2 9NS | £192,500 | 19/07/2023 | Terraced | | 119 HAWTHORN DRIVE, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP2 0PD | £230,000 | 14/06/2023 | Terraced | | 15 SORREL CLOSE, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP2 0PE | £217,500 | 09/06/2023 | Terraced | | 36 MALLARD WAY, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP2 9LT | £100,000 | 02/12/2022 | Terraced | | 76 SHELDRAKE DRIVE, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP2 9NU | £240,000 | 30/09/2022 | Terraced | | 205 HAWTHORN DRIVE, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP2 0QE | £250,000 | 22/12/2021 | Terraced | | 50 PIMPERNEL ROAD, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP2 0PY | £210,000 | 17/12/2021 | Terraced | | 33 SHAMROCK AVENUE, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP2 0NW | £235,000 | 02/12/2021 | Terraced | | 57 HAWTHORN DRIVE, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP2 0PD | £240,000 | 26/11/2021 | Terraced | | 46 PIMPERNEL ROAD, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP2 0PY | £100,000 | 22/10/2021 | Terraced | | 4 KITTIWAKE CLOSE, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP2 9NT | £176,500 | 09/09/2021 | Terraced | | 39 SHAMROCK AVENUE, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP2 0NN | £215,000 | 27/08/2021 | Terraced | **Street average:** £270,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £203,321 (14 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £191,427 (27 Terraced, IP2, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +22.8% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Ipswich). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £890/mo - **Realistic:** £989/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,088/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Ipswich (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £798/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.42% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £123,625 - **Target investor price (1%):** £98,900 *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:** £5,465/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 6.4% - **10y growth:** 24.7% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Ipswich; Terraced series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -4% - **5y growth (index):** 9% - **10y growth (index):** 33.3% ## 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)