# 5 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (IP18 6LQ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 22 STRADBROKE ROAD, SOUTHWOLD, SUFFOLK IP18 6LQ | | Price | £1,300,000 | | Bedrooms | 5 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | E | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | | Floor area | 190 m² | | Last sold | £1,300,000 Dec 2023 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 24/05/2033 - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £26,500 ### Recommendations - A3 (£1,500 - £2,700) - Q (£4,000 - £14,000) - W1 (£800 - £1,200) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - O (£3,300 - £6,500) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2451-3027-3205-2867-1204) ## Description An elegant double bay fronted semi detached Victorian family home with private front and rear gardens and garage set in the heart of Southwold a stones throw from the sea front. **Description** - An elegant double bay fronted semi detached Victorian town house situated in a peaceful location within Southwold’s conservation area ideally located for easy access to the seafront, marketplace and High Street. Set back from the road and screened by a deep private garden this imposing Victorian home retains great charm and character with accommodation featuring large reception hall, cloakroom, well proportioned double reception room with bay window overlooking the front garden and panel glazed door opening to west-facing rear garden. The second reception/dining room has a bay window overlooking the front garden and leads to the kitchen/breakfast room which over looks and opens to the west-facing rear garden. On the first floor a galleried landing leads to the three well proportioned bedrooms, two of which enjoy views of the lighthouse. The master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom with the remaining two bedrooms served by a family bathroom. On the second floor there is a study and two attic bedrooms with roof top views across Southwold. **Location** - The property is situated in the perfect location a few yards from the sea front, short stroll to the marketplace High Street and Pier. Occupying a prominent position on the Suffolk Heritage Coast, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Southwold has an excellent range of boutique and High Street shops and is set around numerous greens and bordered by a large common. Southwold has a sandy beach with pier and the promenade is lined with colourful beach huts. At the south of the town lies the River Blyth and Southwold harbour, beyond which is the coastal village of Walberswick. The surrounding area and coastline is renowned for its leisure pursuits which include the RSPB Reserve at Minsmere. **Accommodation** - **Entrance Hall** - Entrance door and original staircase rising to the first floor galleried landing. Storage cupboard below **Cloakroom** - White suite comprising pedestal hand basin and W.C. Opaque window. **Sitting Room** - A splendid double reception room with sash bay windows overlooking the front garden. Panel glazed door opening to the rear garden. Marble faced fireplace. **Dining Room** - Sash bay windows overlooking the front garden. Door to: **Kitchen/Breakfast Room** - Fitted with range of base and wall cupboards. Work surfaces with tiled surrounds and single drainer sink unit with mixer tap. Tiled floor. Range cooker and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher. Walk in pantry. Windows overlooking rear garden. Rear entrance door to garden. **First Floor** - **Galleried Landing** - Sash window to front. Staircase rising to second floor. **Bedroom** - Sash bay windows overlooking the front garden. Walk in wardrobe. Lobby with further storage cupboards leads to: **Ensuite Bathroom** - White suite comprising, bath, tiled shower cubicle, hand basin and WC. Large airing cupboard. Opaque window. Cupboard housing insulated water cylinder and gas central heating boiler. **Bedroom** - Sash bay windows overlooking the front garden. **Bedroom** - Window overlooking the rear garden. **Bathroom** - White suite comprising, bath, tiled shower cubicle, hand basin with storage below and W.C. Two opaque windows. **Second Floor** - **Landing** - **Bedroom** - Window to rear. **Bedroom** - Window to rear. **Study** - Window to rear. **Outside** - Approached from Stradbroke Road a wrought iron hand gate opens to a lawned garden screened by hedgerow and with paved footpath leading past a further hedgerow creating a secondary private front garden with paved patio area. To the rear. A lawned garden has planted borders, hedgerow and an attached brick store and large brick shed. Accessed via Cumberland Close is a timber GARAGE. **Tenure** - Freehold. **Outgoings** - Council Tax Band currently E. Details can be obtained from the East Suffolk Council **Viewing** - Please contact Flick & Son, 8 Queen Street, Southwold, IP18 6EQ for an appointment to view. Email: Tel: Ref: 20258/RDB. **Fixtures & Fittings** - No fixtures, fittings, furnishings or effects save those that are specifically mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale and any item not so noted is expressly excluded. It should not be assumed that any contents, furnishings or furniture shown in the photographs (if any) are included in the sale. These particulars do not constitute any part of any offer or contract. They are issued in good faith but do not constitute representations of fact and should be independently checked by or on behalf of prospective purchasers or tenants and are furnished on the express understanding that neither the agents nor the vendor are or will become liable in respect of their contents. The vendor does not hereby make or give nor do Messrs Flick & Son nor does any Director or employee of Messrs Flick & Son have any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever, as regards the property or otherwise. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/135377525/637227) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/135377525/637228) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/135377525/637229) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/135377525/637230) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/135377525/637231) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/135377525/637232) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/135377525/637233) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/135377525/637234) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/135377525/637235) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/135377525/637236) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/135377525/637237) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/135377525/637238) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/135377525/637239) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/135377525/637240) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/135377525/637241) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/135377525/637242) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/135377525/637243) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/135377525/637244) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/135377525/637246) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/135377525/637249) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/135377525/637250) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/135377525/637253) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/135377525/637256) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/135377525/637259) ## Floorplans - ![22StradbrokeRoadSouthwoldIP186LQ-High.jpg](/listings/photos/135377525/637260) - 22StradbrokeRoadSouthwoldIP186LQ-High.jpg ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/135377525/637262) - EE Rating ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 22 STRADBROKE ROAD, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6LQ | £1,300,000 | 18/12/2023 | Semi-detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 10 EAST STREET, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6EH | £925,000 | 04/08/2025 | Semi-detached | | 30 HOTSON ROAD, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6BS | £750,000 | 31/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | 60A VICTORIA STREET, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6JQ | £405,000 | 19/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 10 EAST STREET, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6EH | £740,000 | 09/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 66 VICTORIA STREET, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6JQ | £492,501 | 11/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | 74 VICTORIA STREET, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6JQ | £760,000 | 05/05/2022 | Semi-detached | | 15 NORTH PARADE, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6LT | £1,705,000 | 04/02/2022 | Semi-detached | **Area average:** £825,357 (7 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £492,500 (4 Semi-detached, IP18, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +164% ## 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):** £823/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.06% (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.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £6,842/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 34.2% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for East Suffolk; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.1% - **5y growth (index):** 13.2% - **10y growth (index):** 40.4% ## 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)