# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (IP11 9NX) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 73 WESTERN AVENUE, FELIXSTOWE, SUFFOLK IP11 9NX | | Price | £329,950 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1983-1990 | | Floor area | 85 m² | | Last sold | £310,000 Sep 2023 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 24/07/2033 - **Current heating cost:** £1,619/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £12,415 ### Recommendations - W1 (£800 - £1,200) - E (£40) - M (£1,250 - £2,500) - 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/9800-1855-0022-8228-3373) ## Description **** **** The accommodation briefly comprises entrance hall, dining rooms, lounge, kitchen, utility room, three bedrooms and a bathroom with separate WC. Heating is supplied in the form of gas warm air system and windows are of double glazed construction. The property stands on a corner plot and is approached by a walk-way leading from Western Avenue and benefits from a single garage located in a block of two accessed from a gateway in the rear garden. Western Avenue is situated in the sought after area of Old Felixstowe convenient for nearby schools and is within a short distance of the sea and promenade. UPVC double glazed entrance door opening to:-   **ENTRANCE** **HALLWAY** **** Wall mounted Baxi Brasilia gas convector heater, staircase leading to the first floor, door to:-  **DINING** **ROOM** **10' x 9' (3.05m x 2.74m)** Under stairs storage cupboard, double glazed window to the front aspect.  **LOUNGE** **21' x 10' (6.4m x 3.05m)** T.V point, double glazed window to the front aspect, UPVC double glazed sliding patio doors opening to the rear garden.  **KITCHEN** **9' 10" x 8' 3" (3m x 2.51m)** Range of pine units comprising base cupboards and drawers with work surfaces over, inset stainless steel single drainer sink unit with mixer tap, part tiled walls, cupboard housing Johnson & Staley gas wall mounted central heating boiler, UPVC Double glazed window to the rear aspect, throughway to:-  **UTILITY** **ROOM** **7' 10" x 5' (2.39m x 1.52m)** Fitted worktops with space for fridge and freezer, space and plumbing for automatic washing machine, pine eye level cupboards, part tiled walls, UPVC double glazed door opening to the rear garden.  **FIRST** **FLOOR** **LANDING** **** Access to loft space, built-in airing cupboard housing pre-insulated lagged hot water cylinder.  **BEDROOM** **ONE** **12' 3" x 10' (3.73m x 3.05m)** Double glazed window to the front aspect.  **BEDROOM** **TWO** **10' x 8' 8" (3.05m x 2.64m)** UPVC double glazed window to the rear aspect.  **BEDROOM** **THREE** **9' 10" x 9' (3m x 2.74m)** Fitted wardrobe with cupboards over, double glazed window to the front aspect.  **BATHROOM** **** White suite comprising panelled bath withy Mira shower over, wash hand basin with double door vanity cupboard below. Fully tiled walls, UPVC double glazed window to the rear aspect.  **SEPARATE** **W.C.** **** Low level suite, UPVC double glazed window to the side aspect.  **OUTSIDE** **** The property is approached via a walk-way leading from Western Avenue with gardens extending to the front and side comprising lawn with shrub borders interspersed with trees. To the rear of the property there is a pleasant enclosed garden laid to lawn, crazy paving patio area, raised borders, greenhouse, pathway to the rear boundary with gate enabling access to a single garage with up and over door and adjacent car parking space.  **COUNCIL** **TAX** **** Band 'D'  ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/138306971/285562) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/138306971/285563) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/138306971/285564) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/138306971/285565) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/138306971/285566) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/138306971/285567) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/138306971/285568) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/138306971/285569) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/138306971/285570) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/138306971/285571) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/138306971/285572) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/138306971/285573) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/138306971/285574) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/138306971/285575) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/138306971/285576) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/138306971/285577) - EPC 1 ## FENSA Certificates This property has 7 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #16791338 - **Address:** 73 Western Avenue, FELIXSTOWE, IP11 9NX - **Certificate Issued:** 04/05/2025 - **Work Completed:** 01/05/2025 - **Items:** 1 window(s), 1 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #12174118 - **Address:** 73 Western Avenue, FELIXSTOWE, IP11 9NX - **Certificate Issued:** 06/02/2017 - **Work Completed:** 17/10/2016 - **Items:** 1 window(s), 1 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #12273603 - **Address:** 73 Western Avenue, FELIXSTOWE, IP11 9NX - **Certificate Issued:** 03/04/2017 - **Work Completed:** 02/03/2017 - **Items:** 1 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #13576087 - **Address:** 73 Western Avenue, FELIXSTOWE, IP11 9NX - **Certificate Issued:** 27/05/2019 - **Work Completed:** 07/05/2019 - **Items:** 1 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #16399372 - **Address:** 73 Western Avenue, FELIXSTOWE, IP11 9NX - **Certificate Issued:** 21/07/2024 - **Work Completed:** 11/07/2024 - **Items:** 2 window(s) ### FENSA Certificate #16426117 - **Address:** 73 Western Avenue, FELIXSTOWE, IP11 9NX - **Certificate Issued:** 11/08/2024 - **Work Completed:** 05/08/2024 - **Items:** 1 window(s), 1 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #16329577 - **Address:** 73 Western Avenue, FELIXSTOWE, IP11 9NX - **Certificate Issued:** 09/06/2024 - **Work Completed:** 31/05/2024 - **Items:** 1 window(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 73 WESTERN AVENUE, FELIXSTOWE, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP11 9NX | £310,000 | 26/09/2023 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | FAIRWAYS ELMCROFT LANE, FELIXSTOWE, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP11 9LX | £542,500 | 01/07/2025 | Detached | | 5 ST GEORGES ROAD, FELIXSTOWE, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP11 9PL | £475,000 | 14/03/2025 | Detached | | 20 KESWICK CLOSE, FELIXSTOWE, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP11 9NZ | £420,000 | 08/08/2023 | Detached | | 5 BARONS CLOSE, FELIXSTOWE, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP11 9NL | £305,000 | 14/07/2023 | Detached | | 17 WESTERN AVENUE, FELIXSTOWE, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP11 9SJ | £342,000 | 09/06/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 64 WESTERN AVENUE, FELIXSTOWE, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP11 9NX | £340,000 | 30/05/2023 | Detached | | 12 ROMAN WAY, FELIXSTOWE, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP11 9NJ | £320,000 | 05/05/2023 | Detached | | 34 ROMAN WAY, FELIXSTOWE, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP11 9NJ | £517,000 | 30/03/2023 | Detached | | 91 WESTERN AVENUE, FELIXSTOWE, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP11 9NG | £340,000 | 08/12/2022 | Detached | | 8 WINDERMERE ROAD, FELIXSTOWE, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP11 9TR | £299,500 | 16/11/2022 | Detached | | 1 CHURCH ROAD, FELIXSTOWE, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP11 9NF | £435,000 | 14/11/2022 | Detached | | 19 THIRLMERE COURT, FELIXSTOWE, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP11 9SN | £295,000 | 11/11/2022 | Detached | | 17A CLIFF ROAD, FELIXSTOWE, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP11 9PJ | £710,000 | 26/10/2022 | Detached | | 4 BARONS CLOSE, FELIXSTOWE, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP11 9NL | £310,000 | 21/10/2022 | Detached | | 4 THIRLMERE COURT, FELIXSTOWE, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP11 9SN | £272,500 | 09/09/2022 | Detached | | 24 CLIFF ROAD, FELIXSTOWE, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP11 9PJ | £695,000 | 08/09/2022 | Detached | | 28 ROMAN WAY, FELIXSTOWE, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP11 9NJ | £412,000 | 24/08/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 71 WESTERN AVENUE, FELIXSTOWE, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP11 9NX | £349,999 | 23/08/2022 | Detached | | 40 ST GEORGES ROAD, FELIXSTOWE, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP11 9PN | £725,000 | 27/07/2022 | Detached | | 12 TARN HOWS CLOSE, FELIXSTOWE, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP11 9PF | £430,000 | 22/07/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 62 WESTERN AVENUE, FELIXSTOWE, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP11 9NX | £365,000 | 28/06/2022 | Detached | | 29 ROMAN WAY, FELIXSTOWE, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP11 9NW | £277,500 | 13/06/2022 | Detached | | 6 CHURCH ROAD, FELIXSTOWE, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP11 9NF | £600,000 | 11/05/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 46A WESTERN AVENUE, FELIXSTOWE, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP11 9NX | £430,000 | 17/09/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £371,250 (4 sales) **Area average:** £436,150 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £399,598 (30 Detached, IP11, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -17.4% ## 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 Ipswich (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £798/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.25% (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:** £3,882/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 1.2% - **10y growth:** 14.1% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for East Suffolk; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 0.4% - **5y growth (index):** 11.6% - **10y growth (index):** 34.5% ## 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)