# 4 bedroom terraced house for sale (IP18 6LQ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 23 STRADBROKE ROAD, SOUTHWOLD, SUFFOLK IP18 6LQ | | Price | £550,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | | Floor area | 125 m² | | Last sold | £520,000 Jul 2018 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** E - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 19/11/2027 - **Current heating cost:** £1,734/year ### Recommendations - A3 (2,700) - Q (14,000) - W1 (1,200) - E (25) - T (7,000) - N (6,000) - O (6,500) - U (8,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9557-2850-7595-9123-7281) ## Description **DESCRIPTION** **** 23 Stradbroke Road is a bay fronted Victorian town house of brick elevations below a slate and pantile roof and is situated in a most popular location, conveniently placed for access to the sea front and bustling high street. The well planned accommodation retains some of the character of the original building whilst offering spacious and well-proportioned accommodation, as well as having the scope for improvement on the top floor. The accommodation consists of a double reception room (lounge/dining room) with fireplace and bay window looking out to Stradbroke Road. A good sized kitchen/breakfast room with a door leading out to the courtyard garden. There are three well-proportioned bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor and a good size attic bedroom which has great potential as a fourth bedroom.   **LOCATION** **** 23 Stradbroke Road is situated towards the southern end of Stradbroke Road within sight of the lighthouse and a short stroll from the sea front and bustling centre of this most popular seaside town. Southwold is characterised by its variety of Regency and Victorian architecture, bordered by a large common, sandy beach with pier, a variety of greens and busy High Street with an excellent mix of high street and boutique shops. Southwold is situated on the Suffolk Heritage Coast, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty renowned for its birdwatching and numerous leisure pursuits.   **** **** A separate HALLWAY providing access to ground floor rooms with stairs leading to first and second floors, under stairs storage cupboard.  **DOUBLE** **RECEPTION** **(LOUNGE/DINING** **ROOM)** **** Lounge Area 13' x 11' 2" (3.96m x 3.40m) with original feature fireplace with Art Nouveau tiles. Bay window looking out to Stradbroke Road. Dining Area 11' 4" x 10' 11" (3.45m x 3.33m) with sash window looking into the courtyard garden.  **KITCHEN/BREAKFAST** **ROOM** **18' 10" x 10' 5" overall (5.74m x 3.18m)** Fitted units with matching eye level cupboards. Electric hob and oven with extractor fan over. The fireplace has been retained and could take a wood burning or multi-fuel stove with the necessary regulations. Door out into the courtyard garden. Breakfast room area with sash window looking out onto the courtyard garden. Large built-in Welsh dresser.  **BEDROOM** **1** **10' 6" x 11' 10" overall (3.2m x 3.61m)** Window looking out to the courtyard garden.  **BATHROOM** **6' 7" x 6' 3" overall (2.01m x 1.91m)** White suite comprising bath with shower over, sink and W.C. Glazed window.  **BEDROOM** **2** **11' 9" x 10' 11" (3.58m x 3.33m)** Window looking out onto the courtyard garden.  **MASTER** **BEDROOM** **17' x 13' 6" overall (5.18m x 4.11m)** Attractive original feature fireplace. Windows looking out to Stradbroke Road.  **ATTIC** **BEDROOM** **13' 5" x 10' 6" overall (4.09m x 3.2m)** Dormer window looking out to Stradbroke Road.  **OUTSIDE** **** There is a paved courtyard garden and a separate outside W.C. with handbasin and hot and cold water.  **SERVICES** **** Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage are available. Electric night storage heaters. None of the services, the heating installation, plumbing, electrical systems nor appliances (if any) have been tested by the Selling Agents.   **OUTGOINGS** **** Details can be obtained from the Waveney District Council, Town Hall, High Street, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 1HS. Tel: (01502) 562111.   **VIEWING** **** Please contact Flick & Son, 8 Queen Street, Southwold, IP18 6EQ for an appointment to view. Email: southwold@flickandson.co.uk Tel: 01502 722253 Ref: 18595/PB.  **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/70207724/637378) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/70207724/637381) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/70207724/637383) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/70207724/637385) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/70207724/637387) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/70207724/637389) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/70207724/637391) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/70207724/637392) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/70207724/637393) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/70207724/637394) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/70207724/637395) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/70207724/637396) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/70207724/637397) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/70207724/637398) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/70207724/637399) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/70207724/637400) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/70207724/637401) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/70207724/637402) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/70207724/637403) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/70207724/637404) - EPC 1 - ![EPC Front Page](/listings/photos/70207724/637405) - EPC Front Page ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 23 STRADBROKE ROAD, SOUTHWOLD, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK, IP18 6LQ | £520,000 | 06/07/2018 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 32 STRADBROKE ROAD, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6LQ | £1,150,000 | 30/08/2024 | Terraced | | 58 STRADBROKE ROAD, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6LQ | £985,000 | 11/03/2024 | Terraced | | 74 STRADBROKE ROAD, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6LQ | £830,000 | 11/03/2024 | Terraced | | 40 STRADBROKE ROAD, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6LQ | £950,000 | 06/07/2023 | Terraced | | 19 FIELD STILE ROAD, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6LD | £684,000 | 03/03/2023 | Terraced | | 2A MARLBOROUGH ROAD, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6LR | £825,000 | 28/10/2022 | Terraced | | 13 EAST CLIFF, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6JJ | £912,500 | 02/09/2022 | Terraced | | 31 MARLBOROUGH ROAD, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6LR | £795,000 | 17/08/2022 | Terraced | | 17 ST EDMUNDS ROAD, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6LB | £475,000 | 15/07/2022 | Terraced | | 56 STRADBROKE ROAD, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6LQ | £950,000 | 06/06/2022 | Terraced | | 16 FIELD STILE ROAD, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6LD | £720,000 | 16/05/2022 | Terraced | | 62 STRADBROKE ROAD, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6LQ | £725,000 | 29/04/2022 | Terraced | | 26 EAST STREET, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6EH | £555,000 | 22/04/2022 | Terraced | | 62 VICTORIA STREET, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6JQ | £701,000 | 08/04/2022 | Terraced | | 11 TRINITY STREET, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6JH | £538,125 | 04/01/2022 | Terraced | | 9 ST EDMUNDS ROAD, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6LB | £590,000 | 06/12/2021 | Terraced | | 49A MARLBOROUGH ROAD, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6LS | £681,000 | 15/09/2021 | Terraced | | 12 VICTORIA STREET, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6JF | £541,000 | 08/09/2021 | Terraced | | 17 CUMBERLAND ROAD, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6JP | £880,000 | 23/08/2021 | Terraced | | 10 EAST CLIFF, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6JJ | £740,000 | 30/06/2021 | Terraced | **Area average:** £761,381 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £781,625 (4 Terraced, IP18, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -29.6% ## 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:** 0.15% (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:** £4,400/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 20% - **10y growth:** 135.7% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for East Suffolk; Terraced series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 0.3% - **5y growth (index):** 12.6% - **10y growth (index):** 43.6% ## 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)