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12 EVANS CLOSE

SOUTHWOLD, REYDON, SUFFOLK IP18 6PU

3 beds 2 baths 1,259 sq ft Listed 12 Oct 2017 (-3170d)

£495,000

Guide Price

Reduced on 3 May 2018

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# 3 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (IP18 6PU)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 12 EVANS CLOSE, SOUTHWOLD, REYDON, SUFFOLK IP18 6PU |
| Price | £495,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 |
| Floor area | 117 m² |
| Last sold | £485,000 Sep 2018 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 09/10/2027
- **Current heating cost:** £466/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £11,500

### Recommendations
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£5,000 - £8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9445-2810-7204-9493-4551)

## Description

**** **** Just a stone's throw from Southwold this light & spacious single storey property has undergone an amazing renovation & extension programme.  The works include new drains, water pipes, re-roofing, re-wiring, new central heating, re-modelling of the front garden, a new master bedroom with en suite & a fabulous extension to the lounge/family room.

Number 12 Evans Close is centrally positioned on a good size plot with a secluded rear garden & a path leading directly onto Wangford Road.  From here it is just a few minutes' walk into Southwold.

Further works include a lovely new fitted kitchen to include Zanussi integrated appliances, open plan dining, a spacious extended lounge with twin sliding doors that lead out onto the south facing newly constructed decking area that is in sun all day, double full length windows with views over the rear garden, engineered oak flooring with new high quality carpeting to the bedrooms, & tiling to the kitchen, dining & bathroom floors.  The family bathroom & en suite to the master bedroom, both with walk-in showers, are completely new & have been installed with luxury Vado fittings.  The front & rear gardens have been re-styled & newly turfed & a long shingled drive add the finishing touches.

ACCOMMODATION:

Front Lobby

Entrance Hall,

Lounge /Family Room

Kitchen/Dining Room

Master Bedroom

Ensuite Shower room

Family Bathroom

Good sized garden

Ample off street parking.

The village of Reydon is served by two shops, one of which is close to the property.  Further shopping facilities are available in Southwold where there are two supermarkets, restaurants, public house, boutiques & craft shops.  The Pier & a lovely sandy beach are nearby as is the lighthouse, a well-known landmark.  For those interested in outdoor pursuits there is a golf course, bowls Green & sailing.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/51012798/634458) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Front Page](/listings/photos/51012798/634460) - EPC Front Page

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #12685170
- **Address:** 12 Evans Close, Reydon, IP18 6PU
- **Certificate Issued:** 18/09/2018
- **Work Completed:** 10/10/2017
- **Items:** 14 window(s), 2 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 12 EVANS CLOSE, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK, IP18 6PU | £485,000 | 27/09/2018 | Detached |
| 12 EVANS CLOSE, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK, IP18 6PU | £300,000 | 27/06/2016 | Detached |
| 12 EVANS CLOSE, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK, IP18 6PU | £280,000 | 13/03/2007 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 9 GORSE ROAD, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6NQ | £960,000 | 09/12/2025 | Detached |
| 27 OAKLANDS, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6RY | £255,000 | 21/02/2025 | Detached |
| [Same street] 6 EVANS CLOSE, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6PU | £358,500 | 16/11/2023 | Detached |
| 10 NICHOLAS DRIVE, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6RE | £565,000 | 15/11/2023 | Detached |
| 6 THREE MARSH LANE, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6NP | £525,000 | 27/10/2023 | Detached |
| 4 LONG MARSH CLOSE, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6RS | £470,000 | 31/05/2023 | Detached |
| 21 WANGFORD ROAD, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6PY | £610,000 | 28/04/2023 | Detached |
| 8 NICHOLAS DRIVE, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6RE | £397,500 | 10/03/2023 | Detached |
| 11 GORSE ROAD, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6NQ | £735,000 | 28/02/2023 | Detached |
| 5 GORSE ROAD, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6NQ | £920,000 | 28/02/2023 | Detached |
| 18 OAKLANDS, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6RY | £360,000 | 20/12/2022 | Detached |
| 5 LUPIN CLOSE, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6NW | £477,000 | 15/12/2022 | Detached |
| 30 WANGFORD ROAD, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6PY | £885,000 | 18/11/2022 | Detached |
| 4 HILLSIDE ROAD, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6RH | £575,000 | 14/07/2022 | Detached |
| 8 GORSE ROAD, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6NQ | £585,000 | 26/05/2022 | Detached |
| 25 NICHOLAS DRIVE, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6RE | £500,000 | 19/05/2022 | Detached |
| 15 OAKLANDS, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6RY | £150,000 | 20/04/2022 | Detached |
| THE LOG HOUSE, 3 HILL ROAD, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6NL | £935,000 | 08/04/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 10 EVANS CLOSE, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6PU | £540,000 | 06/04/2022 | Detached |
| 5 OAKLANDS, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6RY | £205,000 | 01/03/2022 | Detached |
| 1 BRIDGEFOOT CORNER, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6NF | £880,000 | 17/02/2022 | Detached |
| 35 HALESWORTH ROAD, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6NR | £700,000 | 17/02/2022 | Detached |

**Street average:** £449,250 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £584,475 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £903,333 (9 Detached, IP18, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -45.2%

## 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):** £628/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.17% (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:** £4,231/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 37.9%
- **10y growth:** 170.4%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

117 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1967-1975

Last sold

£485,000 Sep 2018

Price per m²

£4,231/m²

Local average

£903,333 (-45.2%)

Street crime

17 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Spacious & contemporary single storey property
Very close to Southwold
A large lounge/Family Room
Fitted Kitchen/Open Plan Dining
A New Master Bedroom with En Suite
2 Further Bedrooms
New Family Bath/Shower Room
Good Size Garden
Ample Off Street Parking
No Onward Chain

Additional details

Parking: Off street
Garden: Yes

Description

** ** Just a stone's throw from Southwold this light & spacious single storey property has undergone an amazing renovation & extension programme. The works include new drains, water pipes, re-roofing, re-wiring, new central heating, re-modelling of the front garden, a new master bedroom with en suite & a fabulous extension to the lounge/family room.

Number 12 Evans Close is centrally positioned on a good size plot with a secluded rear garden & a path leading directly onto Wangford Road. From here it is just a few minutes' walk into Southwold.

Further works include a lovely new fitted kitchen to include Zanussi integrated appliances, open plan dining, a spacious extended lounge with twin sliding doors that lead out onto the south facing newly constructed decking area that is in sun all day, double full length windows with views over the rear garden, engineered oak flooring with new high quality carpeting to the bedrooms, & tiling to the kitchen, dining & bathroom floors. The family bathroom & en suite to the master bedroom, both with walk-in showers, are completely new & have been installed with luxury Vado fittings. The front & rear gardens have been re-styled & newly turfed & a long shingled drive add the finishing touches.

ACCOMMODATION:
Front Lobby
Entrance Hall,
Lounge /Family Room
Kitchen/Dining Room
Master Bedroom
Ensuite Shower room
Family Bathroom
Good sized garden
Ample off street parking.

The village of Reydon is served by two shops, one of which is close to the property. Further shopping facilities are available in Southwold where there are two supermarkets, restaurants, public house, boutiques & craft shops. The Pier & a lovely sandy beach are nearby as is the lighthouse, a well-known landmark. For those interested in outdoor pursuits there is a golf course, bowls Green & sailing.

Listed by

Southwold

Durrants

Reference: 51012798

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 10/10/2017

Expiry date: 09/10/2027

Current heating cost: £466/year

Potential heating cost: £466/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £11,500

Recommendations

Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC Front Page

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #12685170

Property Details

Street: 12 Evans Close

Town: Reydon

Postcode: IP18 6PU

Installation Details

Items: 14 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 18/09/2018

Work Completed: 10/10/2017

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

73% since 2007

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	27/09/2018 (7 years ago)	£485,000	+61.7%
Sold	27/06/2016 (9 years ago)	£300,000	+7.1%
Sold	13/03/2007 (19 years ago)	£280,000	—

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
9 GORSE ROAD, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6NQ	£960,000	09/12/2025	Detached
27 OAKLANDS, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6RY	£255,000	21/02/2025	Detached
Same street 6 EVANS CLOSE, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6PU	£358,500	16/11/2023	Detached
10 NICHOLAS DRIVE, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6RE	£565,000	15/11/2023	Detached
6 THREE MARSH LANE, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6NP	£525,000	27/10/2023	Detached
4 LONG MARSH CLOSE, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6RS	£470,000	31/05/2023	Detached
21 WANGFORD ROAD, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6PY	£610,000	28/04/2023	Detached
8 NICHOLAS DRIVE, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6RE	£397,500	10/03/2023	Detached
11 GORSE ROAD, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6NQ	£735,000	28/02/2023	Detached
5 GORSE ROAD, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6NQ	£920,000	28/02/2023	Detached
18 OAKLANDS, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6RY	£360,000	20/12/2022	Detached
5 LUPIN CLOSE, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6NW	£477,000	15/12/2022	Detached
30 WANGFORD ROAD, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6PY	£885,000	18/11/2022	Detached
4 HILLSIDE ROAD, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6RH	£575,000	14/07/2022	Detached
8 GORSE ROAD, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6NQ	£585,000	26/05/2022	Detached
25 NICHOLAS DRIVE, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6RE	£500,000	19/05/2022	Detached
15 OAKLANDS, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6RY	£150,000	20/04/2022	Detached
THE LOG HOUSE, 3 HILL ROAD, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6NL	£935,000	08/04/2022	Detached
Same street 10 EVANS CLOSE, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6PU	£540,000	06/04/2022	Detached
5 OAKLANDS, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6RY	£205,000	01/03/2022	Detached
1 BRIDGEFOOT CORNER, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6NF	£880,000	17/02/2022	Detached
35 HALESWORTH ROAD, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6NR	£700,000	17/02/2022	Detached

Street average: £449,250 (2 sales)

Area average: £584,475 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 37.9%

10y growth 170.4%

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

1y (index) 0.4%

5y (index) 11.6%

10y (index) 34.5%

Rental Range

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

Low £749/mo

Realistic £832/mo

Optimistic £915/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → East Suffolk.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Lowestoft & Great Yarmouth: £628/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Lowestoft Road	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Seaview Road	0.1 miles
Shop	Southwold Cycle Hire	0.4 miles
Shop	Boyden Stores	0.4 miles
Train station	Blythburgh	3.3 miles
Train station	Brampton	6.8 miles
Hospital	Airey Close	11.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Other theft	5
Violence and sexual offences	3
Bicycle theft	2
Criminal damage and arson	2
Public order	2
Anti-social behaviour	1
Burglary	1
Shoplifting	1
Total incidents	17

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
Reydon Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 23 Apr 2024
Southwold Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
Saint Felix School	Other	0.7 miles	— (No rating)

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.17%

Max investor price (0.8%) £104,000

Target investor price (1%) £83,200

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).

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