1 CATCHPOLE CLOSE
LOWESTOFT, KESSINGLAND, SUFFOLK NR33 7TL
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Council tax band
D
Last sold
£335,000 Nov 2025
Local average
£349,007 (-6.9%)
Deprivation
Decile 5 (14,268 of 33,755)
Street crime
17 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Guide price £325,000 – £350,000
- Well-presented detached bungalow in a sought-after coastal village south of Lowestoft, offered chain free
- Spacious interior with all accommodation arranged across one floor
- Modern shaker-style fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, space for dining, and a separate utility room
- Generous, light-filled lounge featuring a fireplace
- Formal dining room and large conservatory extending the living space with garden views
- Four well-proportioned bedrooms, including a master with built-in wardrobe and en-suite
- Neatly fitted family shower room and a convenient separate WC
- Private, well-maintained rear garden with mature planting and versatile outbuilding
- Brick-paved driveway and garage with rear store, providing ample off-road parking
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
- Sewerage
- Mains supply
- Heating
- Gas central
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
- Listed property
- No
- Restrictions
- No
- Required access
- No
- Rights of way
- No
- Flooded in last 5 years
- No
- Flood defences
- No
Description
Location
Catchpole Close is set within Kessingland, a sought-after coastal village located just south of Lowestoft. The village is best known for its wide sandy beach, nature reserves, and easy access to the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Everyday amenities including shops, cafés, pubs, and a primary school are all available within the village, while nearby Lowestoft provides a wider range of supermarkets, leisure facilities, and secondary schools. Road links via the A12 connect quickly to Southwold, Beccles, and Great Yarmouth, making the area ideal for both commuting and enjoying the coast. The area is popular with those seeking a relaxed coastal lifestyle with plenty of opportunities for walking, birdwatching, and outdoor activities. Regular bus services also provide convenient travel into surrounding towns and the city of Norwich.
Catchpole Close, Kessingland
Step into the welcoming entrance hall, where you will find a conveniently placed WC and airing cupboard. From here, the home opens into a generous lounge filled with natural light. Twin chandeliers, wall lights, and multiple windows create a bright and inviting atmosphere, while a traditional fireplace with a wooden surround provides a central focal point that complements the soft carpet underfoot. Double doors connect the lounge to a well-lit dining room, offering a versatile space for both formal occasions and everyday use.
The kitchen has a fresh, modern feel with a practical layout. Cream shaker-style cabinetry with dark handles is paired with a stone-effect worktop and tiled splashback in neutral tones. Integrated appliances, including an oven, hob with extractor, and dishwasher, create a streamlined finish, while tiled flooring and space for dining add to its functionality. A separate utility room continues the theme with matching fitted units, tiled splashback, plumbing for a washing machine, and direct access to the garden.
French doors from the kitchen open into a large conservatory with wood-effect flooring and garden views, providing an additional living area filled with natural light and French doors leading outside.
The bungalow offers four well-proportioned bedrooms, each enjoying natural light and carpeted flooring. The principal bedroom stands out with its built-in wardrobe and private en-suite shower room. Here, a vanity unit provides useful storage and incorporates a ceramic wash basin with mixer tap, complemented by mirrored cabinets, a frosted window, and a neatly tiled finish. The further bedrooms provide flexible accommodation, one enhanced by a fitted corner bookcase that adds character and display space.
A family shower room serves the remaining bedrooms, finished in neutral tones with patterned tile detailing, a large walk-in shower, WC, and vanity unit with storage.
Outside, the garden is both generous and well-kept, bordered with mature greenery that ensures privacy and seasonal interest. A central lawn is framed by shrubs, hedging, and small trees, while a charming wooden summer house offers further storage or the potential for a hobby space. Paved seating areas create practical spots for outdoor dining and relaxation, and the conservatory’s French doors open directly onto this inviting space.
To the front, a brickweave driveway provides ample off-road parking and leads to a garage with a store to the rear, accompanied by neat shrub borders and a front lawn that enhances the property’s kerb appeal. Gated side access ensures easy movement between the front and rear garden.s
Agents notes
We understand that the property will be sold freehold, connected to all main services.
Heating system- Gas Central Heating
Council Tax Band- D
Some images used in this listing have been AI staged to illustrate potential furnishing and layout options. We recommend arranging a viewing to assess the space and features in person.
EPC Rating: DDisclaimer
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Listed by
Oulton Broad
MINORS & BRADY LIMITED
Reference: 166434035
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 21/11/2025 (7 months ago) | £335,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 WHITES LANE, KESSINGLAND, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7TF | £355,000 | 20/11/2025 | Detached |
| Same street 45 CATCHPOLE CLOSE, KESSINGLAND, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7TL | £345,000 | 08/08/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 20 CHURCH ROAD, KESSINGLAND, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7TQ | £630,000 | 17/07/2025 | Detached |
| 58 CHURCH ROAD, KESSINGLAND, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7TQ | £450,000 | 14/11/2024 | Detached |
| 1 MARKET PLACE SQUARE, KESSINGLAND, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7TN | £347,500 | 13/12/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 31 CATCHPOLE CLOSE, KESSINGLAND, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7TL | £182,500 | 02/11/2023 | Detached |
| 6 SANCTUARY CLOSE, KESSINGLAND, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7SX | £410,000 | 06/10/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 39 CATCHPOLE CLOSE, KESSINGLAND, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7TL | £322,500 | 06/06/2023 | Detached |
| THE GABLES WHITES LANE, KESSINGLAND, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7TF | £530,000 | 19/05/2023 | Detached |
| TANCOPPER CORNER MARKET PLACE, KESSINGLAND, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7TE | £325,000 | 12/04/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 57 CATCHPOLE CLOSE, KESSINGLAND, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7TL | £260,000 | 18/08/2022 | Detached |
| 20 WHITES LANE, KESSINGLAND, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7TF | £205,000 | 12/08/2022 | Detached |
| 3 MARKET PLACE SQUARE, KESSINGLAND, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7TN | £340,000 | 09/08/2022 | Detached |
| 1 MARKET PLACE SQUARE, KESSINGLAND, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7TN | £335,000 | 22/07/2022 | Detached |
| 2 MARKET PLACE SQUARE, KESSINGLAND, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7TN | £325,000 | 21/07/2022 | Detached |
| 5 MARKET PLACE SQUARE, KESSINGLAND, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7TN | £370,000 | 19/04/2022 | Detached |
| 4 MARKET PLACE SQUARE, KESSINGLAND, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7TN | £335,000 | 05/04/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 62 CATCHPOLE CLOSE, KESSINGLAND, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7TL | £152,500 | 05/11/2021 | Terraced |
| Same street 16 CATCHPOLE CLOSE, KESSINGLAND, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7TL | £243,000 | 29/09/2021 | Detached |
| 22 CHURCH ROAD, KESSINGLAND, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7TQ | £350,000 | 24/09/2021 | Detached |
| Same street 79 CATCHPOLE CLOSE, KESSINGLAND, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7TL | £152,000 | 31/08/2021 | Terraced |
| 26 CHURCH ROAD, KESSINGLAND, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7TQ | £315,000 | 11/08/2021 | Detached |
| Same street 77 CATCHPOLE CLOSE, KESSINGLAND, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7TL | £155,000 | 02/07/2021 | Semi-detached |
Street average: £226,563 (8 sales)
Area average: £374,833 (15 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): East Suffolk. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for East Suffolk. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → East Suffolk.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Lowestoft & Great Yarmouth: £823/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Church Road | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | The Co-operative Food | 0.3 miles |
| Shop | Bushells | 0.3 miles |
| Train station | Mutford Thorpe | 2.5 miles |
| Train station | Chapel Road | 2.6 miles |
| Hospital | Airey Close | 5.4 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kessingland Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 0.3 miles | Good — 19 Jan 2020 |
| Carlton Colville Primary School | Primary | 1.8 miles | Outstanding — 10 Dec 2011 |
| The Old School | Other | 1.8 miles | — (No rating) |
| Pakefield High School | Secondary | 2.2 miles | Good — 9 Nov 2023 |
| Sunrise Academy | Other | 2.3 miles | Inadequate — 18 Nov 2019 |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom count for this property.
Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).