# 2 bedroom retirement property for sale (IP9 2AW) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 18 DOVE CLOSE, IPSWICH, CAPEL ST MARY, SUFFOLK IP9 2AW | | Price | £150,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | A | | Construction age | England and Wales: 2007-2011 | | Floor area | 74 m² | | Last sold | £127,500 Dec 2017 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 04/02/2036 - **Current heating cost:** £268/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £1,083 ### Recommendations - E (£30 - £35) - Y (£600 - £1,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2528-8831-1611-7282-5112) ## Description Upstix is delighted to assist with the marketing and sale of this well appointed 2 bedroom, first floor, retirement apartment located on the Wenham view; Orwell housing development. A 75% share of ownership is offered. Viewings By Appointment. **Leasehold Shared Ownership** Babergh District Council Tax Band A **Description** Upstix is pleased to offer for sale this shared ownership apartment with 75% share available to over 55`s on the highly regarded Orwell housing Wenham View development. The first floor apartment offers private living space with optimised storage and has lift access. **Service Charges** At time of listing service charges include Electric & Water utility, upkeep and maintenance of communal areas and grounds. 2026 - £669.07 PCM Council Tax is payable by lessee **Summary** Capel St. Mary is a popular village location with a good range of services and amenities and with excellent A12 access to Ipswich, Colchester & Hadleigh routes. Dove Close offers residents a good range of in house services with hairdressers, beauticians, laundry and library. Communal lounges and reception areas and maintained grounds to enjoy. Resident & Guest parking. Our sellers first floor apartment is accessed via secure communal entrance and has stair and lift access to the first floor. Internally, the well maintained apartment offer good living space with laminate flooring leading through entrance hallway with airing cupboard & guest WC. Doors to; Primary bedroom and en suite shower room designed to assist with care needs. A guest bedroom which could offer study or dining room space with built in storage. A generous living room space with French style balcony enjoying a view over the development grounds; and opening to fitted kitchen space with wall and base units, tile splash backs and complimentary works surfaces. Stainless steel sink and drainer, space for free standing white goods. The seller may be open to discussing free standing white goods and some furnishings. We note communal heating via radiators with thermostatic controls. Further development and lease is available to prospective purchasers on request. Viewings strictly by appointment. **Agent Notes** Upstix is delighted to offer with NO ONWARD CHAIN. We note the seller is inviting viewings and offers by appointment. Interested parties should satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the accuracy of the description given and any floor plans shown in these property details. All measurements, distances and areas listed are approximate. Fixtures, fittings and other items are NOT included unless specified. Please note that any services, heating systems, or appliances may not have been tested and no warranty can be given or implied as to their working order. **what3words /// ** gamer.comically.season **Notice** Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171958214/1046562) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171958214/1046563) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171958214/1046564) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171958214/1046565) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171958214/1046566) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171958214/1046567) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171958214/1046568) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171958214/1046569) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171958214/1046570) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171958214/1046571) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171958214/1046572) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171958214/1046573) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171958214/1046574) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171958214/1046575) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171958214/1046576) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171958214/1046577) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/171958214/1046578) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/171958214/1046579) - EPC 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 18 DOVE CLOSE, CAPEL ST MARY, IPSWICH, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, IP9 2AW | £127,500 | 21/12/2017 | Flat | | 18 DOVE CLOSE, CAPEL ST MARY, IPSWICH, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, IP9 2AW | £106,875 | 30/10/2013 | Flat | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] 8 DOVE CLOSE, CAPEL ST MARY, IPSWICH, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, IP9 2AW | £165,000 | 06/03/2026 | Flat | | [Same street] 19 DOVE CLOSE, CAPEL ST MARY, IPSWICH, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, IP9 2AW | £140,000 | 15/12/2025 | Flat | | [Same street] 21 DOVE CLOSE, CAPEL ST MARY, IPSWICH, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, IP9 2AW | £180,000 | 25/11/2021 | Terraced | **Street average:** £161,667 (3 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £435,500 (3 Other, IP9, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -65.6% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Babergh). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £875/mo - **Realistic:** £972/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,069/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Ipswich (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £715/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.65% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £121,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £97,200 *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:** £2,027/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **10y growth:** 146.8% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Babergh; All dwelling types series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.7% - **5y growth (index):** 10.9% - **10y growth (index):** 29.9% ## 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)