28 THE FIRS
SOUTHWOLD, REYDON, SUFFOLK IP18 6YS
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
75 m²
Council tax band
C
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: 1983-1990
Last sold
£305,000 Sep 2024
Price per m²
£4,133/m²
Local average
£903,333 (-65.7%)
Street crime
15 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)
Key features
- No onward chain
- Cul de sac postion
- Private south facing garden
- L- shape lounger/diner
- Kitchen/breakfast room
- 2 Double bedrooms
- Parking & detached garage
- EPC - D
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Description - A modern detached bungalow with private south facing garden tucked in a secluded corner of a cul de sac centrally located in this ever popular coastal village within 1 mile of the renowned seaside town of Southwold. The bungalow is set back from the road behind a wide open plan lawn garden with specimen trees. A driveway provides off road parking and access to a detached brick & tile garage. Picket fence and hand gate open to the secluded south facing patio and rear garden with a wealth of flowering plants and shrubs. Within the garden is a large workshop/store with electric supply. The accommodation with gas central heating and double glazing features:
Accommodation -
Entrance Hall - Airing cupboard.
L-Shape Sitting/Dining Room - Bay window overlooking the front garden. Fireplace with gas fire and timber mantle and surround. Casement doors opening to:
Conservatory - Brick and double glazed with casement doors opening to the garden.
Kitchen - Fitted with base and wall cupboards, work surfaces and single drainer sink unit. Electric oven and gas hob with cooker hood over. Windows to side and overlooking the rear garden. Entrance doors to the side and conservatory.
Bedroom - Fitted bedroom furniture. Window overlooking the front garden.
Bedroom - Fitted bedroom furniture. Window overlooking the rear garden.
Bathroom - White suite comprising corner shower cubicle, hand basin and WC. Wall tiling and opaque window.
Tenure - Freehold
Outgoings - Council Tax Band currently C.
Services - Mains electricity, water and drainage.
Viewing Arrangement - Please contact Flick & Son, 8 Queen Street, Southwold, IP18 6EQ for an appointment to view. Email: Tel: Ref: 20553/RDB.
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.
Listed by
Southwold
Flick & Son
Reference: 148844453
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 11/06/2024
Current heating cost: £1,197/year
Potential heating cost: £760/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £17,740
Recommendations
- Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£15)
- Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
- Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 11/09/2024 (1 year ago) | £305,000 | — |
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 THE CRESCENTS, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6RT | £535,000 | 30/11/2023 | Detached |
| 10 NICHOLAS DRIVE, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6RE | £565,000 | 15/11/2023 | Detached |
| 1 FIELDVIEW CLOSE, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6PR | £450,000 | 30/06/2023 | Detached |
| 21 WANGFORD ROAD, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6PY | £610,000 | 28/04/2023 | Detached |
| 12 THE FIRS, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6YS | £345,000 | 16/03/2023 | Detached |
| 8 NICHOLAS DRIVE, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6RE | £397,500 | 10/03/2023 | Detached |
| 8 THE CRESCENTS, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6RT | £360,000 | 02/03/2023 | Detached |
| 30 WANGFORD ROAD, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6PY | £885,000 | 18/11/2022 | Detached |
| 94 WANGFORD ROAD, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6NY | £610,000 | 21/10/2022 | Detached |
| 16 THE FIRS, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6YS | £330,000 | 22/09/2022 | Detached |
| MELAY LODGE MOUNT PLEASANT ROAD, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6QG | £500,000 | 07/07/2022 | Detached |
| THE CROFT MOUNT PLEASANT ROAD, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6QG | £520,000 | 30/06/2022 | Detached |
| 25 NICHOLAS DRIVE, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6RE | £500,000 | 19/05/2022 | Detached |
| 3 GREEN OAKS, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6RX | £490,000 | 16/05/2022 | Detached |
| 1 FIELDVIEW CLOSE, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6PR | £360,000 | 11/05/2022 | Detached |
| GROVE HOUSE QUEENS ROAD, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6QH | £275,000 | 09/03/2022 | Detached |
| 31 THE FIRS, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6YS | £395,000 | 10/12/2021 | Detached |
| WANSTEAD COXS LANE, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6QJ | £350,000 | 05/11/2021 | Detached |
| 11 NIGHTINGALE AVENUE, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6XN | £485,000 | 13/10/2021 | Detached |
| 20 NICHOLAS DRIVE, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6RE | £456,000 | 24/06/2021 | Detached |
Area average: £470,925 (20 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 February 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: £573/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Wangford Road | 0.0 miles |
| Shop | Boyden Stores | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Southwold Auto Services | 0.4 miles |
| Train station | Brampton | 6.5 miles |
| Train station | Halesworth | 6.8 miles |
| Hospital | Airey Close | 11.1 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total incidents | 15 |
Within 1 mile during Mar 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 | 0.1 miles | Good — 23 Apr 2024 |
| Saint Felix School | Other | 0.6 miles | — (No rating) |
| Southwold Primary School | Primary | 1.0 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
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- 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).