4-bedroom detached house · IP17 1FE
Sold STCListed 147 days
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GENEROUSLY PROPORTIONED DETACHED FAMILY HOME IN POPULAR RESIDENTIAL LOCATION The Property 31 Gilbert Road is an exceptionally well presented four bedroom detached family home, occupying an attractive position within a popular residential development on the edge of Saxmundham.
Built by David Wilson Homes, the property offers spacious and versatile accommodation extending to over 1,600 sq ft, together with a beautifully arranged low maintenance garden, garage and driveway parking.
The welcoming entrance hall provides access to all principal ground floor rooms and includes a useful cloakroom and separate study, ideal for those working from home.
The generous lounge is filled with natural light, featuring a bay window with plantation shutters together with French doors opening onto the rear garden, creating an excellent space for both relaxing and entertaining.
A particular feature of the property is the impressive kitchen/dining room, thoughtfully designed with a range of contemporary fitted units and integrated appliances, together with ample space for family dining.
The adjoining utility room provides further practicality and direct access to the garden.
To the first floor are four well proportioned bedrooms, three of which benefit from fitted wardrobes, including a spacious principal bedroom with fitted wardrobes and an en-suite shower room.
The remaining bedrooms are served by a modern family bathroom.
Outside, the enclosed rear garden has been designed for ease of maintenance, combining an attractive patio seating area with artificial lawn and mature planting.
The garden includes a wonderful selection of fruit trees, including Victoria plum, Conference pear and cherry, together with a striking white wisteria and black seeded grape vine, creating a charming outdoor setting.
A detached garage and driveway provide off-road parking. The property is offered for sale with no onward chain.
Location Saxmundham is a popular market town situated approximately seven miles from the Suffolk Heritage Coast.
The town offers an excellent range of everyday amenities including Waitrose and Tesco supermarkets, independent shops, cafes and restaurants, together with a railway station providing services via Ipswich to London Liverpool Street.
The nearby coastal towns and villages of Aldeburgh, Thorpeness, Dunwich and Southwold are all within easy reach, whilst the surrounding countryside and nature reserves at Minsmere and North Warren make this a superb location from which to enjoy the Suffolk coast and countryside.
Services Mains electricity, Gas, Water & Drainage Local Authority & Council Tax Band East Suffolk Council – Band E EPC Rating C
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
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