3-bedroom semi-detached house · IP1 6SQ
For saleReduced £10k (−4.3%) on 18 OctListed 33 days
Opportunity summary
See Archie’s verdict, returns by strategy and what to check before viewing.
About
*** guide price: £230,000 to £240,000 *** This three-bedroom semi-detached house is situated towards the northwest side of Ipswich and is being sold with no onward chain.
The property requires some updating and comes with double-glazing, gas central heating, off-road parking to the front, a detached garage to the rear, and a fully enclosed rear garden.
The accommodation comprises a front porch, entrance hall, living room, dining room, kitchen, lean-to conservatory, first floor landing, three bedrooms, and a shower room.
The county town of Ipswich mixes historic character with a more modern waterfront and town centre.
You will find medieval streets and older buildings in areas like the town centre, alongside regenerated docks, restaurants, cultural venues, and the university area around the Waterfront.
The town is also an important economic hub for Suffolk, with strengths in business, education, culture, and links to nearby Felixstowe port and London by rail with a journey time of approximately 1hr 15mins to London Liverpool Street Station.
Ipswich offers a range of local amenities including schools, shops, doctors, dental surgeries, hospital, two theatres, parks including the popular Orwell Country Park and Christchurch Park, and recreational facilities.
EPC Rating: Tbc Outside – Front There is a block-paved driveway to the front providing off-road parking with a shared driveway to the side leading to the detached garage in the rear garden.
A gate provides access into the rear garden.
Front Porch Double-glazed window to the front aspect, double-glazed window through to the entrance hall, and a door leading to: Entrance Hall Staircase rising to the first floor with understairs cupboard and doors provide access to the living room, dining room and kitchen.
Living Room (3.58m x 3.38m) Double-glazed window to the front aspect, radiator, and feature fireplace.
Dining Room (3.28m x 3.18m) Double-glazed sliding door opening through to the lean-to conservatory and a radiator.
Kitchen (2.34m x 2.24m) Fitted with a range of matching eye and base level units and drawers, roll edge work surfaces, sink and drainer, metro tile splashbacks, integrated electric oven and hob with extractor hood over, space for an undercounter fridge, tiled flooring, double-glazed window to the side aspect, and a double-glazed door opening out to the rear garden.
Lean-To Conservatory (2.36m x 1.42m) Double-glazed window surround and a double-glazed door opening out to the garden.
First Floor Landing Double-glazed window to the side aspect and doors leading to the bedrooms and shower room.
Bedroom One (3.35m x 2.51m) Double-glazed window to the front aspect, a radiator, and built-in wardrobes. Bedroom Two (3.3m x 3.2m) Double-glazed window to the rear aspect and a radiator.
Bedroom Three (2.36m x 2.24m) Double-glazed window to the front aspect and a radiator.
Shower Room A three-piece suite comprising a shower enclosure, low-level WC and pedestal hand wash basin, along with tiled walls, a cupboard housing the boiler, and a double-glazed window to the rear aspect.
Outside – Rear The garden is laid to lawn with a block-paved patio area, flowerbed borders, door to the garage which sits in the garden, a timber shed, mature trees, and is enclosed by fencing.
Detached Garage (4.88m x 2.5m) Up and over door, pedestrian door opening out to the rear garden, and a window to the rear aspect.
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
Returns
Set an offer; the calculator follows it.
We're still gathering serviced-accommodation data for this area.
Archie refurb estimate: a Pro feature
0.0% below asking
This is not financial or investment advice. Prop AI Deals is not authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to provide investment advice.
All investment calculators, property analyses, and AI-generated insights are for informational purposes only. Property investment carries risk and may result in financial loss. All calculations should be independently verified and you should consult with FCA-authorised financial advisors before making any investment decisions.
Past performance does not guarantee future results. Tax implications vary by individual circumstances.
Deal
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.
Commercial properties like this can earn 30-50% higher yields when converted to residential under Class MA / Q / P / PA, with prior approval costing ~GBP 96/unit. Sign in to see the recommended route, yield uplift, and cost breakdown.
BRRR-suited properties can recycle 80-100% of investor capital on refi, leaving a high-yielding rental with most of the money out. Sign in to see the refurb cost stack, ARV projection, and refinance maths.
Detached + large garden = sub-division play. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, plot size, uplift estimate, and regional land benchmark.
Short-lease flats trade at deep discount, but extending under the 1993 Act often costs far less than the discount. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, premium breakdown, long-lease ARV and arbitrage maths.
See projected short-stay revenue vs a vanilla BTL for this property.
See real sub-let margins (HMO room rates & SA nightly rates) vs the landlord rent.
Area
Agent & docs
FAQ
About 46, Defoe Road, Suffolk
Explore nearby