Hamilton Smith says ..
A rarely available 2 bedroom detached bungalow located in a very popular residential area with good access to local amenities. The property would benefit from modernisation but benefits include a large rear garden, conservatory, garage and ample off road parking. Offered for sale with no onward c...
Property Oracle says ..
This 2-bedroom detached bungalow on Southfield Drive, Leiston, offers a blend of potential and practicality. The property’s location in a residential area near local amenities, schools, and train stations makes it appealing. The sizeable garden with a variety of features has excellent potential. However, the property requires significant modernisation. The interior displays dated features throughout; carpets are worn, wallpaper is dated, and the kitchen and bathroom are in need of updating. While the structural integrity appears sound, prospective buyers should budget for renovations to enhance both the property’s aesthetics and functionality. The asking price appears reasonable when considered alongside other properties in Leiston, but the lack of accurate square footage data for most nearby listings prevents a truly precise valuation. A full survey is essential before any purchase to establish the overall condition and necessary repairs, as well as precise plot size.
Therefore, we give this property 6 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 7
- Condition
- 5
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 753.47
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 427,558.00 £Increased by 8.53 %
- Est sale value
- 312,690.05 £Increased by 15.92 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,305.00 £/moIncreased by 4.23 %
- Est letting value
- 753.47 £/moUnchanged by 0.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 3.66 %Decreased by 3.94 %
- Crime Rate
- 9.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
Hamilton Smith marked this listing as sold.
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leiston Children'S Centre | Children's Centre | 0.77 KM | |
| Compass Community School Aylward Park | Other Independent Special School | 0.78 KM | |
| Alde Valley Academy | Academy Sponsor Led | Good | 1.02 KM |
| Leiston Primary School | Academy Converter | Good | 1.03 KM |
| Summerhill School | Other Independent School | 1.12 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands | £ 400,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Long Row | £ 152,500 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Main Street | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Acorn Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Newson Way | £ 295,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saxmundham | 7224 | SAX | 9.64 KM |
| Darsham | 7211 | DSM | 9.84 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minden Drive,Leiston | £ 350,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.15 KM |
| Paradise Place, Leiston | £ 185,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.18 KM |
| Kings Road, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 | £ 280,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.21 KM |
| Kings Road, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 | £ 270,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.21 KM |
| Badger Wood Lane | £ 975,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.21 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Southfield Drive | £ 225,000 | 0.00 KM |
| 8 Southfield Drive | £ 360,000 | 0.00 KM |
| 6 Southfield Drive | £ 300,000 | 0.00 KM |
| 32 Southfield Drive | £ 277,500 | 0.00 KM |
| 12 Southfield Drive | £ 145,000 | 0.00 KM |