Summary - 21 CARR AVENUE, LEISTON IP16 4JA
3 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
Character home with large garden close to town amenities and schools.
Three bedrooms with two reception rooms, traditional layout
Generous rear garden with paved patio and timber garden store
Wood-burning stove in rear reception; fireplace in front room
Fitted kitchen; ground-floor bathroom only
Freehold; Council Tax Band B and EPC D
Solid brick walls likely without insulation — improvement opportunity
Scaffolding/works visible externally; garden needs landscaping
Heating notes contradictory — gas boiler present; verify heating system
This traditional three-bedroom semi sits within easy walking distance of Leiston town centre and local schools, making daily life straightforward for families. The house retains period character — exposed timber floors, fireplaces and a wood-burning stove — while offering practical living with two reception rooms and a fitted kitchen. A generous, well-enclosed rear garden with wide paved patio and timber store provides safe outdoor space for children and room for gardening or extension (subject to consents).
The property is offered freehold and benefits from mains services, a gas central heating boiler noted in the kitchen, and double glazing. Energy performance is EPC D, and Council Tax is currently Band B, keeping running costs relatively modest for the area. The layout is traditional and easy to adapt: entrance hall, front sitting room, larger rear sitting/dining room with wood burner, ground-floor bathroom and three first-floor bedrooms.
Buyers should note a few important facts: the building is solid-brick Victorian/Edwardian construction with no known cavity insulation, the EPC rating is only D, and some images suggest scaffolding/ongoing external works and a need for garden landscaping. There is only one bathroom. There are also mixed notes on heating — a gas boiler is present but other records list electric room heaters — so buyers should verify the heating system and service history. These points mean the house will suit purchasers happy to update or improve insulation and services, or those looking for a character home ready to personalise.
Overall, this is a well-located family home with character and outdoor space close to schools, shops and the Suffolk Heritage Coast. It offers clear potential to increase comfort and efficiency with targeted improvements, while providing immediate practical accommodation in a small-town setting.
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