Freehold two-bedroom end-of-terrace, built 1956
Chain free; vacant possession
Requires full internal renovation and refurbishment
Possible asbestos; buyer advised to arrange surveys
Large plot and rear garden abutting farmland
Brick outbuilding and two external stores
Annual grounds maintenance fee £105.75 and completion fees
Restriction against HMO use; release required for change
A two-bedroom end-of-terrace former local authority house in semi-rural Rushmere St Andrew, offered chain free and with vacant possession. The property benefits from double glazing, gas central heating, two double bedrooms, a family bathroom, loft access and useful external stores plus a brick outbuilding. Its large plot and rear garden abutting farmland give scope for outdoor improvement and potential garden extension subject to any covenants.
The house is sold for renovation and presented in need of internal refurbishment: there is visible decoration and damp/mould in places and the kitchen and bathroom are basic. Buyers should note properties built before 2000 commonly contain some asbestos; an existing report may be available but independent checks are recommended. Practical positives include fast broadband availability, very low local crime, easy access to Ipswich (approximately 2½ miles), nearby schools and good road/rail links to the A12/A14 and London.
There are several transactional and legal matters to be aware of: an annual grounds maintenance charge of £105.75, an engrossment fee (£150) payable on completion, and the buyer will reimburse specific search costs (£130) as detailed in the sale notes. Flagship Housing Ltd currently restricts use as a House in Multiple Occupation; a release of covenant would be required for different uses. These conditions affect buy-to-let and redevelopment considerations and should be factored into purchase plans.
This property is best suited to a buyer seeking a low-price entry into a desirable semi-rural location who can carry out renovation works — whether a first-time buyer wanting to personalise a home or an investor prepared to upgrade for rental. The combination of a modest footprint, large plot and no onward chain creates scope for added value, but budget realistically for refurbishment, potential asbestos works and the purchase-related fees outlined.
