Foxhall Road, Ipswich
East of England
£280,000
Listed on 13/08/2026
Listed on 13/08/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
6Type
Semi DetachedArea
1361 sqftFeatures
- Garden
- HMO
Description
This six-bedroom semi-detached house is offered with no onward chain and has previously been used as an HMO. The accommodation includes three king-size and three double bedrooms, a first-floor shower room and a separate ground-floor cloakroom. The listing states that the property previously generated £34,200 per annum as an HMO; any future income would depend on licensing, compliance, occupancy and achievable room rates.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
77out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £280,000, this six-bedroom semi is priced at £206/sqf, around 21.6% below the local average—a strong entry point for a buyer looking to add value. It has previously operated as an HMO, and the listing describes scope to improve its income potential, subject to the required additional bathroom and licensing. The asking-price comparison is a useful opportunity, though any HMO plans and returns need checking against current requirements.
The house looks generally usable, with furnished bedrooms and an intact kitchen and shower room, while older finishes offer scope for a light refresh. The clearest visible project is the large rear garden: clearing the overgrowth and improving the tired paths and patio could make it a much more appealing outdoor space. The listing also mentions possible extension potential, subject to planning permission.
Key opportunities
- Acquire at a notably below-average local £/sqf and explore the property's potential as a family home or HMO, subject to licensing and compliance.
- Refresh the dated finishes while retaining the apparently functional kitchen and shower room.
- Clear and rework the overgrown rear garden and worn paved areas; the listing also notes possible extension potential subject to planning permission.
Key risks
None recorded.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Derby Road (Ipswich) Rail Station
0.5 miles
Train · Copleston
Ipswich Rail Station
1.3 miles
Train · Ipswich
Westerfield Rail Station
1.9 miles
Train · Westerfield
Woodbridge Rail Station
6.7 miles
Train · Woodbridge
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