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Wickham Market, Suffolk

East of England

£450,000

Listed on 21/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
4
Type
Detached
Area
1434 sqft

Description

This detached family home, located in a tranquil setting just off the High Street, presents an excellent opportunity for renovation and modernisation. Built in 1989, the property features a welcoming entrance hall that leads to a cloakroom and a study. The dual-aspect sitting room is enhanced by a fireplace with an electric stove and opens through sliding doors to the rear garden, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor flow. The kitchen is equipped with timber-fronted wall and base units, laminate worktops, and an inset stainless-steel double sink. It includes a full-height unit with a double oven and a four-ring ceramic hob, alongside space for a fridge/freezer, washing machine, and dishwasher. Adjacent to the kitchen, the dining room offers potential for creating a larger kitchen/living area. On the first floor, the main bedroom benefits from an en suite shower room, complemented by three additional bedrooms and a family bathroom. Externally, the property is set back from the road with a small front garden and a generous block-paved driveway leading to a double garage. The rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn, enclosed by fencing and conifer hedges, with a paved terrace accessible from the sitting room. This home is conveniently situated within walking distance of local amenities in Wickham Market, including shops, a health centre, and schools. With excellent transport links to nearby towns and cities, this property offers both comfort and potential for those looking to invest in a family home in a desirable location.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

52out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This detached family house offers a solid foundation for renovation in a peaceful setting close to local amenities. With a guide price of £450,000, it presents an opportunity at £314/sqf, which is slightly below the local average of £328/sqf. However, the all-in costs, including refurbishment, suggest tight margins against local benchmarks, making this a project for those who can see the potential for modernisation throughout the dated interiors.

The property features a dual-aspect sitting room with sliding doors to the garden, and the kitchen has space to create a more open living area. There are four bedrooms, including a main bedroom with an en suite, which could appeal to families looking for space. The garden is average but provides a nice outdoor area for improvements. While the economics score is weak, the fundamentals of the house and its location suggest that a well-planned refurbishment could enhance its value significantly, making it a worthwhile project for the right buyer.

Key opportunities

  • Create a larger kitchen/living area by reconfiguring the existing layout.
  • Modernise dated interiors throughout to increase appeal and value.
  • Enhance the rear garden space for better outdoor living.

Key risks

  • All-in costs are tight versus local benchmarks, which may limit profit margins.

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£1,700
Based on a loan of £337,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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