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Goldcrest Road, Ipswich

East of England

£190,000

Listed on 15/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Semi Detached
Area
803 sqft

Description

This three-bedroom semi-detached house presents an exciting opportunity for buyers looking to modernise and personalise their living space. The property, offered with no onward chain, features double glazing and gas central heating, making it a solid foundation for renovation. Inside, you will find a spacious lounge with patio doors leading to the rear garden, a fitted kitchen with essential amenities, and a ground-floor bathroom. The first floor accommodates three well-proportioned bedrooms, each benefiting from natural light. Externally, the property boasts off-road parking accessible via a dropped kerb, alongside a generous rear garden that includes a brick outbuilding and side access. Located on Goldcrest Road in Ipswich, this home is close to local amenities, schools, and transport links, including a mainline railway station with services to London Liverpool Street. This property is ideal for those looking to create a tailored home or undertake an investment project.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

49out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This three-bedroom semi-detached house presents a solid opportunity for renovation enthusiasts looking to invest in a property with potential. While the asking price of £190,000 is reasonable at £237/sqf, slightly below the local average of £247/sqf, the overall economics may pose a challenge. With an estimated all-in cost of around £250,000, including refurbishment, the projected value in its current state falls short of local benchmarks, indicating that the investment could be tight.

The interior is dated, with signs of wear present in the lounge, bedrooms, and kitchen, all of which will require significant updating. However, the sizeable garden offers great possibilities for landscaping and outdoor enhancements, while the absence of a chain simplifies the buying process. Potential buyers should be prepared for a medium-scale renovation project, as the dated decor and basic bathroom fittings will need thoughtful upgrades to unlock the property's full potential.

Key opportunities

  • Significant potential to modernise the dated interior and enhance overall appeal.
  • Large rear garden offers opportunities for landscaping and outdoor improvements.
  • No onward chain simplifies the purchase process.

Key risks

  • All-in renovation costs are stretched compared to local value benchmarks, which could impact financial returns.

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Goldcrest Road, Ipswich
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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£718
Based on a loan of £142,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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