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Kirkley Gardens, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33

East of England

£140,000Guide Price

Listed on 23/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Semi Detached
Area
892 sqft

Features

  • Garden

Description

This three-bedroom semi-detached house in Lowestoft has approximately 892 sq. ft. of accommodation and has previously been extended. The ground floor is described as having an entrance hall, sitting room, kitchen with pantry, utility room and WC. Upstairs are three bedrooms, including a main bedroom with en-suite facilities, as well as a family bathroom. The property is offered through the Modern Method of Auction and is described as requiring modernisation and refurbishment. A rear garden, outbuilding and store provide additional outdoor space and storage. The listing notes that the existing layout and extended footprint may offer scope for further improvement, subject to the necessary consents. Local shops, supermarkets, schools and transport links are stated to be accessible nearby.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

70out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £140,000, this three-bedroom extended semi-detached is priced well below the local average per square foot, making the asking price a clear acquisition opportunity. The score reflects that strong value and the scope to create a more tailored home across its multiple ground-floor spaces, with a rear garden and outbuildings to bring back into use.

This is a substantial project rather than a cosmetic refresh: several photographed areas have worn or dated finishes, there is staining in places, and the garden is overgrown. The rear enclosed structure has exposed framing and an incomplete-looking roof covering, so its repair or removal needs establishing. The £40,000–£70,000 renovation range gives a sense of the work involved; the overall opportunity is good, but the project needs careful budgeting and planning.

Key opportunities

  • Use the extended footprint and multiple ground-floor spaces to create a more practical, contemporary family layout.
  • Modernise the kitchen and bathrooms, and refresh worn flooring and decoration to give the interior a coherent finish.
  • Reclaim the overgrown rear garden and make better use of the stated outbuilding and store for outdoor living or workshop space.

Key risks

  • The £40,000–£70,000 works range reflects a substantial programme across worn interiors, garden clearance and the rear structure; allow for a full-project budget and timetable rather than a cosmetic refresh.
  • Staining is visible in several locations, and the rear enclosed structure has exposed framing and an incomplete-looking roof covering; inspect to establish the cause and repair or removal requirements.

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Kirkley Gardens, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33
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£529
Based on a loan of £105,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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