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Harleston Road, Weybread, Diss, Suffolk, IP21

East of England

£495,000

Listed on 30/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Semi Detached
Area
2461 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

St Andrews is a Victorian semi-detached house in Weybread, with three bedrooms and spacious accommodation arranged around high ceilings and large windows. The property has a history dating back more than 150 years, including use as a cottage hospital and later as a convalescent home. Its principal sitting room has a traditional fireplace and opens to a sunroom, while a second reception room provides additional living or dining space. The country-style kitchen has pale blue cabinetry, a range cooker and room for a dining table. A utility room, ground-floor WC and further bedroom or study complete the ground floor. Upstairs are three bedrooms, including two large doubles. The principal bedroom has an adjoining bathroom and wardrobe area, and another double has an en-suite shower room. A separate annexe is described as requiring complete renovation; its existing arrangement includes a kitchen/reception room, bedroom and bathroom. Its future use would depend on the necessary permissions and consents. The grounds extend to approximately half an acre, subject to measurement, with lawns, mature planting, paths and a paved terrace. A detached garage and off-road parking are also included. The listing states that services are mains-connected and heating is oil-fired. The annexe and the main house offer different scopes for improvement, with the annexe representing the more substantial refurbishment project.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

63out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity

Confidence: LOW

At £495,000, St Andrews is a notably cheap acquisition against the local £/sqf average, with its Victorian character, generous room proportions and established half-acre grounds adding to the appeal. The main house appears maintained and usable, while the separate annexe is stripped back and offers the clearest scope to create independent accommodation for family or guests.

This is a substantial project rather than a cosmetic refresh: the annexe needs a complete renovation, and some main-house finishes are dated. The intact-looking main roof and spacious reception rooms provide a strong starting point, but the annexe rebuild will need careful planning and a realistic programme.

Key opportunities

  • Renovate the separate annexe into independent accommodation suited to extended family, guests or another household use.
  • Use the main house’s high ceilings, generous reception rooms and Victorian character as a canvas for a thoughtful modernisation.
  • Make the most of the mature grounds, established planting and paved sitting areas around the house.

Key risks

  • The stripped-back annexe and incomplete finishes call for a full interior rebuild, with a substantial programme to manage rather than a cosmetic refresh.

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Location

Harleston Road, Weybread, Diss, Suffolk, IP21
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Diss Rail Station

    7.4 miles

    Train · Diss

  • Halesworth Rail Station

    9.1 miles

    Train · Halesworth

  • Brampton (Suffolk) Rail Station

    10.5 miles

    Train · Brampton

  • Darsham Rail Station

    12.1 miles

    Train · Darsham

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Current average variable rate is 6.60%

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£1,870
Based on a loan of £371,250 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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