Newton Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14
East of England
£150,000Guide Price
Listed on 30/10/2026
Listed on 30/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
BungalowArea
1315 sqftFeatures
- Garden
Description
Offered at auction, this three-bedroom detached chalet bungalow is set on an approximately 0.23-acre plot close to Stowmarket town centre. The listing describes the property as requiring comprehensive modernisation. Its stated accommodation is around 1,315 sq ft and includes a living room, kitchen/dining room, sun room, two ground-floor bedrooms and a family bathroom, with a principal bedroom on the first floor measuring over 27 feet in length.
The listing identifies scope to rework the first-floor space, potentially for additional bedrooms, a dressing room or en-suite facilities, subject to any necessary consents. It also notes opportunities to improve the garden and exterior. The property is near local amenities, the railway station, with services to London Liverpool Street, and the A14. Buyers should review the auction terms, including the 56-day reservation period, buyer information pack charge and reservation fee, and verify boundaries, parking arrangements and any development possibilities.
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 £150,000, this detached chalet bungalow is priced at about £114 per sq ft against a local average of £305, making the asking price a standout opportunity to acquire well below the local benchmark. The modern-method auction guide can rise at bidding, so the eventual price may not stay this cheap.
The house is a medium-scale renovation canvas: photographed rooms have dated finishes and worn flooring, while the kitchen and bathroom are ready for modernisation. The 27ft principal bedroom offers scope to explore reconfiguration, subject to consents, and the substantial overgrown garden could be reshaped into a more usable outdoor space. A detached home, driveway and convenient access to Stowmarket amenities and transport links add to its appeal.
Key opportunities
- Modernise the dated kitchen and bathroom as part of a coordinated interior refresh.
- Rework the 27ft principal bedroom to better suit future needs, subject to consents.
- Clear and landscape the heavily overgrown garden to make more of the established plot.
Key risks
None recorded.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Stowmarket Rail Station
0.3 miles
Train · Stowmarket
Needham Market Rail Station
3.7 miles
Train · Needham Market
Elmswell Rail Station
4.8 miles
Train · Elmswell
Thurston Rail Station
9.0 miles
Train · Thurston
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£567
Based on a loan of £112,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest
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