Smokey Cottage Carlton Road, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 2QE
Lot 1 · IP17 2QE · Auction House East Anglia · East of England
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EPC E
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1 Bed Cottage
FOR SALE BY ONLINE AUCTION TUESDAY 14TH APRIL 2026 TO REGISTER FOR LEGAL PACKS AND BIDDING INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE A delightful semi detached period cottage Situated in the desirable village of Kelsale just a mile or so from Saxmundham and with easy access to the Suffolk Heritage Coast is this pretty semi detached property known as 'Smokey Cottage' after a previous owner's black cat and offering a good size rear garden, off road parking and a garage. The property offers well presented one bedroom accommodation with scope to create a small second bedroom on the landing and includes a sitting room with a wood burning stove, double glazing and electric storage heating. With Sizewell just 6 miles away and a particularly strong demand for rental properties in the area, we believe this to be a first class investment opportunity. Council Tax Band AViewing Tenure: Freehold EPC Rating: E Important Notice to Prospective Buyers We draw your attention to the Special Conditions of Sale within the Legal Pack, referring to other charges in addition to the purchase price which may become payable. Such costs may include Search Fees, reimbursement of Sellers costs and Legal Fees, and Transfer Fees amongst others. Buyers Premium Buyer's Premium - £1200 inc VAT payable on exchange of contracts. Administration Charge Administration Charge is a non-refundable £1,200 inc VAT payable on…
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Key facts
Recent sold prices nearby
9 registered sales in this postcode sector over the last two years, straight from HM Land Registry. What nearby properties actually sold for — not what they were guided at.
6 more sales with full addresses, sale dates and prices — including any prior sale of this exact lot.
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Sales typically register 6–12 weeks after completion, so very recent transactions may not yet appear.
Renovation upside in IP17
Evidence from 53 properties in this postcode district that sold twice with material uplift — the signature of value-add work between sales.
See 53 example projects — real before/after sale pairs with postcodes, prices and dates. Plus the planning applications that likely explain each uplift.
Derived from 53 registered sale pairs in IP17 where the property gained ≥15% between two arms-length sales (HM Land Registry Price Paid data, OGL v3.0). The planning applications visible above may explain individual uplifts. Past performance is not a guarantee of future returns.
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