£395,000

3 bed property for sale
Waterloo Avenue, Leiston IP16

    • 3 beds

    • 1 bath

    • 1 reception

Freehold
Added on 26/03/2026

About this property

  • In need of modernisation

  • Detached bungalow

  • Bomb shelter remains within the garden

  • Garage/workshop and ample off-road parking

  • Large plot with development potential (STPP)

  • Large front and rear gardens

  • Conservatory overlooking the garden

A rare opportunity to acquire this detached bungalow set within a generous plot with extensive gardens and development potential (subject to planning permission). The property is believed to have been rebuilt in 1949 and has remained in the same family ownership since that time. Offering spacious and flexible accommodation, the property retains a number of original features and would benefit from updating, providing an excellent opportunity for buyers looking to modernise or potentially redevelop the site.
Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the size of the plot and the scope this property offers.

Covered Entrance Porch
Part glazed front door opening into:

Entrance Hall
Box bay window to the front aspect, fitted carpet, built-in cupboard, picture rail, radiator and loft access.

Living Room / Bedroom Three
Box bay window to the front and additional window to the side aspect. 1950s tiled fireplace with tiled hearth, vinyl flooring, radiator and picture rail.

Bedroom One
Window to the side aspect, fitted carpet, built-in wardrobe, radiator and picture rail.

Bedroom 2
Window to the side, fitted carpet, radiator & picture rail.

Bathroom
Suite comprising panel bath, vintage mid-flush WC and wall-mounted wash hand basin. Chrome heated towel rail, window to side aspect and vinyl flooring.

Kitchen / Breakfast Room
Fitted with base units and original enamel sink with drainer and chrome taps. Window to the side aspect, vinyl flooring and large pantry cupboard with original hatch window. Floor-standing Camray oil-fired boiler and heating controls.

Lobby
Side door leading to the garden with doors to:

Cloakroom
Featuring vintage high-flush WC.

Boot Room / Storage Cupboard
Large storage space suitable for coats, boots or additional household storage.

Sitting Room
Feature soft red brick fireplace with inset electric fire, fitted carpet, radiator and picture rail. Windows to the rear and patio doors leading to the conservatory.

Conservatory
uPVC construction with polycarbonate roof and dwarf brick wall, electric heater and double doors opening onto the rear garden.

Outside
The property sits centrally within its plot and is approached via a wrought iron gate with brick pillars and a concrete pathway leading to the entrance.

The front garden is mainly laid to lawn with flower and shrub beds. To the side of the property there is an old brick World War ii-era bomb shelter (roof no longer present).

The rear garden forms a particularly large plot with mature trees, extensive lawned areas and ample off-road parking.

A large garage/workshop is located within the grounds.

The overall plot offers excellent potential for redevelopment or extension (subject to planning permission).

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    Freehold

  • Council tax band

    C

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