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1 bed house for sale Pier Avenue, Southwold, IP18

Offers In Excess

£325,000

Added on 01/10/2026

Type: Bungalow
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 2
Size: £577 per sq ft
Tenure: Freehold

Council tax Band B £1,816 a year EPC F 24 potential C

Key features

Freehold bungalow set within a private cul-de-sac of just seven homes
Flexible single-level living with recent upgrades throughout
Inviting reception room with twin windows and chimney breast focal point
Dining/study area with natural flow from the main reception space
Refitted kitchen with shaker-style units and integrated appliances
Double bedroom with built-in storage and ensuite bathroom
Contemporary shower room with stylish finishes
Enclosed front garden with parking behind double gates
Practical side porch with excellent storage capacity
Walking distance to Southwold’s pier, promenade, and High Street

About this property

A Coastal Retreat in Southwold offering a Tempting Pricing Point for Those Looking for Living on One Level.

Tucked away within a private cul-de-sac of just seven homes, this charming freehold bungalow presents a rare opportunity to enjoy life on one level in one of Suffolk’s most sought-after seaside towns. Whether as a full-time residence, a coastal retreat, or a holiday let, the property offers both charm and practicality within walking distance of Southwold’s iconic pier, promenade, and vibrant High Street.

Floorplan

Energy performance

F 24

Current

Potential

92+

81-91

69-80

71 C

55-68

39-54

21-38

24 F

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This home is rated band F, scoring 24 out of 100. The average British home is band D. Its certificate says it could reach band C (71) if the improvements it recommends were carried out.

Read from the certificate published with this listing, so it may not be the latest one. Check the government EPC register for the full certificate and its recommendations.

Council tax

Band B £1,816 a year

Per year

Band A

£1,557
Band B

This home: £1,816
Band C

£2,075
Band D

£2,335
Band E

£2,854
Band F

£3,372
Band G

£3,891
Band H

£4,670

This home is in band B, which costs £1,816 a year in East Suffolk for 2026/27.

Figures from MHCLG (Open Government Licence v3): the average bill for each band across East Suffolk, including the typical parish precept, so a parish's own bill can differ a little. Discounts lower the bill, such as 25% off for an adult living alone. Check a home's band on GOV.UK.

Price guide

This home

£577 / sq ft

Area average (sold)

£445 / sq ft

Price per area, sold homes nearby

£234 / sq ft

£577 / sq ft

£707 / sq ft

Lowest

This home

Highest

£577 per sq ft, above the middle of recent sales in IP18 (£234–£707, 10th–90th percentile, 136 sales over 24 months).

Lowest and highest are the 10th and 90th percentiles of 136 homes sold in IP18 over the last 24 months. This home's figure uses its asking price.

Location

Pier Avenue, Southwold, IP18

In the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Contains Natural England data © Natural England, Open Government Licence v3.

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Mortgage and stamp duty

Property price £325,000

£162k £488k

Deposit10% £33,000

£0 £325k

Interest rate 4.5%

0.5% 15%

Repayment period 25 years

5 years 40 years

A £292,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £65,000 to support it.

A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

Properties sold nearby

HM Land Registry sales nearby. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.

Address	Type	Sold	Size	Size	£/sq ft	Price
23, Pier Avenue Detached	Detached	May 2024	603 sq ft £747/sq ft	603 sq ft	£747	£450,000
51, Pier Avenue Detached	Detached	Sept 2023	2,831 sq ft £975/sq ft	2,831 sq ft	£975	£2,760,000
49, Pier Avenue Detached	Detached	Aug 2023	915 sq ft £889/sq ft	915 sq ft	£889	£813,528
22, Pier Avenue Detached	Detached	Feb 2022	1,001 sq ft £649/sq ft	1,001 sq ft	£649	£650,000
56b, Lancaster Court, Pier Avenue Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Jul 2021	n/a	n/a	n/a	£487,000
64, Pier Avenue Semi-detached	Semi-detached	Nov 2020	1,033 sq ft £813/sq ft	1,033 sq ft	£813	£840,000
45, Pier Avenue Detached	Detached	Sept 2019	2,002 sq ft £450/sq ft	2,002 sq ft	£450	£900,000
64, Pier Avenue Semi-detached	Semi-detached	Jul 2019	1,033 sq ft £571/sq ft	1,033 sq ft	£571	£590,000