Blackberry Cottage, Wilburs View, Tannery Road, Combs, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 2EN

Description

A charming semi-detached holiday cottage In a semi-rural setting just a couple of miles from Stowmarket is this semi-detached holiday cottage which can be let for 11 months of the year excluding February. The property can be sold with all furnishings if required and offers one bedroom accommodation to a high specification including an open plan living space with a fitted kitchen area, garden, patio and parking space for two cars. The property has been in high demand for several years with a nightly rate of around £70 - £150 depending on the season and generating c.£14,000 - £15,000 income per annum. Bookings are in place throughout the remainder of 2026. A fabulous low maintenance investment opportunity producing a gross annual return of around 20% based on the Guide Price.

Location

Blackberry Cottage, Wilburs View, Tannery Road, Combs, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 2EN. Located in the IP14 postcode district. Verify exact position, access, local demand and comparable evidence before bidding.

Investment Analysis

Investment Snapshot

Strategy Recommendation

Initial strategy: Buy-to-Let / Resale. Set the maximum bid only after reviewing condition, legal pack, finance, rents and sold evidence.

Works Required

Obtain a survey and contractor quotations. Allow for services, compliance, decoration and any structural, roofing, damp, kitchen, bathroom, external or development works identified.

Rental & Market Context

HB rental/value figures are indicative appraisal estimates and should be checked against current local letting and sold evidence.

Sold within approximately 5 miles

Check recent Land Registry transactions and closely matched local comparables for property type, size, tenure and condition.

Potential BRRR Position

Refinance potential depends on the completed condition, lender valuation, tenure and rental stress testing; development/commercial assets require specialist lender criteria.

Flip Analysis

Any resale margin must include SDLT, auction/legal fees, finance, holding costs, professional fees, contingency, selling costs and tax.

Investor Risks & Due Diligence

• Read the full legal pack and special conditions

• Verify tenure, occupancy, planning and title restrictions

• Inspect condition and obtain contractor quotations

• Confirm finance and insurance availability

• Verify rents and recent sold comparables

• Allow for buyer premium, administration charges and disbursements

Recommendation

Proceed only where verified total project cost supports the intended buy-to-let / resale strategy with adequate contingency.

Strategy Rating

Buy-to-Let: ★★★★☆ | BRRR: ★★★★☆ | Flip: ★★★☆☆