Cobden Cottage, Mellis Road, Yaxley, Eye, Suffolk IP23 8DB
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Auction House East Anglia
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Semi-Detached House - Cobden Cottage, Mellis Road, Yaxley, E
Cobden Cottage, Mellis Road, Yaxley, Eye, Suffolk IP23 8DB
For Sale
£150,000+
Key Features
Semi-Detached House - Cobden Cottage, Mellis Road, Yaxley, E
Guide price £150,000+
Auction House East Anglia – 9 September 2026
Suggested strategy: Buy-to-Let / Resale
Description
An attractive semi detached house with garage and further parking Situated in the delightful village of Yaxley just off the A140 and some 5 miles from Diss is this semi detached house requiring only superficial updating. The property offers two double bedroom accommodation with double glazing, oil central heating, and a good size garage to the rear along with further parking space. A first class investment opportunity priced keenly for the auction market.
Location
Cobden Cottage, Mellis Road, Yaxley, Eye, Suffolk IP23 8DB. Located in the IP23 postcode district. Verify exact position, access, local demand and comparable evidence before bidding.
Investment Analysis
Investment Snapshot
Guide Price | £150,000+ |
Refurbishment / Works Budget | HB indicative £12,000–£27,000 |
Purchase + Works | £162,000–£177,000 |
HB Indicative GDV / Value | £187,500–£240,000 |
Estimated Private Rent | £750–£1,050 pcm |
Potential Annual Rent | £9,000–£12,600 pa |
Suggested Strategy | Buy-to-Let / Resale |
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: ★★★☆☆
Auction Details :
Auction House East Anglia
Auction Date :
09/09/26
Lot Number :
96
Property Location:
Cobden Cottage, Mellis Road, Yaxley, Eye, Suffolk IP23 8DB
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