For sale on 26 February 2026
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A Grade II Listed mews conversion which was originally a work house and was converted into a hospital after World War II. The property is situated within Blyth Valley which is approx. 4 miles from Halesworth, within 5.5 miles of the popular seaside town of Southwold and 11 miles from the market town of Beccles. The accommodation has ample space within and includes a 28ft lounge, kitchen/breakfast room, dining room/bedroom four and three double bedrooms on the second floor. There is a separate WC, family bathroom and bathroom with shower. The development also boasts a swimming pool/gym complex for residents use. This is an ideal home for a family or could be used as a holiday home.

THE PROPERTY:
As you enter the property via the smartly presented entrance hall with cupboard housing water tap, exposed wooden staircase leading to the first floor where you are greeted by a spacious hallway, airing cupboard with slatted shelf, cloakroom with low level W.C and wash hand basin.

Immediately adjacent is a family bathroom with white suite comprising low level WC, separate shower, hand basin and corner bath with exposed floor, beams and sash window.

Doors leads to the kitchen/breakfast room, large lounge/sitting room and dining room that could be used as a fourth bedroom. There are stripped wooden floors in all of these room and original beams that add to the accommodations charm and character.

The spacious kitchen breakfast room has a wall mounted boiler for gas central heating and hot water, one and half bowl sink and drainer, inset four ring gas hob with electric oven and grill below. There is a cupboard and recessed halogen spotlights. A door gives access to the lounge/sitting room.

The lounge/sitting room has a chimney breast with shelving to the right and double door access from the hallway.

The dining room could be used as a fourth bedroom and has delightful timber flooring.

There is a family bathroom with white suite comprising corner bath, hand basin and low level W.C, with timber original beams and sash window.

White painted balustrades and exposed wooden stairs lead to the second floor landing which in turn gives access to three double bedrooms, the main having a lockable cupboard and a double cupboard with shelf and hanging rack to the second, and a further bathroom with suite comprising bath, low level WC, hand basin, heated towel rail and airing cupboard with two slattered shelves. All bedrooms have exposed timber floors, exposed beams and sash windows.

EXTERNALLY:
The property is set within well maintained and pleasant communal gardens and has allocated parking as well as access to a communal leisure complex with residents with gym and heated swimming pool. The seller informs us that the exterior was redecorated in 2025.

LOCATION:
Blythburgh village stands within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty just inland from Southwold on the Heritage Coast of north-east Suffolk. The River Blyth is just north of the village on its way out to the sea at Southwold Harbour. Southwold itself is a popular holiday destination and is around four miles away with its shingle beaches, amusements, restaurants bars and quaint shops. The A12 runs through Blythburgh and gives excellent links to Lowestoft in one direction to Ipswich and London in the other. There are bus services to Halesworth and Southwold.

Leasehold Information 999 years (less ten days) from 1 January 2000. The half yearly service charge for 01/01/26 - 30/06/2026 is £3,983.07. We are advised that the service charge is inclusive of building services, building insurance premium, external maintenance, window cleaning, upkeep of grounds, refuse collection, communal lighting, sewage processing, management fees, use of Leisure Complex and associated running costs. Any ground rent and service charge review periods will be confirmed in the lease documents within the legal pack.
Note Please be advised that whilst our joint agent has conducted an inspection, the auctioneers have not personally inspected the property. Prospective buyers are advised to make a viewing enquiry and any other necessary independent enquiries before placing their bid, as this will be binding.

Tenure: Leasehold

EPC Rating: C

Terms:
Auction Details:

The sale of this property will take place on the stated date by way of Auction Event and is being sold under an Unconditional sale type.

Binding contracts of sale will be exchanged at the point of sale.

All sales are subject to SDL Property Auctions Buyers Terms. Properties located in Scotland will be subject to applicable Scottish law.

Auction Deposit and Fees:

The following deposits and non- refundable auctioneers fees apply:

• 5% deposit (subject to a minimum of £5,000)

• Buyers Fee of 4.8% of the purchase price (subject to a minimum of £6,000 inc. VAT). 

The Buyers Fee does not contribute to the purchase price, however it will be taken into account when calculating the Stamp Duty Land Tax for the property (known as Land and Buildings Transaction Tax for properties located in Scotland), because it forms part of the chargeable consideration for the property.

There may be additional fees listed in the Special Conditions of Sale, which will be available to view within the Legal Pack. You must read the Legal Pack carefully before bidding.

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