Positioned just moments from the award-winning Pakefield Beach, this substantial period home offers an opportunity that rarely comes to market. Bursting with original character and arranged over three generous floors, the foundations are already here for an exceptional family home. While renovation works remain, much of the heavy lifting has already begun, leaving an exciting blank canvas for the next owner to finish and truly make their own.

Step through the original entrance door into a welcoming hallway where period tiled flooring immediately hints at the home’s heritage. To the rear, the impressive kitchen/dining room is undoubtedly one of the standout spaces, complete with solid wood worktops, a Rangemaster cooker, French doors opening onto the garden and an incredible underground wine cellar that adds real character. The spacious sitting room provides a cosy retreat with its exposed brick fireplace and log burner, while an adjoining room offers excellent flexibility as a home office, studio or playroom.

Across the upper two floors are four genuine double bedrooms, making this an ideal home for growing families. The principal bedroom benefits from a generous en-suite ready to be completed to your own specification, while another bedroom enjoys access to its own private balcony. Original fireplaces, exposed floorboards, stained glass windows and decorative period features remain throughout, giving the property an abundance of charm that simply can’t be recreated.

Outside, the south-west facing courtyard garden has been designed to be low maintenance while still providing fantastic entertaining space, with raised decking, brick-built barbecue area and plenty of room to enjoy the afternoon and evening sun.

This is not a finished home, and it’s important to view it with that in mind. There is still work to do, but very few properties offer this combination of size, character, location and potential. The bones of this house are exceptional, and with the right vision it could become one of the standout homes in the area.

Situated in the heart of ever-popular Pakefield, you’re just a short stroll from the beach, independent cafés, pubs, local shops, well-regarded schools and excellent transport links. It’s easy to see why this remains one of Lowestoft’s most desirable coastal locations.

If you’re looking for a project where the hard part has already been started, and you want to create a truly special period home by the coast, 44 Florence Road deserves your attention.