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See how verdicts work3-bedroom bungalow · IP5 1EB
Sold STCReduced £50k (−14.3%) on 9 OctListed 34 days
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About
Tucked away in a sought-after cul-de-sac in Rushmere St.
Andrew, towards the east side of Ipswich and falling within the Kesgrave/Northgate School catchment area, lies this three/four-bedroom detached bungalow.
The bungalow is being sold with no onward chain, would benefit from some updating, occupies a good-sized corner plot, and comes with a garage and parking to the rear and a private and secluded rear garden.
The accommodation comprises a front porch, entrance hall, three bedrooms, shower room and separate WC, dining room/fourth bedroom, conservatory, 21ft living/dining room, and a kitchen.
The county town of Ipswich mixes historic character with a more modern waterfront and town centre.
You will find medieval streets and older buildings in areas like the town centre, alongside regenerated docks, restaurants, cultural venues, and the university area around the Waterfront.
The town is also an important economic hub for Suffolk, with strengths in business, education, culture, and links to nearby Felixstowe port and London by rail with a journey time of approximately 1hr 15mins to London Liverpool Street Station.
Ipswich offers a range of local amenities including schools, shops, doctors, dental surgeries, hospital, two theatres, parks including the popular Orwell Country Park and Christchurch Park, and recreational facilities.
EPC Rating: Tbc Outside – Front The property occupies a corner plot with the garden wrapping round from the front to the side.
The garden is laid to lawn and well-stocked with shrubs and bushes and a path leads to the front door.
Front Porch Window to the front aspect and a door through to: Entrance Hall Radiator, a large coat cupboard and a further cupboard, access to the loft, and doors leading to: Bedroom One (4.17m x 2.72m) Window to the rear aspect, a radiator, and a built-in wardrobe with sliding door.
Bedroom Two (3.45m x 3m) Window to the front aspect and a radiator. Bedroom Three (3.07m x 1.9m) Window to the front aspect and a radiator.
Cloakroom Low-level WC and an opaque window to the front aspect.
Shower Room A two-piece suite comprising a shower enclosure and pedestal hand wash basin, along with a heated towel rail with radiator, tiled floor and walls, and an opaque window to the front aspect.
Dining Room (3.1m x 1.78m) Radiator, built-in wardrobe, and French doors opening through to the conservatory. This could be used as a fourth bedroom.
Conservatory (3.63m x 2.41m) Window surround, a set of French doors opening out to the rear garden, tiled flooring, and sliding patio door through to: Living/Dining Room (6.65m x 3.7m) Window to the side aspect, two radiators, feature fireplace, and a door through to: Kitchen (3.86m x 2.41m) Fitted with a range of matching eye and base level units, roll edge work surfaces, sink and drainer, space for undercounter appliances, tiled walls, window to the side aspect, and a door opening out to the rear garden.
Outside – Rear The private and non-overlooked garden is predominantly laid to lawn with shrub borders and flowerbeds, mature trees and hedging, apple trees, patio area, door to the garage, double gates to the side providing access to the parking, and is enclosed by fencing.
Garage (4.9m x 2.7m) Up and over door with power and light connected.
Value & comps
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About 9, Birchwood Drive, Ipswich
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