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See how verdicts work3-bedroom flat · IP4 1BS
For saleListed 194 days
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About
Magnificent 1943sqft duplex penthouse apartment for sale in the converted Brewery building, fondly named Unicorn House, in Ipswich Town Centre.
Easy access to all town center amenities as well as a short walk to Ipswich's cosmopolitan Marina, and Ipswich Train Station where a direct train will reach London Liverpool Street in 1hr.
This former Brewery underwent redevelopment in 2004 and has been converted to a selection of high quality executive apartments.
Lift and stairs provide access to the fourth floor where this stunning Penthouse is located.
On entry in to the apartment there is a huge entrance hall with all rooms leading off, and a large storage airing cupboard.
The spacious master bedroom has ensuite shower room, Velux style windows and stairs leading up to mezzanine dressing room and loft space.
The second and third bedrooms are on the opposite side of the hallway and both are good sized doubles with Velux style windows allowing plenty of light in to each room.
The bathroom is accessible from both the hallway and second bedroom, and features bath with separate shower cubicle, wash basin, toilet and heated towel rail.
Both bathroom and ensuite are similar in design, with fully tiled walls and flooring. The modern galley style kitchen is accessible from both the hallway and reception room.
There are several contemporary style wall and base units, some housing integrated appliances such as dishwasher. Fridge freezer, washer dryer and electric oven and hob.
The work tops are elegant and hard wearing granite. Through the kitchen leads to the 40ft long, L-shaped reception room which has double height ceiling with exposed steel framework.
This vast room provides an exceptional space, with triple aspect windows to allow in plenty of natural daylight, and makes fantastic space for entertaining friends and family!
In addition there are stairs leading up to second mezzanine reception room, which would make a superb home office space as it has even more windows in the turret of the building.
Hard wood flooring throughout all living areas, carpets to bedrooms, electric heating, double glazing.
This superb penthouse also benefits from allocated parking space in the secure car park downstairs, and a lockable caged storage unit in the original brewery cellar below the building.
Not to be missed!
Sitting/Dining Room - 40'1" (12.22m) Max x 22'2" (6.76m) Max Mezzanine Study - 16'4" (4.98m) x 9'3" (2.82m) Kitchen - 10'4" (3.15m) x 8'9" (2.67m) Bedroom One - 19'5" (5.92m) x 15'1" (4.6m) Mezzanine Dressing Room - 13'2" (4.01m) x 8'1" (2.46m) Bedroom Two - 14'5" (4.39m) x 9'7" (2.92m) Bedroom Three - 12'9" (3.89m) x 7'9" (2.36m) Min Bathroom - 13'5" (4.09m) x 5'7" (1.7m) Ensuite - 8'8" (2.64m) x 4'7" (1.4m) Notice Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services.
Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.
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