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*** no onward chain *** Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac position, in popular old kesgrave, is this spacious link-detached three bedroom bungalow with the potential to extend (subject to planning permission), with private, unoverlooked rear garden, courtyard side garden, garage and off road parking for two vehicles (with the potential to create further spaces, STPP).
Accommodation comprises light and airy entrance hall, dual aspect kitchen and sitting room, three bedrooms and the family bathroom.
With high quality double glazing installed throughout, as well as being located close to locals schools, shops, amenities and bus routes, an early viewing is highly advised to avoid disappointment.
Entrance Hall Front door with two full height Georgian style double glazed windows to either side, flooding the hallway with natural light, with doors to the kitchen, sitting room, all three bedrooms and the family bathroom.
Kitchen 3.99m x 3.82m (13' 1" x 12' 6") Dual aspect room with window to side and rear, and double glazed Georgian style door to rear, overlooking and giving access to the rear garden.
Range of matching base and eye level units with worktops over, sink, space for a freestanding cooker with extractor over, integrated under-counter fridge and freezer, with space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer.
Sitting Room 5.32m (max) x 3.46m (17' 5" (max) x 11' 4") Light and airy dual aspect room with windows to front and rear, overlooking the garden, feature fireplace and space for a comfy sofa/seating area.
Bedroom One 3.99m x 3.35m (13' 1" x 11' 0") Window to side. Bedroom Two 3.00m x 2.97m (9' 10" x 9' 9") Window to front. Bedroom Three/Study 2.27m x 2.01m (7' 5" x 6' 7") Window to front.
Currently being used as a dining room. Family Bathroom Window to side, panel enclosed bath with shower over, hand wash basin and WC.
Outside The low maintenance front garden has been laid to patio, soften with plants and shrubs, enclosed by a low level decorative brick wall, with a side gate giving access to the courtyard and rear garden.
A driveway to the side provides off road parking for two vehicles, leading to the garage.
There is the potential to create further parking spaces for additional vehicles, as well as an 'in/out' driveway to the front (STPP).
The private, unoverlooked rear garden has a patio area with raised flower beds, with the remainder mainly laid to lawn, with plants, shrubs and trees, enclosed by wooden fencing.
There is a summerhouse with double glazed windows and door, which we understand is to remain, and a personnel door giving access to the garage.
The property also benefits from a courtyard garden to the side.
Garage The garage benefits from two timber doors to front, window and personnel door to the rear garden, with power and light connected, with a gravel driveway in front, providing parking for two vehicles (with the potential to create further spaces, STPP).
Important Information Tenure - Freehold. Services - we understand that mains gas, electricity, water and drainage are connected to the property.
Heating is gas fired central heating, with the boiler located in the garage. Council tax band C. EPC rating tbc. Our ref: Sm/elr.
Location Kesgrave is situated to the east of Ipswich and benefits from a range of local schools, shops and amenities as well as a doctors surgery, two local public houses and Milsoms at Kesgrave Hall.
Just a short distance away is Martlesham Retail Park which includes a Tesco Superstore, Next at Home and Marks & Spencer Food Hall.
Both the market town of Woodbridge, located along the River Deben, and Suffolk's county town of Ipswich, with the Marina on the River Orwell, are within easy reach and offer a range of national and independent shops, bars and restaurants.
For the commuter, there is easy access to the A12 and A14 and a mainline train station can be found at Ipswich, with a direct link to London Liverpool Street.
Directions Using a SatNav, please use IP5 1LS as the point of destination.
Disclaimer In accordance with Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations, Marks and Mann Estate Agents have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide only.
Reasonable endeavours have been made to ensure that the information given in these particulars is materially correct but any intending purchaser should satisfy themselves by inspection, searches, enquiries and survey as to the correctness of each statement.
No statement in these particulars is to be relied upon as a statement or representation of fact. Any areas, measurements or distances are only approximate.
New build properties - the developer may reserve the right to make any alterations up until exchange of contracts.
Anti-Money Laundering Regulations Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
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