3-bedroom detached house · IP3 0RA
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**GUIDE PRICE £375,000 to £400,000** Situated to the southeast of Ipswich and offering good access to the waterfront, town centre and also the A14 sits this wonderful extended three-bedroom detached family home.
The current vendors have renovated the property through-out including adding a magnificent ground floor extension with sky lantern ceiling in the kitchen.
The property sits on a good-sized plot and benefits from off-road parking, EV car charger, double-glazing and large rear garden which is in excess of 80ft (subject to survey).
In the rear garden the garage has been converted to create a work from home office space with power, light and electric heater. This could also be used as a studio, study or gym.
As agents, we recommend the earliest possible internal viewing to appreciate the quality of accommodation on offer which comprises spacious entrance hall, utility room, cloakroom, lounge with bay window to the front, a separate snug, a stunning open plan kitchen/diner, upstairs there is a newly fitted bathroom incorporating both a bath and walk in shower and three bedrooms.
The house has a light and spacious feel through-out with a sophisticated style and old character features including flooring, sash windows, bays together with a contemporary twist in terms of a modern kitchen and bathroom.
The county town of Ipswich offers a range of local amenities including schools, university, shops, doctors, dental surgeries, hospital, two theatres, parks including the popular Orwell Country Park, recreational facilities, and mainline railway station providing direct links to London Liverpool Street Station with a journey time of approximately 1hr 15mins.
The vibrant waterfront has undergone an extensive rebuilding and gentrification programme and now boasts some fashionable bars and restaurants, together with the University of Suffolk.
EPC Rating TBC Outside – Front The property is set back from the road with great views overlooking woodland area.
There is a storm porch and the front garden is laid to lawn with hedge and shrub borders and off-road parking. There are double wooden gates to the side which lead into the rear garden.
The property also benefits from an ev car charger. Front Door Into: Entrance Hall Large entrance hall with stairs to the first floor and radiator.
Utility Room Door to the side, window to the side aspect, space and plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble dryer, sink and drainer, tiled splashbacks, base and wall units and radiator.
Into: Cloakroom Double-glazed frosted window to the side aspect, WC and vanity hand wash basin with storage and tiled splashback.
Snug 11' 0" x 10' 11" Radiator and wood burner which has been put in by the current owners.
Kitchen/Diner 18' 10" x 17' 7" Stunning open plan kitchen/diner with a sky lantern ceiling, windows and french doors opening out to the rear garden, ceiling inset spotlights, fitted with a range of modern eye and base level units and worktops, inset sink and drainer, centre island with storage and built-in wine fridge, space for an American larder style fridge freezer, space for a range master cooker, integrated large extractor, radiator, tiled splashbacks and integrated dishwasher.
Lounge 14' 7" x 12' 0" Double-glazed bay window to the front aspect, feature fireplace which is a fully working open fire and radiator.
Landing Radiator, double-glazed window to the side aspect and loft access. Bedroom One 14' 7" x 11' 2" Double-glazed bay window to the front aspect and radiator.
Bedroom Two 11' 0" x 11' 0" Double-glazed window to the rear aspect, built-in cupboard and radiator. Bedroom Three 2.5m x 8 - Double-glazed window to the front aspect and radiator.
Bathroom Double-glazed frosted window to the rear aspect, four-piece suite comprising walk in shower, bath, WC and vanity hand wash basin with storage, tiled floor, part tiled walls and upright radiator.
Outside – Rear The rear garden is in excess of 80ft (subject to survey) is mainly laid to lawn with a patio area off the house, there is a stone pathway to the rear where there is a further patio area and raised beds.
There is a side return offering access to the front with double gates.
Studio 16' 9" x 9' 8" The garage has been converted to create an outside office, with patio doors and window, power, light and electric heater.
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