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About
*** guide price: £375,000 to £400,000 *** Located towards the popular northeast side of Ipswich close to Ipswich Hospital and falling within the Northgate School catchment area, lies this nicely presented and deceptively spacious two-bedroom detached bungalow.
The bungalow is being sold with no onward chain and comes with a private rear garden, large frontage, ample off-road parking, and a detached garage.
As agents, we recommend the earliest possible internal viewing to appreciate the quality of accommodation on offer which comprises a front porch, 19ft lounge, 28ft kitchen/dining room, conservatory, two double bedrooms with one benefitting from an en-suite shower room, and a bathroom.
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.
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.
Outside – Front The bungalow has a large low-maintenance frontage which is laid to shingle and block-paving.
A driveway leads to a set of double gates which open onto the remainder of the driveway providing off-road parking in front of the detached garage at the rear.
Front Porch Window to the front aspect and a door leading to: Lounge (5.84m x 4.47m) Window to the front aspect, a wall-mounted electric fire, two radiators, a door to the inner lobby, and a further door leading to: Bedroom Two (3.86m x 2.62m) Window to the front aspect and a radiator.
Inner Lobby Coat cupboard, airing cupboard, access to the loft, and doors providing access to the kitchen/dining room, bathroom and master bedroom.
Kitchen/Dining Room (8.76m x 2.92m) Fitted with a range of modern eye and base units with drawers, square edge work surfaces with matching upstands, and a ceramic sink with drainer.
Integrated appliances include a dishwasher, double oven and hob with extractor hood above, with additional space for a fridge freezer.
A pantry cupboard provides further storage, while a peninsular unit with breakfast bar and space beneath for a washing machine separates the kitchen from the dining area.
Further features include a radiator, ceiling inset spotlights, ample space for a table and chairs, windows to the rear and side aspects, a door opening to the side, and a further door leading to: Conservatory (3.58m x 2.97m) Window surround, French doors opening out to the rear garden, a tiled floor and a radiator.
Bedroom One (4.01m x 2.82m) Window to the rear aspect, a radiator, and a door leading to: En-Suite Shower Room A three-piece suite comprising a shower enclosure, close-couple WC and vanity hand wash basin with storage beneath, along with a heated towel rail and a window to the side aspect.
Bathroom A three-piece suite comprising a bath with shower over and shower screen, close-couple WC and vanity hand wash basin with storage beneath, along with a heated towel rail and radiator, tiled splashbacks, and an opaque window to the side aspect.
Outside – Rear The garden is predominantly laid to lawn with mature shrubs and hedging, complemented by a decked seating area extending from the conservatory.
Additional features include an outside power socket, access to the garage via a side door, and enclosed fencing providing privacy.
In front of the garage, a long driveway extends to the front of the bungalow, offering ample off-road parking.
Detached Garage (5.13m x 2.5m) Up and over door, a pedestrian door opening out to the rear garden, and power and lighting is connected.
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