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A light and spacious home extending to 3,100 sq ft, with quarter acre garden, home office/studio and positioned on the edge of the county town.
Playford Road lies within the parish of Rushmere St Andrew, positioned on the edge of Ipswich, benefitting from easy access to the hospital, rail station and town centre, whilst to the northeast is easy access to open countryside and the market town of Woodbridge.
Constructed some eight years ago by the current owners, the property has been thoughtfully designed and executed to a high standard throughout, to offer well-proportioned and naturally lit accommodation, extending to over 3,100 sq ft.
The light and spacious accommodation is well arranged with the kitchen/living/dining space positioned at the rear of the property and connecting to the terrace through wide sliding doors.
The newly fitted kitchen offers a host of integrated appliances, along with split-height island unit, whilst the separate sitting room orientated to the south has a glazed door to the front elevation.
Completing the ground floor accommodation is the central study, along with utility room and cloakroom.
Stairs rise from the central hall to the fully vaulted first floor, with four equally proportioned double bedrooms, each with en suite facilities.
The principal bedroom benefitting from an en suite with both bath and shower, a walk-in wardrobe, and balcony oriented to the south.
STUDIO Separate from the main property, this versatile space could be utilised as a home office, studio or games room, complete with WC, and double doors to the garden.
OUTSIDE Approached through electric gates, the driveway offers parking for multiple vehicles and leads to the garage/workshop, with rear door to the garden.
Mainly laid to lawn with established boundaries, the large and mature garden is complete with a paved and decked rear terrace with wisteria clad pergola, ideal for alfresco dining.
LOCATION 49 Playford Road is located in the parish of Rushmere St Andrew on the outskirts of Ipswich, yet close to open countryside and within approximately 4.5 miles of the historic market town of Woodbridge.
The location is considered one of the most sought-after addresses to the north-east of Ipswich, with both football and rugby clubs within the immediate vicinity, along with a variety of footpaths and bridleways providing fantastic walking through the surrounding countryside.
Ipswich town centre is some 2.5 miles and offers a wide variety of shopping, commercial and leisure facilities, which includes a full range of sports clubs and societies, restaurants and high street stores.
There is an excellent choice of schools within both the state and private sectors which caters for all age groups.
The town has good access to the various road networks via the A12 to the south with links to London and the M25, and via the A14 to The Midlands and M11.
Mainline rail links are to London Liverpool Street with a journey time of approximately 65 minutes.
A number of excellent golf clubs and sailing clubs are located nearby in the town and on the popular Suffolk Heritage Coast, which is a short drive to the north via the A12, with its many attractions which include the Tide Mill at Woodbridge, the world-famous concert hall at Snape Maltings and the bird sanctuary at Minsmere.
OUTSIDE Approached through electric gates, the driveway offers parking for multiple vehicles and leads to the garage/workshop, with rear door to the garden.
Mainly laid to lawn with established boundaries, the large and mature garden is complete with a paved and decked rear terrace with wisteria clad pergola, ideal for alfresco dining.
LOCATION 49 Playford Road is located in the parish of Rushmere St Andrew on the outskirts of Ipswich, yet close to open countryside and within approximately 4.5 miles of the historic market town of Woodbridge.
The location is considered one of the most sought-after addresses to the north-east of Ipswich, with both football and rugby clubs within the immediate vicinity, along with a variety of footpaths and bridleways providing fantastic walking through the surrounding countryside.
Ipswich town centre is some 2.5 miles and offers a wide variety of shopping, commercial and leisure facilities, which includes a full range of sports clubs and societies, restaurants and high street stores.
There is an excellent choice of schools within both the state and private sectors which caters for all age groups.
The town has good access to the various road networks via the A12 to the south with links to London and the M25, and via the A14 to The Midlands and M11.
Mainline rail links are to London Liverpool Street with a journey time of approximately 65 minutes.
A number of excellent golf clubs and sailing clubs are located nearby in the town and on the popular Suffolk Heritage Coast, which is a short drive to the north via the A12, with its many attractions which include the Tide Mill at Woodbridge, the world-famous concert hall at Snape Maltings and the bird sanctuary at Minsmere.
DISTANCES Ipswich Hospital – 0.5 miles Ipswich Rail Station – 3.5 miles Woodbridge – 4.5 miles Felixstowe - 10 miles Suffolk Heritage Coastline - 18 miles PROPERTY INFORMATION Services: Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage are connected.
Gas fired central heating system with underfloor heating to the ground floor. Mobile: Ofcom reports a good mobile coverage by the main providers.
Broadband: Ofcom reports ultrafast broadband is available at the property. EPC: B Council Tax: Band E Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession at completion.
Fixtures & Fittings: Items regarded as fixtures and fittings are initially excluded from the sale, although certain items may be available by separate negotiation.
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