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Part of our Signature collection, this superb property offers generously proportioned family accommodation over two floors and has been updated with a handcrafted kitchen, remodelled bathroom and en-suite plus engineered oak flooring.
Bucklesham Road lies on the eastern side of Ipswich heading towards Bucklesham village close to the outskirts with countryside nearby, yet within easy reach of Ipswich town centre.
This generously proportioned residence boasts three reception rooms, four double bedrooms and three bathrooms. It is set within a good size plot with excellent parking and a double garage.
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This impressive property offers generously proportioned accommodation, which has been superbly updated by the current owner, including a large kitchen/breakfast room with integrated appliances plus a modernised bathroom and en-suite.
All of which has been done to a very high standard. An impressive feature of the house is the large reception hall with engineered wood floor which leads through to adjacent rooms.
The large reception hall has a modern double glazed door to the front, engineered wood flooring, stairs to the first floor and doors off to all rooms, including an oversized cloakroom with window to the front and white suite of basin and WC.
The generously proportioned family room has windows to two aspects, wood flooring and an extensive range of built-in cupboards, drawers and shelving.
On the opposite side of the hall is the sitting room with windows to two aspects and French doors to the garden, an impressive inglenook-style red brick fireplace with beam over and inset wood burner, plus twin glazed doors to the hall which also feature in the dining room which has a window to the side and wooden flooring.
The large kitchen/breakfast room has been completely remodelled and features bi-folding doors to the rear, plus French doors to the garden and a window to the side.
It has an extensive range of modern base and eye-level units with butcher block-style wooden work surfaces and an inset Belfast sink.
There is a matching island with granite top which extends to a breakfast bar plus a further wall featuring shelving, cupboards and housing for the double-door fridge/freezer.
There is a range-style oven with brush steel extraction chimney over.
Off the kitchen is a utility room with a door to the garden, window to the side, storage cupboards, work top, plumbing for a washing machine, sink and a modern gas-fired boiler.
The landing has a window to the rear, built-in cupboard and doors off.
The main bedroom is of good proportion with windows to two aspects, dressing area with wardrobes on each side plus an en-suite with window to the side, walk-in shower, basin with drawers below and WC, plus contemporary tiling.
The guest bedroom has a window to the side, built-in wardrobes and also feature a modern en-suite refitted with a laminated backed shower, WC and basin, plus contemporary tiling.
There are two further bedrooms, one overlooking the front and the other to the rear, both with built-in wardrobes.
The family bathroom is of good proportion with window to the front and a stunning suite of double-end bath, large basin, separate walk-in shower plus WC plus contemporary tiling and a heated chrome towel rail.
Outside Set within good size grounds the front has a parking area for a number of vehicles which in turn leads to a detached double garage with twin up/over doors, power and light connected, eaves storage and a personnel door to the rear.
The gardens wrap around the property on two sides. There is a formal garden area with large paved patio leading to a shaped lawn with border shrubs and trees all enclosed by fencing and hedging.
There is a purpose built dog enclosure and pergola. The remainder is laid to lawn with border shrubs. To the far end of the large side garden is a good size workshop/garden shed.
The grounds are enclosed by hedging and fencing on all sides Location Bucklesham Road is a highly sought-after location on the eastern side of Ipswich leading to the outskirts of the town, where there is open countryside.
Yet it provides easy access to Ipswich with its mainline station and the A12/A14 commuter links.
There are excellent local shopping facilities and retail parks very nearby, whilst the seafront at Felixstowe and the popular market town of Woodbridge are within easy reach with further highly regarded shopping facilities at Martlesham, .
For the sailing enthusiast Levington Marina is within easy reach and there are popular golf courses on your doorstep. Sought-after schools are also easily accessed.
Directions Please use a Sat Nav with the postcode IP3 8SW, on entering the small close it is the first property on the right.
Important Information Council Tax Band - F Services – Mains water, drainage, gas and electric are connected. Tenure - Freehold EPC – tbc
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About 180, Bucklesham Road, Ipswich
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