2, Shetland Way, Lower Somersham, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 4FF

The property occupies a commanding position overlooking a naturally planted open space, at the end of it's own private drive offering an exclusive stand alone position.

The semi-rural village of Somersham is surrounded by farmland and offers facilities including primary school, renowned pub/restaurant, well stocked village shop and regular bus route to Ipswich.

The A14 trunk road is only three miles from the village of Somersham giving access to the north and south trunk roads.

The larger village of Bramford is approximately 3 miles distance offering a wide range of facilities including Co-op supermarket.

The Suffolk County town of Ipswich is approximately five miles distant offering a much wider range of facilities including mainline railway link to London's Liverpool Street.

The A14 trunk road offers access in an easterly direction to the A12, Ipswich and Felixstowe and in a westerly direction to Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge and on to the Midlands.

This beautiful well built Georgian style house is only four years old and still holds NHBC guarantee, built by the renowned Denbury Homes.

The current owner has invested in a range of upgrades, the most notable being a contemporary styled garden room which overlooks the landscaped garden.

Further features include an inviting reception hall, sitting room with feature fireplace, wood burning stove and sash window overlooking the green to the front, further reception room to the front could be used for a study to accommodate at least two desks or a further reception room/tv room.

The exceptional live-in kitchen/dining room is to the rear, fitted with an excellent range of shaker style kitchen units with a good range of built-in appliances and large island, there is also a generous walk-in larder cupboard and separate utility room.

The recent garden room leads directly from this room giving attractive views over the landscaped rear garden.

Generous landing gives access to four generous double bedroom with bedroom 1 and 2 having their own en-suite and good amounts of built-in wardrobes.

The outside space is a particular feature with extensive off road parking and large detached double garage.

Internal viewing is essential to appreciate the quality and location of this exceptional property. Covered entrance: Panelled entrance door.

Reception hall: 15' 9" x 8' 5" (4.8m x 2.57m) At the longest points.

Staircase to the first floor with decorative balustrading, built-in understairs storage cupboard, mains smoke alarm, radiator with decorative cover, attractive wood effect strip flooring.

Cloakroom: White suite comprises low level wc and wall mounted wash hand basin with mono mixer tap, radiator, extractor fan, attractive wood effect strip flooring.

Study: 11' 4" x 9' 5" (3.45m x 2.87m) Radiator, generous sash window overlooking the green to the front.

Sitting room: 15' 9" x 15' 7" (4.8m x 4.75m) A beautiful comfortable room, feature Adam style fireplace upgraded with inset wood burning stove, natural red brick hearth, two radiators, tv point, double aspect with window to the side and large sash window overlooking the green to the front.

Live-in kitchen/dining/family room: 30' 9" x 17' 6" (9.37m x 5.33m) At the longest points.

Fitted with and extensive range of base and wall mounted units and wide pan drawers having shaker style panelled doors and drawer fronts, solid quartz worktops inset with one and a half bowl sink unit with boiling water mixer tap, water softener connected, large central island incorporating a breakfast bar with further storage units and solid quartz worktop, integrated appliances include full height fridge with freezer box, dishwasher, eye level Neff Hide & Slide twin ovens, wide black glass induction hob, stainless steel splashback and extractor connected over, pull out larder style units with wire trays, separate walk-in larder cupboard, feature contrast dresser unit with integrated low level fridge and freezer, stylish drinks cabinet, two radiators, attractive wood effect strip flooring, inset spotlights, wide widow overlooking the rear garden.

Dining area: Radiator, large opening through to the garden room.

Garden room: 11' 4" x 11' 6" (3.45m x 3.51m) Mono pitched clear roof, matching wood effect flooring, radiator, feature red brick wall, large sliding door opening to the garden.

Utility room: 7' 9" x 7' 0" (2.36m x 2.13m) Fitted base storage units, solid quartz worktop inset one and a half bowl sink unit with mixer tap, plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble dryer, wood effect strip flooring, inset spotlights, wall mounted gas fired boiler, half glazed entrance door to the side.

First floor landing: 14' 9" x 7' 6" (4.5m x 2.29m) Part galleried balustrading, large built-in linen cupboard, access to the insulated loft space.

Bedroom 1: 15' 6" x 13' 2" (4.72m x 4.01m) Radiator, two built-in double wardrobes with double doors inset with fitted shelves and hanging rails, double aspect with window to the side and sash window to the front aspect with views over the green.

En-suite: 7' 2" x 5' 0" (2.18m x 1.52m) White suite comprises low level wc, wall mounted wash hand basin with mono mixer tap and generous double shower enclosure with sliding glazed screen, attractive stone effect wall tiling, tiled floor, radiator, spotlights, extractor fan, window to the front aspect.

Bedroom 2: 13' 4" x 12' 0" (4.06m x 3.66m) Radiator, walk-in dressing room with two double wardrobes, open shelving, hanging rails and double doors, window overlooking the rear garden.

En-suite: 7' 0" x 6' 8" (2.13m x 2.03m) White suite comprises low level wc, wall mounted wash hand basin and generous double shower enclosure with sliding glazed door, extractor fan, wood effect strip flooring, attractive stone effect wall tiling, spotlights, window to the side aspect.

Bedroom 3: 12' 4" x 11' 9" (3.76m x 3.58m) Radiator, built-in double wardrobe with double doors inset fitted shelves and hanging rails, sash window to the front aspect overlooking the green.

Bedroom 4: 11' 6" x 10' 2" (3.51m x 3.1m) Radiator, built-in double wardrobe with double doors inset fitted shelves and hanging rails, window to the rear aspect overlooking the garden.

Family bathroom: Modern white suite comprises low level wc, wall mounted wash hand basin with mono mixer tap and bath with decorative panel shower mixer tap and pivot glazed screen, extractor fan, spotlights, extensive stone effect wall and floor tiling, radiator, window to the side aspect.

Outside: The property occupies an exceptional position with a stand alone feel at the end of a long private drive, exclusive for this property.

Overlooking a wild flower meadow to the front and providing extensive parking and turning space giving access to the detached garage, 22'6" x 20'7" twin up and over doors, power and light connected, EV charger, personal door leading to the rear garden.

Secure gated access to the side leads to the rear garden which has been upgraded with extensive sandstone terraces, oak sleeper border, pergola, leading to the lawn with well stocked raised flower beds, alfresco dining areas.

To the further side of the house there is a wide paved low maintenance garden with raised oak sleeper border and raised vegetable planters.

Postcode: IP8 4FF energy rating: B - 85 viewing: By arrangement with the agents, Hamilton Smith, or email us at You can also visit our web site