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See how verdicts work4-bedroom semi-detached house · IP2 9DP
Sold STCListed 142 days
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About
This nicely presented four-bedroom semi-detached family home is situated towards the southwest side of Ipswich in Stoke Park and is being sold with no onward chain.
The property has had a double-storey extension added to the side incorporating a cloakroom, utility room and dining area in the kitchen to the ground floor, whilst on the first floor a further bedroom has been added, and the bathroom has been extended.
The rear garden is tiered and, to the rear of the garden, is a large games room and garage.
As agents, we recommend the earliest possible internal viewing to appreciate the quality of accommodation on offer which comprises front porch, entrance hall, ground floor cloakroom, utility room, living room, 22ft open plan kitchen / dining room, first floor landing, four bedrooms, and a four-piece family 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.
Front Porch Door through to: Entrance Hall Radiator, stairs to the first floor, and doors to the cloakroom, utility room and living room.
Cloakroom A two-piece suite comprising low-level WC and hand wash basin; with a radiator, tiled floor and walls, and double-glazed opaque window to the front aspect.
Utility Room 10' 6" x 6' 0" Double-glazed window to the side aspect, radiator, base level units with roll edge work surface over, and space for a washing machine and tumble dryer.
Living Room 12' 5" x 12' 0" Double-glazed window to the front aspect, radiator, understairs cupboard, and door through to: Kitchen / Dining Room 22' 5" x 12' 0" Fitted with an extensive range of modern eye and base level units and drawers with square edge work surfaces and upstands, sink and drainer, and integrated dishwasher.
There is space for an American style fridge freezer, space for a range style cooker with built-in extractor hood over, a radiator, ceiling inset spotlights, double-glazed window to the rear aspect, and double-glazed sliding patio door opening onto a patio.
First Floor Landing Airing cupboard and doors to the bedrooms and bathroom. Bedroom 11' 10" x 9' 8" Double-glazed window to the front aspect and radiator.
Bedroom 12' 2" x 8' 8" Double-glazed window to the rear aspect and radiator. Bedroom 17' 11" x 6' 6" Double-glazed windows to the front and side aspects and radiator.
Bedroom 7' 1" x 6' 9" Double-glazed window to the front aspect and radiator.
Family Bathroom 13' 4" x 6' 1" A four-piece suite comprising bath, shower enclosure, low-level WC and vanity hand wash basin with storage beneath.
There is a radiator, tiled floor, half-height tiled walls, and double-glazed opaque window to the rear aspect.
Outside The front garden is laid to lawn with gated side access leading to the rear garden.
Leading out from the kitchen / dining room at the rear is a large patio with brick-built barbecue and steps down to a tiered garden which leads to the games room.
Games Room 25' 4" x 22' 1" Pedestrian door from the garden, ceiling inset spotlights, power sockets, kitchenette area which has a base level unit with roll edge work surface over and space for an undercounter fridge beneath, and door opening into: Garage 17' 6" x 8' 11" Up and over door with power connected.
Value & comps
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