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See how verdicts work3-bedroom bungalow · IP3 8RQ
Listing removedReduced £5k (−1.7%) on 30 JunListed 295 days
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About
*** guide price: £290,000 to £300,000 *** Situated towards the east side of Ipswich on the popular Broke Hall development, close to Ipswich Hospital and falling within the Copleston School catchment area lies this three-bedroom semi-detached bungalow.
The bungalow is being sold with no onward chain, does require some updating throughout, and comes with a well-stocked and non-overlooked rear garden which is in excess of 80ft (subject to survey) and off-road parking in front of the detached garage.
The accommodation comprises entrance hall, three bedrooms, sitting room, family bathroom, dining room, and kitchen.
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.
Outside – Front The garden is well-stocked with shrubs, there is off-road parking in front of the garage, a path to the front door, and gated side access to the rear garden.
Detached Garage (5.4m x 2.5m) Up and over door, power connected, window, and pedestrian door opening out to the rear.
Entrance Hall Opaque windows through to the dining room, coat cupboard, radiator, and doors to: Bedroom One (3.6m x 3.4m) Window to the front aspect, radiator, and parquet floor.
Bedroom Two (3.3m x 3.3m) Window to the front aspect, radiator, and parquet floor. Bedroom Three (3.3m x 2.4m) Window to the side aspect and radiator.
Sitting Room (4.6m x 3.4m) Sliding patio door opening out to the rear garden and feature fireplace with brick surround.
Family Bathroom A three-piece suite comprising bath with shower over, low-level WC and pedestal hand wash basin; with an airing cupboard, radiator and heated towel rail, tiled walls, and opaque window to the side aspect.
Dining Room (3.3m x 2.2m) Window to the rear aspect, radiator, space for a fridge freezer, opaque windows through to the hallway, and the dining room opens through to: Kitchen (2.8m x 2.4m) Fitted with eye and base level units, roll edge work surfaces, sink and drainer, space for a cooker and washing machine, floor-mounted boiler, broom cupboard and pantry cupboard, part tiled walls, window to the rear aspect, and door opening out to the side.
Outside – Rear The non-overlooked garden, which is in excess of 80ft (subject to survey), is laid predominantly to lawn and well-stocked with flowerbeds, shrub borders, and mature hedging and trees.
There is a patio area, wooden shed, outside tap, and side return with gate leading to the front garden and door to the garage. The garden is fully enclosed by fencing.
Value & comps
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About 17, Dorchester Road, Suffolk
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