4 bedroom detached house for sale

Part of our Signature collection, this superb older style detached residence has later extensions, an abundance of parking and a superb westerly facing garden. The Avenue is a highly sought-after location close to Christchurch Park and Ipswich School.

Set in superb grounds approaching 1/3rd of an acre with a home office/studio this property has generous proportioned accommodation over two floors, retaining some period features whilst benefiting from gas central heating, double glazing and a large kitchen/breakfast room.

There is an entrance porch with door and glazed side panels to the front which leads to a large bright reception hall, with the original stained glass door to the front, stairs to the first floor and doors off. The cloakroom has underfloor heating, a window to the side and a suite of basin and WC. The large study has a window overlooking the front, stripped wood floor and alcove cupboard with shelving above. There are two nicely proportioned reception rooms including a sitting room with windows to two aspects including patios to the rear and an open coal effect gas fire with marble and wood surround. The dining room also has windows to two aspects including a bay to the front, stripped pine floor and a gas fire with oak mantle.

The superb kitchen/breakfast room has windows to two aspects and French doors leading to the garden. There is an extensive range of base and eye-level units, Corian work tops which extend to a breakfast bar and integrated appliances include a brush-steel double oven, hob, extraction and a fridge/freezer. There is plumbing for a dishwasher and it has Karndean flooring throughout. Adjacent is the utility room with underfloor heating, awindow and door to the side, a further range of units, sink, work top, plumbing for a washing machine and double cupboard.

The landing has an attractive stained glass window to the side and two further windows to each aspect. There is a large built in bookcase and an airing cupboard which houses the boiler. Doors lead off to all bedrooms including a generously proportioned main bedroom with window to the rear overlooking the garden. It has built-in wardrobes to one wall and an en-suite with window to the side, double tiled shower, basin, bidet and WC. Bedroom two has a bay window to the front, a sink with cupboard below and built-in wardrobes. There are two further bedrooms, one with built-in wardrobe, and a good size bathroom with window to the side and a modern suite of bath, laminate back shower, French-winged basin with cupboards below and WC. It has feature tiling and a tiled floor

Outside
With a plot measuring approximately 75ft wide x 200ft deep the grounds extend to approaching 1/3rd of an acre. The front is laid to lawn with border shrubs,enclosed by hedging and fencing, twin gates leading to a large block paved driveway which provides parking and turning space for many vehicles. This in turn leads to an attached double car port beyond which is a further block paved area providing additional parking or storage if required.

The rear garden measures approximately 125ft in length. It has a large patio leading to a shaped crazy-paved patio which in turn goes on to the extensive lawn which has an array of inset and border shrubs, trees and specimen fruit trees. It is fully enclosed by fencing and hedging.

To one side is an excellent home office/studio which has bi-fold doors overlooking the garden, a sink with hot and cold supply with cupboard below plus a cloakroom with tiled floor, WC and basin. There is underfloor heating throughout making this usable all year round.


Location

The Avenue lies within this highly sought-after area a short walk from the northern entrance to Christchurch Park, with 80 acres of parkland, tennis courts and arboretum. Adjacent to which is Ipswich School.

This property also lies within the Northgate High School area and within easy reach of St. Margarets Primary School. The town centre lies to the south beyond the Park and has an abundance of shopping facilities, restaurants and coffee houses. Further south is the thriving Waterfront with a range of restaurants and bars.

For the commuter Ipswich Mainline Station and the A12/A14 are within easy reach. Ipswich and the surrounding area also offers excellent golfing and sailing facilities and the Heritage Coast is a short drive.

Directions

Please follow Satellite Navigation for IP1 3TD, after turning into Woodstone Avenue, from Henley Road, at the t-junction turn left onto The Avenue and the property will be found a short way down on the left.

Important Information

Council Tax Band - G
Services – Mains water, drainage, gas and electric are connected.
Tenure - Freehold
EPC – D