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4 bedroom detached house

Chain-free
Study
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Detached house
4 bed
3 bath

Key information

Tenure: Freehold
Service charge: £0 per annum
Council tax: Band TBC
Broadband: Super-fast 80Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Ask agent
Heating: Ask agent
Electricity: Ask agent
Sewerage: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • No Onward Chain
  • Sitting in Grounds of 1.25/1.5 Acres (STS)
  • Breath-Taking Views Over the River Orwell
  • Exceptional Detached House
  • Four / Five Double Bedrooms
  • Five / Six Reception Rooms
  • Two Shower Rooms & One Bathroom
  • Ample Off-Road Parking to Front
  • Substantial Rear Garden with Several Outbuildings
Sitting in magnificent grounds of one and a quarter / one and a half acres (subject to survey), and providing breath-taking views across fields and over the River Orwell, lies this exceptional four / five bedroom detached house in the sought after village of Shotley Gate which is being sold with no onward chain. This beautiful family home offers versatile living accommodation with four good size double bedrooms to the first floor with another bedroom / reception room to the ground floor, together with five more reception rooms. As agents, we recommend the earliest possible viewing to fully appreciate the location of the property together with the quality and size of accommodation on offer which comprises large front porch, spacious entrance hall, ground floor bedroom / reception room, 26ft lounge with open fire, formal dining room, study and separate office, snug, stunning 21ft kitchen / breakfast room, modern ground floor shower room, generous first floor landing, four good size double bedrooms, shower room, and large family bathroom. The property is set back from the road and comes with a large driveway providing ample off-road parking to the front, whilst to the rear is a fantastic garden with orchard and several outbuildings.

The peninsular village of Shotley Gate is very popular amongst the boating community and provides a wide range of local village amenities including doctor’s surgery, bus routes, public houses, marina, church, and fantastic scenic countryside walks. In the summer months a foot and cycle ferry service licensed to carry up to 12 passengers operates between Shotley Marina, Harwich and Felixstowe. Shotley peninsula is an awe-inspiring location between the River Orwell and the River Stour. The market town of Ipswich offers a further range of amenities including shops, doctors, dental surgeries, hospital, theatre, parks, recreational facilities and train station providing direct links to London Liverpool Street Station.

EPC Rating: F

Rooms

Outside - Front
The property is set back from the road with large gravel driveway providing ample off-road parking for several cars; and there are fields adjacent to the property.

Front Porch
The large porch has windows to the front and side, and door through to:

Entrance Hall
The spacious entrance hall has two coat cupboards, two radiators, stairs up to the first floor, and doors to:

Bedroom / Reception Room 3.66m x 3.18m
Window to the front aspect, radiator, and built-in wardrobes.

Snug 4.65m x 3.66m
Bay window to the front aspect, radiator, and feature fireplace.

Dining Room 5.18m x 3.66m
Patio doors opening out to the rear garden, two radiators, and door to the kitchen / breakfast room.

Study 5m x 3.15m
Window to the front aspect and radiator.

Lounge 8.13m x 5m
Patio doors opening out to the rear garden, window to the side aspect, two radiators, and open fire with surround.

Office
Window to the side aspect radiator

Kitchen / Breakfast Room 6.48m x 4.95m
The stunning kitchen is fitted with a range of modern eye and base level units with roll edge work surfaces, inset sink and drainer, tiled splash backs, integrated Rangemaster style cooker with large extractor hood over, plumbing for dishwasher and washing machine, space for two American style fridge freezers, built-in cupboard, utility cupboard housing the boiler with space for tumble dryer, vertical radiator, tiled flooring, windows to both sides, and patio doors opening out to the rear garden.

Shower Room
Modern three piece suite comprising shower cubicle, low-level WC and vanity hand wash basin with storage beneath; heated towel rail; and obscure window to the side aspect.

First Floor Landing
The generous landing has a walk-in linen cupboard with slatted shelving; radiator; and doors to the bedrooms, shower room and family bathroom.

Bedroom 5.46m x 4.32m
Dual aspect with windows to the rear and side, two radiators, built-in wardrobe, and eaves storage.

Bedroom 4.22m x 2.72m
Window to the front aspect, radiator, and eaves storage.

Bedroom 3.86m x 3m
Window to the front aspect and radiator.

Bedroom 3.23m x 3.15m
Window to the side aspect and radiator.

Shower Room
Three piece suite comprising shower cubicle, low-level WC and vanity hand wash basin with storage beneath; radiator; built-in cupboard; additional eaves storage; and sky lantern.

Family Bathroom 3.89m x 2.03m
Large three piece suite comprising bath, low-level WC and vanity hand wash basin with storage beneath; heated towel rail; airing cupboard with slatted shelving; and obscure window to the side aspect.

Outside - Rear
The spectacular garden is immense and rolls away from the property with breath-taking views across fields and to the estuary; the garden is extensively laid to lawn with orchard towards the rear interspersed with a range of mature trees; and a substantial patio provides a fantastic alfresco entertaining area. The garden also has a large feature fishpond, vegetable patch, outside WC with several other outbuildings, and the garden is fully enclosed by mature hedging. There is access back down to the front of the property from both sides, one with a side return which houses a greenhouse and sheds which will remain, and one with double wooden gates to the front.

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