Part of our Signature collection, this stunning Victorian residence boasts superior family accommodation over three floors plus cellar, sympathetically blending much period detail with contemporary open plan living space and generous garden.

Situated close to Ipswich School and Christchurch Park, on the northern side of Ipswich, is this stunning six bedroom Victorian residence which blends superb period details with contemporary living spaces.

This property retains many period features including cornice, picture rails, sash windows, fireplaces and high skirtings which blend seamlessly with modern attributes including a stunning kitchen/dining/living space overlooking extensive westerly facing gardens. Modern internal insulation has been utilised alongside underfloor heating to create a more energy efficient period house.

To the front is an entrance porch with door and window, plus stained glass inner window and tiled floor. The reception hall immediately opens onto the open-plan living space, there are stairs to the first floor, tiled floor, door to an inner lobby and adjacent is a study with window to the front, decorative tiled inlay fire recess and oak parquet flooring. The inner hall provides access to the rear garden and leads to a cloakroom with window to the side, original quarry tiled floor, WC and basin. Adjacent is the utility room which has shelving and plumbing for a washing machine. The sitting room has windows to the front and side, oak flooring and a door to the cellar which measures 12'8 x 10'3 it has a window to the front and a 6'10 high ceiling.

The open-plan kitchen/dining/living space is a hugely impressive room offering panoramic views over the garden via sash windows and bi-folding doors, there is also two skylights and oak parquet flooring. The sitting area features a tiled inlay open fireplace and cupboard. The stunning kitchen area has been hand-crafted by 'Orwells', it has an extensive range of base and eye level units with Caesarstone work surfaces and a superb matching island with top and breakfast bar, it incorporates an induction hob with recirculating extraction above, other integrated appliances include a dishwasher, oven and combination microwave oven. There is also an American-style fridge-freezer available by separate negotiation. A door from the kitchen area leads to a period-style conservatory, glazed all round with a tiled floor, beneath which is an additional cellar which is accessed from the garden.

The first floor landing has stairs to the second floor and doors off. The good size main bedroom overlooks the garden, adjacent is an en-suite with a period style suite of double tiled shower, basin, WC and period style towel rail/radiator. There are two further double bedrooms, both with built-in cupboards and a good size single with tiled inlay fireplace. The family bathroom has a suite of bath with shower over, basin, WC and heated towel rail, plus an airing cupboard housing the boiler.

The second floor landing has windows to the front, a small gallery, walk-in eaves space, cupboard and doors off to two further bedrooms, both with eaves storage space. The guest bedroom has velux windows to the rear and a window to the side plus an en-suite with double shower, basin, WC, marble floor and wall tiles and towel rail.
The front garden has border shrubs enclosed by hedging and fencing, the remainder provides parking for a number of vehicles.

There is side access on each side of the property to the rear garden which measures approximately 140ft in length. It has a large paved patio immediately to the rear of the property leading to a shaped lawn with established border shrubs and mature trees, a meandering pathway to the far end leads to a further cobble-stone patio with pergola over. The grounds are enclosed by fencing, plus a traditional red brick wall.

To the far end of the garden is a further area of garden measuring 80ft in length which has a raised cobble-stone area leading to five tiered beds and a pathway dropping down to Broughton Road behind.

Also accessed from the garden is a further cellar/storage space below the conservatory and measuring similar dimensions.


Location

Warrington Road lies on the northern side of Ipswich, a short walk from the town centre, Ipswich Station and many popular schools. Also close by is Christchurch Park with its 80 acres of parkland, arboretum and tennis court. Further south lies the thriving waterfront with a mixture of restaurants and bars. Also for the commuter the A12 and A14 are within easy reach.

Directions

Proceed north of Ipswich town centre on Civic Drive, at the roundabout continue straight across onto Berners Street. At the crest of the hill turn left onto Anglesea Road and then right onto Warrington Road. After passing the junction with Ivry Street the property will be found further along on the left hand side.

Important Information

Council Tax Band - F
Services - We understand that mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected to the property.
Tenure - Freehold
EPC rating - C
Our ref - CPJ