4 bedroom detached house for sale

Part of our Signature collection, this beautifully presented period house has been sympathetically modernised, retaining many original features including exposed beams and inglenook fireplaces. The nicely proportioned accommodation offers versatile space over two floors.

The village of Wherstead lies on the southern outskirts of Ipswich, offering unrivalled access to the A12/A14, the Shotley Peninsular and many sought after schools.

An original oak door opens to a 24ft sitting room with inglenook fireplace and modern wood burner. There are three windows offering views over the garden and exposed beams. Adjacent is the dining room with exposed beams, oak flooring and an open chimney breast with tiled hearth and beam over. There are windows to two aspects and a door to the kitchen which has shaker-style units, Quartz work tops with inset sink overlooking the rear garden. To the side of the house is a further entrance door via a porch with beams and cupboard housing the boiler.

Off the kitchen there is a half glazed garden room with double doors to the rear garden, plus a tiled floor. It leads to the rear hallway which has stairs to the first floor and cupboards. The utility area has plumbing for a washing machine, work top and door to the shower room with window to rear, wood-effect floor, shower, WC, basin and chrome towel rail. The study/bedroom overlooks the rear garden and has exposed beams.

The first floor galleried landing has windows to two aspects. Bedroom one has two dormer windows overlooking the front and a recess area. Bedroom two has beams and windows to the front and side. Bedroom three is located to the rear and bedroom four is to the front. The family bathroom has a window to the side, bath, WC and basin. All bedrooms and the bathroom have restricted head height.

Outside
The property is approached via a shingle driveway providing parking for many vehicles. The front is laid to lawn with shrub borders, it has a pathway to the front door and a garage plus an open cart lodge. There is an original well and the front is partly enclosed by traditional red brick walls.

A double original oak gothic-style gate leads to a courtyard area with planting areas and brick pathway to further gardens and raised patio area, with an abundance of planting, shrubs and trees. There is a further parking area to the rear with single garage with up/over door and power/light. There is a brick-built building which has two separate rooms: The utility area has plastered walls/ceiling, tiled floor, a range of base and eye-level units, worktop, sink, electric wall heater and window to front. It measures 8’5 x 8’8; The storage area has plastered walls/ceiling, original floor, window to side and wall mounted electric heater. It measures 13’2 x 9’2.

To the bottom of the garden there is a large patio area with brick-built gazebo with slate style roof surrounded by planting.


Location

Wherstead village lies to the south of Ipswich within easy reach of sought-after attractions, such as Jimmy's Farm and Suffolk Food Hall. Along with good access to Ipswich town centre and the A12/A14, for the commuter Manningtree and Ipswich mainline stations are within easy reach offering a service to London Liverpool Street.

Directions

Please use a Sat Nav with the postcode IP9 2AJ and upon entering The Street the property can be located on the right hand side before Wherstead Park.

Important Information

Council Tax Band - E
Services – Mains water and electric are connected. There is oil heating and a septic tank.
Tenure - Freehold
EPC – tbc