Bucklesham Road, Ipswich

An established and well-presented modern home in a sought-after edge of town location.

This beautifully maintained home occupies an exceptional position within a corner plot, located off the highly desirable Bucklesham Road.

Greeted by a spacious entryway, this leads to the heart of the home, the kitchen/breakfast room. The kitchen was handcrafted and offers a range of integrated appliances, range cooker and impressive central island. There are bi-fold doors leading to the rear garden, creating the perfect space for entertaining, as well as a utility room with space for washing machine and tumble dryer.

The separate sitting room offers a splendid double aspect with French doors leading out, as well as impressive inglenook red brick fireplace with inset wood burner. There is a separate dining room for more formal occasions, with a charming box-bay window feature, together with a large study which could double up as a snug. The cloakroom completes the ground floor accommodation.

Ascending upstairs, there are four double bedrooms, two of which enjoy an en suite, with the principal having the added benefit of a walk-through wardrobe.

OUTSIDE

Externally there is a delightful wrap around garden with a paved patio, shaped lawn with border shrubs and trees, as well as a pergola. The front offers a double garage with parking space for several vehicles.

LOCATION

180 Bucklesham Roads is located in a prestigious and exclusive location in east Suffolk and is situated by Purdis Heath, a beautiful woodland and Site of Special Scientific Interest and heathlands, ideal for walking.

Ipswich is the county town of Suffolk and provides a comprehensive selection of independent and high street shops including a Waitrose and John Lewis within approximately five minutes’ drive; numerous restaurants; along with a variety of theatres, galleries, and museums. The mainline railway station offers direct trains to London Liverpool Street from 68 minutes.

Local sporting facilities are fantastic, with the Ipswich Golf Club and Ipswich Croquet Club nearby, together with a selection of gyms and swimming pools in the vicinity including the David Lloyd Health Club and Spa. Superb sailing is available on the River Deben, River Orwell and along the Suffolk Coast. There are rugby clubs in Ipswich and Woodbridge and further golf clubs in Woodbridge, Thorpeness and Aldeburgh.

Local schools are excellent in both the state and independent sectors. Broke Hall Community Primary School and Copleston High School are popular state schools. There are also the renowned independent schools including The Royal Hospital School, Orwell Park Prep School, St Joseph’s College, Ipswich School, Ipswich High School, Woodbridge School and Framlingham College.

The stunning Suffolk Coast comprises delightful seaside towns and pretty villages. Felixstowe (8.5 miles) is a popular seaside town with a Blue Flag beach, promenade and pier. Aldeburgh (25 miles) is famed for its fish and chips and Scallop sculpture on the incredible beach. Orford (20 miles) has an enchanting 12th Century castle and is home to the award-winning Pump Street Bakery.

DISTANCES

Ipswich town centre & station - 3.5 miles (London Liverpool Street 60 mins)
Woodbridge – 8 miles
Felixstowe – 9 miles
A12/A14 - good access

DIRECTIONS (IP3 8SW)

From Ipswich town centre, proceed eastbound on the A1156 (St Helens Street), continuing onto Foxhall Road. Follow Foxhall Road for approximately 2 miles, passing through the traffic lights and continuing towards the A12/A14 interchange. At the roundabout with the large church on your right, take the third exit onto Bucklesham Road. Continue along Bucklesham Road, passing Ipswich Golf Club on your left. Take the turning on your right with the sign showing numbers 180-184, where the property will be found on your right.

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PROPERTY INFORMATION

Services: Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage are connected to the property

Mobile: Ofcom suggests that there is a good service.

Broadband: Ofcom suggests that ultrafast speed is available

EPC: C

Council Tax: Band F. East Suffolk Council.

Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession at completion.

Fixtures and Fittings: Items regarded as fixtures and fittings are initially excluded from the sale, although certain items may be available by separate negotiation.

Viewings: By appointment with Jackson-Stops.

Key facts

• Parking: off street, garage, double garage.
• Outside: garden.