3 bed bungalow for sale

Old Norwich Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1

Known as ‘The Lilacs’, this exceptional three-bedroom double bay fronted detached bungalow, situated towards the west side of Ipswich and offering good access out to the A14 commuter trunk road, has undergone a complete transformation by the current owners. The bungalow has been heavily extended creating a family home that is incredibly light and spacious and occupies a good size plot of approximately 0.22 acre (subject to survey). There is a beautifully maintained rear garden in excess of 100ft (subject to survey) which houses a 25ft garden room which can be used as a games room, studio, gym or work-from-home office; and to the front there is ample off-road parking and a garage. As agents, we recommend the earliest possible internal viewing to fully appreciate the quality and size of the accommodation on offer which comprises spacious entrance hall; two good size double bay fronted bedrooms, one of which has a stylish en-suite shower room; a third bedroom / study; 21ft lounge; stunning 38ft open plan kitchen / dining / family room which is the hub of this home; and a separate utility room.

The county town of Ipswich offers a range of local amenities including schools, university, shops, doctors, dental surgeries, hospital, two theatres, parks including the popular Orwell Country Park, recreational facilities, and mainline railway station providing direct links to London Liverpool Street Station with a journey time of approximately 1hr 15mins. The vibrant waterfront has undergone an extensive rebuilding and gentrification programme and now boasts some fashionable bars and restaurants, together with the University of Suffolk.

Council tax band: C
EPC Rating: C

Outside – Front

The bungalow is set back from the road with a substantial driveway providing ample off-road parking for numerous vehicles, access to the garage, and a recessed porch.

Entrance Hall

The spacious hallway has a radiator, oak laminate floor, loft access, and doors to:

Bedroom One (4.3m x 3.86m)

Bay window to the front aspect, radiator, large mirrored wardrobe, and door through to:

En-Suite Shower Room

A stylish three-piece suite comprising double-width shower enclosure, low-level WC and vanity hand wash basin with ample storage beneath. There is a chrome heated towel rail, wall-mounted LED vanity mirror, tiled walls, and opaque window to the side aspect.

Bedroom Two (3.9m x 3.66m)

Dual aspect with bay window to the front and window to the side, radiator, and mirrored wardrobe.

Bedroom Three / Study (3.02m x 2.6m)

Window to the side aspect and radiator.

Lounge (6.65m x 3.33m)

Large window to the rear aspect, modern vertical radiator, modern gas flueless wall fire, and oak laminate floor.

Family Bathroom

A stylish three-piece suite comprising bath with shower over and shower screen, low-level WC and vanity hand wash basin with storage beneath. There is a chrome heated towel rail, tiled walls, wall-mounted LED vanity mirror, and Velux window.

Kitchen / Dining / Family Room (11.64m x 4.39m)

Stunning open plan areas forming the hub of the home making great entertaining spaces. Oak laminate floor and underfloor heating throughout with zonal controls.

Kitchen: Equipped with range of modern eye and base level units with inset sink and drainer, tiled splashback, space for an American style fridge. Integrated appliances include a wine fridge, dishwasher, double oven and electric induction hob with extractor hood above. There is a centre island with quartz surface incorporating a breakfast bar with ample storage beneath and hanging lighting. There is also a tall built-in pantry cupboard, ceiling inset downlighting, window to the side aspect, and door to the utility room.

Dining Area: With a large sky roof lantern, ceiling inset downlighting, very large patio doors opening onto the patio and garden providing views.

Family Area: With a side aspect window, large patio doors providing a great view of the rear garden. There is a modern cast iron gas stove for (truncated)

Utility Room

There is built-in storage, a cupboard with space for a washing machine and tumble dryer, radiator, and door opening out to the rear garden.

Outside - Rear

The garden, which has sun all day long, is in excess of 100ft (subject to survey) and commences with an extensive block-paved patio which is accessed via the dining / family room, utility room, garage, and outdoor garden room and makes a great place for alfresco dining. There is a large lawn, storage shed and wood store to remain, large summerhouse which will remain which has a patio seating area in front, mature blossom trees to the rear of the garden, shrub borders and hedging, and access via both sides back down to the front. The garden backs onto Whitton Recreation Ground and has a substantial outdoor garden room.

Garden Room (7.67m x 3.3m)

This vast room is a versatile space and could be used as a games room, studio, gym or work-from-home office. There are multiple windows providing a 180 degree view of the garden, a door opening out to the garden, a range of eye and base level units, and has power, lighting and heating.

Garage (5m x 3.3m)

The garage has an up and over door, power and light connected, eye and base level units, and a pedestrian door opening out to the rear patio.