5 bed detached house for sale

Hodgson Avenue, Leiston, Suffolk IP16

Situated on a popular Persimmon development in the sought-after town of Leiston within walking distance of the high street and all amenities lies this nicely presented five-bedroom detached house. The current owners paid for numerous upgrades when they purchased the property from new and benefits from a larger than average rear garden, double-length driveway providing off-road parking for two cars, single garage to the rear with Tesla EV charging point, double-glazing, and gas central heating. As agents, we recommend the earliest possible internal viewing to appreciate the quality of accommodation on offer which comprises entrance hall; sitting room; playroom / second reception; ground floor cloakroom; stunning 26ft open plan kitchen / dining / family room with integrated kitchen appliances; separate utility room; first floor landing; five bedrooms, one of which has an en-suite shower room; and a family bathroom.

Leiston is found a short drive inland from Suffolk’s Heritage Coast between Thorpeness and Aldeburgh, approximately 6 miles from Snape Maltings and approximately 5 miles from rspb Minsmere. Home to the Long Shop Museum, Leiston has a good range of shops and amenities for all ages including a Co-op supermarket, chemists, hardware stores, a post office, doctors and dentist surgeries, a primary and secondary school, vets, library, sports centre, cinema and recreational parks as well as a good selection of pubs and fast-food takeaways. The town is served by a regular bus service to outlying villages and beyond and with Saxmundham’s railway station only four miles away, Ipswich and London are easily accessible. You can also explore the 14th century Leiston Abbey ruins.

Council tax band: E
EPC Rating: B

Outside – Front

There is a double-length block-paved driveway providing off-road parking for two cars in front of the garage, gated side access to the rear garden, and path to the double-glazed front door which has a canopy porch over.

Entrance Hall

Radiator, ceiling inset spotlights, stairs to the first floor, and doors to:

Sitting Room (4.91m x 3.22m)

Double-glazed window to the front aspect and radiator.

Playroom / Second Reception (3.07m x 2.54m)

Double-glazed window to the front aspect and radiator.

Cloakroom

Two-piece suite comprising low-level WC and pedestal hand wash basin, radiator, and extractor fan.

Kitchen / Dining / Family Room (8.09m x 2.61m)

The hub of this family home is the impressive open plan space which is great for entertaining. The kitchen is fitted with an extensive range of matching eye and base level units, square edge work surfaces, one and a half bowl sink and drainer, and tiled splashbacks. There is an integrated fridge freezer, dishwasher, electric oven and four ring gas hob with extractor hood over; two radiators; ceiling inset spotlights; two double-glazed windows to the rear aspect; double-glazed French doors opening onto a decked terrace; and door through to:

Utility Room (2.53m x 1.64m)

There are base level units with roll edge work surface, tiled splashbacks, integrated washer/dryer, wall-mounted combination boiler, and double-glazed door opening onto the driveway.

First Floor Landing

Doors to the bedrooms and bathroom.

Bedroom One (3.07m x 2.87m)

Double-glazed window to the front aspect, radiator, bespoke fitted Sliderobes with built-in drawer units and courtesy lighting, and door through to:

En-Suite Shower Room

Three-piece suite comprising shower enclosure, low-level WC and hand wash basin; tiled splashbacks; touch-sensor wall-mounted mirror; and double-glazed window to the front aspect.

Bedroom Two (3.56m x 2.54m)

Double-glazed window to the front aspect and radiator.

Bedroom Three (3.07m x 2.62m)

Double-glazed window to the rear aspect and radiator.

Bedroom Four (3.15m x 2.7m)

Double-glazed window to the rear aspect and radiator.

Bedroom Five (2.62m x 2.2m)

Double-glazed window to the rear aspect, radiator, and built-in hardwired Ethernet connections making this a good room to use as an office.

Family Bathroom

Three-piece suite comprising bath with Mira shower over and shower screen, low-level WC and hand wash basin; tiled splashbacks; extractor fan; and double-glazed window to the side aspect.

Outside – Rear

The larger than average garden is predominantly laid to lawn with a raised decked terrace, outside power socket and courtesy lighting, door to the garage with discreet decked entertainment space behind the garage, and the garden is fully enclosed.

Single Garage (7.24m x 3.25m)

Up and over door, pedestrian door opening out to the rear garden, power and light connected, and Tesla EV charging point.