3 bed detached house for sale

Valley Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1

This stunning and very spacious 1930's three-bedroom detached house is situated towards the desirable northeast side of Ipswich, just a few minutes from Christchurch Park, and falls within the Northgate School catchment area. Over the years, the property has had a single storey wraparound extension to the rear, and it benefits from a rear garden in excess of 100ft (subject to survey) with a newly introduced covered entertaining space with built-in bar and multi-fuel burner, ample off-road parking to the front for several cars, an integral garage, double-glazed windows, and gas central heating.

A summary of the accommodation is as follows: Spacious entrance hall, living room with wood burning stove, stunning open plan kitchen / dining / family room with wood burning stove in the dining area, utility room, study, and completing the ground floor is a shower room. On the first floor is a large galleried landing, the family bathroom, and three good size double bedrooms, the master having an en-suite shower 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.

Outside - Front

There is a substantial block-paved driveway providing ample off-road parking for several cars, access to the integral garage, gate to the side leading to the rear garden, shrub borders, and a recessed porch.

Integral Garage (5.1m x 2.3m)

Newly installed electric roller door, base and wall units, pedestrian door into the kitchen, and power and light are connected.

Entrance Hall

The spacious hallway has two opaque windows to the front aspect, a radiator, ceiling inset spotlights, stairs to the first floor with understairs cupboard, and doors to:

Living Room (4.8m x 3.8m)

Bay window to the front aspect, radiator, wood burning stove set within an exposed brick fireplace with tiled hearth, and built-in shelving either side of the chimney breast.

Kitchen / Breakfast Room (4.9m x 4.4m)

The stunning kitchen is fitted with a range of modern eye and base with granite work surfaces, sink and drainer, pull-out larder cupboard and pull-out bin storage, and a centre island which has a granite work surface incorporating a breakfast bar with ample storage beneath. Integrated appliances include a dishwasher, double oven and induction hob with extractor hood over with space for an American style fridge freezer. There is a radiator, ceiling inset spotlights, window to the rear aspect, doors to the integral garage, study and utility room, and is open plan into:

Dining / Family Room (5.8m x 3.8m)

Bi-fold doors opening out to the rear garden, two radiators, ceiling inset spotlights, and a wood burning stove set within a feature fireplace with tiled hearth.

Utility Room

Fitted with a range of eye and base level units with granite work surfaces, sink and drainer, space for a washing machine and tumble dryer, and door to the kitchen.

Study (3.6m x 2m)

Window to the rear aspect, wall-mounted boiler, and door to the kitchen.

Shower Room

A three-piece suite comprising walk-in shower enclosure, low-level WC and vanity hand wash basin with storage beneath. There is a heated towel rail, tiled walls, and opaque window to the front aspect.

Galleried Landing

A large landing with window to the front aspect, airing cupboard, radiator, loft access, and doors to the bathroom and bedrooms.

Family Bathroom

A three-piece suite comprising bath with shower over and shower screen, low-level WC and pedestal hand wash basin. There is a heated towel rail, tiled floor and walls, and opaque window to the front aspect.

Bedroom One (4.3m x 3.2m)

Window to the rear aspect, radiator, door through to:

En-Suite Shower Room

A three-piece suite comprising shower enclosure, low-level WC and pedestal hand wash basin. T There is a heated towel rail, tiled floor and walls, and opaque window to the side aspect.

Bedroom Two (4.8m x 3.8m)

Bay window to the front aspect, opaque window to the side aspect, and radiator.

Bedroom Three (4.1m x 3.8m)

Windows to the rear and side aspects and radiator.

Outside - Rear

The generous garden is in excess of 100ft (subject to survey), has been beautifully landscaped, and the current owners have introduced a new patio with outside lighting incorporating a covered entertaining space with built-in bar, seating area and multi-fuel burner. The remainder of the garden is extensively laid to lawn with well-stocked flowerbeds and to the rear of the garden is a large shed and shingle area with shrubs and raised beds. The whole of the garden is fully enclosed by fencing.