3 bed semi-detached house for sale

Stowmarket Road, Needham Market, Ipswich, Suffolk IP6

Charming 1800's home blending character features with modern comforts

Dating back to the 1800s, this beautifully presented three bedroom period home effortlessly combines character and charm with modern-day comfort. Showcasing a wealth of original features, including exposed beams, stained glass detailing and feature fireplaces, this delightful cottage offers an ideal blend of cosy living space and practical family accommodation with the rare benefit of being not listed.

The property is entered via an attractive original entrance porch, complete with useful built-in shoe storage. At the heart of the home is the stylish kitchen/dining room, fitted with a Rangemaster cooker, ceramic tiled flooring and a central island providing additional storage and workspace. A charming utility area features a traditional butler sink positioned beneath a skylight, flooding the space with natural light.

The spacious living room is full of warmth and character, boasting an original stained-glass door, beautiful wooden flooring and a cosy wood-burning stove. An exposed beam subtly divides the room into separate living and dining areas, creating a welcoming space for both relaxing evenings and entertaining guests. Completing the ground floor is a contemporary shower room with the added luxury of underfloor heating.

Upstairs, the property offers three well-proportioned bedrooms. The principal bedroom benefits from decorative wall panelling, a feature fireplace and a built-in wardrobe. Bedroom two also features an attractive fireplace and includes an airing cupboard housing the combi boiler along with additional storage. Bedroom three enjoys double fitted wardrobes, making it an ideal guest room, nursery or home office.

The family bathroom provides a luxurious retreat, featuring a stunning freestanding roll-top bath perfectly positioned beneath a skylight window, creating the perfect place to unwind at the end of the day.

Externally, the property continues to impress with its beautifully landscaped rear garden. Designed with both relaxation and family enjoyment in mind, the garden offers two separate patio seating areas, a generous lawn and a mature apple tree, creating a wonderful outdoor setting throughout the seasons. Direct side-door access leads into the garage, which benefits from power and lighting.

Further enhancing the appeal is off-road parking for two to three vehicles located to the rear of the property.

Needham Market is a thriving and well-connected town, situated between Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds with convenient rail links via the East Anglia Main Line to both towns and on to Cambridge and London. The town offers a wide range of amenities, including independent shops, pubs, restaurants, a Co-op, and the highly regarded Bosmere Primary School. Stowmarket town is also a short drive away offering further ammenities.

The picturesque High Street is a designated Conservation Area and leads to the beautiful Needham Lake - a haven for walkers, families, and wildlife enthusiasts alike, surrounded by riverside paths, meadows, and historic waterways.
Agent notes


*Under the terms of the Estate Agency Act 1979 (Section 21), please note that the vendor is an Associate of an Employee of the Connells Group of companies.

*Please note that an aml fee is chargeable to the buyer once an offer is accepted to cover the cost of carrying out the required identity and anti-money laundering checks. Once these checks have been completed, the fee cannot be refunded, even if the property purchase does not go ahead.