4 bed semi-detached house for sale

Ivry Street, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1

This four-bedroom semi-detached character property, known as ‘Rose Villas’ and dating back to 1894, is situated in a prime position within one of Ipswich’s most desirable areas, just a short walk from Christchurch Park. Offered with no onward chain, the property would benefit from updating and modernisation throughout yet retains a wealth of period features including high ceilings, original fireplaces, stripped wood flooring and sash windows in keeping with its heritage. The home enjoys a very private rear garden, and a garage accessed via Holly Road. The accommodation comprises an entrance hall, open plan lounge/dining room, kitchen with separate breakfast room, rear lobby with a utility cupboard, ground floor cloakroom, a dry cellar which is currently used as storage, first floor landing, four bedrooms, a family bathroom, and separate WC.

The county town of Ipswich mixes historic character with a more modern waterfront and town centre. You will find medieval streets and older buildings in areas like the town centre, alongside regenerated docks, restaurants, cultural venues, and the university area around the Waterfront. The town is also an important economic hub for Suffolk, with strengths in business, education, culture, and links to nearby Felixstowe port and London by rail with a journey time of approximately 1hr 15mins. Ipswich offers a range of local amenities including schools, shops, doctors, dental surgeries, hospital, two theatres, parks including the popular Orwell Country Park and Christchurch Park, and recreational facilities.

EPC Rating: Tbc

Outside – Front

The garden is laid to lawn with shrub borders, a gate to the side provides access to the rear garden, and steps lead up to the front door with a storm porch.

Entrance Hall

Radiator, staircase to the first floor, steps down to the cellar, and doors to the lounge and kitchen.

Lounge (5.38m x 3.9m)

There is a bay to the front aspect incorporating three sash windows, a feature fireplace, a radiator, and opening through to:

Dining Room (3.96m x 3.43m)

French doors opening out to the rear garden and a radiator.

Kitchen (3.15m x 3.05m)

Fitted with base units with roll edge work surfaces, sink and drainer, space for a cooker and undercounter fridge, a wall-mounted boiler, a window to the side aspect, and a door leading to:

Breakfast Room (3.05m x 2.72m)

Window to the side aspect, tiled floor, a radiator, and a door leading to:

Rear Lobby

Door opening out to the rear garden, tiled floor, a utility cupboard with space and plumbing for a washing machine, and a door leading to:

Cloakroom

A two-piece suite comprising a low-level WC and hand wash basin.

Cellar (4.88m x 3.9m)

The dry cellar has power and light connected and is currently being used for storage.

First Floor Landing

Built-in cupboard, access to the loft, and doors to the bedrooms, bathroom and separate WC.

Bedroom (4.3m x 3.43m)

Two sash windows to the front aspect, period fireplace, and a radiator.

Bedroom (4m x 3.48m)

Sash window to the rear aspect and a pedestal hand wash basin.

Bedroom (3.05m x 2.74m)

Bay window to the rear aspect, period fireplace, and a radiator.

Bedroom (3.15m x 1.68m)

Sash window to the front aspect.

Family Bathroom

A two-piece suite comprising a pedestal hand wash basin and bath with shower attachment, along with part tiled walls and an opaque window to the side aspect.

Separate WC

Low-level WC, part tiled walls, and an opaque window to the side aspect.

Outside – Rear

A wonderfully private garden, mostly lawn with an abundance of shrubs and flowers, creates a peaceful outdoor space. There is also a door leading straight into the garage.

Garage (4.83m x 2.44m)

There is vehicular access from Holly Road.