4 bed detached house for sale

Norwich Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1

An exceptional opportunity to acquire an impressive, four-double-bedroom Victorian detached family home situated on the highly regarded north-western outskirts of Ipswich. This striking residence perfectly balances grand proportions with a warm, welcoming atmosphere, boasting an array of beautifully preserved period features including double glazed sash windows, elegant cornicing, picture rails, and traditional internal doors.

Ground Floor
Upon entering, you are greeted by a grand reception hall featuring its original tiled flooring and an elegant staircase rising to the first floor.
To the front of the property is the principal sitting room, flooded with natural light via a classic sash bay window and centered around a handsome feature fireplace. Adjacent, the formal dining room offers a second original fireplace and picture rails, with double doors that open directly onto the garden-making it an ideal space for entertaining. Across the hallway, a dedicated separate study provides the perfect quiet environment for home working.

To the rear lies the heart of the home: A generous kitchen/breakfast room fitted with a bespoke kitchen. It offers an extensive range of base and eye-level units, sleek work surfaces, a breakfast bar, and ample space for a range-style cooker alongside other appliances. From the kitchen, a door leads into a contemporary, fully tiled ground floor shower room complete with a double walk-in shower, WC, and basin. An oak external door provides seamless access out to the rear garden.

Accessed via the main hallway, the property also benefits from a substantial cellar (16'9 x 10'8), offering fantastic storage or scope for alternative uses.

First Floor
The first-floor landing is a feature in its own right, illuminated by a spectacular, intricate stained-glass window.
From here, doors lead to four well-proportioned double bedrooms. The principal and second bedrooms both benefit from characterful original built-in wardrobes, while bedroom four overlooks the rear garden and features elegant plantation shutters. The family bathroom is a luxurious retreat, showcasing a magnificent freestanding Victorian bath with a rainfall shower overhead, built-in storage, a WC, and a basin.

Outside
Front of the property has off road parking for two cars with electrical charging point

The rear of the property boasts a generous and highly private walled rear garden, offering a safe haven for children to play and a brilliant backdrop for outdoor dining and summer hosting. With a great 'grow your own veg patch' at the bottom of the garden.

Location
Perfectly positioned for family life, the property is located on the northwestern fringes of Ipswich, combining residential peace with superb practicality. It offers excellent, immediate links to the A12 and A14, making it a prime location for commuters, while remaining within easy reach of local amenities, well-regarded schooling, and the vibrant Ipswich town centre.