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Erwarton, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

3

SIZE

3,795 sq ft

353 sq m

TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • Former Grade II Listed public house
  • Expansive views across the Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB)
  • The first floor comprises lobby, kitchen/breakfast room, sitting room, bedroom & shower room
  • The second floor comprises two further bedrooms and a bathroom
  • Permission to convert the extensive ground floor into additional living accommodation, which currently comprises: entrance hall, 3 lounge areas, vaulted dining room, WC & kitchen with (truncated)
  • Outbuildings
  • Parking
  • In all about 0.33 of an acre

Description

An exciting opportunity to purchase a former public house, Grade II Listed with the benefit of superb views over the River Stour, and planning permission for additional ground floor living accommodation. Chain free

The Queen’s Head is an attractive Period property believed to have been built in the 17th Century. The property being timber framed and presenting painted elevations under a plain tiled roof with accommodation
arranged over three floors extending to 3,795 sq ft.

From the rear entrance hall, a staircase leads up to three bedrooms (two on the second floor), bathroom/utility, kitchen/breakfast room, sitting room, together with an additional shower room on the second floor.

The extensive ground floor accommodation (unrenovated) currently comprises entrance lobby, three lounge areas, WCs, vaulted dining room, rear lobby, kitchen, utility room and cellar.

The property has planning permission for full residential use issued by Babergh District Council, and the planning documents can be made available by the agent.

Further remodelling of the property is possible subject to necessary planning permissions and listed building consent.

OUTSIDE

The Queen’s Head is approached over a hard standing drive giving ample parking at the front and rear. At the back of the property there are two useful brick-built outbuildings. There is also an enclosed bin/wood store.
The property sits in gardens and grounds of approximately 0.33 of an acre.

LOCATION

The Queen’s Head occupies a wonderful location on the Shotley Peninsula, enjoying stunning panoramic views across the River Stour and surrounding countryside.

The nearby villages of Holbrook and Chelmondiston provide a variety of local amenities, whilst the county town of Ipswich, just 7 miles to the north west, provides a full range of shopping and commercial facilities. Educationally, there is a wide choice of schools in the locality, including leading East Anglian independent schools. Ipswich High School (co-educational Nursery through Sixth Form) is situated nearby in Woolverstone (4 miles), as is Royal Hospital School in Holbrook (co-educational secondary - 6 miles), with Ipswich School, St Joseph’s College and Orwell Park also in the vicinity. There are also local schools in neighbouring villages and Holbrook.

The Shotley Peninsula is ideal for those wishing to engage in walking, horse riding, cycling and boating. The footpath network reaches directly out from the Queen’s Head across the Peninsula and beyond, connecting nearby with the Stour and Orwell Walk. For those with boating interests there are marinas at Woolverstone and nearby Shotley, providing access to the Orwell and Stour estuaries. There are further facilities on the nearby Alton Water Reservoir.

The area is easily accessible to the region’s main road and rail communication routes with the A14/A12 accessible south of Ipswich. Manningtree railway station is just 10 miles to the south west which, together with Ipswich, provides regular commuting rail services to London’s Liverpool Street Station.

DISTANCES

Ipswich – 7 miles (London Liverpool Street 70 mins approx)
Manningtree – 10 miles (London Liverpool Street 50 mins approx)

DIRECTIONS (IP9 1LN)

Follow the B1456 from Fox’s Marina roundabout to the south of Ipswich. Continue under the Orwell Bridge and after passing through the villages of Woolverstone and Chelmondiston, proceed towards Shotley. On entering the village, take the first turning right at the garage. Continue along this road where The Queens head will be found on your right-hand side, denoted by a Jackson Stops For Sale board.

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SERVICES

Mains electricity, water and drainage are understood to be connected to the property.

Local Authority: Babergh District Council
Council Tax – Band B
Tenure – Freehold
Broadband – Ultra fast predicted speed of 1,800 mbps
Mobile signal/coverage – Yes

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS

Items regarded as fixtures and fittings are initially excluded from the sale, although certain items may be available by separate negotiation.

VIEWINGS

Strictly by appointment with Jackson-Stops.

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Particulars
COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
Band: B
LISTED PROPERTYA property designated as being of architectural or historical interest, with additional obligations imposed upon the owner.Read more about listed properties in our glossary page.
Listed
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Yes
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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Jonathan Penn, James Squirrell, Tim Dansie and Sarah Walsh (Land and New Homes) at the Ipswich office have over 100 years' combined experience specialising in all aspects of the sale and valuation of prime residential properties throughout Suffolk. The key to our success has been personal Director level service, high quality marketing and presentation, combined with both local knowledge and national connections.

Jackson-Stops, established in 1910, has an enviable reputation for providing an excellent service to our clients. Our expert and friendly team of professionals have first rate local knowledge and a proven track record for buying and selling houses in the area. We have had representation in East Anglia since the 1950's, and in addition to the Ipswich branch, we have offices in Bury St Edmunds, Newmarket, Norwich, Burnham Market, Chelmsford and Colchester, providing a network covering the whole region. This links into our national network, including our London offices, with the Country Houses and Estates office located in Mayfair.

In 2020 the Land and New Homes department, headed up by development expert Sarah Walsh, was opened. The team offer a broad range of specialist services such as land valuations, marketing strategies, advice on how to maximise the value of residential development asset, product type, along with guidance on the appropriate mix and density of a site, in order to achieve the highest possible gross development value across New Homes and Conversions. The team offer a bespoke service to both new and existing developers, assisting with everything from the initial land acquisition through to built-out product delivery, as well as unique sales campaigns, targeted marketing and on trend specification advice.

The Ipswich Estate Agents office sits in the heart of the vibrant county town of Ipswich, opposite the magnificent St-Mary-Le-Tower Church. The fast-developing waterfront and the variety of high-quality retailers is increasing Ipswich's popularity.

The region's principal settlements including Ipswich, Colchester and Stowmarket are attracting a wide variety of buyers from throughout the country, whilst North Essex and South Suffolk lie within daily commuting tolerance of London, with mainline rail services running frequently.

The East Anglian region is well served by main roads, with the M11, A12 and A14 linking into the country's motorway network. The East Coast, with its picturesque estuaries, offers a wide variety of water sport opportunities. There are numerous attractive market towns, including medieval Lavenham, the riverfront town of Woodbridge, Dedham in the heart of Constable Country, as well as the popular coastal towns of Orford, Aldeburgh, Walberswick and Southwold.

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