Papermill Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk

Regency Grandeur
This stunning GRADE II Listed, 4/5 bedroomed Regency (circa 1825) semi - detached family home is set 0.75 acre plot and whilst has the atmosphere of sophistication and elegance is yet an inviting and warm home with an enchanting garden. It has been well maintained, is ready to move into with no onward chain and with Ipswich Town just three miles away for amenities, this will be an easy move.
The current owners fell in love with this home as soon as they saw it. A former residence of Sir Edward Packard, the well-proportioned Georgian rooms, the later Victorian stunning ballroom and principal bedroom and the positively magical grounds allowed them to bring up their children in an idyllic village situation yet with urban accessibility close to hand. You can appreciate times gone by here, in a home full of warmth and personality and the garden has been managed to offer almost separate.
Step Inside
The front door invites you into a monochrome floor, bright yellow cheery entrance hall with room for coats and boots. The kitchen is immediate to the left with space for a breakfast table, huge gas range and wonderful Farrow & Ball panelling. Back into the hallway to the right is the utility room and a practical shower room. From the hallway the sitting room is straight ahead with a more modern feel, the wonderful place to escape to with your favourite TV show. This leads straight into the WOW factor - the stunning ballroom with a magnificent fireplace, used currently as a family room with comfy sofas, and dining table plus chairs by the French doors to the garden.
Beautiful Contradiction
The pure beauty of the Georgian features - deep skirting boards, large multi panelled windows, intricate decorative cornices, wooden star design on the ballroom floor, and the elegant interior design with huge window dressings and chandeliers (many of which will be left with the house) are married with practical, homely touches like the huge gas range in the kitchen, the playful pops of colour and the useful utility room, ideal for muddy boots, and sports gear. The house lends itself to a magical Christmas, as it has done undoubtedly through its history, with a huge real tree taking pride of place in the ballroom bay window whilst the mantelpiece is adorned with greenery and twinkling lights. The ballroom offers so much flexibility in its use, as an entertaining space or a family room, and the current owners gather here on a chilly winter night in front of the roaring open fire, with Italian marble fireplace featuring Roman decorative panels and tiles dating back to 1876! The panoramic views of the garden from the enormous bay window just takes your breath away. The integrity of this home has definitely been preserved yet the owners have sensitively coaxed it into an easy home and garden perfect for modern family life.
Explore Upstairs
The stairs lead to a wonderful bright landing from which you are welcomed into the sanctuary of the principal bedroom. This room has original wooden floor, high ceilings and has a spa like atmosphere. The huge window opens to allow the sunlight to flood in, so you can take 5 minutes to relax and listen to the birdsong, a wonderful retreat. Across the landing is a stylish family bathroom with shower and freestanding bath. Along the landing are two further generous bedrooms one with ensuite. The attic stairs lead to a room in the Apex of the roof, used over the years as a home office but currently as handy accessible storage space. This room leads to a further huge double bedroom - this floor would make an ideal suite for guests, or for teenagers yearning for their independence.
Step Outside
Electric gates with intercom provide ease of access and security for these grounds which have Secret Garden vibes with surprises and hidden gems along its pathways. There is a large double door shed/garden house tucked into the corner at the bottom of the garden that would be beautiful decked out as a garden retreat room, it has power and light. A pergola adorned with Wisteria and Dragonflies dancing on the central pond just begs you to retreat from the sun beneath its shady curtain. Behind the clipped laurel hedge, tucked to the side of the stables is a secret spot with hot tub and garden furniture - to escape from the world under the stars. Children will love camping outside and you can really take in the change of the seasons with cuckoos heralding the entrance of Spring and bats and owls swooping at dusk in Summer. There is a greenhouse for grow your own fans and plenty of room to add veggie beds and planters. Imagine sitting on the shaped concrete cast benches under huge trees for a lemonade in the shade watching the comical hen house inhabitants roaming free, providing eggs for breakfast or walking through the flowered archway to a sweet seating area at the bottom of the garden. Whether you like sun or shade, activity or peace you can have it
all here. Furthermore, the Coach House and Stables sit on an original house footprint and offer potential for conversion to ancillary accommodation for visiting family, subject to planning of course. Currently they offer plenty of storage for garden equipment and toys.
On The Doorstep
Bramford village has plenty of day-to-day amenities with a primary and pre school, a shop and post office, a public house, and pharmacy. The friendly community offers clubs at the village hall including bowls, tennis, history club, W.I., scouts and football club so there is something for everyone.