Ashbocking, Ipswich

A Perfect Position
Nestled in the sought-after Mid Suffolk village of Ashbocking, this charming red-brick and rendered 4-bedroom detached home offers spacious, well-maintained accommodation in a peaceful, family-friendly setting. This home is ideal for those seeking a move-in ready property in a tranquil village location, yet with excellent access to nearby Woodbridge, Ipswich, and commutability.

Set in a quiet small development of just five homes this property offers everything from a family home to a lock up and leave bolt hole. The manageable gardens and well-maintained interiors offer a move in ready home to enjoy, and the neighbourhood is a safe country hamlet if you are away travelling or working. The current owners are the only people to have owned the home and have added a porch and replaced all the windows and doors so there is little maintenance required in the years to come.

Step Inside
Stepping inside from the porch you find the study immediately on your right, conveniently placed away from the social areas of the house to allow home working in peace. This is a great size and could easily be repurposed as a ground floor bedroom or perhaps, subject to planning, be connected with the garage to offer annexe style accommodation for multi-generational living. To the left is the wonderfully light sitting room, triple aspect with doors to the patio. This is the current owners favourite spot whatever the season - with doors flung open in summer and in winter, snuggled up by the wood burner, housed in the beautifully crafted feature brick fireplace. Just along the hall to the right is the dining room currently used as a games room but would make a great second lounge too, a teens den perhaps. Lastly along the hallway is the sophisticated kitchen, solid oak cabinets painted in a regal navy with sparkling splash back and granite worktops giving a glamorous feel. Family meals are cooked on the huge Brittania range and whether weekday tea or elegant evening suppers with friends this kitchen works, with an island and electric sockets for the chef's appliances. It also has patio doors to the terrace again, inviting the outside in, and providing ease of access for those barbecues and alfresco parties. A useful utility room sits just off the kitchen with its own external door - perfect for muddy paws and footy boots!

Personality and Peace
The interior of this home has real personality and offers a wonderful blend of colourful style with country charm. The navy kitchen gives a nod to county style with the huge range yet has the quirky glittery splashback providing an energy to this room. The bedrooms each have their own style, with pops of colour defining them. The entrance hall with wooden floor is warm and inviting and the theme of natural materials continues through to the wonderful brick fireplace in the sitting room, with its oak beam sitting above the wood burner, encouraging you to stay cosy and warm in winter. The gardens are private, screened by mature hedges and backing onto neighbouring paddocks so this is a tranquil garden in which to enjoy a glass of wine in the silence, when it's just the two of you at home.

Explore Upstairs
The stairs lead to an expansive landing with four generous bedrooms and three bathrooms. Bedroom three is immediately to your left, the built in wardrobe and wonderful views of the paddocks, it's a special room. Straight ahead the light and airy principal bedroom with fantastic, vaulted ceiling, double fitted wardrobes and stylish ensuite exudes a hotel-like atmosphere, and next to it sits bedroom two, with its own ensuite and views over the neighbour's land - a country view again. The family bathroom is a great size with shower over the bath and plenty of elbow room for bathing the children. Bedroom four has its own built-in wardrobe and offers great place for guests to sleepover, with everyone having privacy and space.

Step Outside
Set back on a quiet private road with minimal traffic, the home provides a secure and peaceful environment for families and the current owners will find it a real wrench to leave their neighbours. The small community has enjoyed gatherings from Jubilee celebrations to festive parties and the atmosphere mirrors that of the village, being welcoming and friendly. The wraparound gardens have a designated working area with shed and would easily take veggie beds if green fingered owners move in. The social space works well with two sets of patio doors leading to the terrace, one from the kitchen and one set from the sitting room. This makes entertaining easy with space for children on the lawns and adults to dine, enjoy a glass of wine in private surroundings plus space for a hot tub and swing seat too.

On The Doorstep
Ashbocking is a charming and peaceful village, perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Its 14th Century, Grade 1 listed church, St Marys is still in use today and the village sits within the sought-after Debenham High School area whilst the neighbouring village of Witnesham has its own primary school. For outdoor enthusiasts walking, cycling, and horse riding is easily accessible on many footpaths and bridleways surrounded by countryside. The village has its own butchers' shop and dog lovers, will adore the village dog groomers, vets, and the newly opened Dog House Cafe!

How Far Is It To….
Just eight miles north the county town of Ipswich provides a variety of retail shopping and commercial facilities, as well as a wide choice of educational opportunities for all age groups. Ipswich station offers main line rail links to London's Liverpool Street Station, in about 60 minutes, and the A14 and A12, which bypasses the town, can be easily reached to provide direct road links with Cambridge, the Midlands, the M25 and London's Stansted airport. Woodbridge and Needham Market are also close by for great eateries and access to water-based activities.