Ivry Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1

Situated on the northern side of Ipswich, a stone's throw from Ipswich School and a short walk from Christchurch Park, is this larger than expected double fronted Victorian residence which has been modernised in recent years.

Ivry Street lies on the northern side of Ipswich a short walk from the highly sought-after Ipswich School and Christchurch Park with its 80 acres of parkland. Many commuters prefer this side of the park for easier access to Ipswich Mainline Station.

It occupies an elevated position and has prominent double-fronted architecture with attractive elevations. It is set in good size grounds and offers nicely proportioned family accommodation over two floors plus a cellar.

In recent years the current owner has extensively modernised this stunning house. It retains many features including strip wood floorboards, fireplaces, cornice, picture rails and high skirtings together with modern attributes including upvc sliding sash windows and gas central heating plus kitchen with integrated appliances.

The reception hall has a stained glass door to the front, stairs to the first floor with door below to the cellar and it leads through to the rear hall which has a upvc door and windows to the rear overlooking the garden. There is a range of large built-in cupboards and doors off. The cellar has a window to the front and has power and light.

The cloakroom has a window to the side and a modern white suite of basin, WC plus a heated chrome towel rail.

The superb sitting room has a bay window to the front with plantation shutters and a further window to the side plus extensive book shelving, alcove cupboards and a cast-iron open fireplace.

On the opposite side of the hall is a dining room which also has a bay window with plantation shutters to the front and an open cast-iron fireplace with slate hearth.

Off the rear hall is a family room with a window to the side, French doors leading onto the garden, alcove cupboards and shelving, plus an attractive tiled inlay open fireplace.

The kitchen//breakfast room has a window to the rear and has been refitted with an extensive range of base and eye-level units with granite work surfaces and an inset Belfast sink. There is a Stoves brush steel double oven with gas hob and matching extraction chimney plus a tiled floor. Adjacent is a walk-in pantry with shelving.

The landing has windows to the front and side plus doors off. There is a utility room with window to the rear which has plumbing for a washing machine and space for a tumble dryer There are two double bedrooms with bay windows and plantation shutters to the front of the property, one of which has a cast-iron fireplace and both with built-in cupboards and shelving. Another double bedroom has a window to the side, cast-iron fireplace and built-in wardrobes to one wall. To the rear of the property is another lovely double bedroom with window to the side and built0in wardrobes plus a cast-iron fireplace.

The remodelled bathroom is of generous proportion with a window to the rear and a white suite of bath with screen and shower over, half pedestal basin, WC and superb tiling. It also has a built-in cupboard plus a heated towel rail.

Outside
The front garden is enclosed by red brick walls, cast-iron railings and hedging, plus mature shrubs and trees.

The rear garden measures approximately 60ft in length and is predominantly enclosed by a traditional red-brick wall. It is laid to lawn with border shrubs together with a paved patio area and pergola over. There is a variety of mature trees.


Location

Ivry Street lies on the northern side of Ipswich a short walk from the highly sought-after Ipswich School and it is also a short distance from Christchurch Park with its 80 acres of parkland, arboretum, and tennis courts.

To the south is the town centre with an abundance of shopping facilities, restaurants and bars Whilst further south is the thriving waterfront.

For the commuter the Ipswich Mainline Station and the A12/A14 are within easy reach as are other popular schools including St Margarets and Northgate

Directions

Please use a Sat Nav with the potcode IP1 3QU, when approaching Ivry Street, from Henley Road the property will be found on the right hand side.

Important Information

Council Tax Band - F
Services – Mains water, drainage, gas and electric are connected.
Tenure - Freehold
EPC – D