Bolton Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4

An amazing opportunity to own a historic and characterful 1740's period home in the heart of IP4 with a beautiful view over Saint Margaret's Church.

This stunning 3 bedroom home is set over 3 floors, plus a cellar and is just bursting with charm and original features.

The ground floor opens up into the living room, with door to the cellar, original beams and stunning feature blocked fireplace hearth with exposed brick surround. Through the door to the dining room, or second reception room which offers excellent additional living space to make your own as a dining room, snug or office space, with cast iron fireplace, storage cupboard and window out to the garden. Off this is the kitchen, with two windows allowing excellent light in, and a great range of wall and base mounted units and tiled flooring. A modern kitchen but in keeping with the style of the home, which also benefits from a rear utility area and WC, offering additional countertop space and room for appliances.

The first floor offers two wonderful double bedrooms, one benefitting from garden views and a handy storage cupboard, and the other enjoying views out over the church to the front.

The family bathroom completes the first floor accommodation and is fitted with a modern range of facilities and spotlights.

The top floor is made up of the master bedroom and offers a quiet retreat as a bedroom, or use as an office or art space.

Externally, the garden is mainly patio, over two levels, offering a peaceful space with a range of trees, shrubs and plants, ideal for those looking for a low maintenance space. There is a small gate that goes into the shared garden space between the two houses, which leads out to the front of the home, providing access from the road into the rear garden and a handy additional space to enjoy.

Bolton Lane in Ipswich was historically known as Thingstead Way in the 17th century, a route that was central to the area's development, particularly surrounding the Augustinian Holy Trinity Priory. The lane's name changed to Bolton Lane by 1778, possibly due to Bolton Farm's location to the east of the park and the presence of a toll-gate and a country inn, The Woolpack, which served travellers on this route.

The home is ideally located for access to St Margaret's School, the town centre, Christchurch Park and a huge variety of local shops, amenities, eateries and entertainments.

As a Grade II listed home, the property is bursting with original, protected charm and is fitted with secondary glazing. A new boiler was fitted in 2022 and has been serviced recently.