Anglesea Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1

63 Anglesea Road is an exceptional detached Victorian house, complete with a charming coach house and a stunning south-facing garden extending to approximately half an acre.

Description

This light and spacious house is a fine example of Victorian architecture and has been a much loved and well maintained family home for more than two decades.

The house itself is predominantly constructed from Suffolk white brick beneath pitched slate roofs. Internally, the property is beautifully presented and rich in period character, showcasing generous rooms, high ceilings, traditional sash windows, and elegant fireplaces with decorative surrounds.

The layout flows effortlessly, with the principal reception rooms arranged around an impressive central reception hall with a sweeping staircase up to the first floor.

The lovely, double-aspect sitting room is filled with natural light from large windows and features glazed French doors opening onto the garden. It also benefits from an open fireplace and bespoke shelving and cabinetry. The dining room is equally elegant, boasting a large bay window with French doors and a delightful fireplace. Across the hall, the kitchen/breakfast room is well-appointed with base and wall-mounted units, granite worktops, a Neff oven and microwave, gas hob, and an Aga. A useful utility room and walk in larder are located adjacent.

Further ground floor accommodation includes an attractive study, a dual-aspect conservatory, a cloakroom, and a cellar.

A sweeping staircase rises from the entrance hall to a spacious landing, complemented by a secondary staircase providing additional access to the first floor. The bedroom accommodation comprises five generous double bedrooms and two well-proportioned bathrooms. The principal bedroom is particularly impressive, featuring a large bay window with beautiful views over the garden.

Adjacent to the main house is a detached coach house, offering versatile accommodation, which is perfect for guests, home working, or creative use. The ground floor comprises a kitchen, shower room, and bedroom, while stairs lead to the first floor, currently arranged as a spacious home office.

The garden at 63 Anglesea Road is beautifully landscaped and extends to approximately half an acre, offering both space and privacy. Thoughtfully designed, it features well-stocked beds and expansive lawned areas, interspersed with herbaceous borders and mature trees that create a high degree of privacy. Gravel pathways meander around the perimeter of the garden. To one side a double gate leads to a private lane over which the property benefits from a right of way. To the far end of the garden lies a kitchen garden, complete with raised vegetable beds. The garden has a variety of fruit trees including pear, apple and cherry.

To the front of the property, a large semi-circular driveway provides convenient in-and-out access, along with a garage and ample parking.

Location

63 Anglesea Road is situated to the north of Ipswich town centre and in close proximity to Christchurch Park, which is one of the most sought after areas in Ipswich.

Ipswich is the county town of Suffolk and provides a wide selection of independent and high street shops; numerous restaurants including The Mariners, set on a 19th century Belgian gunboat; and a variety of theatres, galleries, and museums. A mainline railway station is in walking distance and offers direct trains to London Liverpool Street from 60 minutes.

Local sporting facilities are fantastic: there are a myriad of gyms and swimming pools in the vicinity; the Ipswich Sports Club has eleven tennis courts and also offers squash, racquetball and hockey. Superb sailing is available on the River Deben, River Orwell and along the Suffolk coast. There are rugby clubs in Ipswich and Woodbridge, and highly regarded golf clubs including Ipswich, Woodbridge and Aldeburgh.

Education provisions are excellent in both the state and independent sectors. Ipswich School is moments away, and an easy walk directly from the house; other renowned independent schools include Orwell Park Prep School, St Joseph’s College, Ipswich High School, Woodbridge School and Framlingham College. St Margaret's Primary School and Northgate High School are both popular state schools.

All times and distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 4,564 sq ft


Acreage: 0.5 Acres

Additional Info

Services: Mains electricity, gas and drainage. Private water via bore hole/mains.