
Forest Lane, Martlesham Heath, IP5

- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
4
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
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- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- Substantial plot backing onto woodlands
- Rarely available, detached four bedroom family home
- Kitchen/breakfast room and utility room
- Sitting room and study
- Separate dining room
- En-suite shower room to bedroom one
- Downstairs cloakroom and family bathroom
- Generous rear garden
- Double garage and off road parking
- Close to local schools, shops, amenities and bus route with easy access to A12/A14
Description
Situated on a SUBSTANTIAL PLOT in Martlesham Heath, BACKING ONTO WOODLANDS, is this RARELY AVAILABLE, DETACHED FOUR BEDROOM FAMILY HOME with GENEROUS, rear GARDEN, DOUBLE GARAGE and off road PARKING. Accommodation comprises entrance porch, entrance hall, sitting room, KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM, utility room, separate dining room, STUDY and downstairs cloakroom, with four bedrooms, with an EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM to bedroom one, and a family bathroom. An internal viewing is strongly advised to appreciate the FANTASTIC POSITION this property has to offer.
Entrance porch
Window and door to front, space for coats and shoes, with door through to:
Entrance hall
Window and door to front, spacious entrance hall with stairs to the first floor, under stairs storage cupboard, double doors to the sitting room and doors to the kitchen/breakfast room, dining room, study and downstairs cloakroom.
Sitting room
8.90m x 4.55m (29' 2" x 14' 11")
Full width, dual aspect room with window to front and French doors to rear, overlooking and giving access to the rear garden. Feature fireplace.
Kitchen/breakfast room
3.00m x 6.40m (9' 10" x 21' 0")
Two windows to rear, overlooking the garden, door leading to the utility room and space for a breakfast table. Range of matching base and eye level units with worktops over, sink, space for a freestanding cooker with extractor over, space for a fridge/freezer and space and plumbing for a dishwasher.
Utility room
3.00m x 2.25m (9' 10" x 7' 5")
Window to side and external door to rear, giving access to the rear garden. Sink with base cupboard below, space for a washing machine and tumble dryer with worktop over. There are also two larder cupboards.
Dining room
4.10m x 4.58m (13' 5" x 15' 0")
Two full height panel windows and French doors to side, overlooking and giving access to the rear garden, with space for a large family dining table.
Study
3.00m x 2.00m (9' 10" x 6' 7")
Window to front.
Downstairs cloakroom
Storage cupboard with double sliding doors. A further door leads to the WC with window to rear, hand wash basin and WC.
First floor landing
Generous landing with window to front providing an abundance of natural light, double storage cupboard and two further cupboards one of which is an airing cupboard, with doors to all four bedrooms and the family bathroom.
Bedroom one
4.00m x 4.58m (13' 1" x 15' 0")
Window to rear, overlooking the garden, door to:
En-suite shower room
Window to rear, storage cupboard, double shower cubicle, hand wash basin, WC and heated towel radiator.
Bedroom two
4.70m x 4.55m (15' 5" x 14' 11")
Window to front.
Bedroom three
4.00m x 4.20m (13' 1" x 13' 9")
Window to rear, overlooking the garden.
Bedroom four
3.10m x 4.20m (10' 2" x 13' 9")
Window to front.
Family bathroom
Window to rear, panel enclosed bath with shower over, hand wash basin and WC.
Outside
The property sits on a substantial plot, in a fantastic position, backing onto trees. The front garden has been mainly laid to lawn, with trees, plants and shrubs. A driveway, providing off road parking for multiple vehicles, leads to the double garage (5.00m x 5.00m (16' 5" x 16' 5"), with electric 'up and over' door, power and light connected. A path leads to the front door with a side gate giving access to the rear garden.
The incredible, secluded, rear garden backs onto woodlands and benefits from a large patio area to the immediate rear of the property, ideal for alfresco dining and outdoor entertaining. The remainder has been predominately laid to lawn with trees, flowers, plant and shrub borders, enclosed by wooden fencing.
Important information
Tenure - Freehold.
Services - we understand that mains gas, electricity, water and drainage are connected to the property.
Council tax band G.
EPC rating C.
Our ref: SM/elr.
Agents note
There is an annual charge payable to the Martlesham Heath Householders Ltd (MHHL), with the payment for the 2025-2026 financial year being £45. This is a mandatory fee for all householders on Martlesham Heath whose properties fall under MHHL land ownership, with payment being due on the 1st of October every year.
Location
Martlesham Heath is a fantastic development between the towns of Ipswich and Woodbridge. The village has many amenities, including a doctors, pharmacy, butchers, bakery, Morrisons Daily, church, public house, primary school and a village green with pavilion. In addition, there is an aviation museum, as well as Martlesham Retail Park with Tesco Extra, Next, M&S Food Hall, DIY stores, and other outlets.
Highly regarded primary and secondary schools are within easy reach, as is the popular market town of Woodbridge which sits along the River Deben, with an array of local and national shops, boutiques, restaurants and bars. For the commuter, the A12/A14 are both within easy reach, as is the mainline train station at Ipswich, with a direct link to London Liverpool Street.
Directions
Using a SatNav, please use IP5 3ST as the point of destination.
Disclaimer
In accordance with Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations, Marks and Mann Estate Agents have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide only. Reasonable endeavours have been made to ensure that the information given in these particulars is materially correct but any intending purchaser should satisfy themselves by inspection, searches, enquiries and survey as to the correctness of each statement. No statement in these particulars is to be relied upon as a statement or representation of fact. Any areas, measurements or distances are only approximate. New build properties - the developer may reserve the right to make any alterations up until exchange of contracts.
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Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: G
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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