The Street, Shotley, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9

This distinctive and remarkably versatile former chapel offers approximately 2,400 sq.ft of accommodation over two floors, including a self-contained annexe and has views towards the River Stour.

Shotley lies to the south of Ipswich within easy reach of the riverside, local amenities and countryside walks. It is a highly popular village location close to the historic Pinmill and the Shotley Peninsula is a mecca for the sailing enthusiasts.

This former chapel is offered with no onward chain and combines an impressive vaulted reception hall, spacious family living accommodation with excellent possibilities for multi-generational living and guest accommodation.

There is also a good size garden studio, suitable for home working, which has its own cloakroom.

The entrance porch has a storage cupboard and doors off to the reception hall and the annexe.

The reception hall is the centre piece of the former chapel which has a wonderful vaulted ceiling, stairs to the first floor and doors off.

The kitchen/dining room is open-plan with steps leading down to the dining area with windows to the side and rear. The kitchen has a window overlooking the rear garden and has an extensive range of base and eye-level units, work surfaces and appliances include a double oven, electric hob with extractor hood, fridge/freezer and a dishwasher.

The sitting room has an exposed brick fireplace with open fire and two windows overlooking the front.

Also off the reception hall are doors to a cloakroom, with basin and WC, and a utility room with door and window to the garden and a range of base and eye-level units.

The landing provides access to the three bedrooms and the family bathroom.

The main bedroom is to the rear of the property with a large walk-in wardrobe. The window to the rear provides wonderful views overlooking the adjoining farmland and river in the distance. There is an en-suite comprising a shower cubicle, basin and WC, plus an airing cupboard housing the water tank.

Bedrooms two and three are located to the front of the property and the bathroom comprises a bath with shower over, basin and WC.

The annexe is accessed via the entrance porch which has a sitting room which has a window to the front and adjacent is the kitchen which overlooks the rear garden and a range of base and eye-level units together with space and plumbing for appliances plus a door to the garden. The double bedroom has a window overlooking the front, adjacent is an en-suite shower with window to the rear and a suite comprising a shower, basin and WC.


Outside
The property is predominantly laid to shingle which provides parking and turning space for numerous vehicles, it is all enclosed by hedging and fencing .

The rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn with a patio area to the immediate rear of the property along with access to the former garage which provides excellent storage. The garden studio/home office has an entrance door, patio doors opening onto the garden and window to the side. It also houses a shower room with basin, WC and shower cubicle plus a kitchenette area with cupboards, work top and sink.

The remainder of the garden has mature trees, shrubs and flowers, it is enclosed by fencing on two sides and post and rail fencing to the rear backing onto the adjacent farmland. range of flower beds, trees and shrubs.


Location

The Shotley peninsula lies between the Orwell
and Stour rivers, travelling through popular villages such as Woolverstone with a boat club and marina, Pinmill with its boatyards and popular Public House and continuing onto the waterfront at Shotley Gate.

There are many amenities including popular schools, shops and recreational facilities. Larger shopping facilities can be found at Ipswich and for the commuter Ipswich and Manningtree Mainline stations are within easy reach, as are the A12 and A14.

Directions

Please use a Sat Nav with the postcode IP9 1LD

Important Information

Council tax band - the main house is D and the annexe is separately rated at A
Services – Mains water, drainage and electricity are connected. Oil-fired central heating
Tenure – Freehold
EPC rating - D