Colchester Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4

Situated within the Northgate School is this detached house with additional one bedroom annexe that has a south facing garden and is offered with no onward chain.


Situated on the north side of the town is this extended four bedroom detached family home with an additional one bedroom annexe with its own independent living room/kitchen area and shower room.

Along with a south-facing garden the property benefits from being within the desirable Sidegate Lane Primary and Northgate High School area. There is both double glazed windows and gas central heating.

Offered with no onward chain is this rare opportunity to acquire a substantially extended four bedroom detached family home with an additional one bedroom annexe to the side. This annexe was previously utilised as a children's nursery in excess of 35 years prior to the owner's retirement in 2020. There is parking and the property is conveniently situated for access to local amenities including Ipswich Hospital.

The accommodation is accessed via an entrance porch which in turn leads into the hall which has a stained glass front door with side panels. There is a herringbone-style floor, doors off and stairs to the first floor.

The sitting/dining room runs from the front to the back of the property. To the front, with a bay window, is the dining room and to the rear, overlooking the south-facing garden, is the sitting area which has an open fireplace.

To the rear of the hall is the open-plan kitchen/breakfast room. This is well-equipped with an extensive range of base units, wall cupboards, work tops and drawers. There is a range-style cooker with extractor hood over, an understair cupboard along with a door to a front courtyard storage area.

To the rear is a small lobby which has space and plumbing for a washing machine and houses the gas-fired boiler. There is also a cloakroom which comprises a WC and basin.

The landing provides access to four bedrooms and the family bathroom. The principal; bedroom is located to the front with a bay window and built-in wardrobes. Bedroom two is a good size double room overlooking the rear garden with wall-to-wall built-in wardrobes with sliding mirrored doors and a further built-in cupboard.

Bedroom three overlooks the rear garden and to the front there is a fourth bedroom. The family bathroom comprises a bath with shower over, basin and WC.

Accessed either from the main house, or via its own private entrance at the front, is the substantial one bedroom annexe. This annexe was previously run as a children's nursery for around 35 years until it closed due to the owners retirement in 2020.

To the front of the annexe is the bedroom area with a large double glazed window. To the rear is the sitting/kitchen area which has two sets of French doors to the side and a further window to the rear. The kitchen area is well-equipped with a range of base units, work tops and drawers/

The separate shower room comprises a shower cubicle, basin with storage below and an additional basin. There is a door through to a separate WC.

Outside
To the front there is a driveway that provides parking for a number of vehicles. The remainder is laid to lawn with a range of flower beds and shrubs.

To the rear is a south-facing garden which is in part laid to lawn with a range of flower beds and shrubs/ There is a large patio area and gardens sheds which will remain.


Location

The property is situated on the north side of the town within the popular Sidegate Lane Primary and Northgate High School areas. A range of local shops and amenities, including Ipswich Hospital area all within easy travel distance.

Directions

Please use a Sat Nav with the postcode IP4 4RL and upon heading along the Colchester Road, west bound towards Valley Road, the property can be found on the left hand side identified by a Fenn Wright Board, between the turnings for Westbury and Leopold Road.

Important Information

Council tax band – E
Services – Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected
Tenure – Freehold
EPC rating - D