Bedrooms: 5 | Bathrooms: 2 | Type: Period Town House | Availability: For Sale

 

The property which is listed as a Grade II* building of special architectural or historic interest has a handsome appearance, the front elevation in mellow red brickwork incorporating an imposing entrance with fluted and carved pilasters beside the panelled front door which has a semi-circular fanlight above and a small balcony at first floor level. The accommodation is sensibly arranged with an elegant Drawing Room, separate Dining Room, a Kitchen with a blue Aga and a Utility Room - Garden Room all on the ground floor. On the first floor there are four Bedrooms served by a Bathroom and separate WC and on the second floor, from where there are views from the dormer windows across the rooftops towards the river and the Sutton bank beyond, a self-contained flat has been created comprising a Living Room with Kitchen Area to one end, a Bedroom and a Bathroom. In addition, there is an extensive cellar in two areas forming a useful storage area as well as a Workshop.

The Thoroughfare is an ideal location for access to the very heart of the town. The principal shops are found in and around the Thoroughfare, while Elmhurst Park, an attractive area of open space, and the path beside the River Deben are equally accessible. The railway station is within walking distance for many and has some direct services to London’s Liverpool Street station with more frequent connections available from Ipswich, Suffolk’s County Town, about eight miles to the South West.

Woodbridge has many other facilities often associated with larger centres and these include a cinema where occasional live shows are held, a swimming pool, community hall, public library, medical practices as well as schools for students of all ages in both the state and independent sectors.

The proximity of the Suffolk Hertiage Coastal Belt is a further attraction while the Snape Maltings Concert Hall, home to the internationally famous Aldeburgh Festival, is within comfortable driving distance. A variety of sports can be played in the surrounding area with golf courses, found inland and on the coast at Aldeburgh and Thorpeness. Sailing takes place either on the tidal rivers Deben, Alde and Orwell or at sea while the picturesque Suffolk countryside provides many attractive walks and rides.

The approach to the property is via steps with shaped handrails on either side leading up to the panelled front door with fluted and carved pilasters and a semi-circular fanlight above, the door opening into

THE HALL with an elegant staircase leading to the first floor, archway with shaped corbels, moulded cornice, two radiators, telephone point, fitted carpet and doors to

THE DRAWING ROOM about 20ft by 15ft excluding the deep recess to one corner of the room with fitted shelves. Fireplace with marble surround and mantel, secondary glazing to the two sash windows, the larger of which has shutters. High ceiling with moulded cornice, arched alcove to one wall with shaped shelves, two radiators, aerial connection and fitted carpet.

THE DINING ROOM about 13ft 6ins by 12ft 10ins maximum with a pine surround to the fireplace, secondary glazing to the sash window set within panelled reveals, dwarf cupboards on either side of the chimney breast with shelving above, moulded cornice, radiator and fitted carpet.

THE KITCHEN about 15ft 11ins by 11ft 9ins maximum with a blue Aga, stainless steel sink, plumbing connections for a dishwasher, island unit and ‘L’ shaped worktop with drawers and cupboards below and wall cupboards above, further wall and base units, Ideal Mexico gas boiler, tiled floor and door to

THE CELLAR an extensive area contained in two sections, the larger measuring about 23ft 9ins by 19ft 9ins with arched wine bins and a radiator. The second area measuring about 19ft 8ins by 11ft 2ins maximum currently used as a Workshop and with a Domextra water softener to one corner.

THE UTILITY ROOM-GARDEN ROOM about 10ft 4ins by 9ft 3ins approached by pine framed glazed double doors from the Kitchen and with plumbing connections for a washing machine, space for a dryer and freezer, shelving, sloping glass roof, radiator and glazed and panelled double doors leading out to the garden.

The elegant staircase with curved wall and slender mahogany handrail leads from the Hall to the Landing where there is a roof light, moulded cornice, two built-in cupboards and doors to

BEDROOM 1 about 12ft 3ins by 11ft 8ins minimum with secondary glazing to the large sash window on the front elevation and to the window on the side of the house. Radiator, fitted carpet and cupboards along one wall enclosed by mirrored doors.

BEDROOM 2 about 14ft 1ins by 9ft 9ins with glazed double doors opening onto the small Balcony which is above the front door. Pedestal basin with tiled splashback, shelf and mirror above, radiator, fitted carpet and moulded cornice.

BEDROOM 3 about 14ft by 11ft minimum with a sash window at the front of the house with a radiator below, vanity basin with oval bowl and double cupboard under, built-in shelved and hanging cupboards, fitted carpet and moulded cornice.

THE BATHROOM fitted with a panelled bath with shower attachment from the mixer tap, pedestal basin with splashback, shelf and medicine cupboard above, WC, radiator, shaver socket and fitted carpet.

THE SEPARATE WC adjoins and is fitted with a basin and fitted carpet.

A Lobby with built-in wardrobe and storage cupboard is approached from the Landing and gives access to

BEDROOM 4 about 15ft 11ins by 11ft 1ins maximum with a secondary glazed window, radiator and fitted carpet.

THE SELF-CONTAINED FLAT is approached by a door on the Landing and by a staircase, which gives access to an area of eaves storage, with a sliding door at the head of the stairs opening onto the Landing. From here there are doors to

THE BEDROOM about 14ft 10ins by 11ft 3ins with views over the roofscape from the dormer window to the river and Sutton Hoo beyond. Eaves storage cupboard, and built-in shelved and hanging cupboards enclosed by pine doors.

THE LIVING ROOM-KITCHEN The Living Area measures about 10ft 10ins by 10ft 4ins excluding the area above a dormer window giving similar views to the Bedroom. Fitted carpet, two built-in cupboards and trap door to the roof space. Opening into the Kitchen Area about 7ft 3ins by 5ft 7ins with a stainless steel sink, space for a cooker and fridge, worktop with shelves above and built-in Airing Cupboard with an insulated cylinder, immersion heater and slatted shelving.

THE BATHROOM with a panelled bath, basin, WC, areas of tiling, part panelling to dado height and fitted carpet.

THE SERVICES Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage. Heating and hot water from the Ideal Mexico gas boiler. Immersion heater. Telephone points. Aerial connections. Water softener.

CAR PARKING The gravelled parking area to one side of the house is also used by four neighbouring properties who each have the right to park a vehicle.

THE GARDEN was professionally landscaped and lies behind the house. The area is enclosed, sheltered and sunny and is largely paved for ease of maintenance with shaped, raised brick edged borders, well stocked with a variety of shrubs, flowers and climbers providing colour and texture throughout the year. The area incorporates a water feature and there is an outside light and tap.

IMPORTANT NOTE The services, equipment, apparatus and appliances have not been tested. Prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves either by inspection or preferably by seeking advice from suitably qualified people as to the efficiency, condition, fitness for purpose of the equipment, fixed apparatus, appliances or services.

COUNCIL TAX Band G POSTCODE IP12 1AS

TENURE Freehold with VACANT POSSESSION on completion of the purchase.

VIEWING Strictly by prior appointment with the Agents please.

REFERENCE J11465 241109