House For Sale £580,000
A truly substantial six bedroom triple bay three storey semi detached house in highly convenient location within 15 minutes of town centre, waterfront & mainline railway station.
Offering a wealth of fine internal Victorian features having been built in the 1880s to extremely high specifications. A number of distinguished & wealthy owners & the current owners have looked into the history of the property. Indeed the lime trees, which are protected within the conservation area guidelines, date back to the original avenue that lead to Alexander House.
Features including ceiling roses, original sash windows, picture rails, panelled doors with finger plates, cornicing, tiled fireplace in the sitting room, high level skirting boards & handmade staircase with balustrading. The tiled front path leading upto the character front door is also believed to be original Victorian.
There has also been enhancement of the accommodation which has been thoroughly enjoyed by the current sellers for a number of years. The boiler for the central heating system is less than 10 years old & rear brickwork to the property has been re-pointed.
Extremely spacious corner-plot which measures 124' x 61' externally leading to a 80' approximately south facing rear garden. This benefits from the sun for a good period of the day, is unoverlooked from the rear & offers a tranquil & sheltered setting which belies it's town centre location.
There are also 3 very useful brick-built storage sheds supplied with power, ideal for fridge / freezer, etc.
A number of extremely useful and convenient features, including a downstairs W.C. & utility room & en-suite cloakroom from one of the bedrooms. There is also a cellar, which whilst not dry-lined, offers clean and tidy extra storage space.
Former bathroom has been relocated to a much bigger room at the rear of the first floor. The former room, currently used for storage but could be used as a study / seventh bedroom if required.
Summary Continued...
The sizes of the rooms are extremely impressive & include a 18'3 x 16'6 double aspect sitting room with French doors leading out into the garden & bay window to side, a 17'2 x 14'9 separate dining room. Additionally, the kitchen / breakfast room is 20'2 x 11'5, extensively fitted including a Rangemaster oven which will be remaining. Even the bathroom at 11'9 x 7'11 is a large room.
Another rare benefit for this area is the fact that the property has a driveway plus garage. The fact that this property is on a corner-plot means there is additional garden space to the side of the property which, the benefit of which is not enjoyed by many other properties in the road.
As if all this was not enough, the property is being sold with no upward chain involved & makes an excellent and rare opportunity to purchase a substantial size Victorian character property in a highly convenient location.
Reception Hallway
Impressive front entrance door, stairs to first floor, door to under stairs cellar access, radiator and Amtico wooden floor.
Sitting Room (5.588 x 5.045 (18'3" x 16'6"))
Lovely double aspect reception room with French doors opening out onto the garden to the rear and bay window to side. The focal point of the room is a feature fireplace with marble hearth and surround, ceiling rose and two radiators.
Dining Room (5.238 x 4.502 (17'2" x 14'9"))
With fitted shelves and cupboards either side of the chimney breast, two radiators, ceiling rose and bay window to front.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room (6.164 x 3.492 (20'2" x 11'5"))
Extensive range of quality fitted units which are in character to the age and the period of the property. The centrepiece of the room is an impressive island with cupboards and draws below, further fitted units, a Rangemaster double oven with grill and five ring gas hob and matching Rangemaster double width extractor hood over. There is a one and a half bowl sink unit, ample work tops, recessed spot-lights, tiled floor. There is a stable door to the rear which is half glazed and a westerly facing rear window so the sun comes into this room beautifully in the afternoon. One feature the valuer really liked was a vertical radiator in the shape of a yacht sail.
In the breakfast area is a recess with a fireplace surround and window to front.
Utility Room/Downstairs W.C. (2.749 x 1.927 (9'0" x 6'3"))
W.C., wash hand-basin, plumbing for washing machine, work-surface, tiling, eye level cupboard, concealed boiler, side cupboard above work surface and bi-folding doors to additional full height cupboard and window to rear.
Cellar (3.58m x 3.63m + walkway (11'9" x 11'11" + walkway))
Accessed from a door under the stairs in the hallway is this very useful cellar. It has not been dry lined but is clean and tidy with a replacement double glazed window to the front where the former coal chute was. Above the chute is also a second glazed cover.
First Floor Landing
Radiator, window to front and stairs to second floor.
Bedroom One (5.133 (into bay) x 3.982 (16'10" (into bay) x 13'0)
Double and single built in wardrobes to side, additional built in wardrobe to rear, radiator and bay window to front.
Bedroom Two (4.352 x 3.972 (max) (14'3" x 13'0" (max)))
Radiator and window to side.
Bedroom Three (3.627 x 3.636 (11'10" x 11'11"))
Radiator and window to front
Study (2.732 x 2.0 (8'11" x 6'6"))
This was the former bathroom and is currently used as a store room with shelving. It's always a warm room as the cupboard in this room houses the immersion tank. It could be used as a small seventh bedroom if required. Window to rear.
Large Bathroom (3.601 x 2.434 (11'9" x 7'11"))
Lovely large bathroom with two westerly facing rear windows so the sun comes into this room beautifully in the afternoon. There is a P shaped bath with shower over and screen, wash hand-basin and W.C. And feature radiator/towel rail.
Second Floor Landing
Radiator and window to front.
Bedroom Four (4.464 x 4.056 (14'7" x 13'3"))
Window to front and radiator.
Bedroom Five (4.057 x 3.468 (max) 2.815 (min) (13'3" x 11'4" (ma)
Radiator, double glazed replacement window to side and access to loft.
En-Suite (2.670 x 1.503 (8'9" x 4'11"))
W.C., wash hand-basin, fitted cupboards and window to rear.
Bedroom Six (3.871 into dormer (3.193 x 2.680) (12'8" into dorm)
Radiator and dormer window to front.
Front Garden
To the front of the property an original Victorian tiled pathway leads up to the impressive front door. The front garden has been largely block paved which provides space for two vehicles in front of the house and a third in front of the garage.
Garage
With up and over door.
Rear Garden (37.80m x 18.59m total plot size (124' x 61' total)
The garden on this property is a major selling feature and is much larger than you might expect for a property in the town area. In fact you could be forgiven into thinking you were in the middle of the countryside.
For a start the garden is south facing, getting the sun for most of the day and it is also surprisingly secluded and unoverlooked form the rear. Starting by the back door of the house there is an an enclosed seating area ideal for late afternoon/evening alfresco dining. There are three brick built storage sheds adjacent to this, supplied with power and light, ideal for fridge/freezer etc.
Access via a gate leads to areas of lawn, well stocked flower/shrub borders and established trees, including a rare specimen which is covered by a Tree Preservation Order. The lime trees mark the original avenue that lead up to Alexander House and must be approaching 150 years old.
Being a corner plot, the gardens benefit from extra width that many other properties in the road do not enjoy.
Conservation Area
The property is situated in a conservation area and benefits from being only a 5 minute walk from the High Street. Everything you could need is easily within reach within 15 minutes including the very impressive Ipswich Marina, mainline railway station offering services to London, Norwich and Cambridge, all within an hour. Furthermore the home is ideally situated for schools with St Matthew's Church Of England Primary School only a very short walk away, alongside a selection of independent and state primary and secondary schools and three churches including St Matthew's Church.
The conservation area that this property is in is known as the Burlington Road Conservation Area and an extensive document produced by Ipswich Council concerning all aspects of this area is available from the office upon request.
The conservation area covers a group of predominantly mid 19th century villa properties to the west of Portman Road and to the north of Hanford Road. This area of housing was built on land owned by Alexander family, wealthy Quakers and social reformers who lived on Barrack Corner. Few of the residences in this area are of an identical design and the Burlington Road conservation area has a distinctive character of illustrative of mid 19th century architecture.
The conservation area includes a number of heritage assets including 11 listed buildings and over 70 buildings which are non-designated heritage assets. These buildings contribute to the character and appearance of the conservation area both individually as singular examples but also collectively. The National Planning Policy Framework 2019 places emphasis on the conservation and enhancement of the historic environment.
Offering a wealth of fine internal Victorian features having been built in the 1880s to extremely high specifications. A number of distinguished & wealthy owners & the current owners have looked into the history of the property. Indeed the lime trees, which are protected within the conservation area guidelines, date back to the original avenue that lead to Alexander House.
Features including ceiling roses, original sash windows, picture rails, panelled doors with finger plates, cornicing, tiled fireplace in the sitting room, high level skirting boards & handmade staircase with balustrading. The tiled front path leading upto the character front door is also believed to be original Victorian.
There has also been enhancement of the accommodation which has been thoroughly enjoyed by the current sellers for a number of years. The boiler for the central heating system is less than 10 years old & rear brickwork to the property has been re-pointed.
Extremely spacious corner-plot which measures 124' x 61' externally leading to a 80' approximately south facing rear garden. This benefits from the sun for a good period of the day, is unoverlooked from the rear & offers a tranquil & sheltered setting which belies it's town centre location.
There are also 3 very useful brick-built storage sheds supplied with power, ideal for fridge / freezer, etc.
A number of extremely useful and convenient features, including a downstairs W.C. & utility room & en-suite cloakroom from one of the bedrooms. There is also a cellar, which whilst not dry-lined, offers clean and tidy extra storage space.
Former bathroom has been relocated to a much bigger room at the rear of the first floor. The former room, currently used for storage but could be used as a study / seventh bedroom if required.
Summary Continued...
The sizes of the rooms are extremely impressive & include a 18'3 x 16'6 double aspect sitting room with French doors leading out into the garden & bay window to side, a 17'2 x 14'9 separate dining room. Additionally, the kitchen / breakfast room is 20'2 x 11'5, extensively fitted including a Rangemaster oven which will be remaining. Even the bathroom at 11'9 x 7'11 is a large room.
Another rare benefit for this area is the fact that the property has a driveway plus garage. The fact that this property is on a corner-plot means there is additional garden space to the side of the property which, the benefit of which is not enjoyed by many other properties in the road.
As if all this was not enough, the property is being sold with no upward chain involved & makes an excellent and rare opportunity to purchase a substantial size Victorian character property in a highly convenient location.
Reception Hallway
Impressive front entrance door, stairs to first floor, door to under stairs cellar access, radiator and Amtico wooden floor.
Sitting Room (5.588 x 5.045 (18'3" x 16'6"))
Lovely double aspect reception room with French doors opening out onto the garden to the rear and bay window to side. The focal point of the room is a feature fireplace with marble hearth and surround, ceiling rose and two radiators.
Dining Room (5.238 x 4.502 (17'2" x 14'9"))
With fitted shelves and cupboards either side of the chimney breast, two radiators, ceiling rose and bay window to front.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room (6.164 x 3.492 (20'2" x 11'5"))
Extensive range of quality fitted units which are in character to the age and the period of the property. The centrepiece of the room is an impressive island with cupboards and draws below, further fitted units, a Rangemaster double oven with grill and five ring gas hob and matching Rangemaster double width extractor hood over. There is a one and a half bowl sink unit, ample work tops, recessed spot-lights, tiled floor. There is a stable door to the rear which is half glazed and a westerly facing rear window so the sun comes into this room beautifully in the afternoon. One feature the valuer really liked was a vertical radiator in the shape of a yacht sail.
In the breakfast area is a recess with a fireplace surround and window to front.
Utility Room/Downstairs W.C. (2.749 x 1.927 (9'0" x 6'3"))
W.C., wash hand-basin, plumbing for washing machine, work-surface, tiling, eye level cupboard, concealed boiler, side cupboard above work surface and bi-folding doors to additional full height cupboard and window to rear.
Cellar (3.58m x 3.63m + walkway (11'9" x 11'11" + walkway))
Accessed from a door under the stairs in the hallway is this very useful cellar. It has not been dry lined but is clean and tidy with a replacement double glazed window to the front where the former coal chute was. Above the chute is also a second glazed cover.
First Floor Landing
Radiator, window to front and stairs to second floor.
Bedroom One (5.133 (into bay) x 3.982 (16'10" (into bay) x 13'0)
Double and single built in wardrobes to side, additional built in wardrobe to rear, radiator and bay window to front.
Bedroom Two (4.352 x 3.972 (max) (14'3" x 13'0" (max)))
Radiator and window to side.
Bedroom Three (3.627 x 3.636 (11'10" x 11'11"))
Radiator and window to front
Study (2.732 x 2.0 (8'11" x 6'6"))
This was the former bathroom and is currently used as a store room with shelving. It's always a warm room as the cupboard in this room houses the immersion tank. It could be used as a small seventh bedroom if required. Window to rear.
Large Bathroom (3.601 x 2.434 (11'9" x 7'11"))
Lovely large bathroom with two westerly facing rear windows so the sun comes into this room beautifully in the afternoon. There is a P shaped bath with shower over and screen, wash hand-basin and W.C. And feature radiator/towel rail.
Second Floor Landing
Radiator and window to front.
Bedroom Four (4.464 x 4.056 (14'7" x 13'3"))
Window to front and radiator.
Bedroom Five (4.057 x 3.468 (max) 2.815 (min) (13'3" x 11'4" (ma)
Radiator, double glazed replacement window to side and access to loft.
En-Suite (2.670 x 1.503 (8'9" x 4'11"))
W.C., wash hand-basin, fitted cupboards and window to rear.
Bedroom Six (3.871 into dormer (3.193 x 2.680) (12'8" into dorm)
Radiator and dormer window to front.
Front Garden
To the front of the property an original Victorian tiled pathway leads up to the impressive front door. The front garden has been largely block paved which provides space for two vehicles in front of the house and a third in front of the garage.
Garage
With up and over door.
Rear Garden (37.80m x 18.59m total plot size (124' x 61' total)
The garden on this property is a major selling feature and is much larger than you might expect for a property in the town area. In fact you could be forgiven into thinking you were in the middle of the countryside.
For a start the garden is south facing, getting the sun for most of the day and it is also surprisingly secluded and unoverlooked form the rear. Starting by the back door of the house there is an an enclosed seating area ideal for late afternoon/evening alfresco dining. There are three brick built storage sheds adjacent to this, supplied with power and light, ideal for fridge/freezer etc.
Access via a gate leads to areas of lawn, well stocked flower/shrub borders and established trees, including a rare specimen which is covered by a Tree Preservation Order. The lime trees mark the original avenue that lead up to Alexander House and must be approaching 150 years old.
Being a corner plot, the gardens benefit from extra width that many other properties in the road do not enjoy.
Conservation Area
The property is situated in a conservation area and benefits from being only a 5 minute walk from the High Street. Everything you could need is easily within reach within 15 minutes including the very impressive Ipswich Marina, mainline railway station offering services to London, Norwich and Cambridge, all within an hour. Furthermore the home is ideally situated for schools with St Matthew's Church Of England Primary School only a very short walk away, alongside a selection of independent and state primary and secondary schools and three churches including St Matthew's Church.
The conservation area that this property is in is known as the Burlington Road Conservation Area and an extensive document produced by Ipswich Council concerning all aspects of this area is available from the office upon request.
The conservation area covers a group of predominantly mid 19th century villa properties to the west of Portman Road and to the north of Hanford Road. This area of housing was built on land owned by Alexander family, wealthy Quakers and social reformers who lived on Barrack Corner. Few of the residences in this area are of an identical design and the Burlington Road conservation area has a distinctive character of illustrative of mid 19th century architecture.
The conservation area includes a number of heritage assets including 11 listed buildings and over 70 buildings which are non-designated heritage assets. These buildings contribute to the character and appearance of the conservation area both individually as singular examples but also collectively. The National Planning Policy Framework 2019 places emphasis on the conservation and enhancement of the historic environment.
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