House For Sale £340,000
Superb position at edge of ipswich in northgate high school catchment - requires A degree of upgrading and modernisation - excellent potential for additional accommodation, potential for side and rear extensions - full of 1920's character - lounge plus separate dining room - 100' plus westerly facing rear garden completely unoverlooked from the rear - double driveway parking with potential for further spaces to be created - previously re-wired - gas central heating via radiators (regularly serviced boiler) - UPVC double glazed windows to front - detached garage - pitched roof utility room extenson at rear of kitchen - within 5 minutes walk of rushmere heath ideal for dog walkers/golfers - 5 minute drive to ipswich hospital
A superb opportunity to purchase this spacious late 1920's 3 bedroom double bay semi detached house. Positioned in a superb location on the very edge of Ipswich in the Northgate High School catchment area the property benefits from being within a 5 minute walk of Rushmere Heath and ideal for dog walkers and golfers in one direction and 10 minutes in the other direction is delightful footpaths and woodland leading down to the Fynn Valley.
Additionally the property is within a 5 minute drive (15 minute walk) of Ipswich Hospital.
The property a degree of upgrading and modernisation and offers excellent potential for extensions at the rear or the side (subject to any necessary planning permission and building regulations).
The property is full of 1920's character which includes many of the picture rails still in situ and fireplace recess in the lounge. The fireplace is still positioned in the front dining room and the sellers believe that this could be re-opened up to and open fire or wood burner again subject to any necessary regulations.
Summary Continued
The property was re-wired in the 1980's and has a modern fuse board. The original back boiler was replaced about 10 years ago with a new combination boiler which has been regularly serviced ever since and was internally virtually re-built about 4 years as part of that years service.
To the rear of the kitchen is a pitched roof extension which has created a utility area which again could be further developed possibly to included a downstairs cloakroom.
One of the main selling features of the property is the superb 100' plus westerly facing rear garden which has been well maintained over the years by the current vendor who have enjoyed living here at Humber Doucy Lane for 40 years. The rear garden is full of established trees including oak trees, walnut, holly tree, mountain ash and rowen and a beautiful magnolia. On the south facing wall of the detached garage is a very healthy grape vine which this year has produced a superb crop of dark blue grapes.
Backing on to playing fields the garden is totally unoverlooked from the rear.
At the front of the house there is s double length driveway already in existence. Adjacent to this is a lawn which could be altered to create additional vehicle parking as has been done in the adjacent properties.
A property with fantastic potential in a superb position awaits very lucky new owners.
Front Garden
There is a double length driveway providing off street parking for two vehicles plus an area of lawn which could, if required, be altered to create additional car parking. Side access via wooden gates adjacent to the property leads through to the side garden/rear garden which includes an outside tap.
Entrance Hallway
Front entrance door from covered entrance porchway through to reception hallway, stairs rising to first floor, under-stairs storage area which houses wall mounted boiler. The combi boiler which was replaced about 10 years ago has been regularly serviced since and about 4 years ago was virtually re-built internally, laminate flooring on wooden floorboards.
Dining Room (4.111 x 3.963 (13'5" x 13'0"))
Double radiator, bay window to front which is easterly facing making this a very pleasant and sunny room in the mornings and laminate flooring on wooden floorboards. There was previously a back boiler in the fireplace which has since been removed when the combi boiler was installed. The vendors have said that they believe there is no reason why incoming buyer couldn't create an open fire or wood burner subject to any necessary alterations and regulations required. There is also a very effective fake section to the right of the chimney breast which conceals the pipework for the central heating system.
Lounge (3.797 x 3.150 (12'5" x 10'4"))
Recess for former fireplace, double radiator, laminate flooring on wooden floorboards and French doors opening out into the garden.
Kitchen (2.741 x 2.434 (8'11" x 7'11"))
Comprising base drawers, cupboards and eye level units, single drainer sink unit, plumbing for washing machine, work-surfaces, tiling and open through to utility area.
Utility Room Extension (2.292 x 2.066 (7'6" x 6'9"))
Windows to to rear and side, storage, space for upright fridge/freezer and door to rear lobby and further door to rear garden.
First Floor Landing
Window to side and doors off.
Bedroom One (4.141 x 2.833 (13'7" x 9'3"))
Double cupboard flush with chimney breast plus additional double cupboard to the right of chimney breast (Former airing cupboard) with shelving, radiator and bay window to front with views above the roofs of the properties opposite with views of fields and trees.
Bedroom Two (3.523 x 3.793 (11'6" x 12'5"))
Double radiator and window to rear.
Bedroom Three (2.49 x 2.471 (8'2" x 8'1"))
Radiator and window to front with views above the roofs of the properties opposite with views of fields and trees.
Bathroom (2.064 x 1.977 (6'9" x 6'5"))
Suite comprising bath, wash hand-basin, W.C., radiator, window to rear and access to loft space.
Rear Garden (30.48mft plus (100ft plus))
Commencing with a patio area, lawn, tarmac hardstanding in front of the garage, large greenhouse to remain, superb selection of established flowers, shrubs and trees. The trees include a bramley apple and cox apple tree, two pear trees, walnut, laburnum, oak trees, holly trees, a magnificent magnolia and a feature mountain ash/rowen. The garden is westerly facing therefore benefitting from the sun especially in the afternoons and is enclosed on both sides by good condition panel fencing some of which is only two years old. At the rear is hedging and the garden, backing onto playing fields, is completely unoverlooked from the rear. There is vine giving superb dark grapes on the south facing wall of the garage.
Garage
Double wooden doors with power and light supplied. There are fitments in the garage plus some gardening tools which the current sellers are happy to leave if required by the incoming buyers.
Freehold - Council Tax Band C
A superb opportunity to purchase this spacious late 1920's 3 bedroom double bay semi detached house. Positioned in a superb location on the very edge of Ipswich in the Northgate High School catchment area the property benefits from being within a 5 minute walk of Rushmere Heath and ideal for dog walkers and golfers in one direction and 10 minutes in the other direction is delightful footpaths and woodland leading down to the Fynn Valley.
Additionally the property is within a 5 minute drive (15 minute walk) of Ipswich Hospital.
The property a degree of upgrading and modernisation and offers excellent potential for extensions at the rear or the side (subject to any necessary planning permission and building regulations).
The property is full of 1920's character which includes many of the picture rails still in situ and fireplace recess in the lounge. The fireplace is still positioned in the front dining room and the sellers believe that this could be re-opened up to and open fire or wood burner again subject to any necessary regulations.
Summary Continued
The property was re-wired in the 1980's and has a modern fuse board. The original back boiler was replaced about 10 years ago with a new combination boiler which has been regularly serviced ever since and was internally virtually re-built about 4 years as part of that years service.
To the rear of the kitchen is a pitched roof extension which has created a utility area which again could be further developed possibly to included a downstairs cloakroom.
One of the main selling features of the property is the superb 100' plus westerly facing rear garden which has been well maintained over the years by the current vendor who have enjoyed living here at Humber Doucy Lane for 40 years. The rear garden is full of established trees including oak trees, walnut, holly tree, mountain ash and rowen and a beautiful magnolia. On the south facing wall of the detached garage is a very healthy grape vine which this year has produced a superb crop of dark blue grapes.
Backing on to playing fields the garden is totally unoverlooked from the rear.
At the front of the house there is s double length driveway already in existence. Adjacent to this is a lawn which could be altered to create additional vehicle parking as has been done in the adjacent properties.
A property with fantastic potential in a superb position awaits very lucky new owners.
Front Garden
There is a double length driveway providing off street parking for two vehicles plus an area of lawn which could, if required, be altered to create additional car parking. Side access via wooden gates adjacent to the property leads through to the side garden/rear garden which includes an outside tap.
Entrance Hallway
Front entrance door from covered entrance porchway through to reception hallway, stairs rising to first floor, under-stairs storage area which houses wall mounted boiler. The combi boiler which was replaced about 10 years ago has been regularly serviced since and about 4 years ago was virtually re-built internally, laminate flooring on wooden floorboards.
Dining Room (4.111 x 3.963 (13'5" x 13'0"))
Double radiator, bay window to front which is easterly facing making this a very pleasant and sunny room in the mornings and laminate flooring on wooden floorboards. There was previously a back boiler in the fireplace which has since been removed when the combi boiler was installed. The vendors have said that they believe there is no reason why incoming buyer couldn't create an open fire or wood burner subject to any necessary alterations and regulations required. There is also a very effective fake section to the right of the chimney breast which conceals the pipework for the central heating system.
Lounge (3.797 x 3.150 (12'5" x 10'4"))
Recess for former fireplace, double radiator, laminate flooring on wooden floorboards and French doors opening out into the garden.
Kitchen (2.741 x 2.434 (8'11" x 7'11"))
Comprising base drawers, cupboards and eye level units, single drainer sink unit, plumbing for washing machine, work-surfaces, tiling and open through to utility area.
Utility Room Extension (2.292 x 2.066 (7'6" x 6'9"))
Windows to to rear and side, storage, space for upright fridge/freezer and door to rear lobby and further door to rear garden.
First Floor Landing
Window to side and doors off.
Bedroom One (4.141 x 2.833 (13'7" x 9'3"))
Double cupboard flush with chimney breast plus additional double cupboard to the right of chimney breast (Former airing cupboard) with shelving, radiator and bay window to front with views above the roofs of the properties opposite with views of fields and trees.
Bedroom Two (3.523 x 3.793 (11'6" x 12'5"))
Double radiator and window to rear.
Bedroom Three (2.49 x 2.471 (8'2" x 8'1"))
Radiator and window to front with views above the roofs of the properties opposite with views of fields and trees.
Bathroom (2.064 x 1.977 (6'9" x 6'5"))
Suite comprising bath, wash hand-basin, W.C., radiator, window to rear and access to loft space.
Rear Garden (30.48mft plus (100ft plus))
Commencing with a patio area, lawn, tarmac hardstanding in front of the garage, large greenhouse to remain, superb selection of established flowers, shrubs and trees. The trees include a bramley apple and cox apple tree, two pear trees, walnut, laburnum, oak trees, holly trees, a magnificent magnolia and a feature mountain ash/rowen. The garden is westerly facing therefore benefitting from the sun especially in the afternoons and is enclosed on both sides by good condition panel fencing some of which is only two years old. At the rear is hedging and the garden, backing onto playing fields, is completely unoverlooked from the rear. There is vine giving superb dark grapes on the south facing wall of the garage.
Garage
Double wooden doors with power and light supplied. There are fitments in the garage plus some gardening tools which the current sellers are happy to leave if required by the incoming buyers.
Freehold - Council Tax Band C
