House For Sale £650,000
Entrance lobby, entrance hall, 20’ sitting room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, study, utility room, rear hall and cloakroom. Five double bedrooms, bathroom and shower room.
Attached single garage, and two storage buildings.
Generous driveway. Mature gardens and grounds of approximately 0.66 acres (0.27 ha).
Location
The Rectory will be found on the edge of the popular and accessible village of Nacton which is located just under 3 miles to the south-east of the County Town of Ipswich, close to the banks of the River Orwell. The village itself, with its population of approximately 4,600, benefits from a Church of England Primary school, village hall and church. Nacton is also home to the Orwell Park Preparatory School. Just over a mile away is the village of Levington, with its Marina and well regarded pub, The Ship.
The County Town of Ipswich is just under 5 miles to the north-west, and with a population of over 150,000, offers all the day to day shopping and recreational facilities one would expect, together with very good schooling in both the state and private sectors. Ipswich and the surrounding area also benefit from good road links to London and the south-east via the A12 and M25, and the Midlands via the A14. Ipswich also offers a direct rail link to London with journey times taking just over the hour. The coastal town of Felixstowe, with its international container port, is approximately 7 miles to the south-east, whilst the popular and historic market town of Woodbridge is approximately 8 miles to the north-east.
Directions
From the centre of the village proceed in a southerly direction, turning right at the crossroads where signposted to Ipswich onto Ipswich Road. Follow the road around the sharp left hand bend, and the Rectory will be found a short way along on the right hand side, almost opposite Church Road.
For those using the What3Words app: ///expecting.fortnight.afford
Description
The Rectory comprises a spacious, five bedroom house that was built during the late 1980s, occupying a delightful, semi-rural location on the edge of this popular village.
In all the accommodation extends to just over 2,000 square feet with the principal accommodation comprising a spacious entrance hall, 20’ sitting room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room and study. On the first floor there are five double bedrooms, a bathroom and a separate shower room.
Outside the established gardens are quite extensive, and measure approximately 0.66 acres in all. These include a generous driveway, single garage that is attached to the house, together with two further useful storage buildings. The immediate gardens and grounds have been kept in hand, whilst parts of the perimeter have been left to ‘Mother Nature’.
As the name suggests, the Rectory has served as the home for the local vicar for a number of years, but is now surplus to the Diocese’s requirements. Whilst the property has been maintained reasonably well over the years, it is now becoming somewhat dated by modern standards and provides an incoming purchaser with a wonderful opportunity to modernise, update and reconfigure the accommodation as a purchaser requires.
Covenants
Prospective purchasers should note that The Rectory will be sold with a covenant restricting the use of the site to one dwelling. For the avoidance of doubt, the covenant will not impact on the building of an annexe, outbuildings or extension of the house. The Diocese will also include a number of other covenants, a summary of which is available to interested parties on request.
Photovoltaic Panels
The property benefits from photovoltaic panels on the roof. These will be sold with the property, together with the benefit of the agreed Feed in Tariff and subsidised electricity.
The Accommodation
The House
Ground Floor
A wooden panelled front door with side light opens into the
Entrance Lobby
With doors to cloak cupboards, radiator, door to Cloakroom and doors off to
Study 14’7 x 9’11 (4.44m x 3.02m)
A light, twin aspect room with a large window on the rear elevation providing plenty of light and views of the garden. Range of fitted shelving, radiator, telephone point and built-in shelved storage cupboard.
Returning to the Entrance Lobby a further door provides access to the
Entrance Hall
With staircase rising to the first floor, recessed spotlighting, radiator and doors off to
Sitting Room 20’0 x 12’7 (6.10m x 3.84m)
An extremely light, twin aspect reception room with almost full length windows on the rear elevation overlooking the garden, together with glazed French doors providing access to the patio. The focal point of the room is the brick fireplace with polished stone and carved wood surrounds set on a raised pammet hearth. Radiators, wall light points, telephone point and bi-fold doors opening into the
Dining Room 13’6 x 10’0 (4.11m x 3.05m)
With similar, almost full height window providing plenty of light and views of the garden. Radiator, wall light points and door returning to the Entrance Hall.
A further door from the Entrance Hall provides access to the
Kitchen/Breakfast Room 17’0 x 11’0 (5.18m x 3.35m)
With large window overlooking the garden, together with glazed French doors providing access to the patio area. The kitchen area is well fitted with a good range of cupboard and drawer units with wood effect work surface over incorporating a stainless steel sink with drainer. Recess for electric cooker with light and extractor hood over together with recess and plumbing connections for a washing machine. Peninsula breakfast bar, recessed spotlighting, radiator, door to Pantry Cupboard and door to
Utility Room 9’8 x 9’0 (2.95m x 2.74m)
With matching range of cupboard units with wood effect worksurface over incorporating a stainless steel sink with mixer tap and drainer. Recess and plumbing connections for washing machine. Floor standing Ideal Mexico gas fired boiler and door through to
Rear Hall
With part glazed door providing access to the patio and gardens, access to roof space, radiator and integral door into the Garage.
From the Entrance Hall, a staircase rises to the
First Floor
Landing
With partly vaulted ceiling containing a Velux window light, window on the side elevation, access to roof space, door to Airing cupboard and doors off to
Bedroom One 13’2 x 10’0 (4.01m x 3.05m)
An extremely light, twin aspect double bedroom with windows providing good views of the surrounding countryside. Built-in wardrobe cupboards, TV and telephone points and radiator.
Bedroom Two 13’2 x 9’5 (4.01m x 2.87m)
A twin aspect double bedroom with windows overlooking the side and rear gardens. Built-in wardrobe cupboards, radiator and TV point.
Bedroom Three 10’7 x 10’0 (3.28m x 3.05m)
A double bedroom with window providing good views of the front garden and beyond. Built in wardrobe cupboard, radiator and TV point.
Bedroom Four 10’2 x 11’0 (3.10m x 3.35m)
With window providing views of the garden and countryside beyond. Built in wardrobe cupboards and TV and telephone points. Radiator.
Bedroom Five 17’0 x 10’3 (5.18m x 3.12m)
With vaulted ceilings , casement window on the gable elevation and Velux window light. Radiator.
Bathroom
With suite comprising panelled bath in tiled surround with shower attachment over, WC and pedestal wash basin with tiled splashback. Strip light with shaver socket, radiator with towel rail. Extractor fan.
Shower Room
With fully tiled shower enclosure, WC and wall mounted washbasin with tiled splashback. Radiator with towel rail and extractor fan.
Outside
The Rectory is set well back from the road, and approached via a sweeping tarmac driveway that leads to the Single Garage, approximately 12’ x 9’8 (3.66m x 2.95m) with up-and-over door, power and light connected and Velux window lights. There is a separate parking area. Beside the driveway there is also a useful storage building, of brick and block construction under a pitched and hipped roof, approximately 22’0 x 9’0 (6.72m x 2.79m) together with side hung double doors to the front.
From the driveway a paved pathway leads to the covered porch and front door, and this is flanked by gardens that are laid to grass for ease of maintenance, but with a retaining brick wall enclosing a formal seating area and a border containing established shrubs and trees.
The paved pathway continues beside the property to the rear, where there is a paved area set behind a low level brick wall. There is also a useful brick built storage building with steps leading down to the garden. Again, this part of the garden is mainly laid to grass for ease of maintenance, but with a number of established, mature shrubs along the boundary, and partly enclosed within close boarded and wire fencing. The gardens continue to the north, although this is an area that has been left to its own devices, with a post and rail fence that returns towards the driveway.
There is also a good size garden to the side of the property, and facing in a southerly direction, this area enjoys the sun throughout the day. There is a large paved terrace area, which can be accessed from the Sitting Room and Rear Hall. Beyond this is a central area of garden, laid to grass, that is enclosed within established shrubs and trees together with a closeboarded fence. From the terrace area a paved pathway continues, via a gateway, returning to the front drive.
In all, the gardens and grounds extend to approximately 0.66 acres (0.27 ha).
Viewing Strictly by appointment with the agent.
Services Mains electricity and water. Gas fired boiler serving the hot water and central heating systems. Private drainage system. Photovoltaic panels supplementing the electricity consumption.
EPC Rating = C A copy is available from the agents
Council Tax Band G £3,287.17 payable per annum 2023/2024
Local Authority East Suffolk Council; East Suffolk House, Station Road, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 1RT; [use Contact Agent Button]
NOTES
1. Every care has been taken with the preparation of these particulars, but complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If there is any point, which is of particular importance to you, please obtain professional confirmation. Alternatively, we will be pleased to check the information for you. These Particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract. All measurements quoted are approximate. The Fixtures, Fittings & Appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Photographs are reproduced for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item shown is included. No guarantee can be given that any planning permission or listed building consent or building regulations have been applied for or approved. The agents have not been made aware of any covenants or restrictions that may impact the property, unless stated otherwise. Any site plans used in the particulars are indicative only and buyers should rely on the Land Registry/transfer plan.
2. The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 require all Estate Agents to obtain sellers’ and buyers’ identity.
July 2023
