Property, Houses and Flats for Sale in Ipswich, Suffolk

Suffolk's county town of Ipswich is part of the vibrant Cambridge/Ipswich hi-tech corridor. With a proud history, long maritime tradition, unique architecture and ambience, it has an identity and personality that, according to Ipswich estate agents, is tempting numerous potential investors and residents from all over the world. The Waterfront is undergoing a renaissance and major investment, with new businesses, new homes and new leisure facilities. With the addition of University Campus Suffolk over the next couple of years, Ipswich promises to be the place of the future. There are many reasons why people are considering Ipswich property; as well as having the city-feel and title of 'commutable city', it manages to retain a village feel, has upscale affordable amenities and facilities, including employment and retail opportunities, and is also minutes away from some of the prettiest Suffolk villages and countryside. There is a wide variety of houses for sale in Ipswich to suit most lifestyles. In the town there are imposing four storey Victorian terraced and detached houses, modern detached family homes, 1920's properties, and in surrounding villages there are 17th and 18th Century properties, residential farms, converted barns and traditional Suffolk farm houses.

Amenities for properties in Ipswich

The residents of Ipswich are spoilt for choice with the range of facilities and amenities. The retail capital of the region, Ipswich has two shopping malls, Tower Ramparts and The Buttermarket, as well as the "golden mile" with its long established local businesses and specialist shops. There are a wide variety of restaurants, cafés and bars, and an outdoor market on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Families considering Ipswich property will discover gyms, leisure centres, swimming pools and a successful local football team. Ipswich has a wealth of places for entertainment, The Regent Theatre and Corn Exchange play host to live shows and concerts, The New Wolsey Theatre with a lively and varied programme of drama, music, comedy, poetry, dance and children's shows, and a multi-screen cinema for film lovers.

Transport for Ipswich

The residents of Ipswich benefit from excellent transport links. Trains from London Liverpool Street reach Ipswich in just over an hour. By road, the major trunk roads to Ipswich are the A12 from London and the South, and the A14 from the Midlands and the North. The nearest airport is London Stansted.

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Ipswich, you may like to extend your search and explore neighbouring areas to search for property for sale in Stowmarket, Newmarket and Woodbridge.