Detached house for sale in Whatfield Road, Elmsett, Ipswich IP7

Ref: EC0617
Guide Price: £700,000 - £750,000
Georgian House: A substantial detached family home in a village setting with lovely countryside views.

Front Garden: This property benefits from an attractive frontage and is set well back from the road. There is a large front garden, a gravel driveway suitable for parking numerous vehicles, and a detached double garage housing a workshop. The front garden offers a variety of hedges, attractive borders, and flower beds.

Ground Floor: Immediately on the left as you enter the property is a large 23ft sitting room with a log burner, windows to the front and patio doors leading to the rear garden. A large open-plan kitchen and dining room offers plenty of space. The kitchen has a range of worksurfaces and an inset range cooker. Here you will also find a separate utility room and a cloakroom. The ground floor accommodation also offers a second sitting room, a study, and a sunroom with wonderful views over the farmland to the front.

First Floor: A staircase leads you to a bright and airy upstairs landing which provides access to four double bedrooms, a family bathroom, a second shower room and an airing cupboard. A unique feature of this property is that the second-floor loft room can be accessed from two of the bedrooms via two removable staircases which could be used as a fantastic children's playroom /den.

Rear Gardens: The rear garden is a particular feature of this property and offers wonderful views over a paddock, especially from two of the rear-facing bedrooms. The garden has been beautifully designed and well-maintained. It is mainly laid to lawn, however, there is also a large paved patio area, a decking area, a fish pond with a fountain, a greenhouse, a timber summer house (with power) and a variety of bushes, shrubs, and borders and trees. Paving slabs lead you to a quirky “Hobbit Hole” at the end of the garden with lighting, power and even an electric fireplace. This is an amazing space and certainly provides a “wow factor” when entertaining guests. It could also be used as a garden room, games room, playroom, or home office.

Owners Comments: “I have lived in this village of Elmsett for over 33 years, I hope the new owners of Georgian House will be blessed with making as many happy memories as my family have had growing up here.”

Location
Elmsett is a charming village offering a quiet country setting whilst being a short drive from the bustling towns of Hadleigh and Needham Market. The village itself offers a village pub, a village store (currently closed), a village hall, a charming village school, a playground, a recreational field, two churches, a garden nursery and even an airfield. Elmsett is surrounded by rolling countryside and provides access to countless country walks, many of which provide breath taking views.

Hadleigh is only a 10-minute drive from this property. A large car park provides ease of access to enjoy everything this historic market town has to offer including some gorgeous buildings, numerous shops, cafes, bars, restaurants, and takeaways. There is a doctor, two dentists and even a veterinary surgery. Hadleigh also boasts multiple sports clubs, including a lovely cricket club, bowls, football, and rugby club. There is an indoor swimming pool and leisure centre, and a well-run public library.

Elmsett is conveniently located 9 miles west of Ipswich, where you will find a wider selection of shops, restaurants, and other services. You’ll also find a gorgeous marina with several cafes/restaurants where you can sit and watch the luxury yachts sail in and out. Ipswich also offers a mainline train station providing access to Central London in just 70 minutes.

Elmsett has the additional benefit of being only 35 minutes from the Suffolk coast which offers a plethora of fantastic days out to Towns such as Felixstowe, Aldeburgh, and Southwold.

Local Transport Links:

• Nearest Bus Stop: Mill Lane ( 0.16 miles)


• Nearest Rail Stations: Ipswich (7 miles).


• Nearest Airport: London Southend (37 miles) or Stansted Airport (33 miles).

Local Schools: A wide range of "Good" to "Outstanding" primary and secondary schools within approximately 3 miles. Ipswich also offers numerous private schools including the well-renowned Ipswich High School and the Royal Hospital School, both of which are approximately 9 miles away with a school mini bus running from Hadleigh.

Additional Information:

• Freehold property


• Oil central heating with a programmer, room thermostat, and TRVs.


• Local Authority: Babergh


• Council Tax Band E


• Energy Performance Rating D with potential to upgrade to a C.


• Loft insulation and insulated cavity walls.


• Low-energy lighting in 90% of fixed outlets


• Mobile Phone Signal: O2 and Vodaphone


• Cable Satellite TV: BT and Sky


• Internet: Speeds up to 50mbps

Viewings:
This property is being marketed by “Edd Callegari - Personal Estate Agent”, offering a personal and proactive service seven days a week. Viewings by appointment only.