5 bed detached house for sale

Amberfield Drive, Nacton, Ipswich IP10

A delightful house in a lovely edge of village setting

Description
The house is situated within the popular Amberfield Drive development, an exceptionally well-conceived residential development, which perfectly blends period buildings with sympathetically designed new homes in 25 acre former parkland setting. Cavendish House is a handsome detached house built in the traditional style and set back from the exclusive private road backing onto woods and farmland.

The building has attractive elevations enhanced by large sash windows, and a traditional slate roof. The front door leads into the generous central reception hall.

The accommodation flows remarkably well, comprising wonderfully proportioned, light-filled rooms with high ceilings throughout. The reception hall leads to all the ground floor rooms, with the stairs leading to a galleried landing and the bedroom accommodation.

The elegantly proportioned drawing room has a wood burner, bay window with window seat overlooking the front lawn and French windows to the rear garden.

The sitting room also has a wood burner flanked by dresser style units and opens through to the kitchen with granite work surfaces, island, integrated appliances. Beyond the kitchen is the dining area with doors out to a second garden terrace.

There are five double bedroom, two with en suites, and an additional bathroom. The double aspect principal bedroom enjoys both an adjoining bathroom and dressing area. Bedroom five is used as a study with built in desk and storage unit.

Cavendish House has principally lawned gardens to both the front and rear of the house, with shrub borders. The two terrace areas to the rear are ideal for al fresco dining.

There is ample parking for numerous cars over a shingle and block paved drive, which leads to a double garage, with electric up and over door.

Location
Amberfield Drive is situated on the edge of Nacton village amidst mature woodland and accessed via a sweeping driveway. The property is within this lovely secluded residential development which is administered by a residents’ association with an annual charge for communal landscaping and driveway maintenance.

There are a number of doctor and dentist surgeries within easy reach, together with easy access to local hospitals in nearby Ipswich, Felixstowe and the historic town of Woodbridge. The A14 is just one mile away and provides links to the East Coast ports, Cambridge and the Midlands as well as to London and the country’s main road network (via the A12).

There are excellent water sport opportunities on the Orwell and Deben estuaries, including the nearby Levington Marina and there are golf courses at Ipswich, Rushmere, Seckford, Woodbridge and Felixstowe, together with a full range of shopping and commercial facilities in Ipswich.
Distance


River Orwell – 1 mile
John Lewis, Waitrose & Sainsbury - 2 miles
A14/A12 - 1 mile

Ipswich town centre & Station - 4 miles (London's Liverpool Street Station - 70 min)
Woodbridge - 9 miles

Square Footage: 3,077 sq ft

Acreage:
0.25 Acres

Directions
Leaving the A14 at the A12 junction (58) proceed along the Felixstowe road A1156 taking the second left hand turn signed to Nacton. Having travelled under a railway bridge continue for approximately 150 metres, where the entrance drive is located on the left-hand side. On entering the house is the third property on the left-hand side.

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Additional Info
An estate service charge of £600 pa.