3 bed bungalow for sale

Haylings Road, Leiston, Suffolk IP16

Occupying a sensational plot of approximately two acres (subject to survey), including woodland to the rear boundary, in the sought-after town of Leiston lies this substantial three bedroom detached bungalow which has undergone a complete renovation by the current owners including new kitchen, bathroom and wet room, and has been re-plastered throughout. This beautifully presented family home offers scope for extension / development (subject to planning permission) and benefits from a secluded sweeping driveway providing ample off-road parking for several vehicles; stunning side and rear gardens, the rear garden having an outside sauna, shower, WC and changing room; is predominantly double glazed; and has oil fired central heating and a septic tank for drainage. As agents, we recommend the earliest possible viewing to fully appreciate the setting together with the quality and size of the accommodation on offer which comprises entrance hall, refitted kitchen / breakfast room, utility / boot room, 21ft dual aspect sitting room with wood burning stove, refitted family bathroom, and three good size double bedrooms.

Leiston is found a short drive inland from Suffolk’s Heritage Coast between Thorpeness and Aldeburgh, approximately 6 miles from Snape Maltings and approximately 5 miles from rspb Minsmere. Home to the Long Shop Museum, Leiston has a good range of shops and amenities for all ages including a Co-op supermarket, chemists, hardware stores, a post office, doctors and dentist surgeries, a primary and secondary school, vets, library, sports centre, cinema and recreational parks as well as a good selection of pubs and fast food takeaways. The town is served by a regular bus service to outlying villages and beyond and with Saxmundham’s railway station only four miles away, Ipswich and London are easily accessible. You can also explore the 14th century Leiston Abbey ruins.

Council tax band: F
EPC Rating: F

Entrance Hall

Built-in cupboard; doors to the wet room, kitchen / breakfast room and sitting room; and steps up to the inner hallway.

Wet Room

A refitted wet room with wall-mounted shower with rainfall showerhead, low-level WC, hand wash basin, heated towel rail, inset ceiling spotlights, and single glazed obscure window to the front aspect.

Kitchen / Breakfast Room (5.16m x 3.02m)

The refitted kitchen has a range of modern eye and base level units with work surfaces; two large deep soft-close drawers; inset sink and drainer; integrated dishwasher, Indesit oven and grill, brand new four ring ceramic hob, and extractor hood; space for a fridge freezer; radiator; window to the utility / boot room; single glazed window to the front aspect; opening through to the sitting; and door through to:

Utility / Boot Room (3.58m x 1.55m)

Built-in floor-to-ceiling cupboard, large utility cupboard with shelving and space and plumbing for a washing machine, and double glazed wooden doors opening out to the garden.

Sitting Room (6.4m x 4.1m)

Dual aspect with double glazed windows to the rear and side, double glazed doors opening out to the rear garden, two radiators, and feature wood burning stove with built-in wood storage.

Inner Hallway

Radiator, loft access, and doors to the bathroom and bedrooms.

Family Bathroom (3.33m x 3.3m)

A refitted three piece suite comprising jacuzzi bath with rainfall showerhead over and shower screen and metro tile splash backs, low-level WC and vanity hand wash basin with storage beneath; heated towel rail with radiator; half-height wood panelling; electric underfloor heating; recess with bespoke built-in storage beneath; exposed brickwork; and single glazed window to the front aspect.

Bedroom One (4.11m x 4m)

Dual aspect with double glazed windows to the rear and side, radiator, and built-in double wardrobe.

Bedroom Two (3.86m x 3.5m)

Double glazed window to the side aspect, radiator, and built-in double cupboard.

Bedroom Three (3.73m x 3.3m)

Double glazed window to the rear aspect and radiator.

Outside

The property is approached via a secluded sweeping driveway flanked by hedgerow providing off-road parking for numerous vehicles; there is a picket fence with gate providing access to the side garden which is laid to lawn, well-stocked with mature trees and shrubs, and fully enclosed by picket fencing. Double gates provide vehicular access to the woodland at the rear of the boundary via a newly laid driveway and the oil tank is housed in the front garden. To the rear is an exceptional garden which is extensively laid to lawn with a woodland to the rear boundary which is enclosed by wire fencing, there are numerous well-established trees in the garden, outside lighting, and complete new fencing to the right-hand boundary which runs the full-length of the plot excluding the woodland. Within the garden is a sauna hut with outside toilet, shower and changing room / shed.