3 bed detached house for sale

Chelmondiston, Ipswich, Suffolk IP9

This charming three bedroom cottage, situated in the sought-after village of Chelmondiston within easy reach of the A12 and A14 commuter trunk roads and offering good access to Ipswich mainline train station which provides a 70 minute direct link into London Liverpool Street station, occupies a good size plot and is set back from the road in an elevated position. ‘Laurel Cottage’ is full of character features including exposed brick walls and beams and an open fire; is being sold with no onward chain; and benefits from solar panels, air source heat pump, double glazing throughout, and a landscaped and non-overlooked rear garden. The cottage has recently been insulated throughout including the loft and had new radiators installed. The accommodation comprises front porch, 22ft dual aspect dining room which opens through to a sitting room which has an wood burner, kitchen and separate utility room, ground floor cloakroom, first floor landing, three double bedrooms, and a family bathroom.

Chelmondiston, specifically the Pin Mill hamlet on the Shotley peninsula, is located within the designated Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (aonb). The village offers a range of local amenities including Primary School, Post Office and shops, Chinese takeaway, gastro pub, equestrian centre, sailing club, tennis courts, and play park. The village offers lots of community activities (yoga, dance, drama, book groups, etc.) with Jimmy’s Farm, Suffolk Food Hall, Alton Water, and Harkstead Beach all just a stone’s throw away. Chelmondiston is located just a few miles from The Royal Hospital and Ipswich High Schools as well as the Royal Harwich Yacht Club and MDL marina. The nearest train station is Ipswich mainline station providing direct links to London Liverpool Street Station. Chelmondiston is an easy 15 minute commute to Ipswich and Manningtree, has good transport (bus) networks, and is a dog walker’s heaven.

Council tax band: D
EPC Rating: C

Outside – Front

The frontage is enclosed by mature hedging, retaining wall and iron railings with gate and steps up to a pathway which leads to the front door and round to a gate at the side providing access to the rear garden.

Front Porch

Door through to:

Dining Room (6.86m x 3.3m)

Dual aspect with windows to the front and rear, two radiators, exposed brickwork and beams, stairs to the first floor, and opening through to:

Sitting Room (3.86m x 3.28m)

Two windows to the front aspect, radiator, exposed brick fireplace with wood burner, and stable latch door through to:

Kitchen (3.35m x 2.97m)

Fitted with a range of wood eye and base eye and base level units with under counter lighting; roll edge work surfaces; inset sink and drainer; integrated fridge freezer; space for a cooker, dishwasher and tumble dryer; built-in extractor hood; radiator; tiled flooring; feature exposed brick wall; window to the rear aspect; and access to:

Utility Room

Stable door opening out to the rear garden, built-in storage, window to the rear aspect, and door through to:

Cloakroom

Two piece suite comprising low-level WC and hand wash basin, and space and plumbing for a washing machine.

First Floor Landing

Loft access and doors to the bedrooms and bathroom.

Bedroom (3.84m x 3.3m)

Window to the front aspect, radiator, and built-in wardrobe.

Bedroom (3.86m x 3.25m)

Window to the front aspect, radiator, and built-in wardrobe.

Bedroom (3.28m x 2.92m)

Window to the rear aspect, radiator, and cupboard housing the air source heat pump.

Family Bathroom

The bathroom has a mediterranean feel with three piece suite comprising bath with shower over and tiled splash backs, low-level WC and vanity hand wash basin storage beneath; heated towel rail; tiled flooring; and window to the rear aspect.

Outside – Rear

The landscaped and non-overlooked rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn with a stone patio seating area, shrub and hedge borders, towards the rear is another patio area with wooden shed which will remain, and the garden is enclosed by fencing.