5 bed detached house for sale

Beechwood Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk IP3

A substantial and immaculately presented family home.

Description
Occupying a sought-after position on the outskirts of Ipswich, adjacent to Purdis Heath Golf Course and with a variety of excellent walks nearby, Walnut House is an attractive and spacious contemporary house. It offers five double bedrooms, a superb open-plan kitchen and sitting room, delightful gardens, and a double garage.

Built in 2015, this energy-efficient home has been meticulously maintained and enhanced by our clients to an exceptional standard, and it is presented in immaculate condition. Internally, the accommodation is exceptionally well-arranged, with well-proportioned, light-filled rooms and generous ceiling heights throughout.

The front door opens into a wide reception hall, with two sets of double doors leading to the open-plan kitchen/sitting room, a snug, study, and cloakroom. A staircase ascends to the bedroom accommodation on the first and second floors.

The capacious open-plan kitchen and sitting room is flooded with natural light from two sets of bi-folding doors, which open onto the terrace and generous garden. The space is arranged in three distinct zones: The kitchen, dining area, and sitting room.

The stylish and well-appointed kitchen features bespoke cabinetry, marble work surfaces, and integrated appliances, including an AEG induction hob and twin ovens, AEG fridge and freezer, a wine fridge, and a Bosch dishwasher. A useful utility room, with external access to the garden, is located off the kitchen.

Flowing seamlessly from the kitchen, the dining area leads into the sitting room, where a handsome redbrick chimney piece houses an inset wood-burning stove. Completing the ground floor is a study, ideal for home working, and a snug, which can also be used as a dining room or play room.

There are five well-proportioned bedrooms and two family bathrooms arranged over the first and second floors. The principal bedroom is elegantly proportioned, with an adjoining bath and shower room, as well as a large dressing room that could also serve as a nursery. This space also offers potential to be used as a bedroom with direct access from the landing. Three of the bedrooms benefit from high-quality built-in wardrobes.

Outside
Walnut House enjoys a secluded, principally lawned garden to the rear. Directly adjoining the house, and accessed via two sets of bi-folding doors from the open-plan kitchen/dining room, is a generous terrace—ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining. Beyond this, a low-maintenance lawn is bordered by wood-sleeper beds and a herb garden.

Set within a private enclave behind security gates, Walnut House benefits from extensive parking, a detached double garage with power and additional overhead storage, and an ev charging point.

Location
Ipswich is the county town of Suffolk and provides a comprehensive selection of independent and high street shops; numerous restaurants; and a variety of theatres, galleries, and museums. A mainline railway station offers direct trains to London Liverpool Street from 68 minutes.

Levington (4 miles) is an historic village on the River Orwell and home to the Levington Yacht Club and Suffolk Yacht Harbour, a 550 berth harbour offering a range of boating services.

Woodbridge (9 miles) is a thriving and historic riverside town, with a great range of independent shops, delicatessens, cafés, restaurants and public houses.

The stunning Suffolk coast comprises delightful seaside towns and pretty villages. Felixstowe (8.5 miles), is a popular seaside town with a Blue Flag beach, promenade and pier. Aldeburgh (25 miles), closely associated with Benjamin Britten, is famed for its fish and chips and Scallop sculpture by Maggi Hambling. Orford (20 miles) has an enchanting 12th century castle and is home to the award winning Pump Street Bakery.

Local sporting facilities are fantastic: Walnut House is particularly well placed for Ipswich Golf Club and Ipswich Croquet Club; there are myriad gyms and swimming pools in the vicinity’ the Ipswich Sports Club has eleven tennis courts and also offers squash, racquetball and hockey. Superb sailing is available on the River Deben, River Orwell and along the Suffolk coast. There are rugby clubs in Ipswich and Woodbridge and further golf clubs in Woodbridge, Thorpeness and Aldeburgh.

Local schools are excellent in both the state and independent sectors. Broke Hall Community Primary School and Copleston High School are popular state schools. There are renowned independent schools including Orwell Park Prep School, St Joseph’s College, Ipswich School, Ipswich High School, Woodbridge School and Framlingham College.

All times and distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 3,116 sq ft





Additional Info
Services: Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage.

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