3 bed terraced house for sale

Berners Street, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1

Located on the outskirts of Ipswich town centre just an approximate five-minute walk to Christchurch Park lies this substantial three-bedroom Grade II listed townhouse which is full of period features including fireplaces, high ceilings and stripped wood doors. The townhouse has ample living accommodation arranged over two floors with the benefit of a dry cellar beneath. There is off-road parking to the front for two cars and to the rear is a wonderful private and secluded rear garden which has the former coach house and stable set over two floors which could be converted (subject to planning permission) into a studio or office or back into a garage. The property would benefit from some updating, occupies a good size plot and has gas central heating. The accommodation comprises front porch, entrance hall, a dry cellar, sitting room with open fire, family room, garden room, dining room, kitchen, large utility room, and cloakroom on the ground floor. On the first floor is the landing, three bedrooms, a study, and a family bathroom.

The county town of Ipswich offers a range of local amenities including schools, university, shops, doctors, dental surgeries, hospital, two theatres, parks including the popular Orwell Country Park, recreational facilities, and mainline railway station providing direct links to London Liverpool Street Station with a journey time of approximately 1hr 15mins. The vibrant waterfront has undergone an extensive rebuilding and gentrification programme and now boasts some fashionable bars and restaurants, together with the University of Suffolk.

Council tax band: E
EPC Rating: N/a - Grade II Listed

Outside – Front

There is off-road parking for two cars.

Front Porch

Doors to the sitting room and entrance hall.

Entrance Hall

Radiator, stairs to the first floor, door providing access to steps down to the cellar, and doors to the family room and dining room.

Cellar

The dry cellar is currently being used for storage.

Sitting Room (4.62m x 4.06m)

Two sash windows to the front aspect, an open fireplace, radiator, built-in cupboard, and door through to:

Family Room (4.04m x 3.58m)

Radiator, period fireplace, built-in cupboard, and French doors to:

Garden Room (2.77m x 1.75m)

Sliding patio doors opening out to the rear garden.

Dining Room (4.3m x 2.77m)

Window to the side aspect, radiator, parquet floor, floor-mounted boiler, feature stained glass serving hatch through to the kitchen, and door into:

Kitchen (2.87m x 2.77m)

Fitted with a range of matching eye and base level units, tiled work surfaces, sink and drainer, space for a range style cooker, space for an under-counter appliance, part tiled walls, window to the side aspect, and door through to:

Utility Room (3.3m x 2.34m)

Windows to the rear and side aspects; door opening out to the garden; pantry cupboard; roll edge work surface incorporating a sink; part tiled walls; space for a fridge freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer; and door through to:

Cloakroom

Two-piece suite comprising low-level WC and hand wash basin.

First Floor Landing

Window to the side aspect, radiator, built-in shelving, and doors to the bedrooms and bathroom.

Bedroom One (4.01m x 3.68m)

Two sash windows to the front aspect, radiator, and built-in wardrobe.

Bedroom Two (4.04m x 3.2m)

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

Bedroom Three (2.4m x 1.9m)

Window to the front aspect and radiator.

Study (3.23m x 1.85m)

Loft access, airing cupboard, and built-in wardrobe.

Family Bathroom

Four-piece suite comprising bath, low-level WC, bidet and hand wash basin; radiator; and opaque window to the side aspect.

Outside – Rear

The very private and secluded garden is well-stocked with an abundance of mature bushes, shrubs, plants and trees; and interspersed with various paved walkways. There is a very large seating area with pergola over and the garden is fully enclosed by retaining wall. Towards the rear of the garden is the former coach house and stable which can also be accessed via Dykes Street.

Coach House & Stable

There are steps leading from the ground floor which measures 19' x 15'5" up to the first floor which measures 17'9" x 12'6". From Dykes Street, there is a door providing access the coach house and stable. This is an ideal outbuilding to develop into a studio or work-from-home office (subject to planning permission) or convert back into a garage (again, subject to permission).