5 bed detached house for sale

Valley Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1

*** guide price: £700,000 to £750,000 ***

Palmer & Partners are delighted to present to the market this exceptional four-bedroom detached house with one-bedroom annexe which is ideal for multi-generational living, guests or work-from-home office / studio. ‘Picton House’ is located towards the desirable northeast side of Ipswich within the Northgate School catchment area just a short drive from Ipswich Hospital and close to Christchurch Park. The property is immaculately presented, is being sold with no onward chain, and comes with full fibre to the house, double glazed windows throughout, the majority of which have matching fitted plantation-style shutters. Further benefits include fast fibre broadband, gas central heating in the main house and electric radiators in the annexe, off-road parking for three / four cars to the front, and a beautiful rear garden.

A brief summary of the accommodation is as follows: Porch, spacious entrance hall, stunning 690 sq ft open plan kitchen / living / dining room with large centre island and bi-fold doors, 21ft utility room, modern ground floor cloakroom, living room, family room, study / snug, galleried landing, master bedroom with stylish en-suite shower room, three further bedrooms, and a luxurious four-piece family bathroom. The annexe comprises 21ft reception room with bi-fold doors and one good size double bedroom with a stylish en-suite shower room.

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.

Porch

Large built-in coat cupboard, wood floor, and door through to:

Entrance Hall

The spacious hallway has a radiator, turning staircase, doors to the family room, lounge and snug, and glass French doors opening into:

Kitchen / Living / Dining Room (8.37m x 7.7m)

This stunning open plan room forms the hub of this exceptional family home and has two sets of bi-fold doors opening out to the rear garden. The kitchen area is fitted with a range of bespoke full-height built-in cupboards with space for an American-style fridge freezer (can remain if required); integrated appliances include a double electric oven, wine fridge and dishwasher; and there is a matching base level unit with solid wood work surface incorporating an undermount sink. There is a large centre island with quartz work surface incorporating an integrated induction hob with discrete extractor fan and ample built-in storage below. Also within the kitchen area is a built-in pantry cupboard, pull-out bins, and vertical radiator. In the living / dining area are two further vertical radiators, a brick recess with wood burning stove, and Samsung Frame TV (to remain). There is wood flooring throughout, a partial vaulted ceiling with three Velux skylights and inset (truncated)

Utility Room (6.46m x 1.94m)

The utility has base level units with solid wood work surface incorporating a stainless-steel sink and drainer, space for a fridge freezer and washing machine, tiled floor, radiator, window to the side aspect, door opening out to the side, and a door through to:

Cloakroom

A modern two-piece suite comprising low-level WC and vanity hand wash basin with storage beneath; there is a heated towel rail and window to the side aspect.

Living Room (4.86m x 4.68m)

Bay window to the front aspect with fitted shutters, ornate fireplace, radiator, and wood flooring.

Family Room (5.27m x 3.82m)

Feature turret-style window to the front and side aspects with fitted shutters, modern fireplace, radiator, and wood flooring.

Study / Snug (3.64m x 3.06m)

French doors opening out to the side, radiator, ceiling inset spotlights, and wood flooring.

Galleried Landing

The generous landing has a window to the front aspect with fitted shutters, airing cupboard, radiator, access to the part-boarded loft, and doors to the bedrooms and bathroom.

Master Bedroom (4.68m x 4.16m)

Bay window to the front aspect with fitted shutters, radiator, wood flooring, built-in double wardrobe with lighting, and door through to:

En-Suite Shower Room

A stylish three-piece suite comprising walk-in shower enclosure, low-level WC and hand wash basin; there is a heated towel rail, wall-mounted mirrored vanity unit, and a Velux window.

Bedroom Two (5.25m x 3.64m)

Feature turret-style window to the front and side aspects with fitted shutters and a radiator.

Bedroom Three (3.64m x 3.19m)

Window to the side aspect with fitted shutters and a radiator.

Bedroom Four (3.67m x 2.58m)

Window to the side aspect with fitted shutters and a radiator.

Family Bathroom

A luxurious four-piece suite comprising freestanding bath, large walk-in shower enclosure, low-level WC and ‘his & hers’ hand wash basin with ample storage beneath; there are two heated towel rails, wall-mounted vanity mirror, tiled floor, ceiling inset spotlights, and a large Velux window.

Outside

‘Picton House’ is positioned on the corner of Valley Road and Picton Avenue with access being from Picton Avenue which is a quiet cul-de-sac with just four houses. The front garden is predominantly laid to lawn with a range of trees and shrubs together with an impressive Acer tree. To the side there is a substantial block-paved in-and-out driveway providing off-road parking for three / four cars with an electric car charging point, and a large brick building which can be used for storage. A gate to the side provides access to the generous rear garden which is extensively laid to lawn with a patio seating area and further large patio area to the rear of the garden, pergola with mature wisteria over, and a large annexe.

Annexe

The annexe is well insulated, heated and double glazed with wired internet cables to the main house.

Reception Room (6.5m x 3.38m)

This expansive reception room has two sets of bi-fold doors opening out to the garden, two windows, two electric radiators, ceiling inset spotlights, wood-effect flooring, and door through to:

Double Bedroom (3.58m x 3.38m)

Door opening out to the garden, electric heater, ceiling inset spotlights, and door through to:

En-Suite Shower Room

A stylish three-piece suite comprising walk-in shower enclosure, low-level WC and vanity hand wash basin with storage beneath; there is a heated towel rail, wall-mounted mirrored vanity unit, and a window.