4 bed semi-detached house for sale

Shotley, Ipswich, Suffolk IP9

Occupying an enviable position tucked away down a private lane surrounded by fields just on the outskirts of the much sought-after village of Shotley lies this very spacious four-bedroom semi-detached cottage. The cottage offers far-reaching and uninterrupted field views from the front and rear and comes with beautifully landscaped gardens that wraparound the front, side and rear of the cottage, a detached garage, and off-road parking for three / four cars. The cottage has oil-fired heating and a septic tank.

A summary of the accommodation is as follows: Front porch, sitting room, living room, dining room, study, utility room, kitchen / breakfast room, first floor landing, family bathroom, and four bedrooms, one of which has an en-suite bathroom.

The peninsular village of Shotley is very popular amongst the boating community and provides a wide range of local village amenities including doctor’s surgery, bus routes, public houses, marina, church, and fantastic scenic countryside walks. In the summer months a foot and cycle ferry service licensed to carry up to 12 passengers operates between Shotley Marina, Harwich and Felixstowe. Shotley peninsula is an awe-inspiring location between the River Orwell and the River Stour. The neighbouring town of Ipswich offers a further range of amenities including shops, doctors, dental surgeries, hospital, theatre, parks, recreational facilities and train station providing direct links to London Liverpool Street Station.

Front Porch

Window to the front aspect and door through to:

Sitting Room (4.6m x 3.33m)

Bay window to the front aspect, radiator, and door through to:

Inner Hallway

Stairs and doors to the dining room and kitchen / breakfast room.

Dining Room (5.38m x 3.23m)

Window to the side aspect, radiator, doorway to the lobby, and door through to:

Utility Room (2.36m x 1.98m)

Base level unit with roll edge work surface over and tiled splashback, space for a tumble dryer and washing machine, windows to the rear and side aspects, door opening out to the side, and door through to:

Kitchen / Breakfast Room (4.14m x 3.76m)

The country style kitchen is fitted with an extensive range of base level units with matching wall-mounted cupboard, roll edge work surfaces, sink and drainer, and tiled splashbacks. There is space for a cooker, fridge freezer and dishwasher with a built-in extractor hood, feature exposed ceiling beams, and radiator. The kitchen is dual aspect with two windows to the rear and window to the side, and door to the inner hallway.

Lobby

Built-in shelving and doors to the living room and study.

Living Room (5.05m x 4.57m)

Dual aspect with two windows to the front and French doors opening out to the rear garden, and two radiators.

Study (2.74m x 1.96m)

French doors opening onto a patio area to the front, radiator, and built-in cupboard.

First Floor Landing

Window to the rear aspect, loft access, and doors to the bathroom and bedrooms.

Family Bathroom

A three-piece suite comprising bath with shower attachment, low-level WC and hand wash basin. There is a radiator, airing cupboard, tiled splashbacks, and window to the rear aspect.

Bedroom One (5.05m x 4.57m)

Dual aspect with two windows to the front and window to the rear, two radiators, loft access, and door through to:

En-Suite Bathroom

A three-piece suite comprising corner bath, low-level WC and pedestal hand wash basin; with tiled splashbacks, heated towel rail and window to the rear aspect.

Bedroom Two (3.9m x 3.35m)

Window to the front aspect and radiator.

Bedroom Three (3.43m x 2.26m)

Window to the front aspect and radiator.

Bedroom Four (3.28m x 2.77m)

Window to the rear aspect and radiator.

Outside

The cottage is accessed via Boot Drift which is a private lane and services just two cottages. To the front is a large block-paved driveway providing off-road parking for three / four cars in front of the detached garage. The beautifully landscaped and well-maintained gardens wrap around the front, side and rear of the cottage and are extensively laid to lawn and well-stocked with an abundance of flowers and shrubs. In the front garden there is a large summerhouse and brick-built outbuilding and to the side is a large greenhouse. In the rear garden is a block-paved patio seating area with pergola over which has a mature grapevine. The oil tank is housed in the rear garden and the garden backs onto fields and offers uninterrupted field views.

Detached Garage (6m x 5.7m)

Up and over door with power and light connected.