3 bed semi-detached house for sale

Childers Close, Shotley Gate, Ipswich, Suffolk IP9

*** guide price: £280,000 to £290,000 ***

This very nicely presented three-bedroom semi-detached house is tucked away in the corner of a cul-de-sac in the popular village of Shotley Gate and backs onto fields. The property comes with off-road parking to the front for two / three cars, a stunning beautifully landscaped rear garden, and oil-fired central heating. A summary of the accommodation is as follows: Entrance hall, lounge with wood burner, 20ft open plan kitchen / dining room with centre island, utility room and cloakroom, spacious conservatory opening onto a covered terrace, first floor landing, three bedrooms, and a stylish family bathroom.

The peninsular village of Shotley Gate 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.

EPC Rating: Tbc

Outside – Front

There is a large gravel driveway providing off-road parking for two / three cars, gated side access to the rear garden, and a pretty canopy porch.

Entrance Hall

Radiator, stairs to the first floor, understairs cupboard, and doors to:

Lounge (4.2m x 3.6m)

Three windows to the front aspect, radiator, and a wood burning stove set within a brick fireplace.

Kitchen / Dining Room (6.2m x 3.3m)

Fitted with a range of modern eye and base level units with square edge work surfaces, butler sink, decorative tiled splashbacks, and ceiling inset spotlights. There is an integrated double oven with space and plumbing for a washing machine and dishwasher. A centre island incorporates a breakfast bar with integrated electric hob and ample storage beneath. Within the kitchen is a radiator, large built-in cupboard, window to the conservatory, French doors opening into the conservatory, and door through to:

Utility Room

Base level units with work surfaces over, space for an American style fridge freezer, radiator, windows to the front and rear aspects, door opening out to the rear garden, and door through to:

Cloakroom

A two-piece suite comprising low-level WC and hand wash basin; and opaque window to the front aspect.

Conservatory (3.5m x 3.2m)

Multiple windows and a set of French doors opening onto a covered terrace.

First Floor Landing

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

Bedroom (4.1m x 3.3m)

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

Bedroom (4.1m x 3.2m)

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

Bedroom (2.7m x 2.2m)

Window to the front aspect and radiator.

Family Bathroom

A stylish three-piece suite comprising bath with shower over and folding shower screen, low-level WC and undermount sink with storage beneath. There is a heated towel rail, part tiled walls, and two opaque windows to the rear aspect.

Outside – Rear

The stunning garden has been beautifully landscaped and is well-stocked with an abundance of flowers, shrubs, hedging and trees. The garden backs onto fields and is interspersed with lawned areas and gravel pathways, and there is a patio seating area leading out from the utility room and covered terrace leading out from the conservatory. Within the garden are various outbuildings including workshop and shed and to the rear of the garden is a laid to lawn area with chicken coup, further outbuilding and woodstore. The oil tank is housed within the garden.