Purdis Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3

A three storey residence extending to some 3,300 sq ft within mature grounds of approximately one third of an acre and located on an exclusive private road.

Approached over a private road of just four properties, the imposing property is orientated to the south, and presents red brick elevations beneath plain tiled roofs. Chantry House is arranged over three storeys and offers well laid out, light and bright accommodation with great versatility, extending to over 3,300 sq ft. The kitchen/dining room spans the rear elevation with doors to the garden, with the double aspect and well-proportioned principal reception room complete with woodburning stove, whilst the smaller second reception room is ideal for use as a study or a snug. Completing the ground floor is the cloakroom along with utility room, which connects through to the double garage.

Stairs rise to the first floor, offering a very generous principal bedroom, complete with walk-in wardrobe/dressing room and large en suite bathroom. There are a further two bedrooms with interconnecting bathroom on this level, with a further flight of stairs to the second floor offering an additional three double bedrooms, along with a generous bathroom.

OUTSIDE

Positioned on a private road of just 4 properties, Chantry House enjoys a high degree of privacy and tranquility with a mature woodland backdrop. The block paved drive offers parking provisions for numerous vehicles, leading to the double garage. There is a small lawned front garden behind box hedging, whilst to the rear is a large and predominantly south facing garden laid to lawn with flag stone terrace and views into the woodland beyond. In all the property extends to one third of an acre.

Accessed via an external staircase, the studio above the garage offers useful additional accommodation and would serve well as a work from home space or games room.

LOCATION

Located on a private road, accessed off the sought after Bucklesham Road and backing onto the well reputed Ipswich Golf Club, the property is well positioned for easy access to the town centre of Ipswich which lies only 2 miles to the west and provides a full range of shopping, commercial and recreational facilities as well as regular inner city rail services to London Liverpool Street station, journey time approximately 65 minutes.

The riverside town of Woodbridge is approximately 8 miles to the north east with a further individual range of facilities and sailing pursuits. The property is conveniently located for some of Suffolk’s well regarded schools including Orwell Park, Ipswich High School and Woodbridge School. The A12 is easily accessed to the east and linked by the A14 to Bury St. Edmunds and Cambridge as well as the M25 and London.

DISTANCES

Ipswich town centre – 2 miles (London Liverpool Street Station 70 mins approx)
A12/A14 – 3 miles
Levington & access to the River Orwell – 4.5 miles
Woodbridge – 8 miles
Felixstowe – 9 miles
Suffolk Heritage Coast – 18 miles

DIRECTIONS (IP3 8UE)

Approaching Ipswich from the south, turn onto the A14 heading east bound, turning off at Junction 57. Continue along the A1189, turning left at the third roundabout onto the A1156. At the next roundabout take the third exit into Bucklesham Road and continue for approximately 1 mile where the private road of Purdis Avenue will be found on the left-hand side. Proceed to the end of the road and through red brick peers, where the entrance can be found on the left hand side after the laurel hedge.

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SERVICES

Mains electricity, gas and water are connected. Shared private drainage system. Underfloor heating to ground floor. Air conditioning units.

Council Tax: Band G

EPC: B

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS

Items regarded as fixtures and fittings are initially excluded from the sale, although certain items may be available by separate negotiation.

VIEWINGS

By appointment with Jackson-Stops.