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Brook Street
Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12
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Guide Price
£750,000
Ref: IPS240034
A beautifully presented Grade II listed period home in a central Woodbridge location
- 3 bedrooms
- 1 bathroom
- 4 reception rooms
- 1,654 to 2,164 square feet
- 0.3 acres
- Freehold
- Council Band E
- Energy Efficiency Rating D
Features at a glance
- Grade II listed period home
- Quiet central Woodbridge location
- Large, secluded garden
- 3 Bedrooms
- 4 Reception rooms
- Moments from the River Deben
Overview
Positioned along a quiet residential street just a few yards from Woodbridge town centre and the River Deben, 17 Brook Street is a splendid period home with an idyllic garden, number of outbuildings and off-road parking. Believed to date to the late 18th Century, and offering potential for updating 17 Brook Street is Grade II listed and offers light accommodation set over two floors. and would certainly make a conveniently located, handsome home. The ground floor comprises three well-proportioned reception rooms, all with southerly views across the garden. These include the drawing room with open fireplace, the sitting room complete with stunning wall panelling, and the adjacent dining room with a brick-built fireplace and ample space in which to entertain. The kitchen, fitted with a range of cabinets and cupboards as well as integrated appliances, sits to the western end of the property. Accessed from the dining room are both the cellar and the conservatory with the latter offering space to enjoy views over the gardens. To the first floor is the principal bedroom with plenty of built in storage as well as two additional bedrooms and family bathroom.
General Local Authority: East Suffolk District Council Services: Gas central heating, all other main services are connected. Council Tax: Band E Tenure: Freehold
This property has 0.3 acres of land.
Outside
The property benefits from a driveway with parking for a number of cars, as well as access to the detached garage. Further outbuildings includes the workshop, which subject to the necessary consents, could offer potential for incorporation into the main footprint of the house. The south-facing garden to the front aspect is bordered by a mature hedge, offering seclusion, whilst a further more secret area of garden sits behind neighbouring properties and offers an idyllic spot to relax. Although mainly laid to lawn the gardens benefit from a variety of mature trees, shrubs and established beds with a wealth of colourful flowering perennials, paved pathways, red-brick walls and ornamental pond creating a fabulous setting in which to enjoy the outdoors.
In all about 0.3 of an acre
Situation
Located on the fringes of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths AONB, the vibrant market town of Woodbridge offers an excellent array of day-to-day amenities including a wide range of independent and high street shops, boutiques, galleries, eateries and pubs, together with leisure facilities including a museum, cinema and theatre, skate park, sports centre, swimming pool, golf course and marina. The surrounding Deben Valley provides further recreational facilities; countless walks, forest trails, bridleways, sailing and river rowing, and excellent golf courses at Ufford, Aldeburgh and Thorpeness. There are a number of excellent local schools in both the state and independent sectors. Communications links are excellent: the nearby A12 offers easy access to the A14 and as well as to Ipswich and the Suffolk Heritage Coast, including the seaside towns of Aldeburgh, Southwold and Thorpeness. A regular train service runs from the town’s station to London Liverpool Street via Ipswich.
River front and Woodbridge train station both 0.2 miles, Ipswich 8.4 miles (trains to London Liverpool Street about 65 minutes), Framlingham 12.1 miles, Aldeburgh 18 miles
Directions
From Ipswich, take the A1156/Woodbridge Road away from the town centre and take the second exit at two consecutive roundabouts before taking the first exit at the next roundabout onto the A1071. Continue onto the A1214 and after just more than three miles following the A1214, join the A12 heading north towards Lowestoft. At the next roundabout, take the second exit onto the B1438/Ipswich Road and take the first exit at the roundabout. Continue for 1.4 miles, then turn left onto Brook Street. You will find the property on the left.
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