With its attractive kerb appeal, this fine home offers contemporary design and a relaxed open-ambience which provides the perfect environment for both entertaining and modern family lifestyles.

The reception hall leads into an impressive open-plan kitchen and living area which is flooded with natural light from a large lantern over the dining area, and a wall of bi-folding doors which provide a seamless transition from inside-outside living. This sociable setting provides ample space for entertaining and relaxing, with an elegant drawing room with a feature fireplace that joins by double doors for further space. To the other end of the hall is a separate sitting room ideal for the more cosy times, or as a play room, along with an incredible utility room providing ample space for all that is needed for family life. The converted garage offers a luxury primary suite, with a stylish en suite showcasing a free-standing tub with claw feet, as well as a dressing room, hidden behind a wall of fitted wardrobes. The space is vast and extremely versatile, which could be utilised as an ancillary wing if required.

To the first floor, is a spacious landing, along with another suite, completed with a dressing area and en suite. Down the hall are four additional bedrooms, one which is en suite, and two that have been cleverly designed to utilise the footprint of both the floor space and attic space above to create bedrooms with play areas or dressing rooms below via spiral staircases, and shared en-suite bathroom. Finished with a family bathroom.

Local Authority: East Suffolk District Council Services: Gas central heating, all mains are connected. Council Tax: Band G Tenure: Freehold Guide Price: £1,200,000

Outside

Curved red-brick walls and pillars mark the entrance onto the driveway which provides ample parking for numerous vehicles. The rear gardens are aesthetically-designed by Rodger Gladwell with walkways, and colour planting which creates a fragrant and visually pleasing outdoor sanctuary. A paved terrace spans the back of the house with direct access from the drawing and dining rooms extending the inside to the outside and offering opportunities for outdoor dining and relaxation. To the end of the garden, a second terrace provides an alternative spot to sit and enjoy the garden in a shaded gazebo, whilst a balcony on the main house with glazed balustrade can be reached via external stairs and offers an elevated outside space.

Situation

Set in the village of Rushmere St Andrew surrounded by undulating countryside and picturesque neighbouring villages, Ipswich is just 3 miles away. Offering sporting and recreational facilities, an established theatre and a wide variety of shopping outlets, restaurants, cinemas and bars, a mainline train station with journeys to London Liverpool street, taking 65 minutes; whilst road users have good access to both the A14 and A12. Slightly further afield is the stunning Suffolk heritage coastline, with charming, traditional seaside resorts such as Aldeburgh and Southwold. Well-regarded schooling in the vicinity includes Meadows Montessori Primary School, Ipswich Prep, Ipswich High School, St. Joseph’s College, Woodbridge School and Framlingham College.

Ipswich 3 miles (railway station to London), A12 3.6 miles, A14 5.2 miles, Woodbridge 6.2 miles, Aldeburgh 22 miles

Directions

From Ipswich Train Station head west on Ranelagh Road until you reach a crossroad. Take the right onto A1214 and then left onto Yarmouth Road. Continue until you reach the double roundabout and head straight onto Chevallier Road, continue towards Rushmere going straight over the next 3 roundabouts. Take the left at the roundabout onto Rushmere Road into Rushmere Saint Andrew. Go straight at the roundabout onto The Street, passing the church. The house can be found on the right.