3 bed semi-detached house for sale

Kings Road, Leiston, Suffolk IP16

This very nicely presented three-bedroom semi-detached family home is situated in the sought-after town of Leiston and is being sold with no onward chain. The property boasts character features including moulded skirtings, sash windows and period fireplace, and benefits from off-road parking for up to three cars, a beautifully landscaped rear garden which is a particular selling feature, double-glazing, and gas central heating.

A summary of the accommodation is as follows: Entrance hall, lounge, dining room with feature wood burning stove, conservatory, 20ft kitchen, ground floor shower room, first floor landing, three bedrooms, and a stylish refitted family bathroom.

Leiston is found a short drive inland from Suffolk’s Heritage Coast between Thorpeness and Aldeburgh, approximately 6 miles from Snape Maltings and approximately 5 miles from rspb Minsmere. Home to the Long Shop Museum, Leiston has a good range of shops and amenities for all ages including a Co-op supermarket, chemists, hardware stores, a post office, doctors and dentist surgeries, a primary and secondary school, vets, library, sports centre, cinema and recreational parks as well as a good selection of pubs and fast-food takeaways. The town is served by a regular bus service to outlying villages and beyond and with Saxmundham’s railway station only four miles away, Ipswich and London are easily accessible. You can also explore the 14th century Leiston Abbey ruins.

Outside – Front

There is a block-paved driveway providing off-road parking for up to three cars, gated side access to the rear garden, and double-glazed front door.

Entrance Hall

Original floorboards, radiator, coved ceiling, stairs to the first floor with understairs cupboard housing the Worcester boiler and single glazed window, and doors to the lounge, dining room and shower room.

Lounge (3.63m x 3.59m)

Double-glazed sash window to the front aspect, gas fire with feature surround, radiator, stripped floorboards, moulded high skirtings, and coved ceiling.

Dining Room (3.64m x 3.27m)

Stripped floorboards, coved ceiling, feature wood burning stove set within a brick fireplace with bressummer beam, door to the kitchen, and double doors through to:

Conservatory (4.66m x 2.7m)

Multiple double-glazed windows to the rear aspect and window to the side aspect, double-glazed wooden doors opening onto a patio area, and three windows through to the kitchen. There is laminate flooring, two radiators, and two wall lights.

Kitchen (6.35m x 2.07m)

Fitted with a range of base level units and drawers, work surface with extensive built-in shelving beneath, and a one and a half bowl sink and drainer. There is space for appliances, a built-in extractor hood, ceiling inset spotlights, tiled floor and half-height tiled walls, coconut matting, and double-glazed stable door opening out to the rear garden.

Shower Room

A three-piece suite comprising double-width shower enclosure, low-level WC and bespoke ceramic wash hand basin vanity unit with storage beneath. The shower room has a heated towel rail, half-height tiled walls, and an extractor fan.

First Floor Landing

Double-glazed sash window to the side aspect, doors to the bedrooms and bathroom, and access to the loft which we have been advised is partially boarded.

Bedroom One (3.63m x 2.99m)

Double-glazed sash window to the front aspect, period fireplace, radiator, original floorboards, and built-in double wardrobe.

Bedroom Two (3.63m x 3.04m)

Double-glazed sash window overlooking the rear garden, radiator, and cupboard housing the hot water cylinder with storage above.

Bedroom Three (2.44m x 2.23m)

Double-glazed sash window overlooking the rear garden and a radiator.

Family Bathroom

A stylish refitted three-piece suite comprising freestanding bath with shower attachment, low-level WC and vanity hand wash basin with storage beneath and mosaic tiled splashback. The bathroom has a heated towel rail, ceramic tiled flooring, ceiling inset spotlights, and double-glazed opaque sash window to the front aspect.

Outside – Rear

The beautifully landscaped garden is a particular selling feature and is the owner’s pride and joy. Leading out from the conservatory is a block-paved patio seating area with large summerhouse, outside tap, and is well-stocked with an abundance of flowers and shrubs. A path leads to the main garden which has a raised Indian sandstone patio with sleepers flanked on both sides by an array of flowers and shrubs, with a large wooden outbuilding and additional bike store adjacent to it. The whole garden is fully enclosed by panel fencing.