2 bed semi-detached house for sale

Lower Harlings, Shotley Gate, Ipswich, Suffolk IP9

*** guide price: £160,000 to £170,000 ***

Tucked away at the bottom of a cul-de-sac in the heart of the village of Shotley Gate and just a short walk from the estuary lies this two-bedroom semi-detached house. The property is being sold with no onward chain, requires updating and modernising, and comes with ample off-road parking and a non-overlooked and private rear garden. The accommodation comprises entrance hall, 21ft lounge / dining room, kitchen, conservatory, first floor landing, bathroom, and two bedrooms.

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.

Outside – Front

The property has a large frontage with a patio area in front of the entrance door which has a canopy porch over and a gate to the side leading to the rear garden. There is a driveway providing off-road parking and two laid to lawn areas which could be made into further parking.

Entrance Hall

Storage heater, stairs to the first floor, and door through to:

Lounge / Dining Room (6.45m x 3.05m)

Window to the front aspect, feature fireplace, storage heater, French doors opening into the conservatory, and doorway into:

Kitchen (2.82m x 1.93m)

Eye and base level units with roll edge work surfaces, sink and drainer, space for appliances, and window to the conservatory. A new kitchen will be required.

Conservatory (3.3m x 2.18m)

Windows to the rear and side aspects and two doors opening out to the rear garden.

First Floor Landing

Window to the side aspect and doors to the bathroom and bedrooms.

Bathroom

A three-piece suite comprising bath, low-level WC and hand wash basin; with an opaque window to the rear aspect. A new bathroom will be required.

Bedroom (3.5m x 3.2m)

Window to the front aspect, storage heater, airing cupboard, and built-in wardrobe with mirrored sliding doors.

Bedroom (2.87m x 2.26m)

Window to the rear aspect and loft access.

Outside – Rear

The non-overlooked and private garden is laid to lawn and has two sheds, access to a large workshop at the side, and is enclosed by fencing.