4 bed semi-detached house for sale

Clapgate Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk IP3

This heavily extended four-bedroom semi-detached home, located on the popular southeast side of Ipswich, occupies a generous corner plot offering excellent potential for further extension or development (subject to planning permission). Designed with family living in mind, the property provides off-road parking to the front for one vehicle, additional parking to the rear in front of a detached garage built by the current owners, and a substantial rear garden featuring a summerhouse and a large sunken fishpond.

As agents, we strongly recommend the earliest possible internal viewing to fully appreciate the size and versatility of the accommodation on offer. The property comprises a spacious entrance hall, ground floor shower room, a generous kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, and a superb open-plan lounge/dining room leading to a large conservatory. To the first floor, there is a landing, a family bathroom, and four bedrooms, three of which are well-proportioned doubles and one a comfortable single.

The county town of Ipswich mixes historic character with a more modern waterfront and town centre. You will find medieval streets and older buildings in areas like the town centre, alongside regenerated docks, restaurants, cultural venues, and the university area around the Waterfront. The town is also an important economic hub for Suffolk, with strengths in business, education, culture, and links to nearby Felixstowe port and London by rail with a journey time of approximately 1hr 15mins. Ipswich offers a range of local amenities including schools, shops, doctors, dental surgeries, hospital, two theatres, parks including the popular Orwell Country Park and Christchurch Park, and recreational facilities.

EPC Rating: Tbc

Outside – Front

The garden is laid to lawn and features a variety of shrubs, wildflowers and mature trees. It is fully enclosed by fencing and includes a pedestrian gate that opens onto a block-paved path leading to an open porch with a tiled floor. There is one gate providing access to a parking space for a single vehicle at the side, and a second gate leading through to the rear garden.

Entrance Hall

A spacious hallway with a built-in cupboard and coat cupboard, radiator, staircase rising to the first floor, and doors leading to:

Shower Room

A three-piece suite comprising a shower enclosure, low-level WC and hand wash basin, along with a heated towel rail and half-height tiled walls.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room (5.92m x 4.22m)

The kitchen is fitted with a range of matching wall and base units with drawers, solid wood work surfaces, a sink with drainer, and tiled splashbacks. There is an integrated dishwasher with additional space for an American-style fridge freezer and range-style cooker with an extractor hood above. Further features include a built-in cupboard, a serving hatch through to the dining room, two radiators, and inset ceiling spotlights. There is ample space for a breakfast table and chairs. A box bay with windows to the rear and side aspects allows for plenty of natural light, while French doors open out to the rear garden.

Utility Room (2.87m x 2.34m)

The utility is fitted with a range of wall and base units, roll edge work surface incorporating a sink with drainer, and tiled splashbacks. There is space for a fridge freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer. Further benefits include a radiator, a wall-mounted boiler, and a door providing access to the side.

Lounge/Dining Room (7.47m x 5.28m)

Bay window to the front aspect, two radiators, a feature fireplace with built-in storage and shelving to either side, a serving hatch through to the kitchen/breakfast room, and a door leading to:

Conservatory (4m x 2.51m)

The substantial conservatory has windows to the rear aspect and door opening out to the rear garden, a pitched roof, and a radiator.

First Floor Landing

Doors to the bedrooms and bathroom.

Bedroom (5.8m x 3.07m)

The bedroom features two Velux windows to the rear aspect, two radiators, and useful eaves storage. There are two sets of built-in open wardrobes with hanging space and shelving, along with an additional built-in cupboard, all providing an excellent amount of storage.

Bedroom (4m x 3.4m)

Bay window to the front aspect and a radiator.

Bedroom (3.28m x 3.05m)

Window to the rear aspect and a radiator.

Bedroom (2.26m x 1.83m)

Window to the front aspect and a radiator.

Family Bathroom

The bathroom is fitted with a three-piece suite comprising a bath with shower attachment, low-level WC and pedestal hand wash basin. Additional features include a heated towel rail, half-height tiled walls, a built-in cupboard, and an opaque window to the rear aspect.

Outside – Rear

The generously sized garden features an extensive patio, accessible from both the kitchen/breakfast room and the conservatory, creating an ideal space for alfresco dining and entertaining. A large, decked area extends to the rear where there is a detached garage and a summerhouse, both built by the current owners. The remainder of the garden is laid to lawn and includes a substantial sunken fishpond. The garden is fully enclosed by fencing with double gates at the rear providing vehicular access to a parking area situated in front of the garage.