Crabbe Street, Ipswich, IP4

SUMMARY This impressive, and rarely available superior five-bedroom detached residence, dating back to circa 1919, boasts substantial proportions approaching 205.5 sqm (2212 sqft) and is situated in a prime residential location to the preferred East of Ipswich. Set on a generous plot, the property enjoys an excellent frontage with ample driveway parking, an over-sized garage, and a 38 meter (125 feet) established rear garden with a delightful open outlook.

Key Features:

Accommodation:
Five spacious bedrooms (four doubles), including a primary bedroom with en-suite.
Welcoming entrance reception leading to three light filled formal reception rooms.
Modern fitted kitchen with utility space.
Conservatory.
Family bathroom with a three-piece luxury suite, additional separate WC, and cloakroom.
Elegant galleried landing enhancing the sense of space.

Property Highlights:
Retains traditional period features throughout.
Generous, light and airy living spaces ideal for family living.
Ample driveway parking and over-sized garage with ZAPPI EV charger, complemented by a workshop and greenhouse.
Equipped with solar and photovoltaic panels, offering energy efficiency and reduced utility costs.

Potential:
In the valuer's opinion, there is significant scope for extension and/or loft conversion (subject to the appropriate permissions).

Exterior:
The property features a well-established, expansive rear garden approaching 38 meters in length, offering privacy and ample outdoor space for recreation or gardening enthusiasts. There are a variety of mature trees, a workshop and greenhouse.

Location:
Nestled in a sought-after residential area, this home benefits from excellent local amenities, transport links, and access to reputable schools, making it perfect for families.

This residence is a rare opportunity to own a home of this caliber, combining character, space, eco-friendly features, and development potential in one of Ipswich's most desirable locations. 

STORM PORCH Main front entrance door betwixt beautiful motif stained glass leaded window casements, opening into the entrance reception. 

ENTRANCE RECEPTION Radiator, inset mat-well, engineered oak floor, stairs with traditional railed banister rising to first floor, under stairs bespoke fitted workstation, traditional stripped wood panelled doors to. 

LIVING ROOM (CURRENTLY CONSULTATION ROOM) 13' 0" x 13' 1" approx. (3.96m x 3.99m) Double glazed window to front, radiator, traditional ornate cast fireplace with motif tile inserts and wood surround, corner hand-wash basin, BT Openreach point, tall skirtings, engineered oak floor, traditional stripped wood panelled door to dining room. 

SITTING ROOM 13' 6" x 17' 10" approx. (4.11m x 5.44m) Double glazed bay window to front, double glazed floor to ceiling window to side, two radiators, traditional style cast iron fireplace with wood surround and slate hearth, engineered oak floor, tall skirtings, picture rail. 

DINING ROOM 11' 11" x 12' 1" approx. (3.63m x 3.68m) Radiator, built-in unit with shelved cupboards, engineered oak floor, traditional stripped wood panelled door to kitchen, double doors to conservatory. 

CONSERVATORY 11' 3" x 7' 1" approx. (3.43m x 2.16m) Set on brick and double glazed to three aspects, UPVC pitched roof, Radiator, mains power and lighting, integrated Sanderson blinds, tiled floor, double glazed door opening to garden. 

KITCHEN 19' x 8' 2" approx. plus utility recess. (5.79m x 2.49m) Two double glazed windows to rear, radiator, a comprehensive range of wood fronted base and eye level fitted cupboard and drawer units, under unit courtesy lighting over solid granite work surfaces, under mounted butler sink with flexi-mixer tap and milled side drainer, under mounted stainless steel sink with flexi-mixer, independent reverse osmosis filtered water tap and milled side drainer, built-in double oven and grill, inset induction hob with extractor over, integrated dish-washer and fridge-freezer, utility recess with plumbing for washing machine and double glazed window to side, wood veneer laminate floor, traditional stripped wooden door to cloakroom, double glazed door to rear opening to garden. 

CLOAKROOM Obscured double glazed window to rear, radiator, close coupled WC, wall mounted hand-wash basin, tiled floor. 

STAIRS RISING TO FIRST FLOOR  

GALLERIED LANDING Picture rail, loft access via hatch and drop down ladder to part boarded loft space with roof window, mains power and lighting, and concealed solar panel battery storage unit. In the valuer's opinion the loft space would lend itself well to conversion subject to the appropriate permissions. Traditional stripped wood panelled doors to. 

PRIMARY BEDROOM 12' 11" x 11' approx. plus recess. (3.94m x 3.35m) Double glazed bay window to front, radiator, picture rail, traditional stripped panelled door to en-suite. 

EN-SUITE Obscured double glazed window to side, heated ladder towel rail, double shower cubicle with thermostatic shower, low level WC with concealed cistern, mounted hand-wash basin with mixer tap, marble effect vanity side surface and cupboard under, tiled splash backs, slate effect tiled floor, extractor fan. 

BEDROOM TWO 13' 1" x 12' 10" approx. (3.99m x 3.91m) Double glazed window to front, radiator, built-in cupboard housing wall mounted gas fired boiler, built-in cupboards, picture rail. 

BEDROOM THREE 12' 11" x 10' 1" approx. (3.94m x 3.07m) Double glazed window to rear, radiator, traditional corner cast iron fireplace (blanked), picture rail. 

BEDROOM FOUR 9' 6" x 12' 1" approx. (2.9m x 3.68m) Double glazed window to rear, radiator, built-in cupboard, picture rail, traditional cast iron fireplace (blanked). 

BEDROOM FIVE 7' 11" x 8' approx. plus recess. (2.41m x 2.44m) Double glazed window to front, radiator, picture rail. 

BATHROOM Obscure double glazed window to rear, chrome heated ladder towel rail, contemporary free standing shaped bath with pedestal mixer tap and separate rinser, shower cubicle with thermostatic shower, mounted hand-wash basin with mixer tap set on solid wood surface, part tiled walls, marble tiled floor. 

SEPARATE WC Obscure double glazed window to rear, radiator, close coupled WC, part tiled walls, marble tiled floor. 

OUTSIDE Concealed by hedging and well set back from the road by an excellent frontage consisting of an ample tegula paved driveway and shaped pathway, brick retained flower bed, stocked borders, area laid to mature lawn, and external lighting. The driveway provides parking for a number of vehicles, and access to the attached over-sized garage.
Gated side pedestrian access leads to the Westerly facing established rear garden with delightful open outlook, which is mainly laid to mature lawn, and approaches 38 meters (125 feet in length). There is an entertainment patio, various stocked flower beds, seating areas, two ponds with water features, and a vegetable patch. The wonderful selection of established trees includes figs, walnut, greengage, eating and cooking apple, cherry, and olive. Shaped pathways lead to the workshop and greenhouse, there is personal access to the attached garage, external lighting, and a tap. 

GARAGE (OVER-SIZED) 11' 9" x 23' 11" approx. (3.58m x 7.29m) Double bi-fold front entry, personal door to rear garden, mains power and lighting, ZAPPI EV charger. 

WORKSHOP 17' 7" x 8' 3" approx. (partly separated) (5.36m x 2.51m) Double glazed door entry, four double glazed windows, mains power and lighting. 

GREENHOUSE Wooden framed glazing set on brick, mains power and lighting, central chequer tiled pathway betwixt retained beds, central hatch accessing irrigation sump. 

SOLAR & PHOTOVOLTAIC The Southerly facing roof exposes photovoltaic panels which generate hot water to supplement hot water usage, there is a pre-heat mode and dual hot water tanks, and use can be between the two. The Westerly facing roof exposes solar panels generating 3.3 kw, and which in 2024 provided the sellers with an income of £1,430.
 

IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL Tax band E - Approximately £2,754.95 PA (2024-2025). 

NEAREST SCHOOLS (.GOV ONLINE) Clifford Primary and Copleston High. 

DIRECTIONS Leaving Ipswich town centre and heading in an easterly direction along Woodbridge Road, at the roundabout intersecting with Cauldwell Hall Road and Rushmere Road, take the second exit and continue along Woodbridge Road, take the first right-hand turn onto Kirby Street, at the junction, cross the road onto Crabbe Street. The destination property is found on the right-hand side. Within approximately 0.7 miles is Derby Road train station which connects directly to the Ipswich mainline to London train station. 

BROADBAND & MOBILE PHONE COVERAGE Broadband- To check the broadband coverage available in the area go to
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AGENTS STAMP DUTY NOTE Please be advised that as of the 1st of April 2025, the government is changing the stamp duty and land tax structure on all residential purchases, which may affect the cost of stamp duty and land tax for your property purchase.
As of the 1st of April 2025, stamp duty and land tax will become due on all residential purchases of £125,000 or more. First time buyers will be required to pay stamp duty and land tax on all purchases of £300,000 or more.
If you are purchasing a second home, you will also be required to pay an additional 5% stamp duty and land tax.
 

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