Valley Farm Drive, Sproughton, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8

Set on a plot in excess of 10 acres is this extended Victorian cottage that is set in an exceptional rural position that is offered with no onward chain

A rarely available opportunity to purchase a four bedroom semi-detached Victorian cottage with a mature garden, orchard, field and meadow set in rolling countryside, less than five miles from the centre of Ipswich.

Along with being offered with no onward chain the cottage has an array of outbuildings, a substantial parking area and a double garage. The cottage itself has four reception rooms, oil-fired central heating and a woodburning stove.

Set on a plot in excess of 10 acres is this Victorian cottage with latter-day extensions in an exceptional rural position that still offers excellent access to local transport links.

The entrance porch has a cupboard and provides access to a cloakroom with a window to the side, WC and basin. The porch leads into the reception hall which has stairs to the first floor. From here there are double doors into the substantial sitting room with an open fireplace along with windows and sliding doors onto a patio. Adjacent to the sitting room there is a study with a window to the rear along with a further window to the side and a door providing access to the garden.

The family room is located to the front and has an inset woodburner with built-in storage cupboards to either side. There is a separate dining room with a window to the side.

The modern kitchen overlooks the rear garden and is well-equipped with an extensive range of contemporary style base units, wall cupboards, work tops and drawers.

There is also a ground floor shower room.

The landing provides access to all four bedrooms and a bathroom which comprises a WC and basin; this formerly housed a bath which has been removed.

Bedroom one has built-in storage and is located to the front . Bedroom two has built-in wardrobes and is located to the rear. There are two further bedrooms, both of which overlook the rear of the property.

The cottage has extensive loft storage space.

Outside
To the front of the property there is a small garden which is enclosed by a high-hedge border. There are open views across fields and farmland to the front.

To the rear of the property there is a formal private garden which is west-facing and has a large patio area with the remainder laid to lawn surrounded by mature flower beds. The lower garden has vegetable beds and fruit bushes.

To the side is a meadow with vegetable plots, fruit trees and bushes, together with a range of outbuildings, including several sheds for storing wood; the current owner previously kept pigs and chickens on the site. The lower meadow comprises a small woodland and a wetland area which provide habitat for wildlife and a secluded walk for the owners.

Behind the garage is a small orchard and beyond the drive an open field which has been let to a local farmer for many years as set-aside to promote bio-diversity, and previously for crop growing.

Overall the plot is in excess of 10 acres and provides an incredible opportunity with a wide variety of potential uses.

Location

The property is located on the south-west outskirts of the town between the villages of Bramford and Burstall. The A12/A14 are within easy reach, as is Ipswich town centre which, along with a Mainline Railway Station with a service to London Liverpool Street, offers a range of shopping and leisure facilities.

Directions

Please use a Sat Nav with the postcode IP8 3EL, upon heading away from Ipswich along the A1071, Valley Farm Drive is a private turning on the left hand side which can be found prior to the right turning for The Street at Burstall. As point of reference there is a sign for the Finjaro Guest House shortly before the turning. The property can then be found down the private lane on the right hand side.

Important Information

Council Tax Band - C
Services – Mains water and electric are connected. There is private drainage and oil heating
Tenure - Freehold
EPC – F