Fonnereau Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1

Part of our Signature collection, this unique character property dates from the 19th Century and is situated opposite Christchurch Park and on the doorstep of the town centre. It has been impeccably maintained by the current owner and retains many fine original features.

The large reception hall has stairs to the upper and lower floors and a magnificent door to the front. To the rear is a cloakroom with window and a white suite of basin, WC and half tiled walls. The sitting room has a bay to the side and window to the front, a large cast-iron open fireplace with marble surround and adjacent alcove cupboards plus a ceiling rose. The drawing room has bays to the front and side, a cast-iron fireplace with marble surround and stripped wood flooring.

The lower ground floor hall has steps off to a rear servants door, there are large storage cupboards and a quarry-tiled floor which leads through to the dining room with a window to the side and a cupboard. The kitchen/breakfast room has a bay to the front and window to the side with glass fronted base units below. The bespoke hand-crafted kitchen has a range of units, glass-fronted display cabinets and extensive work surfaces including slate and steel, both have inset sinks and there is a butcher-block preparation surface plus breakfast bar. Integrated appliances include a dishwasher, a free-standing brush-steel range and an American-style fridge/freezer. It has pamment tiled floor and half-glazed door to the utility room which had an extension built many years ago for a cloakroom which retains the original boys’ toilet facilities and butler sink. Beyond is a cupboard with space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. There are also twin doors to the rear garden.

The first floor landing has stairs to the second floor and a deep sash window overlooking Christchurch Park. The main bedroom has bays to two aspects, a cast-iron tiled inlaid fireplace with marble surround and two wardrobes with glass panels. The second bedroom has windows to two aspects, cupboard and cast-iron fireplace. There is a half landing with shower room with window, tiled shower, basin, WC and heated towel rail.

On the top floor are two double bedrooms, both with windows to the side, one with far-reaching views across the town to the Orwell Bridge, both have built-in wardrobes. The generous bathroom has a window, tiled shower, jacuzzi bath, wall-hung basin, WC and cupboard.

Outside
The grounds are enclosed by traditional red brick walls, twin gates lead to a stoned driveway which provides parking for numerous vehicles with shrub beds to the front and side, plus mature trees.

A gate leads to the landscaped side garden, enclosed by hedging and brick walls. It has an area of lawn, a red brick circular patio area with curved hedge surround, mature trees and shrubs. It enjoys a predominantly south-facing aspect.


Location

Fonnereau Road lies on the northern side of Ipswich running alongside Christchurch Park with its 80 acres of rolling parkland, arboretum and tennis courts. Park House lies opposite Christchurch Mansion. It is also on the doorstep of the town centre which has an abundance of shopping facilities, restaurants and bars. Whilst further south, within an easy walk is the thriving Waterfront with a further range of restaurants and bars. For the commuter Ipswich Mainline Station is within easy reach, as are the A12/A14.

This property lies within the Northgate School area, Ipswich School is within easy walking distance as is St Margarets Primary School.

Directions

Please follow Satellite Navigation for postcode IP1 3JR where the property will be found on the corner of Fonnereau Road and Neale Street.

Important Information

Council Tax Band - G
Services – Mains water, drainage, gas and electric are connected.
Tenure - Freehold
EPC – tbc