4 bed detached house for sale

Dorchester Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP3

Situated on the sought-after east side of Ipswich, within the Broke Hall development and Copleston School catchment area, this four-bedroom detached house is offered with no onward chain. The property backs directly onto Bixley Heath Nature Reserve and, while it would benefit from some updating and modernisation, it offers excellent potential. Features include a mature, well-stocked south-facing rear garden measuring approximately 100ft (subject to survey)-with a gate providing direct access to the nature reserve-off-road parking to the front, a garage, and an outbuilding accessible from both the front and rear.

The accommodation comprises a front porch, entrance hall, ground floor cloakroom, lounge which opens through to the dining room, kitchen with walk-in pantry cupboard, galleried landing, four bedrooms, and a wet room.

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.

Outside – Front

The garden is laid to lawn and well-stocked with shrub borders. There is access to the outbuilding, off-road parking in front of the garage, and a storm porch.

Garage (4.72m x 2.18m)

Up and over door.

Front Porch

Original parquet flooring, a coat cupboard, and a door leading to:

Entrance Hall

Window to the front aspect, original parquet flooring, a radiator, a coat cupboard, staircase rising to the first floor, an understairs cupboard with a light, doors to the cloakroom and lounge, and sliding doors into the kitchen.

Cloakroom

A two-piece suite comprising a low-level WC and vanity hand wash basin with storage beneath, along with tiled walls and an opaque window to the side aspect.

Lounge (4.7m x 3.63m)

Window to the front aspect, a radiator, a working open fire, original parquet flooring under the carpet, and opaque windows through to the dining room. Previously, there was a set of doors into the dining room which could be reinstated but currently there is an opening.

Dining Room (3.08m x 2.82m)

Sliding patio door opening out to the rear garden, a radiator, and original parquet flooring.

Kitchen (4.89m x 2.82m)

Fitted with eye and base units, roll edge work surfaces, sink and drainer, tiled splashbacks, space for appliances, a walk-in pantry cupboard, a radiator, and a door to the outbuilding.

Galleried Landing

Window to the front aspect, airing cupboard, a radiator, and doors leading to the bedrooms and wet room.

Bedroom One (4.22m x 3.65m)

Window to the front aspect and a radiator.

Bedroom Two (3.65m x 3.33m)

Window to the rear aspect, a radiator, and a built-in wardrobe.

Bedroom Three (3.77m x 2.86m)

Window to the rear aspect, a radiator, and a built-in wardrobe.

Bedroom Four (2.58m x 2.4m)

Window to the front aspect and a radiator.

Wet Room

Opaque window to the front aspect, wall-mounted shower, hand wash basin, low-level WC, part tiled walls, and a radiator with towel rail.

Outside – Rear

The south-facing garden extends to approximately 100ft (subject to survey) and is predominantly laid to lawn. It features mature hedging, trees and well-established shrubs, along with a wooden shed, a ramp leading to the back door, and access to the outbuilding. The garden offers excellent privacy and includes a gate opening directly onto Bixley Heath Nature Reserve.

Outbuilding (2.9m x 2.47m)

Window to the front aspect and doors to both the front and rear.