For Sale3 Bedroom House in Coddenham, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6£715,000

A picturesque and intriguing former gate lodge to the Shrubland Hall Estate<br/><br/>With its Italianate styling, the distinctive and unique former gate lodge, commands a prominent position on the edge of Shrubland Hall Park. The eccentric tower like elevations includes split gable roofs, a bellcote and an impressive colonnade.<br/><br/>Cleverly extended by the present vendors in recent years, the accommodation includes a spacious reception hall, linking into a delightful triple aspect and well-proportioned sitting room with French door to the south facing terrace and a woodburning stove. The kitchen features an attractive arched window and a large pantry, whilst the triple aspect dining room opens onto the impressive colonnade.<br/><br/>There are twin staircases rising to first floor bedrooms, each with en suite or adjoining bathrooms, whilst on the attic level is a further third bedroom with shower. <br/><br/>The property benefits from an oil-fired central heating system, displays many original features and offers fine rural and parkland views through the numerous sash windows.<br/><br/>OUTSIDE <br/><br/>Coach House Garage Range<br/><br/>The gravelled driveway sweeps through the original park gate, with its ornate piers and picturesque gabled well head, as it continues to a parking area in front of the coach house style double garage, with its twin sets of doors, lean-to workshop and roof storeroom above. The latter offers potential for formalisation to create an at home office/studio. <br/><br/>Gardens and Grounds<br/><br/>Immediately to the south of The Lodge is an attractive sheltered terrace, ideal for alfresco dining, which overlooks the lawned gardens which are interspersed with a plantation of mature Yew trees. There is a fine oak tree and currently an open boundary blending into the parkland beyond. <br/><br/>In all the property approaches about threequarters of an acre.<br/><br/>LOCATION<br/><br/>Enjoying a rural setting, The Lodge stands on the edge of the picturesque village of Coddenham which, with its historic high street, offers an active local community and benefits from a village store, as well as a modern community hall and recreation field. The county town of Ipswich lies just eight miles to the south and together with nearby Needham Market (3 miles) provides a full range of shopping and commercial facilities, with regular main line rail services running from Ipswich to London Liverpool Street Station in about 70 minutes.<br/><br/>The A14 is some two miles to the west and provides a dual carriageway link to Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge and the Midlands, as well as London’s M25 (via the A12).<br/><br/>DISTANCES<br/><br/>Coddenham village – ¼ of a mile <br/>Needham Market - 3 miles<br/>Debenham - 7 miles<br/>Ipswich Station - 8 miles (London Liverpool Street station 70 mins approx)<br/>A14/A140 junction – 2 miles<br/><br/>DIRECTIONS (IP6 9QU)<br/><br/>From the A14 turn off at the junction with the A140 signed to Norwich. Proceed for approximately quarter of a mile and then turn right across the dual carriageway signed to Coddenham. Proceed for a further two miles, turn right at a small copse of tress signed to Barham. Proceed for a further 300 metres where The Lodge will be found on the right-hand side.<br/><br/>What3words: ///meanings.outer.hotspots<br/><br/>PROPERTY INFORMATION <br/><br/>Services: Mains electricity and water are connected. Modern private drainage system. <br/><br/>Mobile: Ofcom reports likely signal available at nearby property.<br/><br/>Broadband: Ofcom reports ultrafast broadband available at nearby property.<br/><br/>Council Tax: Band D. Mid Suffolk Council.<br/><br/>Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession at completion.<br/><br/>Fixtures and Fittings: The fitted carpets are included, items regarded as fixtures and fittings, including curtains and poles, are initially excluded, although certain items may be available by separate negotiation.<br/><br/>Viewings: By appointment with Jackson-Stops