5 bedroom house

General information Situated in a rural hamlet on the northern fringes of Ipswich is this substantial five bedroom detached former farmhouse that offers an abundance of period features, character and charm throughout.

Bower House is set on a plot of around 1.5 acres that abuts open fields and farmland to the rear. There are five reception rooms, a contemporary kitchen/diner, utility room, five bedrooms, two bathrooms, off road parking and a double garage.

The impressive reception hall has a tiled floor and stairs to the first floor. To the rear of the hall is the sitting room which has a dual aspect outlook and an inset wood burner with feature brick surround. From here double doors lead on to the conservatory, which is of upvc construction, offering exceptional views across the extensive gardens. The dining room has a window to the front, an inglenook fireplace with multi-fuel burner, sealed brick/tile flooring and a chandelier. Accessed from the dining room are a family room and playroom, both of which have windows to the rear.

The modernised kitchen/diner is well-equipped with a range of contemporary base units, wall cupboards, work tops and drawers. There is an inglenook fireplace with wood burner, a range-style cooker with induction hob, integrated fridge and dishwasher along with a butler sink. To the rear of the kitchen/diner there is a former servants' staircase and adjacent is the utility room which is equipped with a range of base units, cupboards, work tops and drawers. There is a feature exposed red brick wall, quarry tiled floor and a butler sink. Also to the ground floor there is a study which has a dual aspect outlook and feature fireplace along with a cloakroom which comprises a WC and basin.

The galleried landing has a window to the side. The principal bedroom has a window to the side and adjacent to this is an ensuite bathroom, which can also be accessed from the landing, comprising a Victorian-style rolltop bath, shower cubicle, WC and basin. Bedrooms two and three are also substantial double bedrooms, both of which are located to the front of the property with bedroom two having a built-in cupboard. Bedrooms four and five are located to the rear and there is an additional bathroom comprising a bath, basin and WC 

Reception hall 11' 3" x 8' 1" (3.43m x 2.46m)  

Sitting room 16' 1" x 15' (4.9m x 4.57m)  

Dining room 15' x 13' 11" (4.57m x 4.24m)  

Conservatory 15' 2" x 14' 2" (4.62m x 4.32m)  

Family room 10' 9" x 8' 10" (3.28m x 2.69m)  

Play room 9' 3" x 8' 2" (2.82m x 2.49m)  

Kitchen/dining room 16' 3" x 14' 10" (4.95m x 4.52m)  

Utility room 11' 4" x 6' (3.45m x 1.83m)  

Study 9' 3" x 9' 3" (2.82m x 2.82m)  

Cloakroom 10' 5" x 3' (3.18m x 0.91m)  

Landing  

Main bedroom 16' x 11' 2" (4.88m x 3.4m)  

Ensuite 11' 10" x 7' (3.61m x 2.13m)  

Bedroom two 15' x 12' 11" (4.57m x 3.94m)  

Bedroom three 14' x 11' 8" (4.27m x 3.56m)  

Bedroom four 11' 2" x 9' 1" max (3.4m x 2.77m)  

Bedroom five 9' 6" x 9' (2.9m x 2.74m)  

Bathroom 8' 11" x 4' 7" (2.72m x 1.4m)  

The outside The property is recessed from the road by a private track. Upon entering the boundary there is a substantial parking area with turning circle. There is a detached double garage which measures approximately 22' 3" x 18' 11" and has two up and over electric doors with light and power connected. Inside the double garage there is a staircase to a first floor which measures approximately 18' 11" x 11' 2".

Immediately to the rear of the property and side there is a landscaped garden which is laid predominantly to lawn with an extensive range of mature trees, flower beds and shrubs along with a pond. Beyond this area of garden there is a large additional area of garden which is currently split into two areas. One of the areas is laid to formal lawn with a summerhouse, patio area and vegetable patch. The remainder is laid to a paddock-style enclosure where the existing vendor keeps Alpacas.  

Where? The property is situated in the rural hamlet of Akenham which lies approximately four miles north of Ipswich town centre. Akenham itself has a village church and within easy travel distance are a wide range of local shops, schools and amenities, which includes the highly-regarded Ipswich School located on Henley Road towards the town centre. Ipswich mainline railway station is located approximately five miles away and the A12/A14 trunk roads are also within easy travel distance. 

Important information Council Tax Band - E
Services - We understand that electricity is connected to the property. There is water via a private borehole. Oil fired central heating.
Tenure - Freehold
EPC rating - tbc
Our ref - SDG


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