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THE PROPERTY "Elton Grange" is a really most impressive, individual, architect designed, executive style modern DETACHED FAMILY RESIDENCE. This splendid property was built in 1993 to a very high specification and is presented in very good order throughout. Occupying a most attractive secluded position on the western outskirts of Ipswich the property is approached by way of a long sweeping, floodlit, tarmacadam driveway flanked by landscaped grounds which extend in total to a little in excess of 1 ACRE.

Elton Park is an unmade, horseshoe shaped private road located off Hadleigh Road, opposite Chantry Park only 5 minutes drive from the town centre.

The house provides spacious, well planned, family accommodation and is very well appointed with the benefit of hardwood double glazed leaded light windows and doors throughout and well equipped kitchen and bathroom fittings. In addition, all radiators are fitted with thermostatic valves, a burglar alarm is fitted and all rooms have coved ceilings. The facility exists for a self contained "Granny Flat" within the existing accommodation.

The landscaped gardens are a feature of the property with a number of mature trees and the property abuts the River Gipping with its own jetty.

"Elton Grange" provides a unique opportunity to purchase an exceptional and most distinctive modern property displaying much character in its own secluded grounds on the outskirts of the town but convenient for all major routes. We strongly recommend and early appointment to view.  

THE SITUATION The property is situated approximately 1 mile to the West of Ipswich the county town of Suffolk which stands at the head of the River Orwell, with easy access to the region's main road network (A12 and A14) which link with the East Coast Ports, the Midlands and London's M25 motorway. The towns of Colchester, Bury St Edmunds and Felixstowe are also easily accessible.

The nearest airport for national and international flights is Stansted 50 miles to the West whilst the port of Harwich approximately 3/4 hour drive, provides daily services to Europe and Scandinavia.

Ipswich town is the hub of a thriving region offering all the amenities one would expect from one of Suffolk's largest conurbations. Two modern shopping malls lie in the heart of the town - the Buttermarket shopping centre and Sailmakers and most of the major high street retailers can be found centrally - Marks & Spencer, Debenhams, Boots, WH Smith and Sainsburys.

Culturally there is much to admire - a choice of 2 theatres and a multiplex cinema and there is also a wide range of wine bars and restaurants. Leisure facilities are plentiful and diverse - there are four sports centres, the Crown Pools swimming complex and a ski centre which allows for all-weather practice. Portman Road the home of Ipswich Town Football Club and Hintlesham Gol;f Club are only a short distance away. Other top quality golf courses in the area include Woodbridge, Purdis Heath and Felixstowe.

There is a choice of schooling in the area with junior schools at either Ranelagh Road in Ipswich or Sproughton and secondary education at Chantry or Claydon. Independent schools in the area include co-educational Ipswich School and St Joseph's College and the Ipswich High School for Girls which cater for children from the age of 5 to 18.

The Suffolk Heritage coastline with its internationally renowned Minsmere Bird Reserve and Snape Maltings is only 40 minutes away, whilst much closer is "Constable Country" with the villages of Flatford and Dedham, made famous by the artist John Constable.  

The accommodation comprises: 

ON THE GROUND FLOOR  

COVERED RECESSED ENTRANCE PORCH with pine clad ceiling and brick pavior floor. Courtesy and security lighting. Hardwood panelled front door with arched head and double glazed side screens opens to:  

IMPOSING ENTRANCE HALL 13' 0" x 11' 3" (3.96m x 3.43m) with inset door mat. Recessed halogen lighting. Fitted carpet. Feature brick wall - part herringbone pattern. Double radiator. Picture light point. Wall light point.  

CLOAKROOM White suite of inset wash basin (h & c mixer tap) with drawer below and tiled splashback and low level WC with tiled surround. Ceramic tiled floor. Coved ceiling. Window to front. 

SITTING ROOM 21' 6" x 17' 0" (6.55m x 5.18m) (approached by steps leading down from the hall with oak bannister and handrail). Feature full height brick open fireplace with gas log effect stove with extended marble hearth. 2 double radiators. 5 wall light points. Double leaded glass panelled casement doors with matching full height glazed side screen opening to rear garden. Fitted carpet. TV & Hi-Fi points. Telephone point. Skylight window to rear. Door and secondary stairs to:  

FAMILY ROOM 14' 0" x 12' 9" (4.27m x 3.89m) Feature fitted gas coal effect fire with Adam style pine surround and mantel with marble inset and hearth. Coved ceiling. Fitted carpet. TV & Hi-Fi points. Telephone point. Double radiator. Double aspect windows and double casement doors opening to rear garden.  

DINING ROOM 15' 3" x 14' 2" (4.65m x 4.32m) (approached off the Entrance Hall) Double radiator. 4 wall light points. Double glass panelled leaded casement doors with matching full height glazed side screen opening to Sun Terrace. Fitted carpet. Coved ceiling. Serving hatch from Kitchen. Door to:  

GARDEN ROOM 22' 10" x 10' 6" (6.96m x 3.2m) Double radiator. Part hardwood panelled ceiling. 2 wall lights with matching track of spotlights. Roof and door blinds. 2 double glazed skylights. Ceramic tiled floor. Hardwood full height windows with double glazed double casement doors opening to Sun Terrace at rear.  

BREAKFAST ROOM 13' '0" x 10' 0" (3.96m x 3.2m) (approached off the Entrance Hall) Radiator. Ceramic tiled floor. Window to front. Coved ceiling with 2 recessed halogen lights. Serving hatch through to Kitchen. 

KITCHEN 14' 2" x 13' 9" (4.32m x 4.19m) 1.1/2 bowl inset single drainer scratch resistant "Blanco" sink (h & c mixer tap) with tiled splashback and extensive range of "Intoto" fitted units comprising base cupboards and drawers with granite worktops. Matching eye level wall cupboards with concealed lighting under. "AEG" stainless steel microwave oven and "Neff" double oven with "Neff" ceramic 4 ring electric hob unit with "Elica" stainless steel and glass chimney style extractor over. "Hotpoint" integrated automatic dishwasher. Integrated fridge. Double radiator. Coved ceiling. Recessed halogen lighting. Telephone point. Ceramic tiled floor Window to front.  

UTILITY ROOM 16' 2" x 8' 6" (4.93m x 2.59m) with central arch. Single drainer sink unit (h & c mixer tap) with drawers and cupboards under and wood edged worktop. Fitted eye level wall cupboards and corner shelved units. Radiator. Plumbing facilities for automatic washing machine. Ceramic tiled floor. Water softener. Part coved ceiling. Fitted broom/store cupboard. Consumer units. Loft access. Hardwood double glazed door with stained leaded light panels to covered SIDE LOBBY with outside WC with low level WC.  

INNER HALL 13' 8" x 12' 0" (4.17m x 3.66m) (including stairwell) with radiator. 2 wall light points. Fitted carpet. Feature double glazed window to front. Oak staircase and handrail to Lower Ground Floor. Plaster niche. Built-in airing cupboard with insulated hot water cylinder, electric immersion heater, slatted shelves and electric light. "Honeywell" programmer.  

MASTER BEDROOM 16' 0" x 15' 10" (4.88m x 4.83m) Double radiator. 3 wall light points. TV & Hi-Fi points. Telephone point. Fitted carpet. Coved ceiling. Built-in shelved wardrobe cupboard with hanging rail. Arch through to:  

DRESSING AREA 9' 2" x 4' 6" (2.79m x 1.37m) (to wardrobes) Radiator. Window to side. Coved ceiling 2 recessed halogen lights. Fitted carpet. Range of 3 fitted double wardrobe cupboards with hanging rail and shelf, the centre one with glazed doors and curtain drapes.  

EN-SUITE BATHROOM Contemporary modern white suite comprising twin wash basins (h & c mixer taps) with drawers below and large "Villeroy & Boch" mirror with lights above, wide "Matki" shower enclosure with thermostatic fitted shower and additional rain shower and low level WC. Chromium heated towel radiator. Fully tiled walls and ceramic tiled floor. Coved ceiling. Recessed halogen lighting. Window to side. Extractor fan. Electric under floor heating.  

STUDY 9' 5" x 8' 6" (2.87m x 2.59m) Access via pull down ladder to loft. Deep shelved alcove. Fitted carpet. Coved ceiling.  

BEDROOM 2 16' 5" x 8' 6" (5m x 2.59m) Double radiator. Double aspect windows. Coved ceiling. Fitted carpet. 

EN-SUITE BATHROOM Contemporary white suite of wash basin (h & c mixer tap) with drawers below, wide shower enclosure with thermostatic fitted shower and low level WC. Ceramic fully tiled walls and floor. Window to side. Coved ceiling. Recessed halogen lighting. Extractor fan. Vertical towel radiator.  

ON THE LOWER GROUND FLOOR  

HALLWAY Radiator. 3 wall light points. Fitted carpet. "Ideal Mexico 2" gas fired boiler for central heating and hot water supplies. 

BEDROOM 3 16' 7" x 14' 8" (5.05m x 4.47m) Double radiator. Window to side. Fitted carpet. TV & Hi-Fi points. Victorian style inset vanity basin (h & c) with turned columns and central cupboard under with shaped splashback to rear.  

BEDROOM 4 15' 0" x 12' 5" (4.57m x 3.78m) Radiator. Double aspect windows. Fitted carpet. Coved ceiling. Telephone point.  

BATHROOM Champagne coloured suite comprising panelled bath (h & c), pedestal wash basin (h & c) and low level WC. Extractor fan. Double radiator. Strip light with shaver socket. Window to side. Fitted carpet.  

SAUNA/GYM Fully tiled "Showerlux" shower cubicle with "Mira 88" shower and "Nordic" pine sauna cabinet. Radiator. Extractor fan.  

Door to Family Room 

OUTSIDE The property is approached by way of a long, sweeping floodlit tarmacadam driveway with electronically operated gates flanked by lawns with spring bulbs and a variety of mature trees including horse chestnut, sycamore, silver birch, maple, prunus and holly. A path to the front of the property is bordered by a raised flower bed.

The driveway leads to a Detached brick and tiled DOUBLE GARAGE 20'7" X 19'7 with electronically operated roller shutter doors, side personal door, electric light and power. There is also a security light and a OFFICE 20' x 11'4" with light and power and double aspect windows approached by way of an external metal staircase.

Built-in shelved DUSTBIN STORE and outside WC. Outside tap.

To the rear of the property is an attractive semi-circular SUN TERRACE with climbing shrubs approached from the Conservatory with York stone effect paving, ornamental walls and courtesy lighting affording views across the River Gipping and open countryside.

There is also a brick paved PATIO with sweeping retaining walls and steps down to a gently sloping extensive area of lawn with mature trees and hedgerows lining the River Gipping. A paved area with bench seat and a private jetty afford direct access to the river, ideal for boating.

The grounds extend in total to a little in excess of 1 ACRE (subject to measurement) 

SERVICES All mains services are available and connected to the property. 

COUNCIL TAX Band "G" Babergh District Council, Combs Lane, Hadleigh