Summary - Lower Brook Street,
Ipswich,
Suffolk, IP4 1AL IP4 1AL
1 bed 1 bath Retirement Property
Modern, secure one‑bed retirement apartment with balcony and long lease near Ipswich town centre.
One-bedroom retirement apartment with large walk-out balcony and fitted flooring
Second-floor apartment served by lifts; walk-in wardrobe in master bedroom
Integrated kitchen appliances; separate utility cupboard with washer-dryer
Gated development with CCTV, intruder alarm and fire detection throughout
Electric room heaters (no gas central heating) — higher running costs possible
Very long lease (997 years); property is leasehold and new-build (2016)
Convenient walking distance to Ipswich town centre and many local amenities
Local area: very high crime and very deprived — consider location implications
Apartment 28 at Thomas Wolsey Place is a purpose-built one-bedroom retirement apartment on the second floor, designed for easy, low-maintenance living. The apartment features a large walk-out balcony, a bright living room, fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, a separate utility cupboard housing the washer-dryer, and a walk-in wardrobe in the master bedroom. The shower room includes a low-profile tray and slip‑resistant flooring. Fitted flooring throughout and a strong SAP rating (up to 80) add to the practical appeal.
The development is an exclusive, gated community with stylish communal areas, landscaped outdoor space, and lifts to all floors. Modern safety and security systems include a camera entry system, intruder alarm and fire detection. The property was constructed in 2016, has an unusually long lease (997 years) and is offered as leasehold, making it straightforward for long-term occupation or resale within the retirement market.
Important practical points to know: the apartment uses electric room heaters rather than gas central heating, and main fuel is electricity. The wider area records very high crime levels and is classified as very deprived, despite being within walking distance of Ipswich town centre and many local amenities. Mobile signal and broadband speeds are reported as excellent and fast, respectively.
This home will suit a downsizer or retiree seeking a modern, secure apartment close to town services with minimal upkeep. Buyers prioritising lower bills or a quieter neighbourhood should note the electric heating and local area crime/deprivation indicators when deciding to view.
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