Summary - OFFTON LODGE OFFTON IPSWICH IP8 4SF
4 bed 2 bath Detached
Charming four-bedroom countryside home with quarter-acre plot and annex potential..
Detached chalet-barn style home with large, versatile living spaces
Approximately 0.25 acre plot with double garage and multiple parking spaces
Principal bedroom with vaulted ceiling, gable bifold and ensuite
Open-plan kitchen/dining, drawing room and large conservatory with views
Planning permission granted for garage conversion to ancillary annex
High flooding risk — recommend specialist flood and insurance checks
Private drainage (septic) — buyers should confirm maintenance responsibilities
Electric-led services; heat provided by air-source pump and underfloor heating
Set in an almost parkland setting on the edge of Offton, this detached chalet-barn style home delivers generous family living and striking rear valley views. The flexible, free‑flowing layout centres on a long kitchen/dining space, adjacent drawing room and large conservatory — all oriented to maximise the outlook over mature lawns and wildlife-rich meadows. Grounds extend to approximately a quarter of an acre with parking and a double garage.
Practical features include a principal bedroom with vaulted ceiling and bifold gable window, three further bedrooms, two bathrooms and a large attic room for storage or potential conversion. The property was built in 1987 using quality materials, many hardwood windows and underfloor electric heating supplied by an air‑source heat pump. Planning permission has been granted to convert and extend the garage to form ancillary annex accommodation (following demolition of the conservatory).
Important considerations: the property is in a high flooding risk area and uses private drainage; buyers should obtain up‑to‑date flood and drainage reports and insurance quotes. Council Tax is noted as expensive. Utilities are electric-led; buyers may wish to review running costs despite the heat pump and current efficient glazing and insulation.
This home suits buyers seeking a peaceful rural family retreat with scope to add value via the approved garage conversion or by adapting the attic space. Its countryside location is within easy reach of Ipswich and major road links while surrounding woodland and nearby good primary schools make it appealing for families.
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