Summary - 79 HIGH STREET NEEDHAM MARKET IPSWICH IP6 8AN
4 bed 3 bath Semi-Detached
Spacious, characterful house with a sunny walled garden for peaceful retired living.
Grade II listed — historic features throughout, listed consents required
Chain free — immediate completion possible
South-facing enclosed rear garden — private and sheltered
Four bedrooms and three bathrooms across three floors and attic
Original features: exposed beams, timber studwork, brick fireplaces
Likely need to modernise services and utilities; updating recommended
Narrow high-street frontage; principal outlook onto the street
Council tax band E — above-average running costs
This Grade II listed four-bedroom semi-detached house offers generous, character-filled accommodation over three floors, including a spacious attic room. Set on Needham Market High Street, the property is full of original features—exposed beams, timber studwork and brick fireplaces—that give it historic charm and a strong sense of place.
The enclosed south-facing rear garden is a standout: secluded, walled and ideal for alfresco dining or quiet gardening. The house sits in a conservation area close to local shops, pubs, Needham Lake walks and the mainline station, making everyday errands and leisure straightforward without needing a car.
The sale is chain-free, which will suit buyers seeking a straightforward move. That said, listed status will make alterations and some repairs more complex and potentially costly; buyers must obtain listed-building consent for many changes. The property also appears to need some updating to services and modern conveniences, and there is no EPC due to its listed status.
Designed with a downsizer or retiree in mind, the layout gives flexible reception and bedroom space while retaining period character. Practical points to note: council tax is above average, the footprint is typical of a historic high-street house (narrow frontage onto the pavement), and internal modernisation may be required for long-term comfort and efficiency.
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