Summary - 72 ORFORD STREET IPSWICH IP1 3PE
5 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
Spacious period family home with garden, cellar and parking — in need of modernisation.
- Five double bedrooms across three floors
- Three reception rooms plus large cellar with power and light
- Mature, well-stocked rear garden and single rear parking space
- Approx 2,176 sq ft; freehold Victorian semi-detached house
- Only one full bathroom; separate cloakroom — may need extra bathrooms
- EPC band E, solid brick walls likely without insulation
- Council tax band E; area records higher crime and deprivation
- Close to Christchurch Park, town centre and Ipswich mainline station
A substantial Victorian five-bedroom semi-detached house arranged over three floors plus a large cellar, set a short walk from Christchurch Park and Ipswich town centre. The property retains high ceilings, bay windows and other period detail, and offers generous reception space — three reception rooms provide flexibility for family living or home working. A mature, well-stocked rear garden and a single off-street parking space to the rear are practical family conveniences.
The house measures approximately 2,176 sq ft and is offered freehold. Heating is by mains gas boiler and radiators; the large cellar has power and light connected and presents useful storage or potential for conversion (subject to permissions). The layout includes five good-sized bedrooms but only one full bathroom and a separate cloakroom on the first floor, which may be a constraint for larger families.
Buyers should note material facts: the home was constructed before 1900 with solid brick walls (likely without cavity insulation), the EPC is band E and council tax is band E (above average). The area records higher crime levels and is classed as very deprived, which may affect resale or let potential. Some updating and improvements — including energy-efficiency works and modernising sanitary facilities — are likely to add value.
This house will suit a growing family wanting generous living space close to parks, schools and rail links, or an owner-occupier investor prepared to refurbish to modern standards. Early internal viewing is recommended to appreciate the scale and character alongside the scope for improvement.
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