5 bedroom detached house for sale

* GUIDE PRICE: £600,000 to £650,000 *

Situated in the heart of the sought-after village of Chelmondiston lies this magnificent five-bedroom detached house which has had a double-storey extension to the rear and sits on a double-width plot of approximately 1/2 acre (subject to survey) with scope for further extending and developing (subject to permissions). This stunning family home had a new roof in 2024 and benefits from 12 solar panels generating an income, electric infrared heating system alongside solar powered hot water, house alarm and fire and carbon monoxide systems, integral garage and a workshop, ample off-road parking, and a generous well-stocked rear garden backing onto fields.

A summary of the accommodation is as follows: entrance hall, 22ft dining room, 20ft living room with multi-fuel burner which was installed in 2024, dual aspect study / office, modern kitchen with integrated appliances, utility room, and cloakroom on the ground floor. To the first floor is an impressive master suite consisting of a spacious bedroom with fitted wardrobes, walk-in dressing area and four-piece en-suite bathroom; four further bedrooms; and a family bathroom.

The house and workshop are fitted with intruder alarms, with a camera in the dining room, there are also two fire alarms and a carbon monoxide alarm. The complete system is monitored by an external company and the system can also be monitored and managed from a smart phone. The house is fitted with twelve solar PV panels backed up by two storage batteries. There is also a solar hot water system which was completely replace early in 2025. Both solar systems have ten-year maintenance contracts which were signed in January 2025.

Chelmondiston is a vibrant and pretty parish village bordering the River Orwell with areas of outstanding natural beauty and wonderful National Trust walks throughout Pin Mill and surrounding areas. The village offers a range of local amenities including Primary School, Post Office and shops, Chinese takeaway, gastro pub, equestrian centre, sailing club, tennis courts, and play park. The village offers lots of community activities (yoga, dance, drama, book groups, etc.) with Jimmy’s Farm, Suffolk Food Hall, Alton Water, and Harkstead Beach all just a stone’s throw away. Chelmondiston is located just a few miles from The Royal Hospital and Ipswich High Schools as well as the Royal Harwich Yacht Club and MDL marina at Woolverstone and similar facilities at Shotley where a short ferry ride can take you to Harwich or Felixstowe. The nearest train station is Ipswich mainline station providing direct links to London Liverpool Street Station. Chelmondiston is an easy 15-minute commute to Ipswich and Manningtree, has good transport (bus) networks, and is a dog walker’s heaven.