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Positioned within mature grounds of 1.38 acres, Brook Lodge is an impressive four bedroom family home offering light, spacious and modern accommodation arranged over two floors, as well as an extensive range of outbuildings including a studio offering additional guest accommodation, and an annexe floor above a large garage.The ground floor accommodation is accessed via the welcoming entrance hall which leads to the large, spacious drawing/dining room. The impressive space benefits from a standalone, modern wood-burner, three sets of French doors leading to outside, as well as ample of natural light; together creating the ideal space for family entertaining. Two further receptions rooms include a useful study and a dual aspect sitting room with large, bay window providing views to the front of the property and further wood-burning stove. The well-proportioned kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with bespoke cabinetry including a central island with breakfast bar, a range of integrated appliances, an aga and pale, quartz worktop surfaces, offering a wonderful space in which to create. A shower room completes the downstairs accommodation.On the first floor there are four well-proportioned double bedrooms; the principal benefits from dual aspect views as well as a dressing area and spacious en suite. A further family bathroom completes the internal accommodation.GeneralLocal Authority: Babergh District CouncilServices: All mains services are connected.Mobile and Broadband checker: Information can be found here Council Tax: Band EEPC Rating: DApproached along a quiet lane, the property is nestled behind a set of gates with a large gravelled driveway providing ample space for parking. The garage offers plenty of room for parking vehicles as well as an area for use as a workshop. Above the garage is an annexe with kitchen, sitting room, bedroom and shower creating ideal ancillary accommodation. A studio is nicely hidden within the grounds and provides further guest accommodation or serves as an ideal place to work from home.The gardens are predominantly laid to lawn and are surrounded by a variety of mature trees and shrubs offering a wonderfully secluded setting. An area of decking overlooks the pond and ample terracing to the rear of the property with breeze house over, provides an ideal spot for al fresco dining and entertaining.Brook Lodge is set within the affluent town of Ipswich that is set on the estuary of the River Orwell and within easy distance of the popular Suffolk Heritage Coast. The property is conveniently located for Ipswich town centre and its comprehensive range of retail and leisure facilities, including a host of sports clubs, eateries and high street stores. For the sailing enthusiast, Ipswich Waterfront and Marina is just 2.5 miles away.Ipswich has become a popular commuting town owing to its excellent road and rail links, with Ipswich railway station offering fast and frequent services to London’s Liverpool Street, and the M25 is easily accessed via the nearby A12. The area also benefits from an excellent choice of schooling within both the state and private sectors, including the high performing St Joseph’s College which is located within 5-minutes and Ipswich School which is adjacent to Christchurch Park.DistancesIpswich centre 3.2 milesWoodbridge 15.8 milesColchester 17 milesNearby StationsIpswich train station - mainlineManningtree train station - mainlineKey LocationsIpswich WaterfrontAlton WaterPin MillOrwell Country ParkNearby SchoolsThe Oaks Primary SchoolCopdock Primary SchoolIpswich SchoolSt Joseph's CollegeIpswich High SchoolOrwell Park