The Street, Rushmere St. Andrew, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 1DH
Listed 21 Sept 2026 · Ipswich
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Key features
- Stunning period property
- Three double bedrooms
- Adjacent to the village church on a ¼ of an acre plot
- Open plan kitchen/dining/living space
- Sitting room with stripped wooden floor and wood burner
- Study & utility/cloakroom
- En-suite shower room to the main bedroom
- Modernised bathroom suite with separate shower cubicle
- Gas central heating
- Off road parking and garage
About this home
Part of our Signature collection, set on a quarter of an acre plot in an enviable position in the popular village of Rushmere St. Andrew is this stunning period cottage
Set in an exceptional village position, adjacent to the local church, is this stunning period cottage which offers three double bedrooms along with parking and a garage.
The property, which has been much improved over recent years, has a modernised open-plan kitchen/dining/ living space and an en-suite to the main bedroom, both of these blend the requirements of modern living seamlessly with the wealth of period features found throughout, this includes stripped wooden floors and sash windows.
The reception hall has a tiled floor and stairs to the first floor. To the left is the spacious sitting room which has a sash window to the front elevation and French doors to the rear opening onto the garden. There is a stripped wooden floor and a feature exposed brick chimney breast with inset wood burner. Adjacent is a study with sash windows to both the front and rear aspects.
To the other side of the hall is the stunning open-plan kitchen/dining/living area with a tiled floor throughout. The kitchen area is located to the front and incorporates a range of contemporary style base units, hanging wall storage, work tops and drawers. There is space for a range-style cooker with extractor hood over and further integrated appliances include a dishwasher and full size fridge and freezer. To the rear is a dining and further living area which has sash windows to the rear and side along with French doors onto the garden.
Also to the ground floor is a utility/cloakroom with a window to the rear, work top, space and plumbing for white goods and a WC.
The landing provides access to all three double bedrooms and the family bathroom. The principal bedroom has a sash window overlooking the rear garden and built-in wardrobes and storage. A sliding glass door leads into a contemporary style en-suite with a double shower, basin and WC.
Bedroom two is a good size double room with a feature exposed brick wall and sash window to the front. Bedroom three, also a double bedroom is located to the rear with a sash window overlooking the garden.
The modernised family bathroom comprises a bath, separate shower cubicle, basin and WC.
Outside To the front of the property there is a garden which is laid to shingle providing parking for a number of vehicles. To the side is a garage with double doors to the front.
To the rear of the property is a magnificent garden which measures approximately 110ft x 80ft. The garden is predominantly laid to lawn with an extensive range of mature trees, flower beds and shrubs. There is a patio and shingle area, a covered summerhouse-style sitting area, a 20ft polytunnel and a four-person timber sauna with feature window and wood-burning stove.
Location
Rushmere St Andrew is a highly-sought after village situated some two miles north-east of Ipswich. It adjoins the Fynn Valley with some wonderful walks near Rushmere Heath Golf Course, with further excellent golf courses at nearby Purdis Heath, Seckford Hall and Woodbridge Golf Club.
For the sailing enthusiast, there is easy access to the River Deben and Orwell, which both offer challenging river sailing out to the North Sea.
The mainline railway station at Ipswich is also close at hand with services to London Liverpool Street.
The property is conveniently located for Ipswich Hospital and Woodbridge and Ipswich provide a wide choice of schooling for all age groups, in both the private and state sectors.
Directions
Please use a Sat Nav with the postcode IP5 1DH and upon turning into Rushmere Road, from Colchester Road, proceed along passing over the mini-roundabout for Humber Doucy Lane. This will then become The Street at Rushmere where the property will be found on the left hand side just after Rushmere village church.
Important Information
Council tax band – E Services – Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected Tenure – Freehold EPC rating - D
Property details
- Property type
- Semi-Detached
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Floorplan
Location
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- Derby Road Station1.6 mi
- Westerfield Station1.8 mi
- Ipswich Station2.9 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in IP5 over the last 12 months: detached £412k · semi-detached £325k · terraced £253k · flat £180k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 144a, The Street Ipswich IP5 1DH | Detached Freehold | 30 Jun 2026 | £410,000 |
| 65 The Street Ipswich IP5 1DE | Semi-detached Freehold | 11 Oct 2024 | £422,000 |
| 79 The Street Ipswich IP5 1DE | Semi-detached Freehold | 6 Sept 2024 | £295,000 |
| 73 The Street Ipswich IP5 1DE | Terraced Freehold | 15 Jul 2024 | £332,000 |
| 138 The Street Ipswich IP5 1DH | Detached Freehold | 5 Apr 2024 | £1,230,000 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in IP5
Buying costs
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Listed by Fenn Wright, Ipswich on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 21 Sept 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 21/09/2026.
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