Brettenham, Ipswich
- Land size
- 1 acres
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 1
Key Features
- Rural Location with Field Views
- Approximately One Acre Plot
- Detached Bungalow
- Entrance Hall & Cloakroom
- Sitting Room
- Kitchen/Dining Room
- Four Bedrooms
- Family Bathroom
- Generous Garden
- Two Garages & A Workshop
Description
Situated on a generous plot of approximately one acre, this beautifully presented four-bedroom detached bungalow offers an exceptional blend of space, versatility and countryside charm. Enjoying uninterrupted field views to the rear, the property benefits from two garages, extensive parking and a substantial workshop.The well-planned accommodation begins with a welcoming entrance hall, leading to a convenient cloakroom and a spacious sitting room centred around an attractive wood-burning stove. The heart of the home is the impressive kitchen/dining room, thoughtfully designed for both everyday living and entertaining, with direct access to the garden and a bright conservatory.From the hallway, four well-proportioned bedrooms provide comfortable and flexible accommodation. The family bathroom completes the accommodation and is fitted with both a separate bath and walk-in shower.Externally, the property truly excels. The substantial rear garden enjoys open views across adjoining fields and is predominantly laid to lawn, complemented by a spacious seating terrace, wood-fired hot tub, raised decking area and attractive shingle pathways. A variety of mature shrubs and trees provide privacy and seasonal interest, creating a tranquil outdoor retreat.Further enhancing the appeal are multiple outbuildings, including a large workshop with power and lighting, and a versatile multi-purpose annex complete with its own air source heat pump and wood burner — ideal for guest accommodation, a home office, studio or gym.To the side of the property, an additional parking area leads to two garages, both fitted with electric roller doors for convenience. Gated access to the front opens onto a substantial driveway providing ample off-road parking for numerous vehicles.This impressive home offers a rare opportunity to acquire a spacious, well-equipped property in a delightful semi-rural setting with outstanding outdoor space and excellent ancillary accommodation.Additional Information
Tenure: Freehold
Mobile Coverage: EE, O2, Three & Vodafone are available in this area. (Source Ofcom)
Broadband: Standard & Superfast are available in this area. (Source Ofcom)
Services: Mains Electric & Water. Drainage via a Septic Tank and heating via Oil fired central heating and a woodburner. (Please note that none of these services have been tested by the selling agent.)
Entrance Hall
Sitting Room
Kitchen
Dining Area
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bathroom
Conservatory
Rear Garden
Garage
Workshop
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- D
- Date Posted
- 2026-05-21
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 7 Residential listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 44% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 135
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Great Finborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School3.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 108
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Bildeston Primary School3.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 117
- Type
- Community school
- Cockfield Church of England Primary School4.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 70
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Lavenham Community Primary School4.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 114
- Type
- Community school
Secondary
- Stowmarket High School5.1 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 901
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Stowupland High School7 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 846
- Type
- Academy converter
- Thurston Community College7.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,512
- Type
- Community school
- Hadleigh High School8.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 712
- Type
- Academy converter
- Sybil Andrews Academy8.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 657
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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Mark Ewin, Bury St Edmunds
77 St. Johns Street, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 1SQ









