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Lot 10

6 The Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 3SY

Auction Date:  December 3, 2025
Sold for £500,000
Architect-Designed 1950s Family Home ... Near Christchurch Park

Property Details

Description

A rare opportunity to acquire an individual architect-designed home, featured in the 1959 Ideal Homes Book of Plans and built by local architect Peter Barefoot for his own occupation. Set on a peaceful avenue north of Christchurch Park, this striking 1950s property showcases a distinctive gullwing roof and classic mid-century design. Accommodation includes sitting and dining areas, separate kitchen, study, six bedrooms and bathroom. A sympathetic single-storey 2012 extension provides a spacious master suite with bedroom, study, bathroom and utility. Occupying a private plot with carport, driveway and detached double garage, the property offers exceptional potential in one of Ipswich’s most sought-after locations. A unique and iconic home of rare architectural pedigree.

Key Features

  • CHRISTCHURCH PARK
  • ARCHITECT DESIGNED
  • 1950s MID-CENTURY
  • FEATURE IN IDEAL HOMES
  • 6 BEDROOMS + STUDY
  • 2012 MASTER SUITE EXTN
  • PRIME IPSWICH LOCATION
  • CARPORT & DOUBLE GARAGE
Tenure

Freehold

EPC

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Viewing

Fri 21 Nov - 13:00 - 14:00
Sat 22 Nov - 12:00 - 13:00
Tue 25 Nov - 11:00 - 12:00

(10 Minute viewing slots
MUST be pre-booked)

Solicitors

Mrs Mollie Lancaster
Mason Thomas Law
Suite 8. Ground Floor
The Quadrant
99 Parkway Avenue
Sheffield
S9 4WG

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Location

6 The Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 3SY

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