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" A charming first floor one double bedroom apartment situated in a highly regarded and exclusive mansion block on the edge of a well-served Suffolk market town. The accommodation is particularly bright throughout and briefly comprises a dual aspect sittingdining room with exposed beams, a kitchen with double height ceiling, double bedroom with ample storage and a family bathroom. The property has the further benefit of unrestricted access to parklike grounds with river frontage and a private jetty onto the river Stour. There is also ample off-road parking with a designated space and access to a storage shed. NO ONWARD CHAIN. 

Front door leading to:  

ENTRANCE VESTIBULE: 5‘8" x 3‘0" (1.74m x 0.93m) With space for coats and shoes and an opening leading to an inner hall with doors leading to:- 

SITTINGDINING ROOM: 14‘8" x 13‘7" (4.48m x 4.15m) A charming dual aspect room with space for seating and plenty of room for a dining table and chairs. Exposed timbers and original sash windows with open views. Opening leading to:- 

KITCHEN: 7‘4" x 6‘3" (2.24m x 1.91m) With tiled flooring and containing a matching range of base and wall level units with wood effect worksurfaces incorporating a four-ring electric hob and a stainless-steel sink with mixer tap above and drainer to side. Electric combination oven, space for a refrigerator and plenty of storage. High ceilings and a tall sash window allowing for plenty of natural light. 

BEDROOM: 14‘11" x 9‘8" (4.57m x 2.97m) A comfortable double room with exposed timbers and sash window overlooking the approach. Useful STORAGE CUPBOARD with lighting and fitted shelving off. 

BATHROOM: Containing a panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment over, W.C. and a pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback.  

Outside In front of the property a driveway expands into an open area of OFF-ROAD PARKING with a designated space for one vehicle. There is the further benefit of informal use of a STORAGE SHED with bicycle storage adjacent.

Ballingdon Grove enjoys substantial formal gardens which measure in the region of 1.2 acres (sts) which contain various areas of seating and a number of specimen trees. The gardens to the rear enjoy river frontage with an access leading onto the River Stour. To the side of the building is a paved terrace ideal for dining alfresco. 

Agents Notes 125 years from 25 December 1987 and approximately 88 years remaining.

The service charge includes buildings insurance, drainage charges, all communal garden maintenance and landscaping, external building maintenance, communal area cleaning and access to a communal LAUNDRY ROOM with 2 x Miele washing machines and 2 x tumble dryers.

The property is Grade II listed.  

EPC RATING: Exempt - Listed. 

LOCAL AUTHORITY: Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council, Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk. IP1 2BX (0300 1234000). 

COUNCIL TAX BAND: A 

TENURE: Leasehold 

ANNUAL GROUND RENT: £120 p.a. 

ANNUAL SERVICE CHARGE AMOUNT: Approx £2,400 per annum 

COMMUNICATION SERVICES (source Ofcom): Broadband: Yes. Speed: up to 79 mbps download, up to 20 mbps upload. 

PHONE SIGNAL: Yes - EE, Three, o2, Vodafone.  "