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  • Six of the best… family-friendly homes under £600k

Six of the best… family-friendly homes under £600k

02 Oct 25

When searching for the perfect property, finding a home with the right amount of space and number of bedrooms for your family is essential.  This month we take a look at six family-friendly homes currently on the market with Fenn Wright in Essex and Suffolk.

Ipswich, Suffolk – OIEO £600,000

This attractive double fronted Victorian property boasts four bedrooms and has been modernised in recent years to create a wonderful family home.  Occupying an elevated position, period features include stripped wooden floorboards, original fireplaces, cornicing and picture rails.  The bedrooms are all of good proportions and there are three reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room and a utility.  There is a generous rear garden which is predominantly laid to lawn and surrounded by mature trees, and a paved patio with a pergola.  Call our Ipswich team on 01473 232700 to arrange a viewing or find out more below:

 

Manningtree, Essex – Asking price £595,000

This charming Grade II Listed four bedroom cottage is in an idyllic setting overlooking the Stour Estuary.  Thought to date back to the 15th century, there are a wealth of period features including exposed beams and brickwork, which really add to the character of the property.  The accommodation spans three floors, with the cosy sitting room and kitchen/dining room on the ground floor, two bedrooms, one of which is ensuite, and a shower room on the first floor, and two further bedrooms and on the second floor.  The established rear garden has a pond and outbuilding, with a variety of shrubs and trees.  Call our team on 01206 397222 to arrange a viewing or find out more below:

 

Sudbury, Suffolk – Asking price £550,000

Located on the outskirts of the town centre, this former dairy has been sensitively converted into a stunning four bedroom home, seamlessly blending period elegance with modern convenience.  This Grade II Listed property features spacious double bedrooms, with one ensuite and a large bathroom.  There is a sitting room with log burner to the rear, and a generous kitchen/dining room which is ideal for entertaining friends and family.  There is off-road parking for multiple vehicles, a walled courtyard garden, and a workshop accessible from the shared driveway.  Call our Sudbury team on 01787 327000 to arrange a viewing or find out more below:

 

Fordham, Essex – Guide price £525,000 – £550,000

This spacious four bedroom detached family home is in a great position in a sought-after village, offering far-reaching views of the surrounding countryside from the front.  The kitchen/dining room is at the rear of the property, with a utility room, downstairs shower room, sitting room and conservatory – which makes an ideal playroom.  On the first floor are four good size bedrooms, one of which is ensuite with a dressing area and built-in wardrobes, and the family bathroom.  There is ample parking, a garage, and rear garden with a patio, pergola, and shed which is to remain.  Call our Stanway team on 01206 216543 to arrange a viewing or find out more below:

 

St Osyth, Essex – Guide price £500,000 – £550,000

Occupying a non-estate position in a popular coastal area of St Osyth, this five bedroom home boasts a swimming pool and lake views.  The contemporary accommodation includes a generous kitchen/breakfast room with a Butler sink, range cooker, pantry cupboard and a utility.  The sitting room has two sash windows to the front and folding doors opening to the dining/family room, with doors to the garden and swimming pool.  The principal bedroom and office share access to the Jack and Jill ensuite shower room, with four further bedrooms and the family bathroom.  Call our Colchester team on 01206 763388 to arrange a viewing or find out more below:

 

Woodbridge, Suffolk – Guide price £500,000

This beautifully modernised three bedroom semi-detached house combines contemporary style with charming character features, offering a blend of comfort and practicality.  The property boasts a stylish open-plan kitchen/dining room with a feature fireplace and sleek, well-equipped kitchen.  This flows into the stunning sitting room with a bay window and log burner, and there is herringbone LVT flooring throughout.  Upstairs are three bedrooms and a modern family bathroom.  The west-facing rear garden is approximately 100ft, and there is a shingle driveway with parking for several cars.  Call our Woodbridge team on 01394 333346 to arrange a viewing or find out more below:

 

If you are thinking of moving and would like a free, no obligation market appraisal, please get in touch using the link below or contact your local branch.  If you are looking to find a new home, browse properties currently on the market with Fenn Wright below:

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Woodbridge

Nunn's Mill, Quayside, Woodbridge, IP12 1BN Email: [email protected]

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Woodbridge estate agents 01394 333346
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Kesgrave

127 Main Road, Kesgrave, IP5 1AB Email: [email protected]

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Kesgrave estate agents 01473 358400
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01473 358400

Felixstowe

120 Hamilton Road, Felixstowe, IP11 7AB Email: [email protected]

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Felixstowe estate agents 01394 548700
Felixstowe letting agents 01394 382263
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Ipswich

1 Buttermarket, Ipswich, IP1 1BA Email: [email protected]

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Monday 08:30 - 18:00
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Ipswich estate agents 01473 232700
Signature property specialists 01473 232700
Ipswich letting agents 01473 417711
Commercial property agents 01473 232701
Suffolk Farms & Estates specialists 01394 446550
RICS Surveys 01473 417718

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01473 232700

Manningtree

2 Station Road, Manningtree, CO11 1AA Email: [email protected]

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Manningtree estate agents 01206 397222
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Signature property specialists 01206 397222
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01206 397222

Sudbury

26 Market Hill, Sudbury, CO10 2EN Email: [email protected]

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Sudbury estate agents 01787 327000
Sudbury letting agents 01787 327010
Commercial property agents 01206 854545
Farms & Estates 01206 216550
Signature property specialists 01787 327000

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01787 327000

Colchester

146 High Street, Colchester, CO1 1PW Email: [email protected]

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Monday 08:30 - 18:00
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Colchester estate agents 01206 763388
Signature property specialists 01206 507607
Colchester letting agents 01206 764499
Essex commercial property agents 01206 854545
Essex new homes agents 01206 763388

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01206 763388

Stanway - Head Office

Head Office, 1 Tollgate East, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 8RQ Email: [email protected]

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Commercial property agents 01206 854545
Stanway estate agents 01206 216543
Stanway letting agents 01206 764499
Lettings maintenance team 01206 245888
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Water & Leisure 01206 216555
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01206 216543

Witham

64 Newland Street, Witham, CM8 1AH Email: [email protected]

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Witham estate agents 01376 516464
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Building Consultancy in Essex 01245 211990

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01376 516464

Chelmsford

20 Duke Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1HL Email: [email protected]

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Chelmsford estate agents 01245 292100
Commercial property experts 01245 261226
Building Surveyors in Essex 01245 211990
Chelmsford letting agents 01245 491111

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01245 292100

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