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