3 Bed Detached House For Sale

** Guide Price £260,000 - £270,000 **

This semi detached house offers a well proportioned and practical layout across two floors. While some updating is required, it presents a promising opportunity for those looking to tailor a home to their taste. The property benefits from garage en bloc with parking space in front, double glazing and gas central heating and is being offered for sale with no onward chain.

Ground Floor
• Entrance porch and hallway, giving access to the main living areas.
• Sitting room with patio doors to rear garden.
• Kitchen with window to front aspect, fitted units and space for appliances.
• To the rear, a private garden offers a peaceful outdoor space mainly lawn with a large patio area ideal for entertaining.
First Floor
• Three bedrooms:
• Bedroom One with window to front.
• Bedroom Two with window to rear.
• Bedroom Three with window to rear.
• Family bathroom with window to front, bath, WC and basin.
Outside & Parking
• At the rear, the garden is private and enclosed, and offers scope for improvement and landscaping.
• The property includes a garage en bloc
• Allocated off street parking is available.
• Services include gas central heating and mains drainage.
Local Area, Amenities & Lifestyle
Within Glemsford you’ll find a range of local amenities, including:
• Convenience shops, a post office and a small library
• Hair salons, takeaways and local eateries
• Several public houses (e.g. The Angel, The Cherry Tree) and a social atmosphere
• A medical practice / doctor’s surgery for primary care
• Local bus services connecting to neighbouring villages and larger towns For those interested in nature and leisure, Glemsford Pits (a designated biological Site of Special Scientific Interest) lies just south of the village, with riverside and wetland habitats, especially attractive to wildlife and walkers. The area supports pleasant walking and cycle routes, and the village features a mixture of historic buildings and rural charm.
Schools & Education
Glemsford is served by a primary school (Glemsford Primary Academy), which provides education within the village catchment. For secondary schooling, nearby towns such as Sudbury offer further options. Being in Suffolk, the property falls under the local education authority’s catchment policies.
Shops & Larger Amenities
For a wider range of shops, supermarkets, leisure facilities and additional services, the nearby market town of Sudbury (approx. 7 miles away) is a key hub. Long Melford, also nearby, is known for its independent shops, antiques, tearooms and visitor attractions.
Transport & Travel Links
Road & Car
• Access to A roads and regional routes allows travel to Sudbury, Bury St Edmunds and Ipswich.
Public Transport
• Bus services run from Glemsford to neighbouring villages and to Sudbury, providing access to shops, rail connections, and further amenities.
• The nearest railway station is in Sudbury, which offers services connecting to larger hubs and onward national rail links (e.g., to London Liverpool Street).
• (Note: Glemsford had its own railway station historically, but it was closed under the Beeching cuts in 1967).
Given these links, residents can reasonably commute for work, shopping or leisure while enjoying a quieter village lifestyle.
Summary
The Pippins offers a compelling balance of potential and practicality. It’s a three bedroom semi detached property that, while in need of some modernisation, already provides much of the essential infrastructure: gas central heating, parking, a garage, private garden, and good connectivity.
Its location in Glemsford means that everyday amenities, schools and local services are within reach, while Sudbury and Long Melford are close enough to broaden options. Transport links, though rural, are serviceable.