Abbey New Homes is pleased to welcome you to Riverside Place, an attractive development of 2 and 3 bedroom apartments and 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes located in Ipswich.
The origins of Ipswich have been traced to the early 7th Century, after findings of pottery known as ‘Ipswich Ware’ dating back to this period were found in the town. The first Anglo Saxon town in England, Ipswich has a rich and interesting history which is reflected in its varied architecture. The Ancient House, Unitarian Meeting House, St Stephen’s Church, St Lawrence Church and Ipswich Museum are all excellent examples of this.

Ipswich is located in Suffolk, a county of pink washed villages, beautiful coastline and glorious countryside. Visiting Suffolk’s delightful villages is like stepping back in time, a world away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Lavenham is regarded as ‘England’s finest medieval town’, with its many timber-framed houses built between 1400 and 1500.

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Ipswich, Suffolk IP2 9JP
Croft Street
Riverside Place

Riverside Place is conveniently situated for the A137, which links to the A14 and the A12. Ipswich train station is located approximately one mile away and has a direct link to London Liverpool Street with a journey time of approximately an hour and fifteen minutes.

Woodbridge is an attractive town steeped in history on the banks of the river Deben. The famous Anglo-Saxon burial ground of Sutton Hoo is situated close by. Just 13 miles away is Felixstowe, a pretty coastal resort with a Blue Flag beach, on the ‘Heritage Coast’. This area of outstanding natural beauty stretches for forty miles north to Southwold. Further along the coast is Orford, a beautiful spot on the river with a small quay and a magnificent castle; one of the finest Norman keeps in Britain. Also nestling beside the River Alde is Snape Maltings, which offers a unique collection of granaries and malthouses. Another Heritage coast resort is Aldeburgh, a charming small fishing town, famous for the Festival of Music and Arts.

There are five sports centres, two swimming pools, an abundance of golf courses in the surrounding area and sailing at Woodbridge and Waldringfield. Suffolk has numerous cycling and horse riding opportunities and a wide range of fascinating walks. There is a variety of primary and secondary schools in Ipswich and for further education there is Suffolk College which offers a variety of part-time and full-time courses.

Ipswich is a shopper’s paradise with its two shopping malls, Tower Ramparts and The Buttermarket, plus the golden mile which includes a variety of specialist shops and high street stores. The majority of the town centre is pedestrianised with an outdoor market on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. For entertainment, Ipswich has theatres, music venues, two multi-screen cinema complexes and numerous restaurants and bars.For those seeking more active pursuits, the leisure facilities in Ipswich are superb.

The site is located close to the River Orwell, one of the most beautiful river estuaries in the UK. The recently regenerated Waterfront in Ipswich has a variety of bars and restaurants and is the perfect place to stroll along and enjoy a drink or a meal. If you would like to explore the river further, you could take a cruise and sail past the stunning scenery and historical sites on its banks. Ipswich has over 1,000 acres of parkland within the town, including Orwell
Country Park, which benefits from striking views across the river. Christchurch Park, just off the town centre, hosts Christchurch Mansion, a beautiful Tudor building dating back to 1548. Its superb art collection includes the largest collection of works by John Constable and Thomas Gainsborough outside of London.