8 bedroom house

General information Deben Haugh is an outstanding property that was built in 1910 and provides flexible family accommodation of about 6650 square feet arranged over three floors; there is also a basement area. We understand the house was built for Fred Kingston Smith and was designed by the British architect John Corder of Ipswich who is best known for designing the famous Sutton Hoo House (now known as Tranmer House) in the same year of 1910.

Deben Haugh presents handsome brick elevations under pitched peg tiled roofs yet, despite its impressive connections and features, is fortuitously not listed. Fine features include high ceilings, open fireplaces, a grand turning staircase, original oak doors with brass furnishings, some exposed floorboards, a considerable number of sash windows affording much natural light and wonderful views, plus the original service bells.

The main entrance is to the rear of the house and is reached across a sun terrace. The hall leads to a magnificent 30'10 drawing room with a feature woodburner and exposed flue. The layout is ideal for entertaining as this central room flows into the sitting room, dining room as well as the stunning large conservatory which opens directly onto the garden. The current owners added the conservatory in recent years and have also installed a contemporary and comprehensively fitted kitchen/breakfast room with cream laminated units, a breakfast bar and granite worksurfaces. There is also a utility room, pantry and boot room which opens onto the front. The ground floor accommodation is completed by a cloakroom and a study, and stairs lead down to a basement comprising 4 storage areas.

There is a spacious landing on the first floor giving access to the 2 principal bedrooms which have far reaching views. The master bedroom has a superb ensuite bath/shower room with a dressing room and separate wc. The secondary landing leads to 3 more double bedrooms, a shower room and a further bath/shower room. All of the bathrooms have contemporary suites.

The second floor provides independent living space if required which is ideal for teenagers, guests or office space. This comprises a central landing and an exceptional 35'4 open plan studio/living room with a kitchenette and glorious views towards The Deben – this room can also provide additional bedroom space. Bedrooms 6 and 7 are also on this floor as well as a Jack & Jill shower room and a store room.
 

Outside The generous established grounds of about 0.85 acres (sts) form a special feature. The property is set well back from the road and a driveway gives access to a large garage. The driveway continues upwards to a further open cartlodge with an adjoining store and there is plenty of off-road parking. From here the path leads to the main entrance across a gated and flagstoned terrace. The principal garden lies to the rear of the house enjoying a sunny southerly aspect. A decking terrace runs the width of the rear elevation and is directly accessed from the conservatory and morning room and there is also a small pond. The terrace gives way to a gravelled and flagstone area with steps leading down to an expanse of lawn interspersed and bordered by flower and rose beds, shrubs and a selection of trees providing good privacy. There is a hard tennis court at the end of the garden. There is also a delightful balustraded terrace running along the eastern elevation of the house. A neighbouring property has a right of access over the initial part of the driveway. 

Location Situated a short distance from the centre of Woodbridge, Deben Haugh occupies a sought after and elevated position benefitting from far reaching views towards the River Deben to the rear and over the rooftops of Woodbridge to the north east. Woodbridge offers a good selection of shops, boutiques, galleries, restaurants, hotels and pubs. There are schools for children of all ages, a cinema/theatre, doctors' surgeries, sports centre and a railway station with regular services to Ipswich connecting onto the mainline for London Liverpool Street station. The town enjoys the natural focal point of the River Deben providing wonderful sailing and riverside walks. The proximity of the Suffolk coast is a further attraction including the nearby seaside towns of Aldeburgh, Southwold and Thorpeness. 

Important information Council Tax Band - G
Services - We understand that mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected to the property.
Tenure - Freehold
EPC rating - C
Our ref - CE

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