5 bedroom house

Standing close to the banks of the River Orwell, an enchanting woodland gate lodge with studio flat, at the head of the driveway to the magnificent Broke Hall Park with planning consent to develop a stunning contemporary wing.

THE PROPERTY – AS EXISTING

Understood to date from 1859, the picturesque period gate lodge, with its stone mullioned windows, ornamental carved barge boards and octagonal chimneys, stands at the head of the impressive, third of a mile long lime tree lined driveway, leading to the magnificent Broke Hall.

A 1980s extension with a curved glazed link has extended the accommodation to 170.8 sq mtrs (1,838 sq ft) which incorporates a well-proportioned sitting room overlooking the gardens, with a covered verandah at the far end and master bedroom, complete with dressing room and en suite shower room above. Within the original lodge is an entrance hall, two reception rooms and kitchen, with three double bedrooms on the first floor and a family bathroom. The property benefits from an oil fired central heating system with a modern external boiler, together with a modern security system.

GARDEN & WOODLANDS

Broke Hall Lodge benefits from a secure and private setting with remote control gates into The Park and a further set of electric gates accessing the property, which sits amidst mature and sheltering south facing gardens and woodland grounds. These include areas of lawn bordered by herbaceous borders, together with protected woodland underplanted with spring bulbs.

GARAGING RANGE &
STUDIO FLAT/OFFICE (697 sq ft / 65 sq mtrs overall)

Set off the driveway is a detached garaging range with a double garage and cart lodge above which, accessed externally, is a self-contained studio flat/office with a kitchenette and bathroom, providing flexibility for a variety of uses.

There was previous planning consent to convert the building to a 2 storey annexe cottage with garage. Architect plans available.

In all the property extends to just over 1 acre.

REDEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY

The vendors have secured an exciting planning permission and Listed Building Consent for the benefit of a future purchaser, for the transformation of the earlier extension to create a stunning contemporary wing with a raised first floor roof and glass fronted balconies, together with an enlarged kitchen/dining room link.

The plans and CGIs, prepared by award winning architects Wincer Kievenaar of Hadleigh, extracts of which are displayed in these particulars, show the redevelopment proposal for the property utilising much of the existing structure and to include an enlargement of the ground floor living room and master bedroom above, which will also benefit from a walk around balcony, from where views across the gardens and woodland grounds can be enjoyed.

The link between the original Lodge and the living room can be replaced to accommodate a stunning new kitchen and dining facility, which will allow the space to flow and enhance the use of the entire building, increasing its size by some 55.8 sq mtrs (600 sq ft) to a total of 226.6 sq mtrs (2,432 sq ft).

The planning includes the option to add a swimming pool in line with the living room.

The plans also show the provision of a concealed roof top photovoltaic solar array.

For further information on the plans go to the East Suffolk Council planning portal or contact the agents.

LOCATION

Set close to the banks of the River Orwell, Broke Hall Lodge stands at the head of the third of a mile long, lime tree lined avenued driveway, which sweeps down to the impressive Grade II* Listed Georgian mansion which has been converted into flats and apartments. Within the Repton designed Deer Park, the former estate buildings have been converted into a number of high quality freehold homes, and The Lodge enjoys being part of this community, whilst being set alone in its own one acre plus woodland setting.

There is access through the parkland and grounds to the foreshore, from where dinghies can be launched and to a riverside path which leads to the neighbouring village of Levington and beyond.

Nearby Nacton village, home to the well-reputed Orwell Park Prep School, which stands adjacent, also has a primary school and stands just two miles from the southern edge of Ipswich, conveniently close to local amenities which include John Lewis & Waitrose stores, among many others.

Regular rail services run between Ipswich station (4 miles) and London Liverpool Street Station in about 70 minutes (61 minutes fastest timetabled) and the A14/A12, which bypasses the town, links to the riverside town of Woodbridge (9 miles) and the thriving coastal resort of Felixstowe (9 miles) as well as Cambridge and the Midlands, Stansted Airport and London’s M25.

There are excellent water sport opportunities on the Orwell and Deben Estuaries, including the Levington Marina and a variety of golf courses at Ipswich, Rushmere, Seckford, Melton and Woodbridge.

16 ACRE MEADOW – SHORE FIELD

Included in the sale are shares in a part-owned 16 acre shore field meadow situated between The Park and foreshore. Further information available on request.

DIRECTIONS (Post Code IP10 0ES)

From the Nacton interchange on the A14 proceed in a south easterly direction towards the village of Nacton. After a 90 degree left hand bend take the next turning right signed to Broke Hall. Proceed past the parish church and Orwell Park School, at the end of this lane proceed through the brick pillared gates. Continue beyond Broke Hall Lodge, which stands on the left and follow the drive as it sweeps around the corner where the automated gates into The Lodge’s ground will be found on the left hand side before proceeding down the avenue driveway.

PROPERTY INFORMATION

Planning: Full planning permission and Listed Building consent granted in January 2022 (ref DC/21/5315/Ful) for the redevelopment proposal by East Suffolk District Council.

Services: Mains electricity is connected to the property. Modern private drainage system. Mains water via Broke Hall Park.

Service Charge: Broke Hall Park is administered by a residents’ association with an annual parkland maintenance charge of circa £500.

Broadband: High speed fibre broadband is available.

EPC: E

Fixtures and fittings: The existing carpets, curtains, fixtures and fittings are included within the sale.

Viewing: By appointment with Jackson-Stops.

Agents Note: The photographs displayed show the property as at present, with the CGI’s showing the potential of the development option available for purchasers to undertake.



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