Gordon House
Laxfield, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 8HG
Guide Price
£550,000
Residential Tags: N/A
Property Tags: Development Potential
Land Tags: Paddock
Summary Details
- First Marketed: May 2022
- Removed: Nov 2022
- Residential Tags: N/A
- Property Tags: Development Potential
- Land Tags: Paddock
Entrance hall, kitchen/dining room, sitting room, boot/utility room and cloakroom. Three bedrooms and bathroom. Traditional timber framed barn of approximately 50' x 16' overall with lean-to additions. Modern workshop of approximately 39' x 19'. Generous driveway and garage. Gardens and paddocks extending to approximately 1.72 acres (0.69 hectares) in all.
Location Gordon House will be found in a rural location approximately a mile and a half to the north-west of the well regarded village of Laxfield. This delightful village is situated just 7 miles north of the historic market town of Framlingham and is one of the most popular villages in the area with its two public houses, The Royal Oak and The King's Head, known locally as The Low House. There is a well regarded primary school and pre-school, as well as a Co-op village shop, museum and hardware store/garage. There is also a cricket team, bowls and football clubs and a well supported village hall hosting numerous functions and clubs. The historic market town of Framlingham offers comprehensive facilities, including a large Co-op supermarket, 3 public houses and a variety of restaurants. The town is also home to Thomas Mills High School and Framlingham College. Diss is approximately 12 miles away and offers mainline rail services to London's Liverpool Street, Ipswich and Norwich. Suffolk's Heritage Coast is approximately 14 miles, as the crow flies, and boasts popular destinations such as Aldeburgh, Southwold, Walberswick, Dunwich, Minsmere and Snape Maltings concert hall.
Directions Proceed in a northerly direction on the B1116 from Framlingham. Enter the village of Dennington and at the junction with the A1120, turn right and then immediately left back onto the B1116. Continue along the road for approximately 3½ miles (ignoring the first right hand turn on the sharp left hand bend) and then turn right on the B1117 where signposted to Laxfield. Continue for just over half a mile and Gordon House will be found just over a short way along on the left hand side of the road.
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Description Gordon House offers a rare and exciting opportunity to acquire a relatively modest three bedroom house, that now requires renovation and refurbishment, together with a traditional Suffolk barn and workshop building, on a site of nearly 1.75 acres in a rural location just over a mile to the north-west of the centre of the village.
Originally believed to date from the early 19th Century, Gordon House has been in the same local family's ownership for a number of years. Whilst the property benefits from oil fired central heating and double glazing, it does not require a programme of renovation and refurbishment. Adjacent to Gordon House is a traditional Suffolk Barn. This measures approximately 50' x 16' overall and with mezzanine hayloft above much of the building. The barn has been subdivided internally and in recent decades reclad in part with asbestos cement sheets. To the front of the barn are former livestock pens and at one end a more modern flat roof open fronted garage. To the rear there is also a small store.
Beside and to the rear of the Barn is the Workshop, measuring approximately 39' x 19'. This is of more modern steel portal frame construction and clad in part concrete block/part asbestos cement sheets. Whilst there has been no engagement with the local planning authority, Mid Suffolk District Council, the barns, particularly the traditional Suffolk Barn, possess huge potential to create an additional or ancillary dwelling on the site, or converted to provide holiday accommodation or a work from home facility. Alternatively the Barn could be incorporated within the redevelopment/extension of Gordon House to make a single dwelling. Any alternative uses of the Barn would, of course, require the necessary consents from the local planning authority.
Outside formal gardens and grounds immediately surround Gordon House, and beyond the property and outbuildings, to the west, is the paddock. In all the site extends to approximately 1.72 acres (0.69 hectares).
The Accommodation
The House
Ground Floor A wood effect composite door opens into the
Entrance Hall With stairs rising to the First Floor, radiator and door through to
Kitchen/Dining Room 18'7 x 10'11 (5.66m x 3.33m) A light, twin aspect room with large window on the front elevation overlooking the garden and agricultural land beyond. The kitchen area is fitted with a range of cupboard and drawers with wood effect worksurfaces over incorporating a stainless steel sink with drainer to the side and drinking water spigot. Recess for free standing electric oven with light and extractor hood over and recess housing the Boulter oil fired boiler. Recess and plumbing for washing machine. Shelved pantry cupboard, shelved recess with space for upright fridge/freezer, door to the Boot/Utility Room and door to
Sitting Room 18'7 x 10'9 (5.66m x 3.28m) A good size reception room with windows on the front and rear elevation providing good views of the gardens and surrounding agricultural land. The focal point is the brick fireplace containing the woodburning stove set on a raised quarry tile hearth. Radiator.
Returning to the Kitchen a part glazed wood effect composite door opens into the
Boot/Utility Room 9' x 8' (2.74m x 2.44m) A later addition to the property, with windows on the rear elevation overlooking the gardens and agricultural land beyond. Plumbing connections for water softener, fitted shelf unit, door to the gardens and grounds and door to
Cloakroom With WC and mounted wash basin with tiled splashback.
From the Entrance Hall stairs rise to the
First Floor
Landing With window on the front elevation providing wonderful views of the gently undulating agricultural land beyond. Access to roof space, doors to built-in wardrobe cupboards, radiator and doors off to
Bedroom One 11' x 10' (3.35m x 3.05m) A double bedroom with window offering good views to the front of the property. Range of fitted wardrobe cupboards. Radiator and telephone point.
Bedroom Two 11' x 9' (3.35m x 2.74m) A second double bedroom with window on the front elevation overlooking the garden and providing good views to the south. Shelved recess and radiator.
Bedroom Three 11' x 8'7 (3.35m x 2.62m) With window on the rear elevation providing views of the garden and adjoining agricultural land. Radiator.
Bathroom A spacious room with suite comprising panelled bath in part tiled surround with separate shower attachment over. WC and pedestal wash basin with splashback. Radiator, electric bar heater and door to Airing Cupboard.
Outside Set well back from the road, Gordon House occupies a delightful rural location on the outskirts of Laxfield, and with no immediate neighbours. A pair of wrought iron gates open onto a concrete pathway and this leads up to the covered porch and front door. The pathway is flanked by formal gardens that comprise central areas that are laid to grass for ease of maintenance, but interspersed with a number of well stocked borders containing a variety of perennials and established roses. There is also a mature cherry tree.
The concrete pathway continues to either side of the house, providing access at the rear. The garden at the rear, which is immediately behind Gordon House and the Barn, is also laid to grass for ease of maintenance, but interspersed with a number of mature trees including oak, fir and cherry, together with established fruit trees. There is also a greenhouse and a former vegetable patch. The garden is enclosed to the side and rear by an established low level evergreen hedge.
Vehicular access is by way of a five bar gate that opens onto a generous shingled parking and turning area immediately in front of the Barn. Of timber frame and brick construction, but partly clad in asbestos cement sheets under a pitched pantile roof, the main range is approximately 50' x 16', and with hayloft mezzanine to the majority of the building. There is seemingly a later addition to the front of the Barn, measuring approximately 33' x 13' that originally housed livestock, but more latterly was used for garaging/storage facilities. This is of brick and concrete block construction under pitched pantile and asbestos cement sheet roofs.
On the western elevation there is also a more modern, open fronted garage building measuring approximately 16'5 x 9'7 with a flat corrugated tin roof. On the rear elevation of the Barn there is also a Store building that extends to approximately 10'4 x 9'8. The driveway continues to the rear, where the Workshop will be found. Measuring approximately 39'4 x 19'1 and of steel portal frame construction that is clad partly in concrete block and partly in corrugated asbestos cement sheets with sliding doors on the front providing access. There is also power and light connected.
To the west of Gordon House and the outbuildings is the paddock. This area extends to just over an acre (0.44 hectares) with a ditch running along the frontage and enclosed on the eastern, southern and western sides by established hedging. There is also a dry pond in the far corner of the paddock.
In all the gardens and grounds extend to approximately 1.72 acres (0.69 hectares).
Viewing Strictly by appointment with the agent. Please adhere to current Covid guidelines.
Services Mains water and electricity. Oil fired boiler serving the hot water and central heating system. Private drainage system. (Please note that whilst it is believed that the septic tank has worked in a satisfactory manner for many decades, it is unlikely to comply with the 2020 regulations and a buyer should budget to install a new sewage treatment plant. This has been taken into account in the guide price).
EPC Rating = E
Council Tax Band C; £1,749.08 payable per annum 2022/2023
Local Authority Mid Suffolk District Council, Endeavour House, 8 Russell Rd, Ipswich IP1 2BX; Tel:
NOTES 1. Every care has been taken with the preparation of these particulars, but complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If there is any point, which is of particular importance to you, please obtain professional confirmation. Alternatively, we will be pleased to check the information for you. These Particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract. All measurements quoted are approximate. The Fixtures, Fittings & Appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Photographs are reproduced for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item shown is included. No guarantee can be given that any planning permission or listed building consent or building regulations have been applied for or approved. The agents have not been made aware of any covenants or restrictions that may impact the property, unless stated otherwise. Any site plans used in the particulars are indicative only and buyers should rely on the Land Registry/transfer plan.
2. The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 require all Estate Agents to obtain sellers' and buyers' identity.
May 2022
Marketed by: Clarke & Simpson, Framlingham
Location Gordon House will be found in a rural location approximately a mile and a half to the north-west of the well regarded village of Laxfield. This delightful village is situated just 7 miles north of the historic market town of Framlingham and is one of the most popular villages in the area with its two public houses, The Royal Oak and The King's Head, known locally as The Low House. There is a well regarded primary school and pre-school, as well as a Co-op village shop, museum and hardware store/garage. There is also a cricket team, bowls and football clubs and a well supported village hall hosting numerous functions and clubs. The historic market town of Framlingham offers comprehensive facilities, including a large Co-op supermarket, 3 public houses and a variety of restaurants. The town is also home to Thomas Mills High School and Framlingham College. Diss is approximately 12 miles away and offers mainline rail services to London's Liverpool Street, Ipswich and Norwich. Suffolk's Heritage Coast is approximately 14 miles, as the crow flies, and boasts popular destinations such as Aldeburgh, Southwold, Walberswick, Dunwich, Minsmere and Snape Maltings concert hall.
Directions Proceed in a northerly direction on the B1116 from Framlingham. Enter the village of Dennington and at the junction with the A1120, turn right and then immediately left back onto the B1116. Continue along the road for approximately 3½ miles (ignoring the first right hand turn on the sharp left hand bend) and then turn right on the B1117 where signposted to Laxfield. Continue for just over half a mile and Gordon House will be found just over a short way along on the left hand side of the road.
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Description Gordon House offers a rare and exciting opportunity to acquire a relatively modest three bedroom house, that now requires renovation and refurbishment, together with a traditional Suffolk barn and workshop building, on a site of nearly 1.75 acres in a rural location just over a mile to the north-west of the centre of the village.
Originally believed to date from the early 19th Century, Gordon House has been in the same local family's ownership for a number of years. Whilst the property benefits from oil fired central heating and double glazing, it does not require a programme of renovation and refurbishment. Adjacent to Gordon House is a traditional Suffolk Barn. This measures approximately 50' x 16' overall and with mezzanine hayloft above much of the building. The barn has been subdivided internally and in recent decades reclad in part with asbestos cement sheets. To the front of the barn are former livestock pens and at one end a more modern flat roof open fronted garage. To the rear there is also a small store.
Beside and to the rear of the Barn is the Workshop, measuring approximately 39' x 19'. This is of more modern steel portal frame construction and clad in part concrete block/part asbestos cement sheets. Whilst there has been no engagement with the local planning authority, Mid Suffolk District Council, the barns, particularly the traditional Suffolk Barn, possess huge potential to create an additional or ancillary dwelling on the site, or converted to provide holiday accommodation or a work from home facility. Alternatively the Barn could be incorporated within the redevelopment/extension of Gordon House to make a single dwelling. Any alternative uses of the Barn would, of course, require the necessary consents from the local planning authority.
Outside formal gardens and grounds immediately surround Gordon House, and beyond the property and outbuildings, to the west, is the paddock. In all the site extends to approximately 1.72 acres (0.69 hectares).
The Accommodation
The House
Ground Floor A wood effect composite door opens into the
Entrance Hall With stairs rising to the First Floor, radiator and door through to
Kitchen/Dining Room 18'7 x 10'11 (5.66m x 3.33m) A light, twin aspect room with large window on the front elevation overlooking the garden and agricultural land beyond. The kitchen area is fitted with a range of cupboard and drawers with wood effect worksurfaces over incorporating a stainless steel sink with drainer to the side and drinking water spigot. Recess for free standing electric oven with light and extractor hood over and recess housing the Boulter oil fired boiler. Recess and plumbing for washing machine. Shelved pantry cupboard, shelved recess with space for upright fridge/freezer, door to the Boot/Utility Room and door to
Sitting Room 18'7 x 10'9 (5.66m x 3.28m) A good size reception room with windows on the front and rear elevation providing good views of the gardens and surrounding agricultural land. The focal point is the brick fireplace containing the woodburning stove set on a raised quarry tile hearth. Radiator.
Returning to the Kitchen a part glazed wood effect composite door opens into the
Boot/Utility Room 9' x 8' (2.74m x 2.44m) A later addition to the property, with windows on the rear elevation overlooking the gardens and agricultural land beyond. Plumbing connections for water softener, fitted shelf unit, door to the gardens and grounds and door to
Cloakroom With WC and mounted wash basin with tiled splashback.
From the Entrance Hall stairs rise to the
First Floor
Landing With window on the front elevation providing wonderful views of the gently undulating agricultural land beyond. Access to roof space, doors to built-in wardrobe cupboards, radiator and doors off to
Bedroom One 11' x 10' (3.35m x 3.05m) A double bedroom with window offering good views to the front of the property. Range of fitted wardrobe cupboards. Radiator and telephone point.
Bedroom Two 11' x 9' (3.35m x 2.74m) A second double bedroom with window on the front elevation overlooking the garden and providing good views to the south. Shelved recess and radiator.
Bedroom Three 11' x 8'7 (3.35m x 2.62m) With window on the rear elevation providing views of the garden and adjoining agricultural land. Radiator.
Bathroom A spacious room with suite comprising panelled bath in part tiled surround with separate shower attachment over. WC and pedestal wash basin with splashback. Radiator, electric bar heater and door to Airing Cupboard.
Outside Set well back from the road, Gordon House occupies a delightful rural location on the outskirts of Laxfield, and with no immediate neighbours. A pair of wrought iron gates open onto a concrete pathway and this leads up to the covered porch and front door. The pathway is flanked by formal gardens that comprise central areas that are laid to grass for ease of maintenance, but interspersed with a number of well stocked borders containing a variety of perennials and established roses. There is also a mature cherry tree.
The concrete pathway continues to either side of the house, providing access at the rear. The garden at the rear, which is immediately behind Gordon House and the Barn, is also laid to grass for ease of maintenance, but interspersed with a number of mature trees including oak, fir and cherry, together with established fruit trees. There is also a greenhouse and a former vegetable patch. The garden is enclosed to the side and rear by an established low level evergreen hedge.
Vehicular access is by way of a five bar gate that opens onto a generous shingled parking and turning area immediately in front of the Barn. Of timber frame and brick construction, but partly clad in asbestos cement sheets under a pitched pantile roof, the main range is approximately 50' x 16', and with hayloft mezzanine to the majority of the building. There is seemingly a later addition to the front of the Barn, measuring approximately 33' x 13' that originally housed livestock, but more latterly was used for garaging/storage facilities. This is of brick and concrete block construction under pitched pantile and asbestos cement sheet roofs.
On the western elevation there is also a more modern, open fronted garage building measuring approximately 16'5 x 9'7 with a flat corrugated tin roof. On the rear elevation of the Barn there is also a Store building that extends to approximately 10'4 x 9'8. The driveway continues to the rear, where the Workshop will be found. Measuring approximately 39'4 x 19'1 and of steel portal frame construction that is clad partly in concrete block and partly in corrugated asbestos cement sheets with sliding doors on the front providing access. There is also power and light connected.
To the west of Gordon House and the outbuildings is the paddock. This area extends to just over an acre (0.44 hectares) with a ditch running along the frontage and enclosed on the eastern, southern and western sides by established hedging. There is also a dry pond in the far corner of the paddock.
In all the gardens and grounds extend to approximately 1.72 acres (0.69 hectares).
Viewing Strictly by appointment with the agent. Please adhere to current Covid guidelines.
Services Mains water and electricity. Oil fired boiler serving the hot water and central heating system. Private drainage system. (Please note that whilst it is believed that the septic tank has worked in a satisfactory manner for many decades, it is unlikely to comply with the 2020 regulations and a buyer should budget to install a new sewage treatment plant. This has been taken into account in the guide price).
EPC Rating = E
Council Tax Band C; £1,749.08 payable per annum 2022/2023
Local Authority Mid Suffolk District Council, Endeavour House, 8 Russell Rd, Ipswich IP1 2BX; Tel:
NOTES 1. Every care has been taken with the preparation of these particulars, but complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If there is any point, which is of particular importance to you, please obtain professional confirmation. Alternatively, we will be pleased to check the information for you. These Particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract. All measurements quoted are approximate. The Fixtures, Fittings & Appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Photographs are reproduced for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item shown is included. No guarantee can be given that any planning permission or listed building consent or building regulations have been applied for or approved. The agents have not been made aware of any covenants or restrictions that may impact the property, unless stated otherwise. Any site plans used in the particulars are indicative only and buyers should rely on the Land Registry/transfer plan.
2. The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 require all Estate Agents to obtain sellers' and buyers' identity.
May 2022
Marketed by: Clarke & Simpson, Framlingham
Land Registry Data
- No historical data found.