4 bedroom house

Georgian farmhouse set on the Heritage Coast.


Description

Wood Farm is a particularly special Grade II listed farm house set in beautiful grounds. The attractive red brick house is principally early eighteenth century and retains many period features, including sash windows and an original half glazed door with a Gibbs surround.

The accommodation flows remarkably well: the entrance and reception hall at the heart of the house lead to wonderful, well-proportioned reception rooms, the spacious and double aspect kitchen/breakfast, a boot room and cellar.

The drawing room is an especially elegant room with a wide bay window overlooking the rose garden and fine wooden chimneypiece with fluted columns. It leads through to a study, which has direct access on to the rose garden.

The dining room, opposite the drawing room, has a fine marble chimneypiece and a useful preparation room, which connects with the kitchen/breakfast room.

The delightful pine staircase in the entrance hall leads to the first floor landing and four double bedrooms. The principal bedroom, which sits over the drawing room, is very generously proportioned with tall sash windows overlooking the gardens and an hexagonal ceiling.

The attic provides great potential for additional bedroom and bathroom accommodation, subject to necessary consents.

ANNEXE
To the west of Wood Farm, is a converted barn with accommodation and a superb vaulted sun room, ideal for entertaining. This commodious space has a large open fireplace and south facing windows. French windows lead to a south facing terrace.

OUTSIDE
Wood Farm enjoys exceptional grounds. To the south of the house lie the main gardens; a terrace directly to the front leads on to stunning lawns, dotted with mature trees and with a large pond at the end. To the west is a partially walled rose garden and to the rear is a further area of lawns. A large mature wood sits to the east.

Extensive outbuildings include garaging, barns and cart lodges.

SERVICES
Mains electricity and water, private drainage; oil fired central heating.

Location

Surrounded by farmland, Wood Farm occupies an idyllic rural setting on the east coast of Suffolk, near Southold, the popular coastal town.

Reydon Wood Nature Reserve, an ancient coppiced woodland of nearly 40 acres, famed for its bluebells and perfect for walks, is just over half a mile away. The Plough Inn, under one mile away, is “worth a visit” according to the Good Pub Guide and offers a selection of local food and beer.

The well serviced village of Wangford, which is also under one mile away, offers useful amenities including a post office, village shop, farm shop, doctors’ surgery and community centre with tennis courts.

Southwold (3.3 miles) is a delightful seaside town and home of the iconic 19th century lighthouse. It has a superb array of amenities including a unique small cinema, independent shops, restaurants and public houses; The Crown is particularly well regarded. The Southwold Arts Festival is an annual celebration of literature and the arts.

Aldeburgh (17.1 miles) is a popular coastal town, closely associated with the composer Benjamin Britten, which offers a selection of excellent restaurants, public houses and cafés, including the celebrated Aldeburgh Fish & Chip Shop, L’Escargot-sur-Mer and The Lighthouse. The neighbouring village of Thorpeness has a charming boating lake and country club.

Snape Maltings (18.2 miles) offers a wonderful selection of independent shops, restaurants, galleries and a renowned concert hall. It is home to a variety of cultural events throughout the year including a food and drink festival, numerous exhibition and concerts, including the Snape Proms.

Woodbridge (26.2 miles) is an attractive market town to the south of Reydon. Situated on the River Deben, Woodbridge offers an incredible array of amenities, including an independent cinema, boutique shops, delicatessen, cafés, restaurants and public houses. A railway station offers trains to London Liverpool Street via Ipswich (from 92 minutes).

Sporting facilities include sailing in Southwold and Aldeburgh, a popular rugby club in Southwold, a number of tennis and golf clubs, including at Southwold, Halesworth and Beccles.

Education provisions in the area are superb in both the state and independent sectors, including The Old School Henstead and St Felix School.

All times and mileages are approximate.

Square Footage: 6,292 sq ft




Acreage: 7 Acres

Marketed by: Savills, Ipswich