5 bed detached house for sale

North Entrance, Saxmundham, Suffolk IP17

According to the datestone inset within one of the impressive chimneys, Langley Manor was built in 1864, and is a handsome example of Victorian architecture with many character features including stylish Dutch gables. Offering almost 5,500 sq ft of light-filled, flexible accommodation arranged predominantly over three floors, the property combines period features such as sash windows, original wooden shutters, high ceilings and original fireplaces, alongside spaces ideal for contemporary living.

Configured to provide ideal family and entertaining space, the accommodation flows from a spacious reception hall bathed in light from the picture window above the stairs. The main reception space comprises three delightful rooms, all of which benefit with views over the gardens; a generous drawing room with a feature fireplace and a large bay with full-height glazing incorporating French doors to the front garden, a dual aspect dining room and a charming sitting room both also with feature fireplaces. The ground floor accommodation is completed by a well-proportioned kitchen/breakfast room with a range of base units, an impressive Aga and plenty of space for informal dining. Adjacent to the kitchen is a useful study, which would also make an ideal snug or playroom if required. Accessed through the kitchen is a large, fitted scullery with walk-in pantry as well as a door to the terrace and a range of useful external stores. Accessible from the inner hall, the property also benefits from generous cellarage, suitable for a variety of uses.

Stairs rise from both the entrance and inner halls to the first floor which provides a principal bedroom with en suite bathroom, together with three further double bedrooms and two family bathrooms. To the second floor are four further rooms offering additional space either for use as bedrooms or useful storage. A further family bathroom with corner bath completes the accommodation.

General
Local Authority: East Suffolk District Council
Services: Water, gas and electricity mains services are connected. Private drainage which is compliant with the current regulations.
Mobile and Broadband checker: Information can be found here
Council Tax: Band G
EPC Rating: EPC F

Positioned centrally within a plot that extends to 3.5 acres, and offering attractive elevations to all sides, the property is approached through double wooden gates over a sweeping gravelled driveway providing ample parking for a number of vehicles. Subject to the necessary consents, there is plenty of space for the addition of a cart lodge or garaging. A number of useful outbuildings sit to the rear of the property, including a wood store, workshop and two further stores.

The parkland garden surrounding the property is laid mainly to lawn interspersed with a variety of mature specimen trees and hedging, and features a screen of light woodland, numerous seating areas, a stream with footbridge over leading to an established orchard, and a large, paved side terrace, ideal for entertaining and al fresco dining.

Set in the valley of the River Fromus, the historic market town of Saxmundham offers a wide range of day-to-day amenities including boutique and high street shopping, supermarkets including Waitrose and Tesco, gp and veterinary surgeries, primary schooling, a library and numerous pubs and restaurants. Suffolk’s Heritage Coast, which includes the popular resorts of Thorpeness, Aldeburgh, Dunwich, Walberswick and Southwold, is easily accessible. More extensive amenities are available in the historic market town of Framlingham and in Ipswich, Stowmarket and Norwich. Communications links are excellent: The A12 links London to Lowestoft and offers easy access to regional villages and major centres, the Suffolk Heritage Coast and the motorway network and a regular train service runs on the Ipswich-Lowestoft East Suffolk Line from Saxmundham station (0.3 mile) to London Liverpool Street.
The area offers a wide range of state primary and secondary schooling together with independent schools including Framlingham College and Prep, Saint Felix and Woodbridge School.

Distances
Saxmundham centre 0.3 miles
Aldeburgh 7.1 miles
Framlingham 7.7 miles
Ipswich 21.1 miles

Nearby Stations
Saxmundham - branch line
Ipswich - mainline
Key Locations
Suffolk Heritage Coast
Snape Maltings
Aldeburgh Beach
Thorpeness Meare
Framlingham Castle

Nearby Schools
Framlingham College and Prep
Woodbridge School
Saint Felix School