6 bed detached house for sale

Cumberland Street, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12

Beautiful Queen Anne town house with exceptional south facing walled garden

Description
Listed Grade II* of special architectural or historical interest The Red House is believed date back to 1710. It is constructed principally from red brick under a predominantly pitched peg and slate roof and has been extensively and sympathetically renovated by the current owners. It is enhanced by sash windows, working shutters, skirting boards, cornice work, several fireplaces and a fine galleried staircase. The house benefits from a controllable lighting system and integrated speakers.

The reception rooms are all beautifully presented with light-filled rooms and delightful period features. The kitchen opens into a breakfast area with door out to a delightful sun terrace overlooking the gardens. There is a wine cellar and an excellent basement utility/laundry room.

The first floor is approached by an elegant staircase onto a galleried landing with a baize door connecting to the back staircase and side landing. The principal bedroom has outstanding views over the gardens, an ensuite shower and walk-in dressing room. There are two further bedrooms which share a bathroom and a shower room off the back stair landing. Off the main staircase is a study/bedroom with connecting door to a further room, used as a dressing room and with separate door to the back landing.

The second floor consists of a large full length room with views over the roof tops to the river along with a bedroom (6).

The double electric gates open onto a sweeping drive which culminates in a large parking area and fronts the coach house which comprises a garage/store room and on the first floor a room ideal as a home office/studio. Adjoining is the large double car port. The walled gardens are stunning and include a particularly well appointed indoor swimming pool with glazed-off seating area along with a Klafs sanarium, changing/shower room and further kitchenette and pump room to the rear.

To the side of the terrace area are a run of useful outbuildings comprising a work shop, store rooms, boiler room and a utility/laundry with dog shower and WC.

The gardens open out beyond the terrace to magnificent formal gardens with numerous shaped beds and a magnificent wisteria running along the side wall and a charming thatched summer house. A set of central wrought iron gates open into an informal pond garden with yew topiary, a pond and bordered by beech hedging.

About 0.65 acre

Lot 2

A further area of garden with access via a right of way over Fenn Walk. Numerous specimen trees including a particular fine oak and established shrubs. To one side is a garden store building and an orchard.

About 0.82 acre

Location
The Red House is undoubtedly one of the finest properties in Woodbridge. It is situated in Cumberland Street which is generally considered to be the most sought after address in the town, a relatively quiet road with traffic restrictions. It is within easy walking distance of the town centre. The market town of Woodbridge is one of the most popular and attractive towns in Suffolk with excellent shopping, educational and recreational facilities. It is set on the banks of the river Deben on the edge of the Suffolk Heritage coastline and the amenities in the area are ideal for the sailing and golf enthusiast. A commuter from Ipswich can take advantage of regular services to London's Liverpool Street station and there is a direct daily service from Woodbridge itself.

Square Footage: 3,808 sq ft

Acreage:
0.65 Acres

Directions
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Additional Info
All mains services connected. CCTV.