4 bed detached house for sale

Sutton, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12

A rare opportunity has arisen to purchase this ‘chocolate box’ cottage located on the Sutton Hall estate amongst generous grounds of seven acres (subject to survey) which have been beautifully maintained by the current owners and include an equestrian facility with detached stable block, two stables and substantial paddock, a large outbuilding and storage, and a detached one-bedroom annexe. This delightful, thatched cottage with red brick elevations, believed to date back to 1750, was substantially extended in 2019 by the current owners creating an impressive family home and was also rethatched in the same year. Two sets of five-bar gates provide access to a shingle driveway allowing off-road parking for numerous vehicles. ‘Hare House’ is double-glazed, has oil-fired central heating, and a Klargester private drainage system.

A summary of the accommodation is as follows: Spacious entrance hall, 20ft kitchen, boot room / utility (all three having underfloor heating), 18ft sitting room with wood burning stove, and a generous second reception. On the first floor is a sizeable family bathroom and four good size bedrooms, two of which are en-suite. The annexe accommodation comprises entrance lobby, kitchen, triple aspect sitting room, dual aspect bedroom, study / snug, and shower room.

The semi-rural village of Sutton is located approximately four miles from the market town of Woodbridge with all its amenities.

The quaint and historic market town of Woodbridge combines excellent shops with superb pubs and restaurants and numerous activities both indoors and out. On the edge of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Woodbridge is the perfect base from which to explore the Suffolk Coast and its many tourist attractions. The beautiful, award-winning Elmhurst Park has been referred to as 'the jewel in the crown of Woodbridge' and the popular Seckford Hall Golf Club is within close proximity. Just a short walk from the Thoroughfare and the River Deben, it is renowned for its superb floral colour and high standards of maintenance. The town is served by Woodbridge railway station on the Ipswich – Lowestoft East Suffolk Line and has some excellent schools including the popular Farlingaye High School.

Council tax band: C
EPC Rating: C

Entrance Hall

The hallway has part wood panelling to the walls and a feature wall, tiled floor with underfloor heating, feature oak staircase with understairs storage, and a barn style door through to:

Kitchen

The kitchen is fitted with a range of matching eye and base level units with quartz work surfaces and motion sensor plinth lighting, double butler sink, and tiled splashbacks. There is an integrated dishwasher, space for a range style cooker and American style fridge freezer, underfloor heating, ceiling inset spotlights, two double-glazed windows to the side aspect and two double-glazed full-length windows with window seat to take advantage of the views over the grounds, and a barn style door opening through to:

Boot Room / Utility

Within the utility room is a full-length larder cupboard, work surface incorporating a sink with cupboard below, space and plumbing for a washing machine and additional appliance space. There is also a tiled floor with underfloor heating, double-glazed window to the side aspect, stable door opening out to the wraparound patio, and oak door opening through to:

Wet Room

The wet room has a walk-in shower enclosure with wall-mounted rainfall showerhead, low-level WC, hand wash basin, underfloor heating, ceiling inset spotlights, extractor fan, and double-glazed opaque window to the side aspect.

Sitting Room

An impressive reception room with two double-glazed windows to the side aspect, feature fireplace with inset wood burning stove, tiled floor, half-height wood panelling to the walls, bespoke shelving, and opening through to:

Second Reception

This is currently being used as a music room / study but could be used as a formal dining room or snug. There are double-glazed windows to the front and side aspects, a radiator, built-in double cupboard with shelving, and half-height wood panelling to the walls.

First Floor Landing

Radiator, ceiling inset spotlights, and oak internal doors to the bathroom and bedrooms.

Family Bathroom

A refitted three-piece suite comprising freestanding bath with shower attachment, low-level WC and hand wash basin; with heated towel rail, tiled floor, ceiling inset spotlights, extractor fan, and a Velux window.

Master Bedroom

The dual aspect master has double-glazed windows to the rear and side with glorious views over the grounds, a radiator, bespoke built-in wardrobes with shelving and hanging rail, and a barn style door through to:

En-Suite Shower Room

A three-piece suite comprising double-size shower enclosure, low-level WC and hand wash basin; with heated towel rail, tiled floor, and a Velux window.

Bedroom Two

A dual aspect en-suite guest bedroom with double-glazed windows to the front and side, radiator, and stable latch door through to:

En-Suite Shower Room

A three-piece suite comprising walk-in shower enclosure with rainfall showerhead and feature wall tiles, low-level WC and hand wash basin with pine vanity unit. There is half-height wood panelling to the walls, ceiling inset spotlights, tiled floor, and an extractor fan.

Bedroom Three

Another dual aspect guest bedroom with double-glazed windows to the front and side aspect, radiator, and built-in eaves recess storage with hanging rail, shelving and cupboards.

Bedroom Four

Double-glazed window to the side aspect, radiator, and built-in eaves storage with double cupboard, three shelving units and overhead storage cupboard.

Annexe

The annexe has its own oil and electric supply, is connected to the Klargester private drainage system, and all the front aspect windows offer glorious views over the grounds. A wooden double-glazed front door opens into:

Entrance Lobby

Radiator and doors to:

Kitchen

Fitted with a range of matching eye and base level units; roll edge work surfaces; one and a half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer; and an integrated slimline dishwasher, Lamona double oven and ceramic hob with extractor hood over. There is a radiator, double-glazed windows to the front aspect, double-glazed door opening out to the garden, and opening through to:

Bedroom

Dual aspect with double-glazed windows to the rear and side and a radiator.

Study / Snug

Double-glazed window to the front aspect and radiator.

Sitting Room

A triple aspect reception room with picture window to the front and double-glazed windows to the rear and side, and French doors open onto a covered raised decked terrace overlooking the stable block.

Shower Room

A three-piece suite comprising shower enclosure, low-level WC and hand wash basin, and double-glazed window to the rear aspect.

Outside

Two sets of five-bar gates provide access to a substantial shingle driveway allowing ample off-road parking for numerous vehicles. Of the seven acres of grounds, approximately one and a half / two acres is curtilage and approximately five acres is agricultural; there are five livestock fenced paddocks, a large chicken coup, and substantial equestrian paddock and stable block which has two stables, storage and two tack rooms. Within the grounds is a detached outbuilding and detached one-bedroom annexe, an orchard and newly established wooded Copse, wraparound patio which can be accessed via the boot room / utility, raised flowerbeds and shrub borders, and outside courtesy lighting, tap and power socket. There is a huge vegetable plot with rabbit proof fencing, picket fencing and a gate; the plot boasts ten beds (eight measuring 8 metres x 2 metres and two measuring 1 metre x 8 metres). The plot is fully enclosed by hedgerow and interspersed with beautiful mature trees.
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