4 bed detached house for sale

The Common, Leiston, Suffolk IP16

*** guide price: £1,000,000 to £1,115,000 ***

Palmer & Partners are delighted to present to the market this exquisite, detached family home which was built in December 2023 to an exceptionally high standard. The property was further extended in 2024 with a double-storey extension to create another reception room which is currently being used as an impressive games room and on the first floor is a superb master bedroom suite with breathtaking views, bespoke storage and a stunning en-suite with floor-to-ceiling bespoke glass panels. With beautiful views over protected Suffolk Trust heathland and with footpaths leading to Sizewell beach, this property is ideally located for someone wanting to live in a quiet and secluded setting. Within the grounds there is a detached three-bedroom lodge, which is ideal for multi-generation living, a detached triple garage, a substantial driveway with turning circle providing ample off-road parking, and landscaped gardens of approximately 0.5 acres (subject to survey).

‘The Manor’ also benefits from sixteen photovoltaic solar panels, air source heat pump system, Zosi smart CCTV security system, smart keypad entry system, Karndean herringbone patterned floor with underfloor heating throughout the whole of the ground floor which can be controlled thermostatically and is zoned, and bespoke kitchen and bathrooms.

Leiston is found a short drive inland from Suffolk’s Heritage Coast between Thorpeness and Aldeburgh, approximately 6 miles from Snape Maltings and approximately 5 miles from rspb Minsmere. Home to the Long Shop Museum, Leiston has a good range of shops and amenities for all ages including a Co-op supermarket, chemists, hardware stores, a post office, doctors and dentist surgeries, a primary and secondary school, vets, library, sports centre, cinema and recreational parks as well as a good selection of pubs and fast-food takeaways. The town is served by a regular bus service to outlying villages and beyond and with Saxmundham’s railway station only four miles away, Ipswich and London are easily accessible. You can also explore the 14th century Leiston Abbey ruins.

Directions
From Leiston High Street proceed onto Sizewell Road at the traffic lights. Continue along King Georges Avenue and over the railway line. At the end of this road, turn left onto Lovers Lane and take the next right into The Common and right again onto Sandy Lane. The Manor will be found on the left-hand side, past the former art studio of Paxton Chadwick.

Council tax band: D
EPC Rating: C

Reception Hallway

The light and airy hallway has Karndean herringbone patterned flooring with underfloor heating which continues throughout the whole of the ground floor, ceiling inset spotlights, and an understairs cupboard. A solid oak turning staircase with glazed balustrade panels leads to an impressive galleried landing and there is access to the cloakroom, utility room, playroom / second reception, and kitchen / dining room from the hallway.

Playroom / Second Reception (5.1m x 3.58m)

A dual aspect room with double-glazed windows to the front and side, bespoke floor-to-ceiling storage cupboards, and ceiling inset spotlights.

Kitchen / Dining Room (8.23m x 4.5m)

The stunning bespoke kitchen is fitted with a range of contemporary eye and base level units under-counter lighting, square edge work surfaces and upstands, and a stainless-steel sink with instant boiling water tap, water softener and filtration system. The appliances are integrated and includes a fridge, freezer, AEG dishwasher, Bosch microwave and oven, and double induction hob with built-in worktop level extractor hood. There is a large centre island incorporating a breakfast bar with large drawers beneath, ceiling inset spotlights, double-glazed window to the front aspect, bi-fold doors opening onto the rear terrace, and opening through to:

Living Room (8.23m x 4.6m)

The beautiful reception room has bi-fold doors opening onto the front terrace, a feature electric fire with LED mood lighting, LED ceiling corner tracking lighting, and ceiling inset spotlights.

Games Room / Third Reception (8.23m x 5.6m)

A great addition to this exceptional family home is the games room which has bi-fold doors opening onto the front terrace, an impressive roof lantern, and ceiling inset spotlights.

Utility Room (4.8m x 2.2m)

The utility room has a range of base level units with square edge work surface over and upstands, a ceramic sink, space for a washing machine and tumble dryer, ceiling inset spotlights, door to the boiler room which has a cupboard housing the pressurised water cylinders and underfloor heating manifold, two double-glazed windows to the rear aspect, and door opening out to the rear garden.

Cloakroom

A stylish two-piece suite comprising low-level WC and slimline vanity hand wash basin with storage beneath and tiled splashback; and double-glazed opaque window to the rear aspect.

Galleried Landing

The impressive landing has glazed balustrade panels, two large Velux windows, solid oak doors to bedrooms three and four and the bathroom, and opening through to the second bedroom dressing area.

Master Bedroom (4.24m x 4.67m)

A full-length picture window to the rear aspect with built-in blinds offers stunning uninterrupted views of heathland and the bedroom has bespoke fitted wardrobes, modern vertical radiator, ceiling inset spotlights, and openings through to:

Dressing Area (2.06m x 4.67m)

Karndean flooring, bespoke nine-drawer unit, ceiling inset spotlights, glass panels with opening through to:

En-Suite Bathroom (1.68m x 4.67m)

A luxurious four-piece suite comprising freestanding bath, corner shower enclosure with rainfall showerhead and aquaboarding, vanity hand wash basin with storage beneath, and low-level WC. There is Karndean flooring, ceiling inset spotlights, heated towel rail, and double-glazed opaque window to the front aspect.

Bedroom Two (4.67m x 4.67m)

Double-glazed French doors open onto a Juliet balcony offering stunning uninterrupted views of heathland and the bedroom has bespoke fitted wardrobes with six-drawer unit, modern vertical radiator, ceiling inset spotlights, and oak door through to:

Dressing Area

Karndean flooring, radiator, four sets of bespoke double floor-to-ceiling wardrobes, ceiling inset spotlights, and oak door through to:

En-Suite Shower Room (1.7m x 4.67m)

A luxurious three-piece suite comprising walk-in double shower enclosure with rainfall showerhead, low-level WC and vanity unit with twin sinks and storage beneath. There is Karndean flooring, ceiling inset spotlights, heated towel rail, extractor fan, and double-glazed opaque window to the front aspect.

Bedroom Three (3.35m x 3.53m)

Dual aspect with double-glazed windows to the rear and side, radiator, and bespoke fitted storage.

Bedroom Four (3.2m x 3.6m)

Dual aspect with double-glazed windows to the front and side, radiator, and bespoke fitted storage.

Family Bathroom (3.23m x 2.36m)

A luxurious three-piece suite comprising bath with shower over and shower screen, low-level WC and vanity hand wash basin with storage beneath. There is tiled flooring, ceiling inset spotlights, heated towel rail bi-control (enabling isolation from the mains heating system), and two double-glazed opaque windows to the rear aspect.

Outside

‘The Manor’ is accessed through electric gates off Sandy Lane and leads to an extensive driveway with turning circle providing ample off-road parking for numerous vehicles; and on the left-hand side is a detached three-bedroom lodge and detached triple garage. To the front there is a beautifully manicured garden which wraps around the property, a porcelain stone paved terrace leading out from both the living room and games room, and in the corner is a children’s play area with play-grade bark chippings; and to the side of the house are two Nibe Air source units. The rear garden is laid to artificial lawn with a porcelain stone paved terrace leading out from the kitchen / dining room and is enclosed by retaining wall feature with oak treated sleepers. Within the garden there is a Jacuzzi swim spa purchased in May 2025 with hydraulic roof as an added extra (this will be available by separate negotiation).

Detached Lodge

The lodge is connected to mains electricity and water and has been extensively refurbished to include new windows, radiators, Karndean flooring, gas boiler, and kitchen appliances including a cooker, washing machine, and fridge freezer. The lodge’s accommodation comprises: Two double bedrooms, one small single room, shower room, and separate WC.

Detached Garage (5.4m x 8.8m)

There are three electric up and over doors and within the garage are two storage batteries and access to the loft. The garage has a slate roof fitted with sixteen Solis photovoltaic solar panels, Hardie plank cladding, and to the side of the garage is an EV charging point.

Agent’s Note

Services: Nibe air source heating and hot water system, mains electrics and mains water, and septic tank drainage system with natural soakaway.
Other: There is a 25-year guarantee on the K Rend silicone render.