4 bed semi-detached house for sale

Pound Lane, Hadleigh, Ipswich, Suffolk IP7

Positioned in the sought-after market town of Hadleigh, Pound House is a charming Georgian red brick period home, believed to date from the mid-18th century, offering almost 2,400 sq ft of light-filled flexible accommodation arranged over four floors. Combining modern amenities with a wealth of period features throughout including sash glazing, generously-proportioned rooms, high ceilings and some original fireplaces, the proeprty has undergone extensive renovations by the current owners.

Configured to provide an elegant and practical living and entertaining environment, the open plan ground floor accommodation flows from a welcoming reception hall and comprises a sitting room with ornate ceiling plasterwork and a feature fireplace flanked by built-in storage, a family room with fitted storage and an en suite cloakroom. Both rooms open into an extensive kitchen/dining room with floor-inset glazing providing views to the lower ground floor. The kitchen has a range of bespoke wall and base units, a central island with breakfast bar, complementary work surfaces and modern integrated appliances. The dining area has space for a good-sized table, an exposed brick wall, full-height picture glazing and a glazed ceiling, Two sets of French doors open to the terrace, contributing to the natural light flooding the space. On the lower ground floor the property offers a wooden-floored drawing room and an office/gym, the former with a viewing lantern to the kitchen above, together with exposed brick arches opening to two, wine cellars.

On the first floor is a spacious landing providing access to a rear aspect principal bedroom with fitted storage and a modern en suite shower room, two further double bedrooms, one with a contemporary en suite shower room and both with fitted storage, together with a family bathroom. A separate staircase rises from the landing to a vaulted second floor, housing a bedroom, dressing room and contemporary en suite bathroom with freestanding bath and separate shower enclosure.

General
Local Authority: Babergh District Council
Services: Gas central heating. All mains services are connected. Inset Sonos speakers to each floor. Nest heating system. Central alarm and CCTV. Underfloor heating found in various areas of the house.
Mobile and Broadband checker: Information can be found here
Council Tax: Band E
EPC Rating: F

Set in a Conservation area and having plenty of kerb appeal, the property’s panelled and pilastered front door is accessible from a scenic pedestrian walkway leading to the church. A separate rear driveway off the lane provides private parking and gives access to a detached double garage and useful store. French doors from the garage and a large gate from Pound Lane open to the property’s enclosed part-walled courtyard garden. It offers an easily-maintainable paved area bordered by mature shrubs, the whole ideal for entertaining and al fresco dining.

Positioned directly opposite the property is a large parcel of land bordered by mature trees, which is currently not used to its full extent by the current owners. However, being 0.5 acres in size, it offers a wonderful opportunity to create a stunning garden or space for play.

In 0.58 acres

Pound House is situated in the centre of the historic market town of Hadleigh which boasts a fine array of timber houses reflecting the town’s historical importance as a centre for the woollen and cloth trade, and now provides an extensive range of shopping facilities and services. This popular Suffolk town has everything one would need from amenities to leisure and entertainment. The property’s position on the entrance to the town whilst being within its own secluded country estate, is a rare opportunity for a purchaser. The historic town of Colchester to the south and Suffolk’s country town of Ipswich to the east both provide further extensive shopping facilities and a wide range of cultural and sporting opportunities as well as highly regarded schools in both the private and public sectors.

The main A12 to the south provides a link with the A14, the M25 and the country’s motorway network. Main line rail services are available from Ipswich, Manningtree and Colchester.

Distances
Ipswich 9.7 miles
Manningtree 10.2 miles
Colchester 15.2 miles

Nearby Stations
Ipswich
Manningtree
Key Locations
Hadleigh historic market town
Dedham Vale
Marquis at Layham
Stoke-By-Nayland Golf Course

Nearby Schools
Hadleigh Community Primary School
Old Buckenham Hall
Claydon Primary School