4 bed bungalow for sale

Valley Farm Road, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12

Palmer and Partners are delighted to present to the market this exceptional four-bedroom detached bungalow with one-bedroom detached garden room situated in the sought-after village of Melton. ‘The Pines’ sits on a substantial plot of approximately quarter of an acre (subject to survey), has been beautifully maintained to an exceptionally high standard by the current owner, and offers spacious and flexible living accommodation. The bungalow comes with a sweeping driveway providing ample off-road parking with detached double garage and a stunning and cleverly landscaped rear garden with detached garden room which would make a fantastic studio or home office as it has a large reception room, separate bedroom, kitchenette and shower room. The bungalow also benefits from double-glazing, replacement septic tank approximately seven / eight years ago, and gas central heating predominantly via the skirting boards – skirting heating is an innovative heating solution that replaces traditional radiators with skirting boards that contain heating elements, providing efficient and space-saving warmth in the home.

A summary of the accommodation is as follows: Spacious entrance hall, 20ft dual aspect sitting room, contemporary kitchen / breakfast room, utility room, beautiful conservatory with impressive roof lantern, sizeable four-piece family bathroom, study / office, master double bedroom with dressing area and stylish en-suite bathroom, second bedroom with en-suite shower room, and two further bedrooms.

Melton is situated on the outskirts of the historic town of Woodbridge and is served by Melton Railway Station on the Ipswich-Lowestoft East Suffolk Line. The village has a range of local amenities including primary school, vets, dental practice, health centre, church, hair salons, food shops, Post Office, and recreational facilities.

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.

Entrance Hall

The impressive hallway has three full-length picture windows, built-in cupboard housing the Patmore water softener and gas boiler, coat cupboard, tiled flooring, ceiling inset spotlights, and doors to:

Sitting Room (6.12m x 4.1m)

A beautiful dual aspect reception room with double-glazed windows to the front and side, electric fireplace with surround, ceiling inset spotlights, and skirting heating.

Kitchen / Breakfast Room (4.6m x 3.58m)

The kitchen is fitted with a range of contemporary eye and base level cupboards and drawers with under unit and plinth lighting, granite work surfaces and upstands, and one and a half bow sink and drainer. There is a feature centre island with granite work surface incorporating a breakfast bar and five-ring gas Bosch hob with extractor hood over and drawers beneath providing ample storage. The Bosch oven & grill, fridge, freezer, and pull-out larder cupboard are all integrated. The kitchen has tiled flooring, ceiling inset spotlights, skirting heating, double-glazed window to the rear aspect, opening into the conservatory, and door through to:

Utility Room

The utility is fitted with contemporary eye and base level cupboards, granite work surface and upstand, and sink and drainer. There is space for a washing machine and tumble dryer, radiator, tiled flooring, ceiling inset spotlights, double-glazed window to the side aspect, and double-glazed door opening out to the side.

Conservatory (4.45m x 3.1m)

The beautiful conservatory has an impressive roof lantern and multiple double-glazed windows to the rear and side aspects allowing a huge amount of natural light to flood in and is a great space to sit and enjoy views of the rear garden. There are double-glazed French doors opening out to the garden, tiled flooring, skirting heating, and ceiling inset spotlights.

Family Bathroom (2.87m x 2.62m)

The sizeable bathroom has a stylish four-piece suite comprising jacuzzi style bath, walk-in shower enclosure, low-level WC and ceramic hand wash basin set on a vanity unit. There is a heated towel rail, half-height tiled walls with built-in recess for storage, ceiling inset spotlights, and extractor fan.

Study / Office (3.58m x 2.4m)

Two full-length single glazed glass panels, skirting heating, and ceiling inset spotlights.

Master Bedroom (4.34m x 3.3m)

Double-glazed window to the side aspect, ceiling inset spotlights, skirting heating, opening into the dressing area, and door into the en-suite.

Dressing Area

Double-glazed opaque window to the side aspect, ceiling inset spotlights, and two sets of bespoke triple built-in wardrobes with mirrored sliding doors and a combination of hanging rails, shelving and baskets.

En-Suite Bathroom (2.64m x 1.57m)

A stylish three-piece suite comprising bath with shower attachment, low-level WC and circular hand wash basin set on a vanity unit. There is a heated towel rail, half-height tiled walls, ceiling inset spotlights, extractor fan, and double-glazed opaque window to the side aspect.

Bedroom Two (3.23m x 2.62m)

Double-glazed window to the rear aspect, ceiling inset spotlights, skirting heating, built-in triple wardrobes with mirrored sliding doors, and door through to:

En-Suite Shower Room (2.1m x 1.5m)

A three-piece suite comprising walk-in shower enclosure with Tritan shower, low-level WC and pedestal hand wash basin. There is a heated towel rail, tiled floor and walls, ceiling inset spotlights, extractor fan, and double-glazed window to the side aspect.

Bedroom Three (3.58m x 3.23m)

Double-glazed window to the side aspect, coved ceiling, ceiling inset spotlights, and skirting heating.

Bedroom Four (3.02m x 2.62m)

Double-glazed window to the rear aspect, loft access, coved ceiling, ceiling inset spotlights, and skirting heating.

Outside

The bungalow has a sweeping driveway with turning space providing ample off-road parking for numerous vehicles leading to a detached double garage.

The substantial front garden is laid to lawn and enclosed by mature hedgerow with a raised flowerbed with shrubs and steps up to the double-glazed front door.

The stunning rear garden is a particular selling feature of this delightful bungalow and has been cleverly landscaped creating a tiered garden with raised railway sleeper flowerbeds which have built-in lighting. The garden is predominantly laid to lawn and interspersed with mature flowers and shrubs, is flanked by mature trees making it extremely private, has a useful storage shed, and is fully enclosed by fencing. Leading out from the conservatory is an extensive patio which is a great space for alfresco dining. To the rear of the garden, Indian sandstone steps lead to a raised terrace which houses the impressive garden room.

Detached Garden Room

This would make a great studio or work-from-home office as it has a kitchenette and shower room. The garden room offers views back down across the garden and sits on an Indian sandstone terrace that wraps around to the side with raised railway sleeper flowerbeds. Two sets of single glazed French doors open into:

Reception Room (4.37m x 3.6m)

Wall-mounted electric heater and doors into the kitchenette and bedroom. From the kitchenette is a door into the shower room.

Bedroom (3m x 2.67m)

Single glazed window to the front aspect and wall-mounted electric heater.

Detached Double Garage (5.54m x 5.28m)

Two single up and over doors, power and light connected, two double-glazed windows to the rear aspect, and pedestrian door opening out to the side.