4 bed detached house for sale

Letheringham, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP13

Delightful house on the river Deben.

Description
Located in the delightful village of Letheringham, Cherry Tree is a charming home set within grounds of approximately half an acre, featuring established gardens that gently slope down to the River Deben. Dating back to the early 1900s, Cherry Tree has been a much-loved family home for over 30 years. The property has been extended to provide well-proportioned, light-filled accommodation, with many rooms enjoying delightful views towards the river.

The accommodation includes a kitchen/breakfast room fitted with a range of cabinetry and a central island, a utility room, and a spacious double-aspect dining room. There is a delightful sitting room centred around a brick open fireplace with a wood-burning stove, which also benefits from two sets of French doors opening directly onto the garden. A light-filled garden room enjoys attractive views over the garden, while a cloakroom completes the ground floor accommodation.

Stairs lead up to the first floor where there are four light filled bedrooms, a family bathroom, study and converted studio space. The principal bedroom benefits from an ensuite shower room.

Outside
Cherry Tree sits within approximately half an acre of delightful, private gardens which gently slope down to the riverbank. The gardens are a particular feature of the property, enjoying a peaceful setting and an attractive outlook.

A driveway leads to the rear of the house, where there is a double garage and ample parking for numerous vehicles. Also to the rear of the house is a large terrace, ideal for al fresco dining and outdoor entertaining. Steps lead down to a well-maintained lawn interspersed with mature trees and established shrubs, providing a high degree of privacy. The grounds continue down to the River Deben, which offers the opportunity to enjoy a tranquil boat outing.

Location
Distances: Wickham Market 3 miles, Easton 1.5 miles, Framlingham 5 miles, Wickham Market train station 5 miles (London Liverpool Street from 110 minutes)

Cherry Tree is situated in the beautiful countryside of the Deben Valley, which is designated an area of outstanding natural beauty. The river front hamlet of Letheringham offers all the benefits of seclusion and rural tranquillity, whilst being easily accessible to local facilities. The neighbouring village of Easton benefits from a primary school, village hall and an attractive church, as well as a farm park, bowls club and well supported cricket club.

The centre of Wickham Market is about 3 miles from the property. Here there are more comprehensive facilities including a supermarket, butchers, medical centre and primary school. The market town of Framingham is only about 5 miles from the property and has superb restaurants, public houses and cafés, including Watson and Walpole, which is included in both the Michelin Guide and Good Food Guide; well-regarded butchers, delicatessen and bakery; and a co-op store, two petrol stations, a pharmacy, and doctors’ surgery.

Sporting facilities are superb: Within the town, Framlingham Sports Club offers a wide selection of sports including badminton, hockey, football and tennis, and Framlingham College provides swimming and gym facilities to the public. Further afield, there are well-regarded golf clubs in Woodbridge, Aldeburgh and Ipswich as well as exceptional sailing on the Deben, Orwell and along the Suffolk Coast.

Square Footage: 2,791 sq ft

Acreage:
0.5 Acres



Additional Info
Services: Mains water and electricity: Private drainage and oil fired central heating.

Agent note: Please be aware that there are various infrastructure projects proposed for east Suffolk including plans for a solar farm in Letheringham.