5 bed detached house for sale

Low Road, Kelsale, Saxmundham, Suffolk IP17

Fromus House occupies a wonderful tucked away position in Kelsale.

Description
Fromus House occupies a wonderful tucked away position in Kelsale.

This beautiful house has an impressive exterior and internally retains many period features including open decorative fireplaces, deep skirting boards and well proportioned rooms with high ceilings.

The front door opens into the spacious entrance hall, which provides an immediate sense of arrival and leads to the principal reception spaces. Facing south is the sitting room, an impressive room with a double aspect, French doors to the gardens and a fireplace as its focal point. Adjacent is the dining room, which also benefits from a double aspect. Flowing from the dining room is the kitchen/breakfast room, fitted with ample wall and base cabinetry, and a door also leads to outside. A downstairs shower room completes the ground floor accommodation.

The first floor provides four well proportioned bedrooms arranged around a large central landing. The principal bedroom is notably generous, with excellent natural light, built in wardrobes and an en suite shower room. There are three further double bedrooms, which one benefits from an en suite shower room. The family bathroom completes the accommodation.

In addition to the main house, the property benefits from a detached two storey outbuilding. The ground floor is a double garage, while the first floor offers a self contained suite comprising an open plan kitchenette/living/bedroom area and a bathroom, which is ideal for guests.

Location
Fromus House is nestled on the outskirts of the charming village of Kelsale, near Saxmundham. This historic village offers a variety of local amenities, including a popular public house, The Poacher's Pocket, and a community-run village hall. The village is also home to the notable medieval church of St. Mary and St. Peter's, and a strong sense of community spirit is prevalent.

Just a short drive away, Saxmundham is a thriving market town that provides a wider range of amenities. Known for its historic architecture and traditional market, Saxmundham offers a selection of independent shops, cafés, and restaurants, as well as a twice-weekly market. The town also benefits from excellent transport links, including a train station with services to Ipswich and London Liverpool Street.

Local sporting facilities are numerous and of high quality, including golf clubs in Aldeburgh, Thorpeness, and Southwold; sailing along the coast; and tennis and rugby clubs in Saxmundham and Woodbridge. Education in the area is well-regarded, with excellent state and independent schools nearby. Notable institutions include Thomas Mills High School, Framlingham College, Woodbridge School, and Ipswich School, all of which are featured in the Good Schools Guide.

Square Footage: 3,132 sq ft





Additional Info
Services: Mains water, electricity and gas. Private drainage via septic tank.

Please not various infastructure projects are ongoing in East Suffolk including Sizewell C and windfarm expansion and cabling. Further information is available from the selling agents.