House For Sale £795,000
Ivanhoe - Entrance hall/sun room, sitting room, dining room, playroom and kitchen. Three bedrooms and bathroom.
The Old Post Office Flat - Currently let on an AST paying £750 pcm and comprising entrance lobby, kitchen/breakfast room, sitting room, two bedrooms and bathroom.
The Old Post Office/Deli - Approximately 60 sq ft (55 sqm) of retailing, seating and serving area together with WC and ancillary storage. Currently let on a business tenancy paying £600 pcm.
Outbuildings including office, garaging, workshop and stores.
Delightful gardens and grounds, including swimming pool, extending to just over an acre (0.42 hectares) .
Location
Ivanhoe is situated in the very centre of the village of Grundisburgh. This desirable village has an impressive church, a primary school, an excellent public house, The Dog, a village store and Post Office, a delicatessen , doctor’s surgery and village playingfields with tennis courts. Grundisburgh is ideally located for both the historic market town of Woodbridge, approximately 3 miles to the south-east, as well as the county town of Ipswich, some 6 miles to the south-west. Direct trains from Ipswich to London's Liverpool Street station take just over the hour. Woodbridge is best known locally for its picturesque riverside setting with marina and associated boat services. It is also highly regarded for its good choice of schooling in both state and private sectors, and offers a variety of shops, restaurants, a cinema and theatre, and recreational facilities. The Heritage Coast lies within 15 miles with popular centres such as Orford, Aldeburgh, Thorpeness, Walberswick and Southwold.
Directions
From the ‘Dobbies’ Woodbridge roundabout, proceed towards Grundisburgh along the B1079. At the sharp right hand bend turn left into the centre of the village. Continue through the village, up The Street, and the property will be found on the right hand side.
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Description
This property comprises a wonderful opportunity to acquire a generous three bedroom cottage (Ivanhoe) with attached income producing premises (The Old Post Office, trading as The Grundisburgh Dog Deli) and a two bedroom apartment (The Old Post Office Flat). In addition, there are a good number of outbuildings that comprise garaging, offices, workshop and store facilities, an outside swimming pool and, to the very rear, beautiful gardens and grounds. In all the site extends to just over an acre (0.42 hectares).
The Old Post Office and the apartment are both currently let on separate tenancies and generate £1,350 pcm by way of rental income. This useful rental income can continue, although there is an opportunity for an incoming purchaser, when the two tenancy arrangements lapse, to utilise this accommodation for themselves for their own occupation and business. The Old Post Office is subject to a 6 year tenancy which is due to expire in March 2027. The Old Post Office Flat is currently subject to a 12 month assured shorthold tenancy that expires in June 2023. The flat could be utilised as a B&B/Holiday Let if so required and subject to the necessary consents.
In addition to the good range of outbuildings and outside swimming pool, Ivanhoe also benefits from a stunning ‘hidden’ garden at the very rear. This area alone extends to nearly three quarters of an acres (0.14 hectares) and is used by the current vendors as a wonderful area to enjoy themselves and entertain family and friends. The area containing the outbuildings and outdoor swimming pool is located within the settlement boundary for Grundisburgh and there may be potential to develop a new independent dwelling in that location, subject to the necessary consents.
Ivanhoe - The Accommodation
The House
Ground Floor
A part glazed wooden front door opens into the
Entrance Hall/Sun Room 13’ x 5’ (3.96m x 1.52m)
Almost fully glazed and of timber frame construction facing in a southerly direction overlooking the front garden. Wall mounted convector heater and part glazed door through to the
Sitting Room 16’4 x 15’ (4.98m x 4.57m)
Part of the original core of the house with exposed ceiling and wall timbers. The focal point is the open brick fireplace containing the woodburning stove with brick and slate hearth. Radiator, TV point and part glazed door through to
Inner Lobby With door to storage cupboard, tiled floor, door to Dining Room and door to
Playroom 16’6 x 11’5 (5.03m x 3.48m)
A further useful reception room with south facing casement window overlooking the front garden. Brick fireplace with pamment tiled hearth, radiators, exposed ceiling and wall timbers and staircase rising to the First Floor with useful understairs storage area.
Returning to the Inner Lobby an opening leads through to the
Dining Room 10’6 x 8’3 (3.2m x 2.51m)
With glazed French doors opening to a patio area, built-in Utility Cupboard, with plumbing and waste connections for a washing machine and fitted shelving. Door to shelved Pantry Cupboard, engineered wood flooring throughout, radiator and arched opening with steps leading down to the
Kitchen 21’8 x 7’ (6.6m x 2.13m)
With windows overlooking the patio area and driveway together with part glazed stable type door providing access. Fitted with a range of cupboard and drawer units with marble effect work surface over incorporating a ceramic sink unit with mixer tap and drainer. Fitted dresser and recess with shelving. Recess and plumbing for dishwasher, tile effect flooring and pamment tile flooring.
Stairs from the Playroom rise to the
First Floor
Landing
With access to roof space, door to Airing Cupboard and doors off to
Bedroom One 16’8 x 11’11 (5.08m x 3.63m)
An extremely generous double bedroom that has been part divided to create a study area. Large south facing window overlooking the garden and village street. Fitted wardrobe cupboards, one housing the gas fired boiler, radiator, TV point and spotlighting. Exposed wall timber.
Bedroom Two 13’5 x 10’7 (4.09m x 3.23m)
A double bedroom with south facing window on the front elevation overlooking the garden and surrounding roofscape. Painted boarded floor, fitted wardrobe cupboards and radiator.
Bedroom Three 9’7 x 7’0 (2.92m x 2.13m)
A single bedroom with window on the side elevation providing views towards the church and village street. Exposed ceiling rafters, radiator and wooden boarded floor.
Bathroom
With suite comprising P-shaped bath in tiled surround with mixer tap and separate shower attachment over, WC and mounted wash basin with cupboard under. Heated towel rail, shaver socket and wood effect flooring.
The Old Post Office Flat - The Accommodation
Ground Floor
A part glazed wooden front door opens into the
Entrance Hall 11’ x 5’ (3.35m x 1.52m)
With tiled flooring, plumbing connections for a washing machine and part glazed door through to the
Kitchen/Breakfast Room 13’8 x 11’4 (4.17m x 3.45m)
With stairs rising to the First Floor, good range of cupboard and drawer units with granite effect work surface over incorporating a resin sink unit with mixer tap and drainer. Recess for Belling range cooker, tiled flooring and night storage heater.
Stairs from the Kitchen/Breakfast Room rise to the
First Floor
Landing
With access to roof space and doors off to
Sitting Room 16’4 x 15’ (4.98m x 4.57m)
With window on the front elevation overlooking the village street. TV point, Dimplex night storage heater.
Bathroom
With panelled bath in tiled surround with mixer tap and shower attachment over, WC with concealed cistern and mounted wash basin with cupboard under. Wall mounted convector heater.
Bedroom One 13’2 x 10’14 (4.01m x 3.15m)
A twin aspect double bedroom with views along the village street, towards the church and across the surrounding roofscape. Night storage heater.
Bedroom Two 11’ x 8’3 (3.35m x 2.5m)
With window on the front elevation overlooking the village street. Night storage heater.
The Old Post Office Retail Premises - The Accommodation
A part glazed door opens into the main retailing area with serving counter and wood effect flooring. The retailing area overlooks the village street. There is fire exit on the side elevation and at the rear a door to a customer WC. To the rear of the shop is a serving and preparation area, together with a store room beyond. Beside the retailing area an opening leads through to a Dining/Seating Area, which also benefits from frontage onto The Street. A door at the rear provides access to a further useful storage area. Please refer to the floorplan for the approximate dimensions.
The Outbuildings
The property benefits from a number of outbuildings as follows:
Garage 16’ x 14’3 (4.88m x 4.34m)
With two windows to the side, up and over door and power and light connected. Attached to the rear of the garage is an
Office 14’3 x 6’ (4.34m x 1.83m)
With separate entrance, window, night storage heater, hard wired internet connection from the house and opening through to
Store One 13’4 x 6’ (4.06m x 1.63m)
Also attached to the garage and with separate entrance and window on the side elevation.
Beyond the above is a further outbuilding comprising the following:
Workshop 28’5 x 10’2 (8.66m x 3.10m)
With power and light connected, windows and side hung double doors to one end. Opening through to
Store Two/Garage
Previously used as a garage, with large window and up and over door. To the rear is the
Pump/Boiler Room 12’ x 9’2 (3.66m x 2.79m)
Housing the pump and filter for the outside swimming pool, together with the original oil fired boiler
Outside
The property will be found centrally within the village and fronting onto the village street. Access to the front of the property is via a wrought iron gateway that opens onto a pathway that leads to the front door and entrance lobby. To the front of the property is a grassed area and border containing an established holly tree and perennial flowers. The Old Post Office Flat also fronts onto the village street and has its own partly enclosed courtyard area that is paved. There is also a border containing established shrubs and lavender bushes. Vehicular access is to the side the property and this leads beside the garage, office and workshop buildings to a parking and turning area at the rear. The neighbouring property, Barley Mow Cottage, enjoys a vehicular and pedestrian right of way across the driveway to the rear of their property.
Beside the workshop outbuildings are two greenhouses and an area of garden that has been used as a vegetable patch in recent times. Beyond this is the outdoor swimming pool with concrete surround. Beyond the swimming pool is the most idyllic ‘hidden’ garden area. On its own this part of the garden extends to nearly three quarters of an acre and is used as a play and camping area, football pitch and for outdoor entertaining during the summer months. The garden is predominantly laid to grass for ease of maintenance, but interspersed with a number of maturing and established fruit trees, raised vegetable beds, borders containing a variety of specimen flowers and shrubs and a chicken run. It is an incredibly peaceful area away from the village street and backing onto neighbouring amenity land.
In all, Ivanhoe occupies a site of just over an acre (0.42 hectares).
Viewing Strictly by appointment with the agent.
Services Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage. Gas fired central heating serving Ivanhoe. Night storage heaters serving The Post Office Flat. Electric heating serving The Old Post Office retail premises.
EPC Ivanhoe Rating = E (45); The Old Post Office Flat Rating = E (54); The Old Post Office Rating = C (55)
Council Tax - Ivanhoe = Band C; £1,753.13 payable per annum 2023/2024
Council Tax -The Old Post Office = Flat Band B; £1,533.99 payable per annum 2023/2024
Rateable Value -The Old Post Office/Deli = £5,000 from 1st April 2023
Local Authority East Suffolk Council; East Suffolk House, Station Road, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 1RT; [use Contact Agent Button]
NOTES
1. Every care has been taken with the preparation of these particulars, but complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If there is any point, which is of particular importance to you, please obtain professional confirmation. Alternatively, we will be pleased to check the information for you. These Particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract. All measurements quoted are approximate. The Fixtures, Fittings & Appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Photographs are reproduced for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item shown is included. No guarantee can be given that any planning permission or listed building consent or building regulations have been applied for or approved. The agents have not been made aware of any covenants or restrictions that may impact the property, unless stated otherwise. Any site plans used in the particulars are indicative only and buyers should rely on the Land Registry/transfer plan.
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April 2023
