House For Sale £1,250,000
Immaculate coastal house in heart of the village with far reaching views of the sea.
Description
5 The Coastguards is a substantial, elegant, period property with high ceilings, sash windows and views to the sea. The property is believed to date back to the late 19th century, and was originally built as the Mess house to the Coastguard cottages.
The current owners have undertaken a comprehensive refurbishment and now the property is superbly presented.
The front door opens to a spacious hallway, which in turn leads to the sitting room, dining room, kitchen/ breakfast room, utility, study and lavatory. Stairs lead up to the bedroom accommodation.
The light filled, double aspect sitting room has a splendid sash bay window along with an ornate wood burning stove. Beyond is a delightful dining room, which has an attractive fully working fireplace.
The double aspect kitchen/ breakfast room has an electric aga, granite work surfaces, double basin sink, pantry and plenty of storage. Two French doors lead to a terrace perfect for alfresco dining and lawn. Completing the ground floor is a utility, study and lavatory.
On the first floor there is a superb double aspect principal bedroom, with exceptional views to the sea through French doors, a walk in wardrobe and ensuite. There are a further three double bedrooms with wonderful views and a family bathroom.
Outside there are beautiful mature gardens with herbaceous borders, mature shrubs, trees and bordered by low block walls and hedging.
Beyond the garden lies a substantial and thoroughly renovated outbuilding which is in excellent condition, newly insulated and currently used as a games room. This could be used for a variety of purposes subject the necessary consents.
Location
5 The Coastguards is set in the heart of the village in a highly sought after elevated position on Church Road, which is just moments’ walk directly to the beach.
The village of Thorpeness, which is set around a boating lake known as The Meare, has developed from its Edwardian inception as a fairytale holiday village. Set on the Suffolk Heritage Coast with a shingle beach, the village lies to the north of the well served seaside town of Aldeburgh, and is just a few miles from Leiston where there is an excellent sports centre with a swimming pool, gym. The town also has a good variety of shops and a supermarket.
Thorpeness boasts its own country club, tennis courts, golf club, cafés and pub/restaurant. There are many more amenities including galleries, a cinema, library and restaurants at nearby Aldeburgh. Saxmundham, approximately eight miles away, has a weekly market, and railway station with frequents trains to London Liverpool Street via Ipswich railway station.
Attractions in this part of Suffolk include nature reserves at Minsmere and Havergate Island. There are ancient castles at Orford and Framlingham, sailing at Aldeburgh and Woodbridge and music at Snape maltings - home to the internationally renowned Aldeburgh Festival.
Square Footage: 2,702 sq ft
Additional Info
Services: mains electricity, water and drainage; gas fired central heating.
Local Authority: East Suffolk District Council
Agent Note: Please be aware that there are various infrastructure projects proposed for east Suffolk including plans for a new nuclear power station at Sizewell. Wind farm expansion in the North Sea is also taking place and bringing power ashore along with associated cabling and substation works are also being proposed.
Description
5 The Coastguards is a substantial, elegant, period property with high ceilings, sash windows and views to the sea. The property is believed to date back to the late 19th century, and was originally built as the Mess house to the Coastguard cottages.
The current owners have undertaken a comprehensive refurbishment and now the property is superbly presented.
The front door opens to a spacious hallway, which in turn leads to the sitting room, dining room, kitchen/ breakfast room, utility, study and lavatory. Stairs lead up to the bedroom accommodation.
The light filled, double aspect sitting room has a splendid sash bay window along with an ornate wood burning stove. Beyond is a delightful dining room, which has an attractive fully working fireplace.
The double aspect kitchen/ breakfast room has an electric aga, granite work surfaces, double basin sink, pantry and plenty of storage. Two French doors lead to a terrace perfect for alfresco dining and lawn. Completing the ground floor is a utility, study and lavatory.
On the first floor there is a superb double aspect principal bedroom, with exceptional views to the sea through French doors, a walk in wardrobe and ensuite. There are a further three double bedrooms with wonderful views and a family bathroom.
Outside there are beautiful mature gardens with herbaceous borders, mature shrubs, trees and bordered by low block walls and hedging.
Beyond the garden lies a substantial and thoroughly renovated outbuilding which is in excellent condition, newly insulated and currently used as a games room. This could be used for a variety of purposes subject the necessary consents.
Location
5 The Coastguards is set in the heart of the village in a highly sought after elevated position on Church Road, which is just moments’ walk directly to the beach.
The village of Thorpeness, which is set around a boating lake known as The Meare, has developed from its Edwardian inception as a fairytale holiday village. Set on the Suffolk Heritage Coast with a shingle beach, the village lies to the north of the well served seaside town of Aldeburgh, and is just a few miles from Leiston where there is an excellent sports centre with a swimming pool, gym. The town also has a good variety of shops and a supermarket.
Thorpeness boasts its own country club, tennis courts, golf club, cafés and pub/restaurant. There are many more amenities including galleries, a cinema, library and restaurants at nearby Aldeburgh. Saxmundham, approximately eight miles away, has a weekly market, and railway station with frequents trains to London Liverpool Street via Ipswich railway station.
Attractions in this part of Suffolk include nature reserves at Minsmere and Havergate Island. There are ancient castles at Orford and Framlingham, sailing at Aldeburgh and Woodbridge and music at Snape maltings - home to the internationally renowned Aldeburgh Festival.
Square Footage: 2,702 sq ft
Additional Info
Services: mains electricity, water and drainage; gas fired central heating.
Local Authority: East Suffolk District Council
Agent Note: Please be aware that there are various infrastructure projects proposed for east Suffolk including plans for a new nuclear power station at Sizewell. Wind farm expansion in the North Sea is also taking place and bringing power ashore along with associated cabling and substation works are also being proposed.
