House For Sale £650,000
Part of our Signature collection; Firside is located within easy reach of Woodbridge is this four bedroom Victorian semi-detached house with parking and stunning views. The property has been modernised and feels contemporary, whilst still retaining a wealth of period features.
Firside is an Edwardian semi-detached house which has undergone an extensive programme of renovation and improvement over the years. The most recent work being an architect designed, high specification rear extension and loft conversion. This fantastic family home has a wonderful contemporary feel whilst retaining many period features and offers fantastic views towards the River Deben.
As you walk into the welcoming entrance hall, you will find beautiful engineered oak flooring which runs throughout the majority of the downstairs accommodation. A stair flight leads to the first floor with storage beneath and there is useful space for storing shoes and coats. The cosy sitting room has a bay window with wooden shutters and a cast iron fireplace with slate surround and open fire. A stylish open plan living space is located to the rear of the property, enjoying views of the garden through the bi-folding doors. The sleek kitchen has been fitted with a range of tall light grey units and has a central island which is a great focal point including a breakfast bar with feature lighting above and a Silestone quartz waterfall worktop housing the sink and dishwasher. There is additional storage space below and further units either side of the oven. The rear extension has space for a dining table and features underfloor heating (which runs through to the utility and cloakroom) a large sun roof light and a natural Sedum roof. The utility room has base units with worktops above, a water softener and there is plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. The cloakroom has been fitted with a wc and vanity unit with wash hand basin.
On the first floor, the landing leads to three of the bedrooms and the family bathroom, which has been fitted with a an enamel bath with shower above, wc and vanity unit with wash basin. A further staircase leads to the second floor where you will find the master bedroom with dressing room and an ensuite wet room with his and hers wash basins, a vanity unit and WC - and also benefits from electric underfloor heating. An impressive feature window overlooks the rear garden with outstanding views towards the River Deben.
Each floor has been fitted with wired-in fire alarm systems. The property has well maintained front and rear gardens, with off road parking to the rear. A gate in the original cast iron fence leads to the front garden which has a shingle path leading to the front door, whist the remainder is laid to lawn with some shrubs, a ramp to the second access gate and enclosed with brick wall. A wooden side gate provides access to the side and rear of the home. A generous decked area is an ideal space for alfresco dining and there are steps down to the garden which is laid to lawn. A bark area currently houses a children's play area and the garden shed.
Melton Hill is within easy walking distance of both the River Deben and Woodbridge town centre, which has a wide range of amenities including shops, cafes and restaurants. There are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the Deben, with some fantastic walks nearby, sailing clubs and the marina, as well as rowing and paddle boarding.
The historic town of Woodbridge has numerous facilities including medical centres, an independent cinema, swimming pool and a train station with links to the county town of Ipswich, which has mainline services to London Liverpool Street. Woodbridge also has a broad range of private and state schools in the town and local vicinity.
For golfing enthusiasts, there are excellent courses nearby including Woodbridge, Ufford Park and Seckford. The Suffolk heritage coast is within a short drive and the popular coastal towns of Aldeburgh, Southwold and Thorpeness are within comfortable driving distance.
From our Woodbridge office, proceed along Quayside onto Lime Kiln Quay Road. At the traffic lights turn right onto the Thoroughfare. Continue down Melton Hill where the property will be found on the right hand side.
Council tax band - tbc
Services - we understand mains gas, electric, water and drainage are connected to the property.
Tenure - freehold
Epc - rating tbc
Our ref - NRH
Firside is an Edwardian semi-detached house which has undergone an extensive programme of renovation and improvement over the years. The most recent work being an architect designed, high specification rear extension and loft conversion. This fantastic family home has a wonderful contemporary feel whilst retaining many period features and offers fantastic views towards the River Deben.
As you walk into the welcoming entrance hall, you will find beautiful engineered oak flooring which runs throughout the majority of the downstairs accommodation. A stair flight leads to the first floor with storage beneath and there is useful space for storing shoes and coats. The cosy sitting room has a bay window with wooden shutters and a cast iron fireplace with slate surround and open fire. A stylish open plan living space is located to the rear of the property, enjoying views of the garden through the bi-folding doors. The sleek kitchen has been fitted with a range of tall light grey units and has a central island which is a great focal point including a breakfast bar with feature lighting above and a Silestone quartz waterfall worktop housing the sink and dishwasher. There is additional storage space below and further units either side of the oven. The rear extension has space for a dining table and features underfloor heating (which runs through to the utility and cloakroom) a large sun roof light and a natural Sedum roof. The utility room has base units with worktops above, a water softener and there is plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. The cloakroom has been fitted with a wc and vanity unit with wash hand basin.
On the first floor, the landing leads to three of the bedrooms and the family bathroom, which has been fitted with a an enamel bath with shower above, wc and vanity unit with wash basin. A further staircase leads to the second floor where you will find the master bedroom with dressing room and an ensuite wet room with his and hers wash basins, a vanity unit and WC - and also benefits from electric underfloor heating. An impressive feature window overlooks the rear garden with outstanding views towards the River Deben.
Each floor has been fitted with wired-in fire alarm systems. The property has well maintained front and rear gardens, with off road parking to the rear. A gate in the original cast iron fence leads to the front garden which has a shingle path leading to the front door, whist the remainder is laid to lawn with some shrubs, a ramp to the second access gate and enclosed with brick wall. A wooden side gate provides access to the side and rear of the home. A generous decked area is an ideal space for alfresco dining and there are steps down to the garden which is laid to lawn. A bark area currently houses a children's play area and the garden shed.
Melton Hill is within easy walking distance of both the River Deben and Woodbridge town centre, which has a wide range of amenities including shops, cafes and restaurants. There are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the Deben, with some fantastic walks nearby, sailing clubs and the marina, as well as rowing and paddle boarding.
The historic town of Woodbridge has numerous facilities including medical centres, an independent cinema, swimming pool and a train station with links to the county town of Ipswich, which has mainline services to London Liverpool Street. Woodbridge also has a broad range of private and state schools in the town and local vicinity.
For golfing enthusiasts, there are excellent courses nearby including Woodbridge, Ufford Park and Seckford. The Suffolk heritage coast is within a short drive and the popular coastal towns of Aldeburgh, Southwold and Thorpeness are within comfortable driving distance.
From our Woodbridge office, proceed along Quayside onto Lime Kiln Quay Road. At the traffic lights turn right onto the Thoroughfare. Continue down Melton Hill where the property will be found on the right hand side.
Council tax band - tbc
Services - we understand mains gas, electric, water and drainage are connected to the property.
Tenure - freehold
Epc - rating tbc
Our ref - NRH
