House For Sale £1,250,000
A truly ‘hidden’ property, positioned close to the centre of Woodbridge and benefitting from a garaging range, annexe studio and extending to quarter of an acre.
Hidden away in a quiet and secluded position off Castle Street, the property occupies a truly enviable location and extends to approximately 0.25 acres in all.
Presenting handsome red brick and wisteria clad elevations with sash windows, beneath slate roofs, Estuary House has been in the same family ownership for over 50 years and has recently undergone a sympathetic renovation with the installation of a heating system, replacement kitchen and bathrooms, whilst retaining many attractive and original detail throughout.
Arranged over two storeys and thought to date from the late 19th Century, with later additions, the property offers light and well-balanced accommodation, with the living room featuring south west facing ‘picture’ compass window overlooking the courtyard garden, together with double doors linking to the newly fitted kitchen with its central island breakfast bar. There is a useful utility room and WC. From the double reception room with central fireplace, a spiral stair rises to offer a principal bedroom with dressing room and large en suite, a guest bedroom with en suite shower room, together with two further bedrooms and a bathroom.
GARAGING & STUDIO ANNEXE
Detached, and extending to over 2,100 sq ft, the attractive garaging range, with its distinctive pinnacle and feature arches, offers two garage bays with workshop area, along with an entertaining/orangery room with lantern light, extending to some 37 ft in length and with doors to two elevations giving access to the lawned garden.
Stairs rise to the fully vaulted annexe studio, with windows to three elevations affording far reaching views over the towns roof tops, and is complete with kitchenette and shower room.
OUTSIDE
Approached from Castle Street, the private roadway gives access to the garaging, with an archway leading through to the drive and the property. Enclosed on all sides by red brick wall and established planting, the property occupies a peaceful and private setting close to Market Hill. The garden is split into two sections, with a large suntrap courtyard terrace accessed from both the kitchen and living room, with an attractive red brick arch leading to an area of extensive lawned garden, with doors connecting to the entertaining/orangery room. In all the property extends to approximately 0.25 acres.
LOCATION
Estuary House enjoys a hidden location, tucked away in the heart of the picturesque riverfront town. Woodbridge, with its thriving Thoroughfare and Market Hill, offers a wide choice of local shopping and commercial facilities. There are top performing schools in both the state and private sectors, catering for all age groups and a wide choice of restaurants and pubs, together with a cinema, library and doctors’ surgery.
From the town’s railway station there are connecting services via Ipswich to London’s Liverpool Street Station. There are numerous local societies, together with a wide choice of recreational opportunities, including golf courses, tennis, football and rugby clubs and water sport opportunities on the river.
The A12, which bypasses Woodbridge, links to Ipswich (8 miles) and beyond to London’s M25, Stansted airport (via the A120) as well as Cambridge and the Midlands (via the A14).
DISTANCES
Thoroughfare, Market Hill, rail station & River Deben – a few minutes’ walk
London’s Liverpool Street Station 85/90 mins
Ipswich - 8 miles
Snape Maltings & Concert Hall – 13 miles
Aldeburgh & the Heritage Coast – 17 miles
DIRECTIONS (IP12 1HL)
Travelling from the A12 leave the roundabout signed to Melton (A1152), turning immediately right into Bredfield Road. After approximately half a mile, and prior to the road changing to Pytches Road, take the right-hand turning onto North Hill and then at the bottom of the hill turn left to Castle Street. After approximately 100 meters the private road is on the right-hand side.
Alternatively, travelling on foot turn from Market Hill, proceed onto Chapel Street, turning right into the pedestrian Ship Meadow Walk, and then left onto Castle Street. Continue beyond Lockwood Close where the entrance will be found on the left-hand side.
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SERVICES
Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage are connected. New boiler installed October 2023.
Separate electricity feed enabling the connection of an EV fast charge.
Council Tax: Band F
Estuary House EPC: D
Annexe EPC: E
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
Fixtures and fittings together with all carpets included in the sale.
VIEWINGS
By appointment with Jackson-Stops.
Hidden away in a quiet and secluded position off Castle Street, the property occupies a truly enviable location and extends to approximately 0.25 acres in all.
Presenting handsome red brick and wisteria clad elevations with sash windows, beneath slate roofs, Estuary House has been in the same family ownership for over 50 years and has recently undergone a sympathetic renovation with the installation of a heating system, replacement kitchen and bathrooms, whilst retaining many attractive and original detail throughout.
Arranged over two storeys and thought to date from the late 19th Century, with later additions, the property offers light and well-balanced accommodation, with the living room featuring south west facing ‘picture’ compass window overlooking the courtyard garden, together with double doors linking to the newly fitted kitchen with its central island breakfast bar. There is a useful utility room and WC. From the double reception room with central fireplace, a spiral stair rises to offer a principal bedroom with dressing room and large en suite, a guest bedroom with en suite shower room, together with two further bedrooms and a bathroom.
GARAGING & STUDIO ANNEXE
Detached, and extending to over 2,100 sq ft, the attractive garaging range, with its distinctive pinnacle and feature arches, offers two garage bays with workshop area, along with an entertaining/orangery room with lantern light, extending to some 37 ft in length and with doors to two elevations giving access to the lawned garden.
Stairs rise to the fully vaulted annexe studio, with windows to three elevations affording far reaching views over the towns roof tops, and is complete with kitchenette and shower room.
OUTSIDE
Approached from Castle Street, the private roadway gives access to the garaging, with an archway leading through to the drive and the property. Enclosed on all sides by red brick wall and established planting, the property occupies a peaceful and private setting close to Market Hill. The garden is split into two sections, with a large suntrap courtyard terrace accessed from both the kitchen and living room, with an attractive red brick arch leading to an area of extensive lawned garden, with doors connecting to the entertaining/orangery room. In all the property extends to approximately 0.25 acres.
LOCATION
Estuary House enjoys a hidden location, tucked away in the heart of the picturesque riverfront town. Woodbridge, with its thriving Thoroughfare and Market Hill, offers a wide choice of local shopping and commercial facilities. There are top performing schools in both the state and private sectors, catering for all age groups and a wide choice of restaurants and pubs, together with a cinema, library and doctors’ surgery.
From the town’s railway station there are connecting services via Ipswich to London’s Liverpool Street Station. There are numerous local societies, together with a wide choice of recreational opportunities, including golf courses, tennis, football and rugby clubs and water sport opportunities on the river.
The A12, which bypasses Woodbridge, links to Ipswich (8 miles) and beyond to London’s M25, Stansted airport (via the A120) as well as Cambridge and the Midlands (via the A14).
DISTANCES
Thoroughfare, Market Hill, rail station & River Deben – a few minutes’ walk
London’s Liverpool Street Station 85/90 mins
Ipswich - 8 miles
Snape Maltings & Concert Hall – 13 miles
Aldeburgh & the Heritage Coast – 17 miles
DIRECTIONS (IP12 1HL)
Travelling from the A12 leave the roundabout signed to Melton (A1152), turning immediately right into Bredfield Road. After approximately half a mile, and prior to the road changing to Pytches Road, take the right-hand turning onto North Hill and then at the bottom of the hill turn left to Castle Street. After approximately 100 meters the private road is on the right-hand side.
Alternatively, travelling on foot turn from Market Hill, proceed onto Chapel Street, turning right into the pedestrian Ship Meadow Walk, and then left onto Castle Street. Continue beyond Lockwood Close where the entrance will be found on the left-hand side.
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SERVICES
Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage are connected. New boiler installed October 2023.
Separate electricity feed enabling the connection of an EV fast charge.
Council Tax: Band F
Estuary House EPC: D
Annexe EPC: E
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
Fixtures and fittings together with all carpets included in the sale.
VIEWINGS
By appointment with Jackson-Stops.
