Waldringfield, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12

A bespoke, turn of the century house, focusing across south facing gardens and located in the popular riverside village of Waldringfield.

Constructed in 1998, Westmead is an individual residence, custom built for the present vendors. The house, with its distinctive elevations, is designed to take full advantage of the south facing aspect to the rear, with the principal ground floor rooms opening onto a wide terrace, with delightful gardens beyond. Very much a village house to the front, with views across the mixed roofscape and glimpses through to the river, whilst to the rear the outlook is of a country house with a big sky view beyond the gardens and the surrounding farmland.

The accommodation, which benefits from oil-fired central heating, extends to some 2,694 sq ft, features a glass canopied sheltered front door opening into a solid oak floored hall, with access to an impressive vaulted sitting room with central French doors and a galleried landing above. An impressive 20ft open plan kitchen/dining/living room includes a fully fitted kitchen, has further solid oak flooring and full width glazed elevations with French doors onto the aforementioned terracing. The room is wonderfully light and incorporates a snug, vaulted living room, together with access to a good size utility room. The flexible use accommodation includes a ground floor bedroom suite with attractive bay window overlooking the garden, and a well-equipped en suite bath/shower room. In addition, there is a separate cloakroom.

On the first floor is an appealing balcony landing overlooking the sitting room and also enjoying views across the village roof scape. There are three further double bedrooms plus a bathroom and en suite washroom (with the potential to expand to an en suite shower room).

The property benefits from an oiled fired central heating system and scores a positive C rating on its EPC, aided by the significant 16 panel solar array, which benefits from an original feed-in tariff contract the vendor reports pays 68 pence per unit.

OUTSIDE

The house, which is nicely elevated, and set back from Cliff Road with a wide gravel parking and turning driveway area to the front. There is a substantial brick garaging range with twin garages and a multi-purpose garden room/workshop, with light and power connected. The building has previously had planning consent for conversion to create a studio/ office annex. The south facing gardens lie principally to the rear of the house, and beyond the terrace there are herbaceous borders and gently rising lawns interspersed with further borders and trees. Bordered by mature hedging, the gardens abut the adjoining farmland to the rear and afford appealing rural views and spectacular sunsets. In all the property extends to about half an acre.

LOCATION

The sought after village of Waldringfield sits on the banks of the River Deben and has an active community, together with a primary school and sailing club, as well as the renowned riverside pub (The Maybush). The Deben, is within walking distance, and is one of the most picturesque rivers in the county offering excellent sailing and water sport opportunities. There is also a network of footpaths along the riverbank and through the surrounding countryside. The riverfront town of Woodbridge (5 miles) and the county town of Ipswich (7 miles) are both easily accessed and provide a full range of shopping, commercial and recreational opportunities, together with top performing schools in both the public and private sectors. The A12 dual carriageway lies just 2 miles to the west and links to London’s M25 as well as Cambridge and the Midlands (via the A14), whilst main line rail services run from Ipswich to London’s Liverpool Street Station in just over one hour with branch line services also available at Woodbridge.

DISTANCES

River Deben, Sailing Club and Maybush Inn – 2 minutes’ walk
A12 – 2.5 miles
Woodbridge – 5 miles
Ipswich – 7 miles (London Liverpool Street 65 mins)
Felixstowe – 10 miles

DIRECTIONS (IP12 4QL)

From the A12 as it bypasses Martlesham Heath, turn off at the Foxhall Road roundabout signed to Waldringfield. Upon entering the village proceed up the hill and follow the road around the 90-degree left hand bend, passing the primary school and continue down Cliff Road for approximately half a mile where Westmead will be found on the right hand side at the bottom of the hill.

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SERVICES

Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected to the property.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS

Items regarded as fixtures and fittings, including carpets and curtains, are initially excluded from the sale, although certain items may be available by separate negotiation.

VIEWINGS

By appointment with Jackson-Stops.