Sproughton, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8

Set off a long private woodland drive and sitting within a secure walled garden, a well-appointed, modern house complete with an impressive cart lodge with flexible use studio above.

Approached over a delightful private woodland drive, Langham House with its sheltering woodland backdrop, sits within a complete walled garden, originally the kitchen gardens for the neighbouring Sproughton Manor. Surrounded by its mature gardens, which contain numerous magnolia trees and climbing roses, the house, which extends to some 3,556 sq ft, is presented to a high standard throughout and offers light, flexible use and well laid out accommodation.

Set off the entrance hall is a colourful sitting room with French doors onto the west terrace, oak block pattern flooring and a marble surround fireplace, with woodburning stove. Twin doors connect through into an impressive triple aspect and well-proportioned drawing room, with a modern wood burning stove, and its own set of French doors onto the aforementioned terrace. Beyond is a ‘tucked away’ study with a further set of French doors onto the garden.

To the right of the entrance hall is an L-shaped, open plan kitchen/dining/living room, with views to the front garden. The fully fitted kitchen features a central island and granite work surfaces, with the rear hall linking through to a good-sized utility room, which in turn links back to the hall, where there is a cloakroom.

On the first floor, set off the landing, is a total of five bedrooms, all of which enjoy views across the gardens and surrounding countryside and include the principal bedroom with a dressing room and luxury en suite bath/shower room. There is a second family bathroom and three of the bedrooms have the benefit of air conditioning.

Beyond the kitchen the former attached garaging has been converted to a multi-purpose games room/gym. The house benefits from an oil-fired central heating system with underfloor heating in the kitchen/dining room, together with a modern security system.

CART LODGE & STUDIO

Electronic wrought iron gates access a wide, resin bound parking and turning courtyard, fronting onto which is a substantial four-bay cart lodge, built in 2018 by Roger Gladwell Associates, there are three open bays and a fourth secure garage, whilst above, accessed by an external staircase, is a flexible use first floor 34 ft roof studio complete with a shower room, making it perfect for a variety of annexe/at home office/playroom uses. The building has its own electricity supply which is set up to provide electric car charging points.

GARDENS

The walled gardens create a sheltered, secluded and secure environment and the walls have been well maintained and monitored by the present vendor. The gardens are laid mainly to well-kept lawns and include a variety of magnolia trees as well as beech and willow. A wide sun trap terrace complete with pergola is ideal for alfresco dining and there is a paved path heading around the house to a second sheltered terrace off the kitchen. In all the property extends to about ¾ of an acre.

LOCATION

Standing on the banks of the River Gipping, the village of Sproughton has a primary school, an active local community, together with a tea room and there is a nearby supermarket just over a mile away. The town centre provides a full range of shopping and commercial facilities, together with a choice of top performing schools and a variety of sporting and recreational clubs. The town’s rail station is easily accessed (3.5 miles) from where main line rail services run frequently to London’s Liverpool Street Station in around 70 minutes. The Sproughton junction on the A14 is just under a mile away and provides a direct access to the region’s main road network, with the A14 linking across to Cambridge and The Midlands and the A12 running to London’s M25 with access off to Stansted Airport.

DIRECTIONS (IP8 3AE)

From the A14 as it bypasses Ipswich to the west, turn off at the Sproughton interchange (junction 54) and turn west signed to Sproughton. As the road bares 90 degrees to the left, turn right at a small green triangle marked ‘Sproughton Manor Private Drive’. Follow this woodland drive and at the top of the hill turn right immediately before the white wrought iron gates to Sproughton Manor. Follow the tarmac drive as it sweeps around to the left where the gated entrance to Langham House will be found on the left-hand side.

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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.