Erwarton, Nr Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9

A stunning barn conversion with superb views over the River Stour.

The Longhouse has been created from a range of traditional red brick former farm buildings under pan tiled roofs. The property focuses on the magnificent panoramic views and has been designed to ensure maximum privacy. The layout, provides light, well laid out and well-proportioned accommodation with full height windows to maximise the views and vaulted ceilings wherever possible. Finished to the highest of standards, the property features an impressive handmade and fully fitted bespoke kitchen by Henry Gordon Jones which includes a stainless steel cooker range, Neff integral appliances and American style stainless steel fridge freezer. The property benefits from oil fired central heating with pressurised hot water giving power showers to the baths and en suites. There is low voltage lighting, telephone and TV points throughout, timber flooring throughout the reception rooms and limestone floors to the kitchen/breakfast rooms and bathrooms. There are solid tulip wood panelled doors and period stone fireplaces. Outside is an outbuilding range including garaging and storage. Within the garden is a York stone paved south facing terrace. Beyond, the gardens and grounds are laid to grass with maturing trees and shrubs.

OUTSIDE

The Longhouse is approached by a shingled driveway which sweeps down to a parking and turning area in front of a triple cart lodge/store. The pathway leads through a beautifully laid out terrace with raised brick beds either side with well stocked herbaceous borders and maturing copper beech hedge. Beyond is an attractive Gothic gate in a mellow red brick wall giving access to the south facing gardens which include a wide paved terrace, enclosed by a low brick wall and opening onto further areas of lawned garden. An area of meadow lies beyond which is part bordered by natural hedgerows. In all the property extends to about ¾ of an acre.

LOCATION

The Longhouse occupies a spectacular location on the Shotley Peninsula, enjoying stunning panoramic views across the River Stour and surrounding countryside.

Tucked away amidst delightfully gentle and rolling countryside, the property is situated between the picturesque villages of Harkstead and Erwarton. The nearby villages of Holbrook and Stutton provide a variety of local amenities, whilst the county town of Ipswich is just 7 miles to the north east, from where a full range of shopping and commercial facilities are available. Educationally, there is a wide choice of schools in the locality, with The Royal Hospital School in nearby Holbrook, the Girls High School at Woolverstone Hall, together with the Ipswich School, St Joseph’s College and Orwell Park

There are also primary and middle schools in Holbrook. The Shotley Peninsula is ideal for those with boating interests, with marinas at Woolverstone and nearby Shotley, providing access to the Orwell and Stour estuaries. There are further facilities on the nearby Alton Water Reservoir.

The area is easily accessible to the region’s main road and rail communication routes with the A14/A12 accessible south of Ipswich. Manningtree is just 8 miles to the south west and together with Ipswich, provides regular commuting rail services to London’s Liverpool Street Station.

DISTANCES (IP9 1LP)

Ipswich – 7 miles (London Liverpool Street 70 mins)
Manningtree – 8 miles (London Liverpool Street 60 Mins)

DIRECTIONS

There are numerous ways of approaching Hill Farm. The most straightforward route is to follow the B1456 from the Foxes Marina roundabout to the south of Ipswich. Continue under the Orwell Bridge and after passing through the villages of Woolverstone and Chelmondiston proceed towards Shotley. On entering the village, take the first turning right at the garage. Continue along this road passing Erwarton Hall, the church and The Queen’s Head public house. Proceed for approximately 1¼ miles and The Longhouse will be found on the left-hand side.

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SERVICES

Mains water and electricity are connected. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating.

Council Tax – Band G

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.