Melton, Suffolk

A unique wing of a Grade II listed house, with a beautiful converted coach house and further single storey annexe, in a highly convenient location.

MAIN HOUSE: ENTRANCE HALL | SITTING ROOM | DINING ROOM | KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM | CLOAKROOM | UTILITY ROOM | OFFICE | STORE ROOM | FOUR BEDROOMS | TWO BATHROOMS

CONVERTED COACH HOUSE WITH COURTYARD GARDEN | SINGLE STOREY 2 BED ANNEXE | STUDIO | GREENHOUSE | GARDENS | AMPLE CAR PARKING

Tower End House is a Grade II listed property and was originally part of a larger house, Melton Towers, which was constructed in the early 19th Century and subdivided in the early 20th Century. The house is within the Melton Conservation Area is constructed of red brick elevations under a tiled roof and features a landmark Baronial tower with crenellated parapets. In addition to the main house is Tower End Cottage, converted from part of the former Coach House and a two bedroom timber lodge situated in a secret garden to the rear.

The front door opens to a entrance hall with brick flooring, off which are the principle rooms as well as the boot room and cloakroom. The sitting room features a wide fireplace with mantelpiece and a copper cowl housing a wood burner. The kitchen also has brick flooring and is fitted with a range of cupboard and drawer units with an island unit and a Stoves range cooker. Stairs lead down to the basement which has a utility room, an office and store room.

On the first floor are three good sized bedrooms and a family bathroom with a walk-in shower, roll top bath, handbasin and WC. A further flight of stairs leads to the second floor which has a bedroom with en suite bathroom. Steps lead up to the lookout which has far reaching views and would make an ideal observatory.

Tower End Cottage is situated behind the main house, and is a wing of the former stable block. It is beautifully presented and comprises utility/entrance hall, cloak/shower room living/dining area and kitchen with a lovely bedroom and en suite bathroom on the first floor. Bi-fold doors open from the living area to a pretty courtyard garden. It is currently being run as a successful holiday let business.

The Annexe is a single-storey timber building which comprises living/dining/kitchen area, utility, two bedrooms and a bathroom. The building has a certificate of lawful use granted by East Suffolk District Council.

Outside
Tower End House is approached via a gravel driveway over which a neighbouring property has a right of way. There is car parking outside the main house and a five-bar gate provides access to a further gravel parking area adjacent to Tower End Cottage.

The rear garden is enclosed by lattice fencing and yew hedging and has a terrace paved with sandstone, an area of lawn and numerous trees and shrubs including lime, hazel, olive and hawthorn. There is a 6m x 3m outbuilding divided into a greenhouse and an insulated studio with power and light.

At the rear of the property is the ‘Secret Garden’ where the Annexe is located and adjoins the beautiful St Andrew’s Church. This garden is enclosed by red brick walls and has a wide variety of trees including plum, pear, silver birch, giant magnolia, hazel, beech and dogwoods. There is a decked area to the front of the Annexe.

Services
Mains water and electricity, gas and drainage are connected. Tower End House and Tower End Cottage each have independent gas-fired central heating. The Annexe is heated via electric storage heaters. Superfast broadband is available at the property and an external mobile phone signal is likely (source Ofcom).

Council Tax Band
Tower End House – Band E. Tower End Cottage – currently exempt. The Annexe – Band A.
East Suffolk District Council.

Location
Melton is a popular village which benefits from a branch line railway station, village store, public house, primary school, the new Riduna Business Park development and Suffolk Coastal District Council offices and playing fields. The market town of Woodbridge, with its wonderful riverside setting and sailing facilities, is a short walk away. The town has a wide variety of local shops, a library, doctors’ surgeries, a cinema, a swimming pool, tennis courts and restaurants. The surrounding Deben Valley is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and there are countless walks, forest trails, bridleways, sailing and river rowing, and excellent golf courses, two of which are Woodbridge and Ufford Park. There are also a number of excellent local schools, including Woodbridge School, The Abbey and Farlingaye High School.