Levington Road, Nacton, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP10

Delightful period village house with elevated views

Description

Situated on the edge of the popular village of Nacton and adjoining gently undulating fields, Orwell Dene is a superb family home within over three quarters of an acre of delightful grounds.

The heart of the house is believed to date from the 1790s and the property retains many excellent historic features, most notably the impressive staircase constructed of former ship's timbers.

The house has handsome rendered elevations under a slate tile roof, with timber framed casement and dormer windows.

Internally, the accommodation flows exceptionally well, comprising wonderfully proportioned, light- filled rooms with high ceilings throughout, especially in the magnificent vaulted reception hall.

The spacious, double-aspect kitchen is flooded with natural light; French windows lead out to the terrace and garden. Beyond the kitchen is a useful utility room, with two external doors.

Hand built by Orwells Furniture, the bespoke kitchen features granite work surfaces, wooden cabinetry providing ample storage, an island, a Brittania range with a gas hob and integrated appliances including Neff combination oven/microwave, Neff warming drawer, Neff dishwasher and Fisher & Paykel fridge/freezer.

The elegantly proportioned, double aspect drawing room has an attractive Limestone Chesneys fireplace, and French windows out to the terrace. Glazed double doors lead through to the formal dining room.

Completing the ground floor are the study, snug/music room and double aspect sitting room - offering various spaces for relaxing and entertaining. There is also a boot room and cloakroom.

There are six well-proportioned bedrooms and two bathrooms on the first floor. The double aspect principal bedroom is a particularly fine and spacious room. Many of the rooms enjoy delightful country views.

Location

Nacton is an ancient and sought after village, within the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. John Lewis and Waitrose are within 2.5 miles.

Ipswich (5.2 miles) is the county town of Suffolk and provides a wide selection of independent and high street shops; numerous restaurants; and a variety of theatres, galleries, and museums.

Felixstowe (8.2 miles) is a popular seaside town with a range of shops, a delightful ‘Blue Flag’ beach and pier.

Historic market towns including Woodbridge (8.8 miles) and Framlingham (18 miles) offer an incredible range of independent shops, delicatessens, cafés, restaurants and public houses.

Local sporting facilities are fantastic: Sailing is available on the River Orwell via the nearby Levington Marina, River Deben and along the Suffolk coast. There are highly regarded golf, tennis and rugby clubs locally, including in Felixstowe, Ipswich and Woodbridge.

Education provisions are excellent in the state and private sectors, including renowned Orwell Park Prep School in Nacton; Ipswich School; Ipswich High School; The Royal Hospital School and Woodbridge School.

Square Footage: 4,261 sq ft


Acreage: 0.8 Acres

Directions

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Ipswich - 5.5 miles; Felixstowe - 8 miles; Woodbridge - 8.5 miles; Manningtree - 12 miles - London Liverpool Street from 56 minutes

Additional Info

Services: Mains electricity and water. Private drainage and gas fired central heating system.

Note: The property benefits from photo voltaic solar panels which include a feed in tariff payment and also battery storage.