Castle Close, Orford, IP12

A bright three-bedroom duplex apartment of 1,160 sq ft (108 sq. m) built in the 1970’s and remodelled in 2016. The property features spacious accommodation, a surprisingly quiet and leafy location in the heart of the village, charming communal gardens and the rare addition of a garage and further private parking.

Location

The apartment is a short walk from the facilities in the village centre which includes The Crown and Castle Hotel, the Kings Head public house, Pinney's Butley-Orford Oysterage fish restaurant, the internationally-renowned Pump Street Bakery and Cafe, the village shop with Post Office which is open seven days a week, and the Town Hall, which is used for the weekly country market, various leisure activities, exhibitions and social events. On the side at the front of the Town Hall is a newspaper kiosk. There are also a primary school, doctors' surgery and Recreation Ground with tennis courts in the village

The church is often the venue for musical events in conjunction with Aldeburgh Music's Snape Maltings Concert Hall only a few miles away. Orford is recognised for its architecture, its sailing and as the gateway to RSPB Orford Ness, which houses military ruins and the now decommissioned lighthouse, all of which can be visited by the public. Orford is within Suffolk's Heritage Coast, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and includes nature reserves, meandering rivers and woodlands, all connected by a network of public footpaths. For more info see

The communal gardens within Castle Close are a quiet leafy retreat with a private path to the lane connecting to Orford Castle.

 

The accommodation comprises:

Entrance Hall:

Solid front door with a vertical glass side pane.

Cupboard housing the hot water system.

Opening out to an office area with stairs to the upper floor.

Galley Kitchen:

 9’10 x 7’1

Living Room/Dining area:

  19’5 x 15’8 max (5.92m x 14.79m max)

Log burning stove

Bedroom Three/Study:

11’11 x 9’5 (3.64m x 2.87m)

Bathroom shower hand basin and w/c.

First Floor:

Landing

Bedroom One:

 15’11 x 14’2 (4.85m x 4.32m)

Bedroom Two:

 15’11 x 9’10 (4.85m x 3.00m)

Bathroom Two:

Bath, hand basin and w/c.

Garage:

25’2 x 11’1 (7’67m x 3.37m)

Directions

From Ipswich take the A12 in an easterly direction towards Woodbridge. Turn right at the last roundabout on the Ipswich bypass under the A1152 signposted to Melton. Proceed straight across the traffic lights in Melton and continue along the A1152 before turning off onto the B1084 to Orford. Proceed into Orford and turn right on to Sudbourne Road/B1084. Slight right on to Munday's Lane and 4 Castle Close will be found on the right.

Services

Mains water, drainage and electricity (with Economy 7)

 Tenure

999-year lease commenced 1979

Service charges & ground rent for 2024-2025: circa £350 per annum. 

Tenure: Long Leasehold

Guide Price: £415,000 subject to contract