For Sale5 Bedroom Detached House in Waldringfield, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12£1,500,000

Enjoying an idyllic, edge of village rural setting, with views towards the River Deben, a handsome family house amidst delightful gardens and grounds.<br/><br/>The property enjoys a tranquil and tucked away setting on the edge of the popular riverside village of Waldringfield. Thought to date from Georgian times, with later extensions and alterations during the Victorian and Edwardian periods, the house extends to about 3,123 sq ft. <br/><br/>The accommodation, with its high ceilings, flows well and features light and well-proportioned rooms, many of which are dual aspect and enjoy views across the gardens and surrounding farmland towards to the Deben Estuary. A glazed entrance hall gives access to a spacious reception hall, with an atmospheric sitting room with fireplace and adjoining dining room with French doors opening onto the gardens and link to the adjoining open plan fitted kitchen/breakfast room, with a further fireplace and French doors to a canopied veranda. <br/><br/>On the first floor is a central landing set off which are five double bedrooms, a family bathroom and separate shower room, whilst above is a multipurpose studio/sixth bedroom. The property benefits from an oil-fired central heating system and a modern security system. <br/><br/>OUTSIDE <br/><br/>Annexe/Games Room/Garage <br/><br/>Set within the grounds and with an independent access, the annexe has a multi-purpose studio/games room with cloakroom, together with a spacious double garage, complete with an inspection pit. Light, power, water and drainage are connected and there is a 16 panel solar array on the south facing roof to offset the cost of electricity to the house, annexe and pool, via feed-in tariffs. <br/><br/>Gardens and Grounds<br/><br/>The house sits amidst delightfully mature sheltered and secluded gardens and grounds with fine impressive specimen trees including oak, beech, ash and horse chestnut together with other varieties such as handkerchief tree, monkey puzzle and fig trees. <br/><br/>There are formal areas of lawned garden bordered by colourful and herbaceous borders, a heated swimming pool and former tennis lawn all of which are sheltered by the numerous trees. Mowed pathways lead through grassland meadows past an attractive natural pond and lead through a woodland walk before returning to the house.<br/><br/>In all the property extends to about 2.8 acres. <br/><br/>LOCATION<br/><br/>The popular village of Waldringfield sits on the banks of the truly picturesque Deben Estuary just 4 miles south of Woodbridge. <br/><br/>The village has an active local community, a popular riverside pub, primary school and modern village hall. The local sailing club offers a wide choice of water sport opportunities and there is also a village cricket club. <br/><br/>The county town of Ipswich (8 miles) and the aforementioned riverside town of Woodbridge, offer a full range of local shopping, commercial and education facilities, together with rail services running to London Liverpool Street Station. There is a straightforward access to the A12 which links to London’s M25 in less than 70 mins. <br/><br/>DISTANCES<br/><br/>Waldringfield beach, riverside pub, school - all within walking distance <br/>Woodbridge – 4 miles <br/>Ipswich – 8 miles (London Liverpool Street Station - sub 70 mins approx)<br/>A12 – 2 miles <br/><br/>DIRECTIONS (IP12 4QY)<br/><br/>From the A12 as it runs south from Woodbridge turn off at the Foxhall Road roundabout signed at Waldringfield. Upon entering the village as the road turns sharply to the right, turn off and continue straight onto Sandy Lane. Proceed for a further half a mile following the road round another 90-degree turn, the property will be found on the left-hand side after approximately 300 yards<br/><br/>What3words navigation will take you to the driveway. <br/><br/>What3words:///shrugging.arrive.nightlife<br/><br/>PROPERTY INFORMATION <br/><br/>Services: Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. <br/><br/>Mobile: Ofcom advises likely services from the main providers. <br/><br/>Broadband: Ofcom advises superfast broadband is available at the property. <br/><br/>EPC: F<br/><br/>Council Tax: Band G. East Suffolk Council. <br/><br/>Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession at completion.<br/><br/>Fixtures and Fittings: Fitted carpets and blinds are included in the sale, curtains and other items regarded as fixtures and fittings are initially excluded, although certain items may be available by separate negotiation.<br/><br/>Viewings: Strictly by appointment with Jackson-Stops.