For Sale4 Bedroom Detached House in Letheringham, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13£900,000

Enjoying an idyllic hamlet setting with tranquil, far-reaching views over the picturesque countryside of the Deben Valley, a wonderfully light and beautifully presented barn style house.<br/><br/>Understood to date from the early 1900s with more recent graceful extensions and alterations by the previous architect owner, Hill House is of a timber frame construction with weather-boarded elevations under a pan tile roof and sits well within its delightful gardens of about ¾ of an acre. <br/><br/>The light and immaculately presented accommodation extending to some 2,356 sq ft, flows well from a spacious central reception hall opening into a stunning main sitting/dining room. Triple aspect and vaulted to the roof apex, the room, with its modern Jotul wood burning stove, focuses on to the full height corner windows which slide open to access a wide balcony from where there is a ‘picture view’ over the surrounding countryside of the Deben Valley. The impressive modern bespoke newly fitted kitchen links back to the inner hall, set off which is the main bedroom suite, with its built-in wardrobes, dressing room, bay window and luxury en suite bathroom. There are two further rooms offering the flexibility to be bedrooms or reception rooms, one with walk-in cupboard, together with a luxury shower room. <br/><br/>The staircase rises from the reception hall to the first-floor landing, set off which is a further bedroom, dressing room and washroom.<br/><br/>The lower ground floor includes a spacious basement utility room/store/garden room with rainwater capture tank and access onto the gardens and steps returning to the kitchen.<br/><br/>The house features a Dinesen solid oak floor with air source underfloor heating, modern wood burning stoves and double/triple glazing, with all rooms enjoying views across the gardens and surrounding countryside.<br/><br/>OUTSIDE<br/><br/>A five-bar gate accesses a gravelled driveway which leads to a parking and turning area, beyond which is a timber garage.<br/><br/>To the front of the house is a balustraded veranda and to the rear a sheltered part-walled terrace and conservatory, ideal for alfresco dining, together with a series of generous underfloor external stores.<br/><br/>The gardens, which run around the house, abut the surrounding farmland and are laid mainly to lawns, interspersed with a series of mature oak and cherry trees. There is an ornamental pond, working original well with electric pump, and from all points of the garden there are lovely views. In all the property extends to about ¾ of an acre. <br/><br/>LOCATION<br/><br/>Nestling within the countryside of the Deben Valley, a designated special landscaped area which contains some of the most picturesque countryside in East Anglia, the delightful riverside hamlet of Letheringham offers all the benefits of seclusion and rural tranquility, whilst being easily accessible to local facilities.<br/><br/>The neighbouring villages of Easton (with its Farm Park) and Charsfield have local pubs and primary schools, whilst nearby Wickham Market (2½ miles) offers a good range of local shops arranged around the central square, together with a medical centre and post office. Just 5 miles to the south is the popular riverside town of Woodbridge which, together with the historic market town of Framlingham (some 4 miles to the north), provides a full range of local shopping, as well as a cinema, swimming pool and station.<br/><br/>There are numerous sporting and recreational opportunities, with sailing on the East Coast estuaries and a variety of local golf courses. <br/><br/>DISTANCES<br/><br/>Wickham Market & A12 – 2½ miles<br/>Framlingham - 4 miles<br/>Woodbridge – 5 miles<br/>Suffolk Heritage Coast Orford – 12 miles<br/><br/>DIRECTIONS (IP13 7RA)<br/><br/>The most direct route is from the A12 via Wickham Market and the B1078. Two miles beyond Wickham Market turn right up a lane marked Letheringham and Easton. Proceed for about ¾ of a mile where Hill House will be found on the left-hand side opposite the Old Vicarage.<br/><br/>What3words: ///income.tightrope.buck<br/><br/>PROPERTY INFORMATION <br/><br/>Services: Mains electricity and water. Private drainage system. Air source underfloor heating.<br/><br/>Mobile: Ofcom reports mobile coverage is likely at the property.<br/><br/>Broadband: Ofcom reports ultrafast broadband is available at the property.<br/><br/>EPC: C<br/><br/>Council Tax: Band E. East Suffolk District Council.<br/><br/>Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession at completion.<br/><br/>Fixtures and Fittings: Items regarded as fixtures and fittings, are initially excluded from the sale, although certain items may be available by separate negotiation.<br/><br/>Viewings: By appointment with Jackson-Stops.