Detached house for sale in Oak Drive, Aldringham, Leiston, Suffolk IP16

*** guide price: £625,000 to £650,000 ***

Situated on a small exclusive development in the idyllic village of Aldringham, approximately five minutes’ drive to the beach at Thorpeness and seven minutes to Aldeburgh beach, lies this stunning Hopkins & Moore four bedroom detached house. This magnificent family home, nestled in the Suffolk countryside and offering far-reaching field views from the rear, is beautifully presented throughout with a blend of traditional and contemporary style. The rooms are exceptionally well-proportioned allowing in plenty of natural light. There is a stunning landscaped south-facing dry garden, which is a particular selling feature, with uninterrupted field views; and the property comes with an extensive shingle driveway providing ample off-road parking in front of a detached double garage. The property has 6½ years of the NHBC guarantee remaining, is fully alarmed, and benefits from 100% pure wool moth-resistant carpet to the stairs, landing and bedrooms; Porcelanosa natural wood effect tiling throughout the whole of the ground floor; double glazing throughout; and gas central heating.

As agents, we recommend the earliest possible viewing to fully appreciate the location together with the size of the accommodation on offer which comprises inviting entrance hall; ground floor cloakroom; spacious living room with impressive Inglenook fireplace and wood burning stove; separate dining room; 19ft kitchen / breakfast room with integrated appliances; utility room; study; first floor landing; family bathroom; and four generous sized double bedrooms, two of which have en-suite shower rooms, and three of which have built-in double wardrobes.

The tranquil village of Aldringham is conveniently located less than three miles from the pretty coastal town of Aldeburgh and just over a mile from the vibrant town of Leiston. There are two cinemas and a leisure centre within five minutes drive and the famous arts centre at Snape Maltings is less than 10 minutes away by car. The area is served by regular bus routes and the station in nearby Saxmundham has direct links to London and Norwich via Ipswich and to Lowestoft. Aldringham is a short drive inland from Suffolk’s Heritage Coast which is well-known as being an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and provides a wealth of footpaths through woodlands and nature reserves, and along river banks.

Council tax band: F
EPC Rating: B

Outside – Front & Side

There is a pathway, flanked by flowerbeds and shrub borders, leading to a portico and the front door. To the side of the property there is a driveway providing ample off-road parking in front of the detached double garage, and gated access to the rear garden.

Detached Double Garage

There are two individual up and over doors, pedestrian door opening out to the rear garden, and it has power connected.

Entrance Hall

The inviting hallways has Porcelanosa tiled flooring; radiator; carpeted stairs up to the first floor; under stairs cupboard; and doors to the cloakroom, living room, kitchen / breakfast room, and study.

Cloakroom

Two piece suite comprising low-level WC and hand wash basin, radiator, Porcelanosa tiled flooring, extractor fan, and coved ceiling.

Living Room (4.83m x 4.65m)

The spacious dual aspect reception room has a double glazed sash window to the front with bespoke fitted shutters and double glazed window to the side, wood-burning stove set in an impressive Inglenook fireplace with solid oak beam, two radiators, Porcelanosa tiled flooring, bespoke handmade library shelving, coved ceiling, and double doors opening through to:

Dining Room (4.24m x 3.07m)

Another good size reception room with a double glazed window to the rear aspect offering field views, radiator, and Porcelanosa tiled flooring.

Kitchen / Breakfast Room (5.8m x 3.07m)

The modern kitchen is fitted with an extensive range of eye and base level units and drawers; granite work surfaces incorporating a one and a half stainless steel sink with mixer tap and separate drinking water tap; integrated fridge freezer, Neff slide & hide electric oven, and Neff five ring gas hob with extractor hood over and splash back; water softener; radiator; Porcelanosa tiled flooring; inset spotlights; space for a breakfast table; double glazed window to the rear aspect offering field views; double glazed French doors opening out to the rear garden; and door through to:

Utility Room

There are base level units with granite work surface incorporating a sink with mixer tap, integrated freezer and AEG washing machine, wall mounted gas boiler, radiator, Porcelanosa tiled flooring, inset spotlights, coved ceiling, and double glazed door opening out to the driveway to the side.

Study (3.35m x 2.74m)

Double glazed sash window to the front aspect with bespoke fitted shutters, radiator, and Porcelanosa tiled flooring.

First Floor Landing

Built-in cupboard with shelving housing the hot water cylinder, radiator, loft access, coved ceiling, laid to carpet, and doors to the bedrooms and bathroom.

Master Bedroom (4.67m x 4.17m)

The impressive master bedroom has a double glazed sash window to the front with bespoke fitted shutters; two sets of built-in double wardrobes; radiator; laid to carpet; and door through to:

En-Suite Shower Room

Three piece suite comprising fully tiled walk-in double-width shower cubicle, low-level WC and hand wash basin; radiator; extractor fan; coved ceiling; and double glazed sash window to the front aspect with bespoke fitted shutters.

Bedroom Two (3.43m x 3.35m)

Double glazed sash window to the front aspect with bespoke fitted shutters, built-in double wardrobe, radiator, laid to carpet, and door through to:

En-Suite Shower Room

Three piece suite comprising fully tiled walk-in double-width shower cubicle, low-level WC and hand wash basin; radiator; tiled flooring; extractor fan; coved ceiling; and obscure double glazed window to the side aspect.

Bedroom Three (3.66m x 3.07m)

Double glazed window with bespoke fitted shutters overlooking the rear garden and offering breath-taking views across the fields, built-in double wardrobe, radiator, and laid to carpet.

Bedroom Four (3.6m x 3.07m)

Double glazed window with bespoke fitted shutters overlooking the rear garden and offering breath-taking views across the fields, radiator, coved ceiling, and laid to carpet.

Family Bathroom

Three piece suite comprising bath with shower over and shower screen, low-level WC and hand wash basin; tiled splash backs; heated towel rail; extractor fan; and obscure double glazed window overlooking the rear garden.

Outside – Rear

The spectacular south-facing dry garden, which backs onto open fields, has been beautifully landscaped and is a particular selling feature. Completely private and not overlooked, the large garden is well-stocked with an abundance of plants and shrubs, has an extensive Indian sandstone patio from which you can enjoy the uninterrupted views of the countryside, and has an additional seating area behind the garage. There is a side door into the garage, an outside water supply, and the garden is enclosed by post and rail fencing to fully appreciate the spectacular open view across the fields.

Agent’s Note

There is a development charge of approximately £190 per annum.