Saddlemakers Lane, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12

Handsome Victorian house with wonderful walled garden.





Description

Park Lodge is a handsome, late-Victorian house, with a wonderful walled garden. The house is constructed of red and white brick under a slate roof. The house is believed to date from around the late 1890’s and retains wonderful period features throughout, including picture rails, sash windows, deep skirting boards and original coving.Typical of buildings of this age, Park Lodge comprises well-proportioned and light-filled rooms with wonderfully high ceilings.

The front door leads into a porch and beyond is a generous entrance hall, which in turn leads to the drawing room, sitting room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room and utility; stairs lead up to the bedroom accommodation. To the rear of the property is a superb, kitchen/ breakfast room with a wonderful central island providing plenty of storage. There are integrated appliances and a door to the garden and dining room. The dining room has a ornate hearth
and a generous bay window making it a very light and airy room. The sitting room has a splendid sash bay window along with an ornate chimneypiece hearth. The double aspect drawing room also benefits from a hearth and French doors leading out in to the garden.

On the first floor there are five well-proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom. The principal bedroom is especially elegant, with sash windows, a walk-in wardrobe and en suite shower room.

Outside
The property is approached through a wrought iron gate across a paved pathway, with lawns and box hedging either side. There is ample parking along both sides of the property as well as a double length garage. To the rear of the house is a delightful terrace, perfect for al fresco dining, and a walled garden which is mainly laid to lawn with mature trees creating a high degree of privacy and seclusion.

Location

Location
Park Lodge is ideally located on the edge of Woodbridge, one of the most popular towns in East Anglia, with a wealth of charm and an array of amenities, including an independent cinema, boutique shops, delicatessen, cafés, restaurants and a range of public houses.

Within Melton are excellent local amenities including a post office and store, public houses, various shops and businesses. A railway station offers trains to London Liverpool Street via Ipswich.

Bromeswell (1.6 miles) is home to the outstanding, multi-award winning public house, The Unruly Pig, recently named the best gastro pub in the UK. Sutton Hoo (1.7 miles) is the site of an important Anglo Saxon archaeological find.

Framlingham (9.7 miles), the historic market town is a most beautiful and energetic town with an iconic 12th century castle, restaurants, public houses and a thriving hotel. It offers a selection of independent shops, cafés and delicatessen.

The stunning Suffolk coast comprises delightful seaside towns and pretty villages. Aldeburgh (16.2 miles), the popular coastal town closely associated with Benjamin
Britten, is famed for its fish and chips and pebble beach. The
neighbouring village of Thorpeness has a charming boating lake and country club.

Snape Maltings (9.1 miles) offers a wonderful selection of independent shops and a renowned concert hall. Orford (10.6 miles) has an enchanting 12th century castle and is home to the award winning Pump Street Bakery.

Ipswich (10.8 miles), the county town of Suffolk, provides a wide selection of independent and high street shops; numerous restaurants and a variety of theatres, galleries,
and museums. A mainline railwaystation offers direct trains to London Liverpool Street from 68 minutes.

Situated on the River Deben, Woodbridge is a fantastic location for sailing and rowing. Other sporting facilities include a gym and swimming pool, tennis courts and a popular rugby club. Nearby golf clubs include Woodbridge and Ufford Park.

There are excellent schools locally in both the state and independent sectors. Park Lodge is perfectly situated for both Farlingaye High School and Woodbridge School. Other renowned schools include Orwell Park, Framlingham College
and Ipswich School.

All distances and times are
approximate.

Square Footage: 3,244 sq ft



Additional Info

Services
Mains electricity, water and
drainage; gas fired central heating.

Council Tax Band: G