Seckford Street, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12

Immaculately presented Georgian townhouse with far reaching views in popular riverside town.

Description

Occupying a wonderfully elevated position in an especially sought after location, amongst other historical houses, 25 Seckford Street is a superb Georgian townhouse in immaculate condition.

Believed to date from the late 18th century and Grade II listed for historical and architectural interest, the building retains many period features, including a handsome red brick façade, sash windows and traditional clay tiles.

The original six-panel front door leads to the bespoke Church & Gooderham kitchen/dining room, with quartz work surfaces, an Everhot stove, and integrated Bosch appliances including a fridge/freezer, dishwasher and microwave oven.

Beyond the kitchen/dining room is the sitting room, which has wide wooden floorboards, a wood-burning stove and marvellous, far-reaching views over a 400 year old oak tree and towards Martlesham Creek.

On the lower ground floor is a cosy snug, which has a wood-burning stove, underfloor heating and French windows out to the beautiful courtyard garden. Also on the lower ground floor is a shower room.

The elegantly proportioned principal bedroom on the first floor has exposed stud work and a pretty red-brick chimneypiece; also on the first floor is the luxurious bathroom, with a freestanding bath and separate shower.

The second floor is solely occupied by another double bedroom with an en suite shower room, and walk-in wardrobe.

Reached via the lower ground floor snug, the private, south-facing courtyard garden has a decked area ideal for a morning coffee of al fresco dining. To the rear is a useful shed/studio with power and water.

Location

25 Seckford Street occupies a wonderful position, in a sought after location amongst other historic buildings, in the popular town of Woodbridge.

Woodbridge is a thriving and highly regarded market town in East Suffolk – considered by The Times as one of the best places to live in the United Kingdom. Situated on the River Deben, there are a number of scenic walks, a harbour and a rare working tide mills, which traces its roots to the 11th century.

For many centuries, Woodbridge has been a prosperous and fashionable town and it benefits from beautiful architecture, chiefly from the Tudor, Georgian, Regency and Victorian periods; today, there is an incredible array of amenities, including independent shops, cafés, public houses and restaurants.

Within the village of Bromeswell (3 miles), to the east of Woodbridge, is the acclaimed Unruly Pig, considered one of the top gastropubs in the country.

Neighbouring Sutton Hoo (3 miles) is home to Britain’s most important archaeological site, the Anglo Saxon burial ground of King Rædwald, the most powerful leader in seventh century England.

Orford (12 miles) is an especially delightful village: formerly a fishing port dominated by the 12th century castle and more recently an important location in the development of RADAR, the village today is particularly known for the award-winning Pump Street bakery and the Butley Orford Oysterage.

Aldeburgh (16 miles), the popular coastal town closely associated with Benjamin Britten, is famed for its fish and chips and the celebrated 'Scallop’ sculpture by Maggi Hambling. There are excellent galleries and boutiques and a superb restaurant scene including critically acclaimed 'The Suffolk’.

Ipswich (9 miles) is the county town of Suffolk and provides a wide selection of independent and high street shops; and a variety of theatres, galleries, and museums.

25 Seckford Street is well placed for the commuter with easy access to the A12 and railway stations in Woodbridge and Ipswich providing regular trains to London Liverpool Street: Woodbridge via Ipswich from 92 minutes; Ipswich direct from 68 minutes.

Sporting facilities are fantastic: Woodbridge has superb sailing and rowing clubs as well as popular rugby, tennis and golf clubs. Deben Leisure Centre has a 25 metre pool and gym. Further afield, there are golf and sailing clubs at Aldeburgh and Thorpeness, and clay pigeon shooting at Darsham.

Schools in the area are excellent. St Mary’s, Woodbridge Primary and Farlingaye are all popular state schools; renowned local independent schools include Woodbridge School, Framlingham College and Ipswich school.

All times and distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 1,050 sq ft



Additional Info

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

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Local Authority: East Suffolk