Garrod Approach, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12

Handsome family home on the popular and award winning Melton Park.

Description

28 Garrod Approach is ideally situated, bordering ancient woodland and within the popular Melton Park, an exceptionally well-conceived and award winning development, which perfectly blends Georgian buildings with sympathetically designed contemporary houses. Garrod Approach is one of the most sought after and exclusive locations on Melton Park being wonderfully secluded with beautiful neo classical architecture and mature established landscaping.

Set back from the road and built in the classical Georgian style, 28 Garrod Approach is a handsome double fronted building with a red brick façade, dental cornicing and sash windows under a traditional pantile roof with dormers.

Internally, the accommodations flows exceptionally well, comprising wonderfully proportioned, light-filled rooms, with high ceilings throughout.

The front door, with light atop, is set within a doric portico and opens into a generous reception hall, which leads to the principal reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room and cloakroom; stairs lead to the bedroom accommodation on the first and second floors.

The elegantly proportioned sitting room has a double aspect with sash windows overlooking the front and rear gardens, and an open red brick fireplace with oak bressumer and tiled hearth. Facing the sitting room is a double aspect dining room.

The spacious and attractive, triple aspect kitchen has granite work surfaces, a rangemaster oven, integrated dishwasher and fridge, double butler-style sink, hand built cabinetry and island. French windows lead out to the generous terrace.

There is a useful utility/laundry room off the kitchen with external access to the shingle drive and double garage with a side gate to the rear garden.

There are five double bedrooms and four bathrooms arranged over the first and second floors. The double aspect principal bedroom is particularly impressive, with windows to the south and west elevation, an adjoining bath and shower room, and dressing room with a significant number of built-in wardrobes.

28 Garrod Approach has beautiful gardens to the front and rear. The principal garden to the rear of the house has a delightful verdant lawn, with shrub and herbaceous borders, fruit trees, a terrace ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining, greenhouse and shed plus an outside tap. There is easy access on to a footpath that leads around Melton Park through the ancient Woodland.

A shingle drive leads to an extensive gated parking area and double garage; the double garage provides ample storage, power, lighting and pedestrian access.

Location

28 Garrod Approach 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. 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 St Audry’s, Woodbridge and Ufford Park.

There are superb 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.

There are excellent schools locally in both the state and independent sectors. 28 Garrod Approach is perfectly situated for both Farlingaye High School and Woodbridge School. Other renowned schools include Orwell Park, Framlingham College and Ipswich School.

The stunning Suffolk coast comprises delightful seaside towns and pretty villages. Aldeburgh (17.5 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 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.

Framlingham (6.5 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.

Bromeswell (1.5 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 (2 miles) is the site of an important Anglo Saxon archaeological find.

Ipswich (11 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 railway station offers direct trains to London Liverpool Street from 68 minutes.

All distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 3,027 sq ft



Additional Info

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

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