Little Bealings, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13

Positioned at the end of a long drive and enjoying an enviable and secluded location with far reaching valley views.

Positioned on the edge of Little Bealings, and at the end of a long drive, Sunfield Cottage is situated in a private and elevated position, affording far reaching valley views.

The property, a former coach house, is understood to date from 1904, and is arranged over three storeys, presenting red brick and timber clad elevations beneath mansard and flat roofs, with accommodation extending to some 2,600 sq ft.

The heart of the property is undoubtedly the kitchen/dining/living space, and whilst open plan, there are defined rooms, the living room with wood burning stove and bay window, the Shaker-style kitchen with integrated appliances and breakfast bar, and the dining area with bi-folding doors to the garden. Accessed from the central hallway there is an additional reception room with double doors to the front terrace, study, along with large utility/boot room and WC.

Stairs rise to the first floor with a double height window affording fabulous valley views, with four double bedrooms and two bathrooms (one en suite), whilst the second floor is home to the double aspect principal bedroom, central dressing area, along with a further bathroom.

Detached and constructed within the last 18 months is the oak-fronted 4-bay cartlodge offering two open bays, a further with roller shutter door, along with garden/log store. The building is complete with an integrated solar array.

The property benefits from a biomass heating system, 8.3kw solar array along with Tesla Powerwall battery.

OUTSIDE

Approached over a shingle driveway and leading to the cart lodge, there are ample parking provisions with access to the separate garage/workshop and covered porch.

Adjoining the side of the property is the covered entertaining area with canvas elevation, complete with wood-burning stove and linking to the kitchen, along with the paved side terrace and garden beyond, which is laid to lawn and affords fabulous views over the surrounding countryside.

Beyond, the land drops away to the remainder of the property which is an established copse. In all the property extends to approximately 2.5 acres.

LOCATION

Sunfield Cottage enjoys a sought after and accessible location within the Parish of Little Bealings.

The nearby village, with its top performing primary school has an active local community and lies within easy reach of the county town of Ipswich (5 miles) and the riverside town of Woodbridge (3 miles), both of which provide a full range of local shopping and commercial facilities as well as having top performing schools in both the state and private sectors catering for all age groups.

The region’s main road and rail network can be easily reached and link to London, Stansted Airport, Cambridge and The Midlands via the A12 and A14. Mainline rail services run regularly from Ipswich to London’s Liverpool Street station in about 70 minutes with branch line connections (soon to be through connections) to Woodbridge.

DISTANCES

Woodbridge station – 3 miles
Ipswich Station – 5 miles (London Liverpool Street Station 70 mins approx.)
Suffolk Heritage Coast – 10 miles
Snape – Maltings & Concert Hall – 13 miles

DIRECTIONS (IP13 6ND)

Travelling in a northerly direction on the A12 turn right at the Copdock interchange and proceed on the A14. Continue over the Orwell Bridge and beyond the Nacton interchange. At the next junction re-join the A12 signed to Woodbridge and Lowestoft. Continue beyond the multi roundabouts at Martlesham Heath and turn left at the traffic light-controlled roundabout onto the A1214 signed to Kesgrave. After approximately half a mile turn right signed to Little Bealings and Kesgrave Hall. Continue along Hall Road for approx. 1 mile and at the crossroads turn left where the driveway to Sunfield Cottage will then be found on the right-hand side.

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SERVICES

Mains electricity & water are connected. Drainage to a private system. Biomass heating system.
8.3kw solar array. Tesla Powerwall battery.

Council Tax: Band F

EPC – D

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS

Items regarded as fixtures and fittings are initially excluded from the sale, although certain items may be available by separate negotiation.

VIEWINGS

Strictly by appointment with Jackson-Stops.