Needham Market Road, Coddenham, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6

Delightful edge of village house set in established grounds.

Description

The Shrubberies is a most attractive brick and flint country property, standing back in an established parkland like setting on the edge of the village of Coddenham. The property is Grade II Listed and provides comfortable and well-laid out accommodation.

The glazed double French doors open up into the entrance lobby with, beyond, a heavy four panelled front door with glazed lights to the central reception hall. Off the hall is the boot room with fitted shelves, benches, coat hanging space and wardrobe cupboards. The drawing room has a deep bay window, open fireplace with decorative over mantle and surround, together with a granite hearth. The dining room has an open fireplace, decorative surround and shuttered sash windows.

At the end of the hall, a glazed door leads to the rear lobby and cloakroom. Inner hall with shelved larder and steps down to the cellar. Kitchen/breakfast room located in the heart of the house with large central island unit, incorporating Bosch induction hob with oven under, sliding drawer units, built-in floor-to-ceiling units, incorporating microwave oven and Neff coffee machine, together with fridge freezer and stainless steel sink. Floor-to-ceiling stud work to the Orangery, which is glazed on three sides, with Gothic arched windows and bi-fold doors to the swimming pool/b-b-q terrace.

The sitting room has a beamed ceiling, wood burning stove set back in an inglenook fireplace, together with brick back and bread oven to one side. Door to guest annexe wing with bedroom, French doors to the garden and en suite bathroom.

Staircase leading to the first floor, with double doors to the principal bedroom suite. The bedroom has exposed oak trusses and double height, with an adjoining central dressing area with storage shelves and hanging rails, open plan to the bathroom, with bath, shower, WC and washbasin, all in an attractive contemporary design with tiled floor and part-tiled walls. First floor laundry room plumbed for washing machine and dryer. Bedroom 3 with exposed oak timbers and wardrobe cupboards. Family bathroom with bath, shower, two washbasins with cupboard under, WC and storage shelves. Bedroom 4 with exposed timberwork and walk-in-wardrobe cupboard. Guest bedroom 5 with pretty arch-headed window and exposed oak trusses with, beyond, bathroom featuring corner bath, wash basin, WC and large walk-in cupboard. Servicing bedrooms 3 and 4 is a cantilevered walkway with exposed oak and glazed panels.

Outside
The Shrubberies is approached over a driveway, which leads through the gardens to an extensive parking and turning area in front of the house. To the rear is the swimming pool terrace, with kidney shaped pool, barbecue area and arch through to the inner courtyard, off which is a triple garage.

Large brick and timber barn with adjacent workshop. Further storage outbuildings and secondary drive access. To the side is a hard tennis court and behind and above a large field shelter and extensive grassland paddock area.

Location

The Shrubberies enjoys a convenient position set just outside the village of Coddenham, in undulating Suffolk countryside. The house is surrounded by parkland -like gardens with paddock area and is approached along a curving tree-lined drive.

The historic and attractive village of Coddenham, has a church, post office, fantastic village store and children's play area. The regional centre of Stowmarket is approximately seven miles away, with the county town of Ipswich approximately eight miles to the south, with its comprehensive range of shopping, educational and recreational facilities, together with a regular main line station to London Liverpool Street (about 65 minutes).

Although situated in a secluded position, The Shrubberies has easy access to major trunk roads, including the A14, Felixstowe to Birmingham link road, the A140 to Norwich and the A12 to London. The Suffolk Heritage Coast is within easy reach, having a wide range of recreational facilities, and there are golf courses at Stowmarket, Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds, with racing at Newmarket.

Square Footage: 4,181 sq ft


Acreage: 7.25 Acres

Directions

From the A14, between Ipswich and Stowmarket, take the A140 trunk road and after approximately half a mile turn east towards Coddenham on the B1078. Just before the village, and before you go over the hump back bridge, The Shrubberies is on the right hand side with two white posts and white gates, together with a laurel hedge.

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Additional Info

Services: Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating.