Yoxford, Suffolk

A substantial and beautifully presented detached period house, with a pretty garden and ample car parking in this well-regarded village.

ENTRANCE HALL | CLOAKROOM | SITTING ROOM | DRAWING ROOM | MUSIC ROOM | STUDIO | STUDY | KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM | UTILITY ROOM | CELLAR | MAIN BEDROOM WITH EN SUITE BATHROOM | TWO GUEST BEDROOMS WITH EN SUITE SHOWER ROOMS | TWO FURTHER BEDROOMS | FAMILY BATHROOM | ATTIC ROOM | TERRACE & GARDEN | TWO STORAGE SHEDS | PARKING FOR SEVERAL CARS

Situated in the heart of the attractive village of Yoxford, London House is a handsome Grade II listed house, built of gault and red brick elevations under a pantile roof. It is in a highly convenient location, being within close walking distance of the village shops, church, primary school and pubs. According to the listing, the property is understood to date from the early to mid-19th Century, but the core could possibly be older.

The beautifully presented living space extends to in excess of 3,000 sq ft, with all of the principal rooms enjoying a good deal of natural light. The configuration of the rooms creates great versatility of use and is perfect for family living. The interior features a bespoke Debenvale kitchen with painted units and a composite worktop with inset sink and mixer tap, integrated dishwasher and Everhot range. There is space for a fridge freezer and ample dining space. There is a separate utility room.

Off the entrance hall are a cloakroom and study and a sitting room which leads through to the music room which has an inglenook fireplace (sealed) with a bressummer and door to the studio. This adjoins the superb sitting room which is dual aspect with French doors opening onto the rear terrace and has a wood burner. The principal rooms have LED downlights.

Stairs rise to the first-floor where there are three bedrooms with en suites and two further bedrooms served by a family bathroom. All the bedrooms are light and spacious. A set of stairs leads to a good-sized second-floor attic room.

Outside
To the rear of the house is an enclosed stone paved courtyard, accessed from the kitchen and drawing room with a pedestrian gate providing access from the drive. There are two weatherboard sheds under felt roofs which provide excellent storage space. Steps lead up to the main area of garden which is laid to lawn with pretty herbaceous borders, a fig tree and a vine. A paved terrace with a pergola adorned with an Akebia Quinata chocolate vine provides a delightful sheltered seating area, perfect for outdoor dining and entertaining.

Vehicular access to London House is via a shared driveway at the side of the property. This also serves Upper London House to the rear, and The Old Slaughter House to the side. A large shingle area provides ample space for car parking and turning with space for several vehicles. In the main, this is owned by London House, although one car parking space belongs to The Old Slaughter House and there is a right of way in favour of Upper London House.

General information

• Mains electricity and water and drainage are connected
• Gas-fired central heating to radiators
• Council Tax – East Suffolk – Band E
• Ofcom state – Ultrafast broadband is available
• Ofcom state – most mobile providers likely
• EPC exempt
• What3words: standards.pointed.apprehend

Location
Yoxford is a traditional and picturesque village comprising many fine period house and cottages and some contemporary houses. The village is centred around the High Street which has the beautiful 15th Century parish church of St Peter, a primary school, village store, café/delicatessen and antiques shop. There are two pubs in Yoxford, one of which is shortly due to reopen and a new art gallery is also about to open. There is a thriving community in the village with an active village hall and a cricket club.

The A12 provides easy access to the coastal hotspots of Southwold and Aldeburgh as well as Saxmundham to the south which has two supermarkets. There is a branch railway station at nearby Darsham which has service to London Liverpool Street via Ipswich. The area also has numerous leisure activities including sailing, birdwatching at Minsmere, Golf courses at Halesworth and Aldeburgh and the world famous Snape Maltings concert hall which stages many concerts and events across the year.