Stocks Lane, Walberswick, Southwold, Suffolk, IP18

Striking contemporary coastal house in a highly sought-after setting.

Description

Skylark, a truly exceptional passive house occupies a particularly special position in the heart of the enchanting and picturesque village of Walberswick. This is an attractive, spacious modern home which has been built to an impressive standard and is truly a home for the future.

The house features handsome red-brick elevations with black weatherboarding beneath a pantile roof blending traditional materials with contemporary design. Internally the house has exacting specification throughout, and offers an elevated level of contemporary living, in a controlled environment with triple “low-e” glazed doors and windows allowing an abundance of a natural light to flow through the open plan spaces.

The accommodation flows exceptionally well and comprises wonderfully proportioned, light-filled rooms with high ceilings throughout. The front door opens into an impressive full height entrance hall where there is a bespoke oak and glass staircase which leads to the first-floor bedroom accommodation. Doors from the hall provide access to the superb open plan kitchen/dining and sitting room. A central double-sided fireplace, subtly divides the space and Large sliding glass doors open onto the rear terrace, flooding the space with natural light and offering seamless indoor-outdoor living. Completing the down stairs accommodation is a snug, study, utility and Cloakroom. A plant room houses the Mechanical Ventilation Heat Recovery (MVHR) System. This operates intelligently throughout the house, filtering the air and controlling the temperature. Regardless of the outside weather, each light and airy room is perfectly balanced to give a constant temperature. The property further benefits from solar PV & battery storage, an air source heat pump and a 500 litre thermal store.

Upstairs, the first floor offers five generously sized double bedrooms which boast high vaulted ceilings. The principal bedroom suite, benefits from a balcony overlooking the garden and boasts a superb en-suite shower room. There are a further two guest suites, one of which enjoys a private balcony. The further bedrooms share the family bathroom. All of the bedrooms benefit from high vaulted ceilings.

Outside
Skylark sits centrally within its grounds, with ample parking at the front and a rear terrace that is perfect for al fresco dining. The garden to the rear faces west catching the evening sunshine. The remainder of the garden is currently laid to lawn, offering a blank canvas for landscaping or further personalization by the new owner.

Location

Walberswick has been a favourite spot for families and artists over many generations, with painters including Philip Wilson Steer and Charles Rennie Macintosh famously depicting its beach and environs. Today, the village is a thriving community and home to an increasing number of young families. Village amenities include a small local Co-op shop, two public houses including Good Food Guide recommended restaurant, The Anchor, and a highly regarded delicatessen, The Black Dog. Southwold (8 miles via car or a 1.7 mile walk/cycle) offers boutique shops, restaurants and cultural amenities including an independent cinema. Aldeburgh (15 miles) is a popular coastal town closely associated with composer Benjamin Britten. It offers an excellent selection of independent shops and restaurants and, along with Snape Maltings. Excellent sailing is within easy reach, with moorings at Walberswick harbour, and clubs at Southwold, Orford and Aldeburgh.

Square Footage: 2,573 sq ft



Additional Info

Mains water, electricity, foul water and hi-speed internet
Rainwater recycling from roofs will be collected via a rainwater harvester, that can be used both for cistern flushing and garden watering.

Agent Note: Please be aware that there are infrastructure projects proposed for Suffolk including plans for a new nuclear power station at Sizewell. Wind farm expansion is also taking place and bringing power ashore along with associated cabling and substation works are also being proposed.