Thoroughfare, Woodbridge

Mortimers of Woodbridge are privileged to offer for sale this rarely available, individually designed five bedroom detached family home set in beautifully established walled gardens with a heated outdoor swimming pool, separate hot tub, an integral double garage and ample road parking. The property is situated in a highly desirable location within easy walking distance of central Woodbridge, the River Deben and railway station.

Nestled at the end of the exclusive Orchard Gardens, just off the Thoroughfare, a private shingle over tarmac road leads to Mulberry House.

There is ample parking in front of the property and on the block paving driveway in front of the double garage, with adjacent, security-coded, pedestrian access to the side of the property, all surrounded by neat box hedging, lavender, and ornamental trees. A timber beam porch, with movement sensor courtesy lights, sheltering the double wooden and glass doors, opens to an impressive open reception area with stone tiled floor with zone-controlled underfloor heating which continues throughout the ground floor. Inset spotlights to the ceiling, alarm controls to the side of the door, stairs to the first floor with storage cupboard under. Doors to deep coats storage with hooks, shelving and automatic light.

The cloakroom features a contemporary suite consisting of a concealed cistern, wall-mounted WC, and curved vanity cabinet with inset basin. Inset ceiling spotlights on movement sensor. Windows to front and side with wooden plantation shutters.

The snug/TV room is a warm, welcoming room with built-in display shelves, cabinets, and feature wood-burning stove. TV point. Inset ceiling spots. Window to side.

The kitchen/dining room is a sumptuous heart of the home, fitted with grey Shaker-style Tom Howley cabinets under bespoke Silestone work surfaces. Plenty of storage in a range of full-length larders, cupboards, drawers, and magic corner cabinet. High-quality stainless steel Wolf built-in appliances including coffee maker, two electric fan ovens, and extra-large microwave. The extra height Sub Zero stainless steel fridge and freezer flanks the glass-fronted Sub Zero wine cooler. Feature chimney breast with mantel housing extractor fan over Wolf stainless steel range-style hob with 6 gas rings and double electric hot plate. One and a half bowl porcelain Butler-style sink with mixer taps and kitchen rinse. Integrated Miele dishwasher. Two built-in wooden Butler trays. Double, breakfronted storage dresser with bi-fold doors. Further breakfronted display cabinet with storage and glass-fronted doors with display lights. Large matching central island with more storage in cupboards and drawers and rinse sink with boiling water tap. Built-in bench seating for approximately three guests and plenty of space for a dining table and further chairs. Two windows to the side, inset spotlights, and three feature chrome pendant lights over the island. Seating area around wood-burning stove.

The orangery has a large sky lantern, windows to two sides with double patio doors opening to the garden. Wood panelling below windows and around the room. Window to lounge. TV point.

The utility room has cabinets and work surfaces matching the kitchen. Kohler ceramic sink with mixer taps. Range of eye-level and under-counter storage and space for washing machine and tumble drier. Inset ceiling spotlights. Wood and glazed door to side garden.

The living room features a window overlooking the pool and orangery. Feature bay with double patio doors to the garden. Wood panelled lower walls. Carpet. Inset spotlights. TV point. Open fireplace with Chesneys stone surround and tiled hearth.

The principal bedroom includes two double built-in wardrobes with shelves, hanging rails, and automatic lights. Windows to front and side. Pitch ceiling with inset spotlights. Radiator. The en-suite bathroom has a large walk-in shower with curved metro and mosaic tiled walls and glass doors. Double vanity storage cabinet with two basins and feature metro tiled splashback with built-in mirror-fronted cupboards. Free-standing roll-top metal bath with shower mixer tap and display shelf behind. Concealed cistern, wall-mounted WC. Two chrome heated towel radiators. Pitch ceiling and spotlights. Extractor.

Another bedroom has windows to the side and front, built-in double wardrobe with shelving and hanging rails and automatic lights. Inset spotlights and radiator. The en-suite bathroom features a walk-in shower with glass door and surround and metro tiled walls. Concealed cistern, wall-mounted WC. Free-standing roll-top bath with bath shower mixer and lit and mirrored display shelf behind. Metro tiles to dado height. Curved vanity cabinet with inset basin. Heated towel radiator. Pitch ceiling with Velux and inset spotlights. Extractor.

Further bedrooms include one with windows to rear and side, pitch ceiling with inset spotlights, and radiator. Another with window to side and radiator. A bedroom currently used as a dressing room includes six built-in wardrobes, built-in shelved shoe storage, drawers and cupboards, built-in double wardrobe with hanging rails and automatic lights. Window to front with radiator under. Pitch ceiling with Velux window and inset spotlights.

The family bathroom has a glass walk-in shower cubicle with built-in shelf. Contemporary design free-standing bath with mixer tap and shower attachment. Lit and mirrored display shelf behind. Modern vanity cabinet with inset basin. Concealed cistern, wall-mounted WC. Fully tiled walls, two Velux windows to pitch ceiling with inset spotlights. Door to cupboard housing the Ariston Dualstream pressurised water cylinder. Automatic light.

The landing is a spacious area with pendant light and Velux window over the staircase. Window to front. Radiator. Single and double storage cupboards with shelving and automatic lights. The first floor is carpeted with the exception of the bathrooms, which are stone tiled.

Outside, the house sits centrally between the side and rear gardens which are beautifully landscaped to incorporate a sunken seating area, currently used with a fire pit, a raised hot tub with wall-mounted LPG gas fire, and a heated swimming pool with shower and plenty of patio space for loungers. The garden is surrounded by curved, red brick walls with woven willow above, providing total seclusion. The ornamental box hedges surround shrubs and trees, including some spectacular silver birches. There is a very neat lawn area surrounded by shingle path.

Outside lighting: The perimeter of the house, the front and back garden have spectacular lighting configurations to up-light many of the trees, the steel wall, the wall around the pool, the fire pit seating area, and other areas.

Outside speakers: The garden has speakers around the pool area and fire pit area which are WiFi connected to ensure outside sound.


Council Tax Band: G
Tenure: Freehold