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Groton, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

3

SIZE

3,090 sq ft

287 sq m

TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • Elegant Georgian village house.
  • Kitchen/breakfast room
  • Secondary kitchen & separate utility room
  • 4 reception rooms
  • 3/4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Large driveway
  • Double cart lodge with adjoining machinery store
  • Beautifully landscaped gardens including a walled garden
  • Garden room

Description

A handsome Georgian village house providing flexible accommodation with wonderful, landscaped gardens and spectacular undulating countryside views.

The Old Forge is an elegant, detached Georgian property believed to date back to 1789 with later additions. The property has been significantly improved by the current owners. The property presents an attractive red brick Georgian façade under a peg tile roof line. The accommodation is arranged over two floors and extends to 3,090 sq ft.

The accommodation comprises a hall/dining room with coats cupboard. Drawing room with fireplace, with an attractive bay window overlooking the walled garden. From the drawing room access is given to the study/bedroom 4 with an adjoining en-suite shower room. The ground floor also comprises an inner hall leading to a wonderful kitchen with a range of handmade built-in units, French doors opening to a garden terrace. There is also a secondary kitchen and a utility room. From the main kitchen access is given to another WC, vaulted sitting room (former forge) with log burner, French doors to garden terrace. From the sitting room access is given to a snug (currently used as an artist’s studio) and storeroom.

From the drawing room a staircase leads up to the first floor where access is given to the principal bedroom with large dressing room, two further bedrooms, one shower room and one bathroom. There is a useful range of built-in cupboards. An internal inspection is recommended by the sole selling agent to appreciate the flexible accommodation on offer.

OUTSIDE

The Old Forge is approached over a sweeping gravelled driveway via a pair of remotely operated wrought iron gates. There is an ample parking area and access from here is given to the double cart lodge with adjoining machinery store (with electric roller shutter doors). On the left-hand side of the drive is a large lawned area with mature trees. The beautiful and peaceful main garden can be found at the rear of the property and contains several compartments of interest, including a range of mature herbaceous borders, trees and shrubs, roses and perennial planting. There is a large east facing terrace area immediately to the rear of the property. On the southern boundary is a fantastic walled garden with an array of climbing roses, hydrangeas and further planting. The rear garden has fantastic views over the undulating Suffolk countryside beyond. There is also a delightful custom-made garden room.

The land opposite The Old Forge is called “The Croft” and is owned by the “Groton Winthrop Mulberry Trust”. This provides open views to the front of the property.

LOCATION

Groton is a quiet rural community with a pub and church, set in glorious countryside. Groton is the birthplace of John Winthrop, founder of the city of Boston, the first governor of the State of Massachusetts. The town of Sudbury is six miles away and Colchester, with its fast commuter rail service to London Liverpool Street is 12 miles away. The village of Boxford, with post office, butcher, two general stores, popular café and two pubs is just one mile away. There is also a primary school in the village of Boxford, a bowls club, tennis court, sports field and play area. There are a number of highly regarded schools in Colchester and Ipswich. For the commuter there is easy access to rail stations in both towns.

DISTANCES

Sudbury – 6 miles
Colchester – 12 miles (London Liverpool Street 45 mins)
Boxford – 1 mile
Ipswich – 15 miles (London Liverpool Street
59 minutes)

DIRECTIONS (CO10 5HD)

Proceed through the village of Boxford. Turn into Swan Street and continue uphill to the village of Groton. Follow the road past The Fox and Hounds public house and the church on your left-hand side. Continue for a further short distance and The Old Forge will be found on your right-hand side.

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PROPERTY INFORMATION

Services: Mains water, electricity, Oil-fired central heating, private drainage (Klargester).

Mobile Signal/Coverage: Yes

Broadband: Ofcom states speeds available of up to 1800 Mbps

EPC: E

Council Tax: Band G

Tenure: Freehold with vacant position upon completion.

Fixtures and Fittings: Items regarded as fixtures and fittings, including carpets and curtains, are initially excluded from the sale, although certain items may be available by separate negotiation.

Viewings: By appointment with Jackson-Stops.

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Band: G
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Yes
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
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15 Tower Street, Ipswich, IP1 3BE
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Jonathan Penn, James Squirrell, Rob Swiney, Tim Dansie and Sarah Walsh (Land and New Homes) at the Ipswich office have over 125 years' combined experience specialising in all aspects of the sale and valuation of prime residential properties throughout Suffolk. The key to our success has been personal Director level service, high quality marketing and presentation, combined with both local knowledge and national connections.

Jackson-Stops, established in 1910, has an enviable reputation for providing an excellent service to our clients. As experienced Estate Agents in Ipswich, our expert and friendly team of professionals have first-rate local knowledge and a proven track record for buying and selling houses in the area. We have had representation in East Anglia since the 1950s, and in addition to the Ipswich branch, we have offices in Bury St Edmunds, Newmarket, Norwich, Burnham Market, Chelmsford and Colchester, providing a network covering the whole region. This links into our national network, including our London offices, with the Country Houses and Estates office located in Mayfair.

In 2020 the Land and New Homes department, headed up by development expert Sarah Walsh, was opened. The team offer a broad range of specialist services such as land valuations, marketing strategies, advice on how to maximise the value of residential development asset, product type, along with guidance on the appropriate mix and density of a site, in order to achieve the highest possible gross development value across New Homes and Conversions. The team offer a bespoke service to both new and existing developers, assisting with everything from the initial land acquisition through to built-out product delivery, as well as unique sales campaigns, targeted marketing and on trend specification advice.

The Ipswich Estate Agents office sits in the heart of the vibrant county town of Ipswich, opposite the magnificent St-Mary-Le-Tower Church. The fast-developing waterfront and the variety of high-quality retailers is increasing Ipswich's popularity.

The region's principal settlements including Ipswich, Colchester and Stowmarket are attracting a wide variety of buyers from throughout the country, whilst North Essex and South Suffolk lie within daily commuting tolerance of London, with mainline rail services running frequently.

The East Anglian region is well served by main roads, with the M11, A12 and A14 linking into the country's motorway network. The East Coast, with its picturesque estuaries, offers a wide variety of water sport opportunities. There are numerous attractive market towns, including medieval Lavenham, the riverfront town of Woodbridge, Dedham in the heart of Constable Country, as well as the popular coastal towns of Orford, Aldeburgh, Walberswick and Southwold.

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