Framlingham, Suffolk

Entrance hallway, sitting/dining room, study, kitchen, conservatory and downstairs cloakroom. Two first floor bedrooms, large storeroom and bathroom. Garage. Front and rear gardens. 

Location
The property is located on Danforth Drive, within walking distance of all that Framlingham has to offer. There are a good selection of independent shops and businesses including cafés, restaurants, hairdressers, antique shops, a travel agency, doctors surgery, vets and delicatessen. It is also home to the Crown Hotel and a Co-operative supermarket, Robert Hitcham's CEVA Primary School, Thomas Mills High School and Framlingham College are all within walking distance.  The town is perhaps best known for its magnificent castle which is managed by English Heritage. Framlingham is surrounded by delightful villages, many of which have popular public houses. There are lovely walks from Framlingham into the surrounding countryside and amenities such as golf in the nearby locations such as Cretingham (6 miles), Woodbridge (12 miles) and Aldeburgh (13 miles). The world famous Snape Maltings Concert Hall is within easy reach (10.5 miles). There is also bird watching at the RSPB centre at Minsmere (15 miles). Framlingham is only 12 miles from the coast as the crow flies with the popular destinations of Southwold, Dunwich, Thorpeness and Orford. The county town of Ipswich lies approximately 18 miles to the south-west and from here there are regular services to London's Liverpool Street Station, scheduled to take just over the hour. 

Description
8 Danforth Drive is a detached house with the opportunity for refurbishment and renovation.  The front door leads into a hallway which leads off to the cloakroom, sitting/dining room and study.  The cloakroom has a WC and a basin.  The study includes a large storage cupboard under the stairs.  The spacious sitting/dining room has sliding doors opening up to the patio as well as access to the conservatory.  This is of UPVC construction on a brick plinth.  The kitchen has low level wall units along with worktops and a sink.  There is space and plumbing for a washing machine, fridge freezer and oven.

The first floor landing is accessed from stairs from the ground floor hallway.  This leads to the two bedrooms and bathroom.  The bathroom includes a bath with a shower above, basin, WC and storage cupboard.  Both bedrooms are doubles and have storage cupboards and windows overlooking the rear gardens.  Off the second bedroom is a large storage room which could have scope to be converted to an en-suite.  This has a sloping ceiling and skylight.  

Outside
The property is tucked away on Danforth Drive and as well as a good amount of on road parking, there is a parking space immediately to the front of the single garage which has an up and over door to the front.  Beyond the garage is a gate leading to the rear garden which is fully enclosed by fencing.  This measures approximately 45’ x 40’.  It is predominantly laid to grass and there is a patio area adjacent to the sitting/dining room and conservatory. The front garden has beds and a feature pond. It is enclosed by picket fencing.  It measures approximately 45’ x 25’.  

Viewing  Strictly by appointment with the agent.  

Services  Mains water, drainage, electricity and gas.  Gas-fired central heating.  PV panels providing more cost effective electricity bills.

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EPC  Rating = C (Copy available from the agents upon request)

Council Tax  Band D; £2,246.91 payable per annum 2025/2026

Local Authority  East Suffolk Council; East Suffolk House, Station Road, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 1RT; Tel:  

NOTES
1.  Every care has been taken with the preparation of these particulars, but complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed.  If there is any point, which  is of particular importance to you, please obtain professional confirmation. Alternatively, we will be pleased to check the information for you.  These Particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract.  All measurements quoted are approximate.  The Fixtures, Fittings & Appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order.  Photographs are reproduced for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item shown is included.  No guarantee can be given that any planning permission or listed building consent or building regulations have been applied for or approved. The agents have not been made aware of any covenants or restrictions that may impact the property, unless stated otherwise.  Any site plans used in the particulars are indicative only and buyers should rely on the Land Registry/transfer plan. 

2. The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 require all Estate Agents to obtain sellers’ and buyers’ identity.

3. The vendor has completed a Property Information Questionnaire about the property and this is available to be emailed to interested parties. July 2025