Aldham, Ipswich, Suffolk

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Beech Cottage occupies an outstanding elevated position set on the periphery of the highly-regarded Suffolk village of Aldham. The property has been subject to significant enlargement and improvement over the course of the 20th Century and offers in excess of 4000 sq ft accommodation arranged via five reception rooms. A well-balanced, versatile family home of significant proportions offering outstanding views over the surrounding landscape, within convenient access of local facilities. In its current form the property offers five bedrooms (one en-suite), balcony and further benefitting from a detached double garage, guest bedroom accommodation above, a further self contained annexe, stunning pool and pool house and ample private parking within a total plot size of approximately 1.34 acres.  

Door opening to:  

ENTRANCE HALL: An expansive hall, fully tiled with pine fronted storage cupboards, separate space to create an office/study area, pine staircase off and doors to: 

SITTING ROOM: 27'11" x 15'10" (8.50m x 4.82m) An outstanding reception room with multi fuel burning stove within a brick fireplace, tiled hearth, brick surround and bressumer beam over. This room is well placed to enjoy the afternoon sun, benefitting from a westerly facing aspect. Original fireplace with brick surround (currently sealed) used as useful further storage space. 

DINING ROOM: 22'4" x 15'3" (6.8m x 4.64m) A wonderfully bright room emphasised by the panoramic glass windows allowing views over the terrace and gardens beyond. Built in oak seating opening as storage, oak flooring throughout. 

SNUG: 11'10" x 11'9" (3.60m x 3.58m) With oak flooring, cast iron effect fireplace with pine surround. 

GARDEN ROOM: 15'5" x 10'8" (4.69m x 3.25m) An impressive addition enjoying a westerly rear aspect. The surrounding glass creates a bright light space, ideal for an additional dining area, enjoying views over the terraced area and paddock beyond. Tiled flooring throughout. 

BAR: 22'9" x 10'7" (6.95m x 3.25m) A versatile space, recently fitted as a functioning bar. This room offers potential as a study, office, play room, additional sitting room etc. 

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 29'4" x 9'11" (8.94m x 3.02m) A bright room split into two distinct areas with exposed studwork, a full range of Oak fronted base and wall units, granite worktops, stainless steel single drainer sink unit with mixer tap over and boiling water tap. Views overlooking the rear terrace and gardens beyond. Electric Gorenje oven with four ring electric hob and extractor fan over. Plumbing for dishwasher, alcove to space for fridge freezer, pantry/larder. Two oven Rayburn stove set into a tiled alcove with pine surround. Pine fronted store cupboard housing boiler.

The sitting area is an outstanding entertaining space set away from the main kitchen area with glass panel oak framed doors leading to dining room. 

UTILITY ROOM: 8'3" x 11'10" (2.52m x 3.61m) Doors leading to the rear terrace and gardens beyond. Oak fronted units, butler sink with mixer tap over, plumbing for dishwasher, space for tumble dryer. Granite worktops matching the kitchen and integrated freezer. 

CLOAKROOM: Fitted with ceramic WC and wash hand basin. 

BATHROOM: 9'10" x 6'74" (3.0m x 2.48m) Fully tiled with WC, wash hand basin, fully tiled shower cubicle with both mounted and hand-held shower attachment. Bath and heated towel rail. 

First floor  

LANDING: With recessed storage and ample space to create a study area. LED spotlights, hatch to loft and three-window range to front.  

MASTER BEDROOM: 14'6" x 9'11" (4.41m x 3.02m) This room occupies a fabulous position with double doors leading out to a balcony enjoying elevated views over open countryside. Fitted wardrobe. Door to: 

EN-SUITE BATHROOM: Curved bath with hand-held shower attachment, WC and wash handbasin. Heated towel rail. 

BEDROOM 2: 16'3" x 11'0" (4.95m x 3.35m) Enjoying a dual aspect with views overlooking the garden and open countryside beyond. Built in base level storage. 

BEDROOM 3: 12'7" x 8'2" (3.83m x 2.48m) Afforded a dual aspect with views over the rear garden, fitted wardrobe and storage units. Oak flooring. Door leading to bedroom five (currently sealed). 

BEDROOM 4: 12'3" x 8'2" (3.73m x 2.48m) Affording views over the terrace and gardens beyond, fitted wardrobes, oak flooring. 

BEDROOM 5: 15'5" x 8'1" (4.69m x 2.46m) With built in wardrobes, oak flooring, Velux window with views over the rear garden. 

FAMILY BATHROOM: 9'6" x 9'8" (2.9m x 2.66m) Fully tiled with separate double shower with mounted chrome shower attachment, Velux window, WC and wash hand basin. Heated towel rail. 

Outside The property is approached via a sweeping drive leading to an area of parking for several vehicles and direct access to: 

POOL & POOL HOUSE The recently built heated swimming pool is heated via a AAA rated airsource heat pump is off set by the 10kw solar panels along with the fully equipped pool house with kitchenette, shower and W/C are a stand out feature of the property and certainly benefit from the far reaching countryside views. 

DOUBLE GARAGE: 22'11" x 20'8" (7.0m x 6.3m) A versatile building, currently being utilised as a gym with adjacent room offering storage/shower room if so required. With light and power connected. Single electric roller door. Staircase leading to: 

GUEST ACCOMMODATION: 22'10" x 15'3" (6.96m x 4.65m) Currently utilised as an occasional bedroom with views overlooking the paddock and countryside views beyond.
 

GARDEN ANNEXE Recently completed this fantastic self contained annexe is superb as a living or working space. Climate controlled there is a kitchenette and separate shower room and an open plan living space with bi-fold doors. 

GARDENS: The gardens are a lovely feature of the property with a range of mature plants and trees and enjoying considerable privacy, there is a separate terrace with an alfresco dining area and summer house offering potential as an external music room or gym (light and power connected). The terraced area, ideal for entertaining leads directly to the paddock of approximately one-acre, loose box and adjoining hay store. There are also two timber framed stores. The plot is in all about 1.34 acres.  

AGENTS NOTE: A neighbouring property is afforded a right of access over the edge of the paddock. Please contact David Burr (Leavenheath) Ltd for further details. 

SERVICES: Mains water and electricity are connected. Private drainage. Oil-fired heating. NOTE: None of these services have been tested by the agent.