Aldeburgh Road, Thorpeness, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16

Striking Beachfront Property

Description

Elegant Suffolk retreat with pool house, boat house, landscaped gardens and luxury living near Aldeburgh, Framlingham & Woodbridge.

Spinneys is a truly exceptional home, offering style, space and an unrivalled position on the Suffolk coast. Just steps from the beach and complete with uninterrupted sea views, the property captures the very essence of coastal living. Situated within easy reach of Aldeburgh (2 miles), Saxmundham (7 miles), Framlingham (14 miles), and Woodbridge (16.5 miles), it combines a tranquil waterside setting with excellent connections to nearby towns.

The house has been meticulously remodelled and extended by the current owners, creating an exquisite residence where timeless elegance meets contemporary comfort. Light-filled interiors perfectly flow into gardens and terraces, with every element being carefully considered to frame the ever-changing seascape beyond.

Approached via thoughtfully designed grounds, a stepped path leads to the entrance where the views create a lasting first impression.

At the heart of Spinneys lies a grand open-plan kitchen, dining and sitting room. Glazed walls and doors add to the coastal theme carried throughout this house.

A bespoke kitchen offers an impressive statement, featuring a central island with breakfast bar, a Lacanche cooker, butler sink and integrated appliances. Adjacent, a generous utility room doubles as a practical second kitchen with bespoke cabinetry, a butler sink, and an additional oven and gas stove.

Beyond, a snug/media room provides a cosy retreat, complemented by a cloakroom. Upstairs, four double bedrooms each enjoy their own en suite bathroom, with the principal suite offering a private balcony, dressing area and spacious bathroom. Large windows throughout ensure the rooms are filled with natural light and sea views.

Adding to its appeal, Spinneys includes a superb detached Boat House, purpose-built to provide flexible, beautifully designed accommodation. On the ground floor, an open-plan kitchen, breakfast and sitting room sit alongside a double bedroom and bathroom.

Upstairs, a further well-proportioned bedroom offers privacy and versatility, making the Boat House ideal for extended family, guests, or use as a holiday let. Equally impressive is the Pool Complex, featuring a large indoor swimming pool, hot tub, and steam room. Two sets of smart bi-fold doors open into the garden space. With exterior seating areas positioned to enjoy both the pool and surrounding landscape, the pool is perfect for year-round use. Together, the Boat House and the pool complex help transform Spinneys from an exceptional coastal home into a retreat of rare quality.

Spinneys is embraced by landscaped gardens designed to harmonise with the coastal setting. There are far reaching coastal views towards Aldeburgh to which you can easily walk and Dunwich & Southwold to the north. At the rear of the house is an extensive terrace extended seamlessly from the kitchen. A gate opens directly onto grassland leading to the beach, while a sunken south-facing seating area with a wood-burning stove provides an inviting spot for gatherings on cooler evenings. The gardens are interspersed with carefully planted flower beds. To the front, a west-facing terrace is ideally positioned to capture the evening sun, while a landscaped approach and generous driveway provide ample parking.

Every outside space has been thoughtfully designed to complement the home’s coastal views, making Spinneys as enchanting outdoors as it is indoors - a property that offers not just a house, but an exceptional coastal lifestyle.

Location

The village of Thorpeness, set around a charming boating lake known as The Meare, was created in the Edwardian era as a fairytale holiday village. Located on the Suffolk Heritage Coast with its shingle beach, the village lies just north of the well-served seaside town of Aldeburgh and only a few miles from Leiston, where there is an excellent sports centre with swimming pool and gym, as well as a good variety of shops and a supermarket.

Thorpeness itself boasts a country club, tennis courts, golf club, cafés and a pub/restaurant. Nearby Aldeburgh offers further amenities including galleries, a cinema, library and a wide choice of restaurants. Saxmundham, approximately eight miles away, hosts a weekly market and has a railway station with regular services to London Liverpool Street via Ipswich.

This part of Suffolk offers a wealth of attractions, from the celebrated nature reserves at Minsmere and Havergate Island to the ancient castles of Orford and Framlingham. Sailing can be enjoyed at Aldeburgh and Woodbridge, while Snape Maltings – home of the internationally renowned Aldeburgh Festival – provides world-class music and cultural events.

Square Footage: 6,282 sq ft



Additional Info

Electricity supply-UK Power Networks
Gas supply-Cadent
Water supply-Essex & Suffolk Water
Sewerage-Private

Agent Note: Be aware of proposed infrastructure projects in East Suffolk, including a new nuclear power station at Sizewell and North Sea wind farm expansion with related cabling and substation works. There is ongoing erosion along the coastline at Thorpeness.