Clopton, Suffolk

An exceptional architect-designed country house set within beautifully landscaped and elevated grounds of about an acre.

ENTRANCE HALL | STUDY | SITTING ROOM | KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM | DINING ROOM | BOOT ROOM | CLOAKROOM/UTILITY ROOM | PRINCIPAL BEDROOM WITH DRESSING ROOM AND EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM | 3 FURTHER BEDROOMS | EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM | FAMILY BATHROOM | GARAGE | STORE | WORKSHOP | GARDEN STORE | BEAUTIFUL MATURE GARDENS | ABOUT AN ACRE

Church House is an individual architect designed house, built in the Suffolk vernacular style and positioned in an elevated countryside setting with views across the Lark Valley. Built on the footprint of an existing dwelling in the year 2000, Church House blends timeless farmhouse architecture with refined contemporary living. Constructed of rendered brick elevations beneath a pantile roof, incorporating oak detailing throughout, the house stands in a commanding position, backed by a scheduled Ancient Monument.

The attention to detail is evident from arrival, with a charming handmade oak porch welcoming you inside. Just off the entrance hall is a good-sized study, with a further study area located under the stairs. At the heart of the house lies a striking atrium hallway, naturally illuminated by a sky lantern, drawing you through to the impressive open-plan kitchen/family/dining room — the social hub of the home.

The farmhouse-style kitchen features shaker cabinetry with Iroko work surfaces and a Britannia stainless-steel range cooker. The kitchen and family areas flow seamlessly, prefect for family living. Glazed double doors open onto a south-facing alfresco brick terrace spanning the width of the house, also accessed from the sitting room — perfect for indoor-outdoor living. The sitting room has wonderful views across the garden and features a brick fireplace housing a wood-burner. A practical boot room with stable door leads to the utility area which also serves as a ground-floor cloakroom.

A staircase rises to a bright and airy first-floor landing lit by the lantern, with a further study/reading area. This provides access to the main bedroom which has a dressing room and en-suite shower room, a guest bedroom with en suite shower room, two further bedrooms and a family shower

room. All the rooms are well proportioned with delightful views of the garden and surrounding countryside.

Outside
Attached to the house is a single garage with electric up and over door and an adjacent store room. The driveway leads in to an expansive shingle parking and turning area with a front circular lawn bordered by well-stocked beds of lavender, irises, peonies and roses, centred around a delightful water feature. To the west is a large area of lawn with a vegetable garden and an orchard planted with a variety of fruit trees. Close to the house is a detached garden store and workshop clad in weatherboard under pantile.

To the southeast lies the principal garden, incorporating a sunny brick terrace with mature vine and herb garden, flowing onto expansive lawns and shaded seating beneath mature trees. Boundaries are defined by mixed hedging, beech, box and holly, with the eastern edge rising to Castle Field — a protected Suffolk site leading to St Botolph’s Church and steeped in local history.

The gardens are a defining feature of Church House and provide year-round colour and interest., complemented by an exceptional variety of established trees including oak, silver birch, poplar, hazel, and holly. There are numerous fruit trees including apple, quince, cherry and mulberry.

General information

• Mains electricity and water are connected
• Private drainage
• Oil-fired central heating. Underfloor on the ground floor and to radiators upstairs
• Council Tax – East Suffolk – Band F
• Ofcom state – Ultrafast broadband is available
• Ofcom state – most mobile providers likely
• EPC – D rating
• What3words: spot.cabin.square

Location
Clopton is located to the west of Woodbridge in the River Lark Valley, a Special Landscape Area of beautiful rolling countryside. The village has a stunning medieval parish church, St Mary the Virgin, and mostly period houses. The nearby villages of Otley and Grundisburgh have excellent facilities. Otley has a local shop/post office, Doctors’ surgery, primary school public house and village hall. Grundisburgh benefits from a Post Office/village store, delicatessen, café, public house, primary school, Doctors’ surgery, village hall and playing field.

Woodbridge is a short drive away and has a great range of amenities including shops, restaurants, a cinema, leisure centre and sailing on the River Deben. Woodbridge also has a branch line railway station with service to London Liverpool Street via Ipswich Station, which is also within easy reach.