The Great House, Orford IP12
- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
6
- BATHROOMS
6
- SIZE
6,117 sq ft
568 sq m
- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- 6 bedrooms
- 4 reception rooms
- 6 bathrooms
- 0.90 acres
- 1 bedroom guest annexe
- Terraces
- Detached
- Garden
Description
The ground floor features a selection of beautifully appointed reception rooms, including a formal drawing room, a cosy sitting room, and an outstanding full size billiard room. The generously sized kitchen/breakfast room is perfect for hosting, with bi fold doors opening directly on to the terrace and gardens, creating a seamless indoor–outdoor connection. There is also a large wine cellar.
The first floor comprises six en suite bedrooms, including a spacious principal suite with its own private sitting room.
The gardens cover approximately 0.9 acres and include formal lawns, an orchard, a herb garden, and mature plantings. A large terrace and outdoor cooking area -complete with a Braai BBQ, adjoin the breakfast room and provide an ideal setting for al fresco dining and entertaining. The grounds offer a high degree of privacy while remaining within easy reach of the village centre.
A beautifully finished one bedroom annexe sits in a quiet corner of the garden with its own independent access. It currently runs successfully as a holiday let and offers excellent additional accommodation for guests or multi generational living.
The Great House sits in a prime central position in Orford, one of Suffolk’s most desirable coastal villages within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Just a short walk from Market Hill, the quay and the River Ore, it enjoys attractive views of Orford Castle and the heritage coastline. The village offers an excellent range of pubs, restaurants and shops, including the acclaimed Pump Street Bakery.
The surrounding area is known for sailing, water sports and nature reserves such as Havergate Island, as well as notable landmarks including the 12th century Orford Castle and St Bartholomew’s Church. Nearby Woodbridge, Aldeburgh, and Snape Maltings offer golf, independent shops, galleries, cafés, and cultural venues. Transport links via the A12, A14 and Ipswich rail offer easy access to London and regional centres. The area benefits from strong schooling options, with respected independent and state schools nearby and a primary school in the village.
Brochures
The Great House BrocMore Details- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: G
- LISTED PROPERTYA property designated as being of architectural or historical interest, with additional obligations imposed upon the owner.Read more about listed properties in our glossary page.
- Listed
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Private
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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