Dallinghoo, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13

Part of our Signature Collection; Situated in the peaceful village of Dallinghoo, Pound Corner House is a wonderful Grade II listed 17th Century Suffolk cottage. The property offers a wealth of character and is centrally set within mature grounds extending to an acre, a short distance from the popular market town of Woodbridge.


This impressive detached residence offers substantial accommodation measuring in excess of 2,600 sq.ft. plus a detached self-contained one bedroom annexe with a sitting room with kitchenette, and shower room. In addition to having a gated driveway providing parking for numerous cars there is a double cart-lodge with log store plus a timber garage and a greenhouse.

The property opens into a reception hall with tiled floor, built-in storage and doors off the inner hall and a cloakroom with white basin and WC.

A feature glazed door leads into a snug/study which has a vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers, wood paneling and views over the gardens. Doors lead into the atmospheric sitting room which is of generous proportions with exposed to timbers, brick fireplace with wood burning stove and oak bressummer. Opposite the fireplace a door leads into an impressive bespoke conservatory, which overlooks the garden and is ideal for entertaining with space for a large dining table.

The sitting room also has access to the inner hall, which has stairs leading to the first floor and doors off to the kitchen/breakfast room and family room. The good size family room overlooks the front gardens and has a brick fireplace and opening to the kitchen/breakfast room. A well equipped bespoke Oak kitchen by Ashford & Brooks offering an extensive range of base and eye level units, granite work surfaces, sink, integrated double oven, dishwasher, a pantry cupboard and an AGA. The breakfast area has a half-vaulted ceiling and feature window overlooking the patio area. Adjacent is the utility room which has further built-in units, work surfaces, sink and built-in fridge/freezer, washing machine and a door leads to the garden.

The first floor landing has doors off to three double bedrooms all of which have built-in storage and wonderful views over the gardens. There is a family bathroom and stairs lead to the second floor.

The well-proportioned main bedroom has access to an en-suite with bath, separate shower, basin and WC.

The second floor, which is open to the roof apex with exposed timbers offers an open-plan fourth bedroom/games room which provides the potential/opportunity to sub-divide to create further bedrooms.

Outside
Double wrought-iron electric gates open onto a wide shingle driveway providing parking for numerous cars as well as turning space. To the left is a twin bay cart-lodge with adjoining log store. Opposite is a timber garage/shed and self-contained annexe. The detached one bedroom annexe has an open-plan sitting room with kitchenette, a double bedroom and shower room. The annexe is ideal for a home office, visiting relatives/guest accommodation or a holiday let, subject to the necessary planning permissions.

The property occupies stunning grounds extending to an acre, with a large number of ancient trees, fruit trees, spring flowers, raised beds and a wild flower meadow providing a haven for wildlife. The stream with its log bridges is a particular delight and there is a sizable pond, home to tadpoles, frogs, ducks and moorhens. There are a number of timber potting sheds, a brick outbuilding housing the oil tank, and an impressive 50ft semi sunken glass house with raised beds.


Location

The market town of Woodbridge is within easy driving distance and offers a wide range of facilities including boutique shops and specialist retailers trading alongside the national chains. There is a variety of restaurants and public houses, a cinema and swimming pool/leisure centre. There are schools for all age groups in both the state and private sector. Woodbridge lies on the bank of the River Deben, popular with sailing enthusiasts.

Directions

Please use the postcode IP13 0LL as point of destination or for further information please contact a member of the team on .

Important Information

Council Tax Band - F
Services - We understand that mains water and electricity are connected to the property. Heating via an oil fired boiler and there is a private drainage system. We are advised that fibre broadband is available to the property.
Tenure - Freehold
EPC—Exempt—Grade II listed
Our ref—CJJ

Agents note
Please note that Pound Corner House was affected by Storm Babet in October 2023, like over a 1000 other homes in the area. An insurance claim was made to rectify the minor damage to decor to the ground floor rooms. The insurance has renewed twice since the October 2023 with no change to the premium. Further details can be provided upon request.