Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19

Striking Georgian house set within approximately five acres of beautiful gardens with a direct path leading into the town.

Description

South Lodge is a striking Georgian house set within approximately five acres of beautiful gardens. Privately positioned, yet with a direct path leading into the town, it offers a balance of seclusion, and everyday convenience.

South Lodge is an impressive house, believed to date from around 1810, and is Grade II listed for its architectural and historical significance. The house retains many fine features of this period, including high ceilings, sash windows, working shutters, deep skirtings, decorative cornicing and open fireplaces.

The house is approached through gates, leading onto a long, winding drive that arrives at a large gravelled area to the front. From here, steps rise to the main entrance, opening into the principal living accommodation. The layout of South Lodge flows well, with the principal rooms arranged around a stunning central reception hall. From here, doors lead to the elegant drawing room, a particularly light space with a large window overlooking the gardens and centred around a beautiful fireplace. The dining room is another well-proportioned room with a fireplace and also enjoying attractive views over the gardens, and connects through to the pantry which has access out to the terrace.

Beyond lies the kitchen/breakfast room, allowing these spaces to link together naturally and work well for both everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen/breakfast room offers ample storage, features an Aga, and includes a door through to a connecting larder. A hallway off the kitchen gives access to a shower room, the cellar, and a well-proportioned boot/utility room, which has a door opening to the outside. Completing the ground floor accommodation is a well-proportioned sitting room, enjoying pleasant views over the front gardens.

A sweeping staircase rises from the entrance hall to the first-floor accommodation where a door leads off along the way to two rooms, currently used for storage. There are five bedrooms in total, a bathroom and a study. The rooms are well arranged, and each of the bedrooms enjoys beautiful views over the gardens and surrounding countryside.

South Lodge is approached via a long, sweeping driveway, creating an impressive sense of arrival and seclusion. The house sits within beautifully established gardens, featuring verdant lawns, well-stocked herbaceous borders and a variety of mature trees that provide privacy. To the rear, a terrace offers an ideal setting for alfresco dining and outdoor entertaining, enjoying views across the gardens. A private path also leads from the back of the Land and provides a delightful walk into town.

In total, the grounds extend to approximately five acres, offering a wonderful sense of space and privacy. Within the grounds there is an excellent range of useful outbuildings.

Square Footage: 5,410 sq ft


Acreage: 5 Acres

Additional Info

Services: Mains water and electricity. Private drainage and oil fired central heating.

Agent Notet: Please note that an overage agreement will be in place for the field to the East, which is available via separate negotiation.