The Street, Earl Soham, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13

Superb village house with gardens and grounds extending to four acres.

Description

The Oaks is centrally located within the popular village of Earl Soham. Rare for such a central village setting, the property is set back from the road and benefits from gardens and grounds extending to four acres. The house was built in 2000 and constructed of brick with rendered elevations beneath a clay pan and peg tile roof. The house also has a traditional feel but benefits from modern conveniences, like being double glazed throughout and energy efficient

Part-glazed French doors open into The Oaks, leading into a light-filled entrance hall which provides access to the ground floor accommodation. The accommodation is well-proportioned throughout and filled with natural light.

An open-plan kitchen/dining/sitting room is located to the back of the property, which is a stunning space overlooking the gardens with French doors also leading out. The kitchen is well equipped with a range of wall and base units topped with wooden worktops, with a door leading to a useful utility room, which in turn provides further access to the outside.

A substantial sitting room is also located to the rear of the property, a superb space centred around a handsome inglenook fireplace with a wood-burning stove inset. The room also benefits from French doors leading out to the terrace and gardens beyond. Further accommodation on the ground floor includes a study, double aspect snug and a cloakroom.

Stairs from the entrance hall lead up to the first floor, where there are four well-proportioned bedrooms, two of which benefit from en suite shower rooms. There is also a family bathroom serving the remaining two bedrooms. A further staircase leads up to the second floor, where there are two additional bedrooms, which are served by a bathroom.

The Oaks is set within approximately four acres of beautifully maintained gardens and grounds. To the front of the property, there is generous parking for multiple vehicles, along with a detached double garage. To the rear, a substantial terrace spans the full width of the house, bordered by raised beds filled with mature shrubs and planting. With direct access from both the kitchen and sitting room, this space is perfectly designed for al fresco dining and entertaining. Steps rise from the terrace to the main garden, which is predominantly laid to lawn and framed by mature trees and established hedging. Within the garden there is a garden arch providing an attractive focal point, as well as a charming summer house, which has views toward the church and provide the perfect area for outdoor entertaining.

Beyond the formal gardens lies a well-maintained stable block comprising three loose boxes, a tack room, and additional storage. This is followed by a smaller post-and-rail field, currently housing a chicken coop, and further on, a larger paddock enclosed by post-and-rail fencing.

Location

The Oaks is located within the charming village of Earl Soham and occupies a wonderful position. This delightful and historic village offers an array of superb facilities, including an award-winning butcher, John Huttons, and a popular public house and brewery, The Victoria. There is a notable medieval church, a village green, tennis club, primary school and doctors’ surgery.

Renowned for its magnificent 12th century castle, Framlingham is a thriving market town which provides a greater range of amenities including the Michelin and Good Food Guide recommended Watson and Walpole, a number of public houses, independent shops and a twice weekly market.

On the banks of the River Deben, Woodbridge is a highly regarded town with a harbour and a rare working tide mill, which traces its roots to the 11th century. There is an excellent selection of independent shops and boutiques. The Unruly Pig in neighbouring Bromeswell is considered one of the top gastropubs in the country. Sutton Hoo is home to Britain’s most important archaeological site, the Anglo Saxon burial ground of King Rædwald.

The Oaks is well placed for the Suffolk Coasts and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, comprising delightful seaside towns and pretty villages including Aldeburgh, Thorpeness, Southwold, Walberswick, Dunwich and Orford.

Local sporting facilities are superb and numerous, including golf clubs in Woodbridge, Halesworth and Aldeburgh; sailing in Woodbridge and along the coast; tennis and rugby clubs in Woodbridge.

Schools in the area are excellent in both the state and independent sectors, including Thomas Mills High School, Debenham High School, Framlingham College, Woodbridge School and Ipswich School - all of which are included in the Good Schools Guide.

Square Footage: 4,012 sq ft


Acreage: 4 Acres

Additional Info

Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating.