Stocks Lane, Walberswick, Southwold, Suffolk, IP18

Opportunity to build a house in a highly sought-after setting.

Description

Byways provides a truly amazing opportunity to build an exceptional passive house, which occupies a particularly special position in the heart of the enchanting and picturesque village of Walberswick. Once complete, the property will offer an elegant and spacious contemporary home designed for modern living.

The ground floor will be centred around a striking full-height entrance hall where double doors from here, double doors open into a superb open-plan kitchen, dining and sitting area. A central double-sided fireplace provides a subtle division of space, while expansive sliding glass doors lead onto the rear terrace, flooding the interior with natural light and creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living. Additional ground floor accommodation includes a snug, a study, a utility/boot room and a cloakroom. Upstairs, the first floor will feature four generously proportioned double bedrooms. The principal suite enjoys a Juliet balcony overlooking the garden, along with a beautifully appointed en-suite shower room and dressing area. Three further guest suites provide excellent accommodation, one also benefiting from its own Juliet balcony as well as am en suite bathroom. The remaining bedrooms are served by a stylish family bathroom.

Location

Walberswick has been a favourite spot for families and artists over many generations, with painters including Philip Wilson Steer and Charles Rennie Macintosh famously depicting its beach and environs. Today, the village is a thriving community and home to an increasing number of young families. Village amenities include a small local Co-op shop, two public houses including Good Food Guide recommended restaurant, The Anchor, and a highly regarded delicatessen, The Black Dog. Southwold (8 miles via car or a 1.7 mile walk/cycle) offers boutique shops, restaurants and cultural amenities including an independent cinema. Aldeburgh (15 miles) is a popular coastal town closely associated with composer Benjamin Britten. It offers an excellent selection of independent shops and restaurants and, along with Snape Maltings. Excellent sailing is within easy reach, with moorings at Walberswick harbour, and clubs at Southwold, Orford and Aldeburgh.





Additional Info

Planning reference - DC/24/0430/VOC

Agent Note: Please be aware that there are infrastructure projects proposed for Suffolk including plans for a new nuclear power station at Sizewell. Wind farm expansion is also taking place and bringing power ashore along with associated cabling and substation works are also being proposed.