Aldringham

An exceptional detached family home situated at the south edge the sought after village of Aldringham, midway between Aldeburgh and Leiston. This popular village is located about two miles south of the well served town of Leiston and the nearby market town of Saxmundham. Aldeburgh is a renowned seaside town with a vibrant mix of shops and restaurants, long shingle beach and bordered by the beautiful rive Alde. Saxmundham not only contains a Waitrose and Tesco's supermarkets, but also a branch railway station which, with a change at Ipswich onto the Inter-City line, leads to London Liverpool Street. The Suffolk Heritage Coast has a reputation of Outstanding Natural Beauty and includes a vast network of footpaths along river banks and through woodlands and nature reserves, as well as being approximately two hours to London via both train and car.

Description - Set within the sought-after hamlet of Aldringham, just a short drive from the renowned seaside town of Aldeburgh and the unique coastal village of Thorpeness, this individual mid-20th century detached home has been extensively remodelled and extended to create a truly outstanding family residence.

Occupying an elevated position and set well back from the road, the property enjoys beautiful gardens and far-reaching views over the surrounding countryside. Approached via a five-bar gate and screened by mature hedgerow, a sweeping circular driveway with a central planted feature provides ample parking, turning space, and access to the attached double garage.

The house presents attractively with rendered elevations beneath shallow pitched tiled roofs, complemented by large double-glazed casement windows that flood the interior with natural light. Designed with energy efficiency in mind, the property benefits from 10 PV solar panels and a 7kW battery system, ensuring a comfortable and economical home.

The accommodation is immaculately presented throughout, reflecting the current owners’ meticulous attention to detail. A recessed entrance porch leads into a welcoming entrance lobby, providing access to a study overlooking the front garden and the main hallway beyond.

At the heart of the home lies an exceptional open-plan kitchen/breakfast/living room, beautifully appointed with a comprehensive range of high-quality units, integrated appliances and island. This impressive space is dual-aspect, enjoying views to the front and woodland beyond, while also offering a generous seating area with doors opening onto the patio with steps leading to the garden. A side hallway leads to a utility area and provides direct internal access to the double garage, which is equipped with electric up-and-over doors and an EV charging point.

A ground floor bedroom completed with fitted furniture and served by a stylish cloakroom/shower room, adds flexibility to the layout.

From the main hall, stairs rise to a half landing where glazed double doors open into a striking double reception room. This elegant space is divided into a sitting area, centred around a polished stone fireplace with multi-fuel stove, and a dining area with a wide picture window framing delightful garden views. Further doors connect this room seamlessly to the garden.

On the first floor, a spacious landing leads to three well-proportioned double bedrooms, all featuring fitted wardrobes and enjoying fine views over the gardens and surrounding countryside. These are served by a particularly elegant and luxurious family bathroom.

Outside, the gardens are a standout feature—mainly laid to lawn and bordered by an abundance of flowering plants and shrubs. The grounds gently rise to the rear and are thoughtfully divided into two sections by planted borders. The upper garden features young specimen trees and includes a high-quality garden room, perfect for relaxing in this peaceful location.

In all, this is a superb and versatile family home, offering stylish, energy-efficient living in a highly desirable location close to the Suffolk coast.

Tenure - Freehold

Outgoings - Council Tax Band currently F

Services - Mains electricity, water and drainage.

Viewing Arrangements - Please contact Flick & Son, 134 High Street, Aldeburgh, IP15 5AQ for an appointment to view. Email: Tel: Ref: 21065/RDB.

Fixtures And Fittings - No fixtures, fittings, furnishings or effects save those that are specifically mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale and any item not so noted is expressly excluded. It should not be assumed that any contents, furnishings or furniture shown in the photographs (if any) are included in the sale. These particulars do not constitute any part of any offer or contract. They are issued in good faith but do not constitute representations of fact and should be independently checked by or on behalf of prospective purchasers or tenants and are furnished on the express understanding that neither the agents nor the vendor are or will become liable in respect of their contents. The vendor does not hereby make or give nor do Messrs Flick & Son nor does any Director or employee of Messrs Flick & Son have any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever, as regards the property or otherwise.