Dallinghoo, Suffolk

A superb 17th Century farmhouse, with an excellent range of outbuildings, in a delightful rural setting with panoramic views. About 2.35 acres.

ENTRANCE HALL | SITTING ROOM | DINING ROOM | KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM | PANTRY | TWO UTILITY ROOMS | CLOAKROOM | OFFICE | FIVE BEDROOMS | EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM | FAMILY BATHROOM | EN SUITE WC | TRIPLE GARAGE | DOUBLE GARAGE | TANDEM GARAGE | BARN | WORKSHOP | TWO STORE ROOMS | GARDENS | PADDOCK | ABOUT 2.35 ACRES

Situated in pretty rolling countryside with beautiful far-reaching views, Merton Farm House is an attractive mid-17th Century former farmhouse which has been extended and is not listed. The property is constructed around a timber frame with brick and rendered elevations under a tiled roof, with inset casement windows. The lovely rural setting is complimented by an extensive range of outbuildings, delightful mature gardens and a paddock.

A solid oak front door opens into the welcoming reception hall. This leads through to the spacious sitting room, which has excellent natural light and is triple aspect, with a wide bay window with a westerly outlook over the garden. It has oak flooring and exposed beams as well as a brick fireplace housing a wood burner. The double aspect dining room is accessed off the other side on the hall and has a fine beamed ceiling with a large brick fireplace housing a wood burner with mantel shelving.

The kitchen/breakfast room is also double aspect and is fitted with a range of wall and base mounted units with plenty of space for a table and chairs. There is a useful pantry. The adjoining rear lobby connects conveniently to the service areas, including a laundry room, cloakroom, further utility room and the office.

On the first floor are four bedrooms all with fantastic views across the fields. The principal bedroom benefits from an en suite shower room, with a family bathroom serving the other bedrooms. On the second floor is a further bedroom with exposed cruck beams and an en-suite WC with basin. Doors lead to two loft storage areas.

Outside
Merton Farm House occupies attractive grounds extending to about 2.35 acres. To the front is a lawn and gravel paths and to the side and rear are mature gardens with lawns, shrub borders stocked with roses and lavender and numerous trees. At the bottom of the garden is a duckpond and a kitchen garden.

The paddock is about 1.5 acres and enclosed by hedgerow and stock fencing, accessed via gates from the road as well as the yard. There are three stables with additional storage, perfect for keeping a horse or pony. The outbuildings, including workshops, garaging for multiple cars and additional storage. The yard is accessed via a driveway through double gates and there is ample parking and turning space.

General information

• Mains electricity and water are connected
• Private drainage
• Oil-fired central heating.
• Council Tax – East Suffolk – Band G
• Ofcom state – Standard broadband is available
• Ofcom state – most mobile providers likely
• EPC – F rating
• What3words – cherish.sprinkle.brotherly

Location
Dallinghoo is conveniently situated about 2 miles west of Wickham Market and 4 miles north of Woodbridge, and has easy access to the A12. The village benefits from a parish church and village hall and Wickham Market, a short drive away, has a COOP, Doctors’ surgery, various shops restaurants and a public house. The historic market town of Framlingham is also within easy reach and has highly-regarded schools in both the state and independent sectors as well as local shops, pubs and restaurants.

Woodbridge, with its wonderful riverside setting and sailing facilities, is a short drive away. The town has a wide variety of local shops, a library, doctors’ surgeries, a cinema, swimming pool, tennis courts and restaurants. The surrounding countryside has countless walks, forest trails, bridleways, sailing and river rowing, and excellent golf courses, two of which are Woodbridge and Ufford Park. There are also a number of excellent local schools, including Woodbridge School, The Abbey and Farlingaye High School. There are branch line stations at Wickham Market, Melton and Woodbridge with service to London Liverpool Street via Ipswich.