Hillcrest, Friston, IP17

Acacia is an attractive detached single-storey home occupying a beautifully landscaped plot at the end of a private lane in the heart of Friston, backing onto the village green and within a short walk of The Chequers public house. The property is surrounded by charming wraparound gardens and offers approximately 1,374 sq ft (128 sq m) of well-balanced accommodation, complemented by a further 631 sq ft (59 sq m) of detached ancillary space including a studio, conservatory and garage/workshop.

Accommodation comprises:

Reception hall; Sitting room; Kitchen/breakfast room; Utility room; Three double bedrooms; Family bathroom; En-suite shower room; Detached studio; Conservatory; Garage/workshop with WC; Covered garden/potting area.

A five-bar gate opens onto an extensive gravel driveway, providing parking for several vehicles and leading to the front entrance of the property.

Reception Hall:

10’4 x 10’0 (3.12m x 3.05m)

A spacious central hall with porcelain tiled floor, roof lantern, fitted shelving, airing cupboard and access to the principal rooms.

Sitting Room:

19’0 x 14’0 (5.79m x 4.27m)

A generous south-facing reception room with bamboo flooring, contemporary wood-burning stove and glazed doors opening directly onto the decked terrace pergola and gardens.

Dining Room:

10’5 x 9’0 (3.18m x 2.74m)

Positioned beside the kitchen and forming a useful dining area with good natural light.

Kitchen / Breakfast Room:

13’6 x 10’0 (4.11m x 3.05m)

A smart contemporary kitchen fitted with gloss-fronted units, quartz worktops, inset sink, integrated dishwasher, Bosch oven, Samsung induction hob and Franke extractor hood. There is space for a fridge/freezer and breakfast seating.

Utility Room:

9’8 x 7’5 (2.95m x 2.26m)

A practical utility room with additional storage, sink, plumbing for washing machine, water softener, Worcester oil-fired boiler and external door.

Bedroom One:

15’0 x 13’0 (4.57m x 3.96m)

A generous double bedroom overlooking the garden, with built-in wardrobe and door to:
En-Suite Shower Room: Fitted with shower enclosure, wash hand basin, WC, heated towel rail and window.

Bedroom Two:

13’0 x 11’4 (3.96m x 3.45m)

A further double bedroom overlooking the garden.

Bedroom Three:

12’0 x 9’5 (3.66m x 2.87m)

A double bedroom overlooking the front garden.

Family Bathroom:

A well-appointed bathroom with bath, separate shower enclosure, wash hand basin, WC and heated towel rail.

Detached Studio:

20’2 x 8’0 (6.15m x 2.44m)

A versatile detached studio with power, lighting, fitted shelving and wood-burning stove. The room is currently used as a home office/hobby space and opens directly through to the conservatory.

Conservatory:

14’3 x 12’0 (4.34m x 3.66m)

A bright glazed conservatory with tiled floor, overlooking the gardens and opening outside. This space works well as an extension of the studio and provides an excellent area for entertaining, hobbies or relaxation.

Covered Garden / Potting Area:

12’0 x 8’0 (3.66m x 2.44m)

A useful lean-to covered area adjoining the studio, ideal for garden storage, potting and general outdoor use.

Garage / Workshop:

20’2 x 10’0 (6.15m x 3.05m)

A detached garage/workshop with power, lighting, shelving and useful loft storage.
WC:

Fitted with WC and wash hand basin.

Outside:

The gardens are a particular feature of the property and have been thoughtfully landscaped to create a series of attractive spaces for sitting, planting and outdoor entertaining.

The front of the property is approached via a generous gravel driveway with ample parking. The south-facing gardens wrap around the house and include mature specimen trees, evergreen shrubs, herbaceous borders, ornamental grasses, gravel pathways, a wildlife pond, greenhouse, garden storage and seating areas for both sun and shade.

A sheltered decked terrace beneath a mature vine-covered pergola creates an attractive outdoor dining area, while the studio and conservatory provide a strong connection to the garden.

Location:

Friston is an attractive Suffolk village with a large village green, active village hall and The Chequers public house. The village lies conveniently between Aldeburgh and Saxmundham, with easy access to Snape Maltings, Thorpeness, Minsmere and the wider Heritage Coast.

Saxmundham offers a good range of shops including Waitrose and Tesco, together with rail services connecting to London Liverpool Street via Ipswich. Aldeburgh provides independent shops, galleries, restaurants, seafront walks and sailing nearby on the Alde/Ore.

The surrounding area is renowned for walking, golf, sailing and nature reserves, including RSPB Minsmere, North Warren, Snape Warren and the Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape.

Agent note:

Agent Note: Be aware of proposed infrastructure projects in East Suffolk, including a new nuclear power station at Sizewell and North Sea wind farm expansion with related cabling and substation works.

Planning:

We have been advised that planning consent has previously been granted for a cart lodge and extension to the main dwelling. (further information upon request).

Services:

Electricity, mains drains and water are connected to the property. Oil fired heating and hot water.

Terms:

Tenure: Freehold

Guide price:  £565,000 subject to contract