Hemley, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12

Delightful property set within 2.5 acres and located close to the river.

Description

Abinger is a rarely available property in Hemley, set within the Suffolk Coast & Heaths AONB and surrounded by 2.5 acres of acres of established gardens and benefits from views of the River Deben across to Ramsholt Arms and farmland to Hemley church.

Built in 1935, the house was extended in 1997 with a loft conversion, creating generous and versatile accommodation. Internally, the rooms are light filled and well proportioned, with extended ceiling heights on the ground floor and beautiful original flooring throughout. The accommodation flows well and includes a bespoke kitchen with dovetail cabinetry and maple cupboards and worktops. There is a double aspect dining room with south facing views over the gardens and a door to the outside. The ground floor also offers a sitting room, three bedrooms and a shower room. Upstairs, the principal bedroom features a walk in wardrobe and a Juliet balcony that fills the room with natural light and provides stunning views over the garden and towards the river. This floor also includes a further bedroom and a family bathroom.

The grounds wrap around the property and are rich with wildlife, with sunrises over the river and sunsets behind Ranglins Wood creating a wonderfully peaceful setting.

Within the grounds is a large outbuilding previously used for car restoration, storage of a cattle trailer, hay and equipment, and incorporating a vehicle inspection pit. There are also two stables, one of which converts into a shelter with a hinged front section. A 20m x 40m sand ménage, now grassed over, sits nearby. Water and electricity are supplied to both the outbuilding and the stables.

At the property there is also a garage and ample parking for numerous cars.

The property has also supported a true lifestyle of creativity and enterprise, having been home to three successful businesses: alpaca farming, cabinetmaking, and a watercolour art studio with online print sales.

Location

The location of Abinger offers exceptional access to the countryside, with footpaths in all directions, including the King Charles Coastal Path running from Hemley to Felixstowe along the Deben, and onward routes to Waldringfield and Woodbridge. There are also walks to the Newbourne Springs Nature Reserve and a local bridleway with stunning river views. Woodbridge and Felixstowe are both reached via pretty country lanes.

Waldringfield (2.4 miles) is a delightful village, on the banks of the River Deben, in east Suffolk. There is a vibrant community with various clubs and societies including a sailing club, Wildlife group and tennis court association. The Maybush is a well-known and popular public house, overlooking the river.

Woodbridge (7 miles) is a thriving and highly regarded market town known for its attractive historical architecture, scenic river walks and its tide mill, a rare working example, which traces its roots to the 11th century. The town offers an incredible array of boutique shops, shops, cafés, public houses and restaurants.

Ipswich (11 miles) is the county town of Suffolk and provides a wide selection of independent and high street shops; and a variety of theatres, galleries, and museums. Felixstowe (12 miles) is a thriving coastal community with an array of cultural, commercial and leisure amenities, including the Edwardian pier, theatre, and popular Ferry Boat Inn. Felixstowe has a rugby, golf and sailing clubs.

There are excellent schools locally including Waldringfield Primary School, Farlingaye and Kesgrave High School, which are all popular state schools; renowned local independent schools include Woodbridge School, Framlingham College and Ipswich school.

All times and distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 3,354 sq ft


Acreage: 2.5 Acres

Additional Info

Services: Mains water and electricity. Oil fired central heating and private drainage via septic tank.

New condensing oil boiler in 2023 and new oil tank in 2026

Ultrafast optical broadband, 5.5Gbps