Fairfield House Gardens, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17

Substantial house in a tucked away position in central town.

Description

8 Fairfield House Gardens is a well presented home situated within the popular town of Saxmundham, enjoying a beautiful private garden.

Saxmundham, is a historic market town with a wide selection of amenities including Waitrose and Tesco supermarkets, independent shops and a railway station offering trains to London via Ipswich from 115 minutes.

The house features attractive elevations with large sash windows and a traditional slate roof, while internally the accommodation offers wonderfully proportioned, light filled rooms with high ceilings throughout.

The front door opens into a porch, beyond which lies the generous central reception hall, from which the accommodation flows seamlessly. The beautifully appointed kitchen/breakfast room includes wall and base cabinetry, integrated NEFF appliances, and large glazed French doors that flood the space with natural light and provide a superb outlook over the garden. A utility room sits just off the kitchen, with a further door to outside.

Leading from this area are the sitting room and dining room, arranged as two elegant yet connected zones. The double aspect sitting room is centred around a wood burning stove and features French doors opening to the garden. The dining area also benefits from large French doors and links back to the reception hall. Completing the ground floor is a snug and a cloakroom.

On the first floor there are four double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The principal bedroom enjoys a double aspect and an en suite shower room.

Outside
The gardens are principally lawned with established shrub and herbaceous borders. A terrace provides an ideal space for al fresco dining, and a superb detached studio sits at the far end of the garden. To the front, a shingle drive offers ample parking for numerous vehicles and leads to the garage. There is also a beautifully maintained communal garden providing a pretty outlook from the house.

Location

Saxmundham is a substantial and historic market town with a wide selection of amenities including Waitrose and Tesco supermarkets, independent shops and a railway station offering trains to London via Ipswich from 115 minutes.

Snape Maltings (4.2 miles) is home to an array of galleries, boutique shops, cafés, restaurants and the world famous concert hall. There are numerous exhibitions, concerts and festivals throughout the year including the Snape Proms.

Aldeburgh (7.7 miles), the popular coastal town closely associated with Benjamin Britten, is famed for its fish and chips and the celebrated Hambling. There are excellent galleries, boutiques and superb restaurants including the critically acclaimed 'The Suffolk Sur Mer'.

Historic market towns, Framlingham (7.9 miles) and Woodbridge (12.0 miles) are popular East Anglian destinations, which offer a comprehensive selection of amenities, including independent shops, delicatessens, cafés, restaurants and public houses.

Sporting facilities are fantastic: Saxmundham has a tennis club and gym; Leiston (4.4 miles) has a brilliant leisure centre. Aldeburgh, Thorpness and Woodbridge have well-regarded golf, tennis and sailing clubs; Woodbridge also offers rowing and rugby clubs.

Schools in the area are excellent including Orwell Park Prep School, Summerhill, Woodbridge School, Framlingham College and Ipswich School, all of which are included in the Good Schools Guide.

All times and distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,368 sq ft



Additional Info

Services: Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage.