Handsome Victorian townhouse in popular market town.

Description

26 St. Johns Street is an attractive Victorian townhouse, which has been comprehensively improved to create a wonderful and comfortable home.

St. Johns Street is a superb example of Victorian town planning, and built homogeneously of gault grey brick, as was the fashion of the period. No. 26 has a distinct stepped parapet gable and a rendered skirt.

Internally, the accommodation is beguilingly well-proportioned and flows incredibly well, perfectly combining period charm and contemporary design.

The reception hall leads to the kitchen/dining room, sitting room, bedroom, and bathroom.

The stylish modern kitchen has striking quartz worksurfaces, ample storage and integrated appliances including two AEG ovens and induction hob, Neff fridge and freezer, Bosch dishwasher, and a wine fridge.

It flows through to a bright and spacious dining room, with French windows out to the courtyard garden.

The impressive sitting room has a handsome, original chimneypiece, two alcoves and two sash windows, filling the room with natural light.

Completing the ground floor are the shower room and bedroom, which can also make an excellent study.

There are two double bedrooms on the first floor and the family bathroom. The principal bedroom is an especially fine room with sash windows to the front, and views towards St John’s Church.

To the rear of the property is a south facing courtyard garden, ideal for al fresco dining; beyond which is a parking space.

Location

26 St. John Street occupies a wonderful position, in a sought after location amongst other historic buildings, in the popular town of Woodbridge.

Woodbridge is a thriving and highly regarded market town in East Suffolk – considered by The Times as one of the best places to live in the United Kingdom. Situated on the River Deben, there are a number of scenic walks, a harbour and a rare working tide mills, which traces its roots to the 11th century.

For many centuries, Woodbridge has been a prosperous and fashionable town and it benefits from beautiful architecture, chiefly from the Tudor, Georgian, Regency and Victorian periods; today, there is an incredible array of amenities, including independent shops, cafés, public houses and restaurants.

Within the village of Bromeswell (2.5 miles), to the east of Woodbridge, is the acclaimed Unruly Pig, considered one of the top gastropubs in the country.

Neighbouring Sutton Hoo (2.6 miles) is home to Britain’s most important archaeological site, the Anglo Saxon burial ground of King Rædwald, the most powerful leader in seventh century England.

Orford (11.4 miles) is an especially delightful village: formerly a fishing port dominated by the 12th century castle and more recently an important location in the development of RADAR, the village today is particularly known for the award-winning Pump Street bakery and the Butley Orford Oysterage.

Aldeburgh (15.8 miles), the popular coastal town closely associated with Benjamin Britten, is famed for its fish and chips and the celebrated 'Scallop’ sculpture by Maggi Hambling. There are excellent galleries and boutiques and a superb restaurant scene including critically acclaimed 'The Suffolk’.

Ipswich (10 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. A mainline railway station offers direct trains to London Liverpool Street from 68 minutes.

Sporting facilities are fantastic: Woodbridge has superb sailing and rowing clubs as well as popular rugby, tennis and golf clubs. Deben Leisure Centre has a 25 metre pool and gym. Further afield, there are golf and sailing clubs at Aldeburgh and Thorpeness, and clay pigeon shooting at Darsham.

Schools in the area are excellent. St Mary’s, Woodbridge Primary and Farlingaye 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: 1,430 sq ft



Additional Info

Services: Mains electricity and drainage; gas fired central heating.

Local Authority: East Suffolk District Council; Band E