Hallway, sitting room, playroom, snug, cloakroom, kitchen/dining room and utility room.  Three first floor bedrooms, family bathroom and study area.  Second floor double bedroom and en-suite shower room.  Front garden and parking.  70’ x 60’ rear garden with large patio and external kitchen.   Home office with store.   Grounds extending to 0.3 acres.

Location

Little Bealings is a charming, well sought-after village and the property sits adjacent to the attractive church and near the highly regarded  primary school that was last year rated as ‘outstanding’.  The area is idyllic for walking - the village lies on the route of the Fynn Valley Walk - and within a short distance are a range of pubs, as well as Kesgrave Hall and Seckford Hall with their excellent restaurants. Little Bealings is well located for the popular market town of Woodbridge, approximately 3 miles to the east, and the county town of Ipswich, approximately 3 miles to the south-west, which has trains to London's Liverpool Street station scheduled to take just over the hour.  Ipswich also offers all the services and facilities one would expect from a county town. Woodbridge is home to Woodbridge School, as well as the highly respected Farlingaye High School.  Located on the banks of the River Deben, Woodbridge is considered one of the most desirable towns in the East of England with its attractive buildings, which are home to restaurants, cafes, a cinema, swimming pool/leisure centre and a range of local businesses.  Within 10 miles is the Heritage Coast with destinations such as Snape, with its world famous concert hall, and Aldeburgh, with its beach, sailing, fine restaurants and golf course.

Description

Beechwood is an impressive detached house of brick construction under a slate roof.  It was built in the Edwardian era and benefits from tall ceilings throughout, predominantly new attractive sash windows and refurbished and new cast iron radiators.  Much of the house was fully refurbished in 2016.  On the ground floor is a sitting room, snug, playroom and extension to the rear with a kitchen/dining room which opens to the south and west facing patio.  Also on the ground floor is a utility room and cloakroom.

On the first floor are three bedrooms as well as a large family bathroom and a study area.  On the second floor is a particularly large double bedroom and en-suite shower room.  The property benefits from being set back from the lane and has ample off road parking.  To the rear, is a large patio area with outdoor kitchen as well as lawn and mature beds and an external home office with adjacent store.  In all, the grounds extend to 0.3 acres.   

The Accommodation

The House

Ground Floor

A partially glazed front door provides access to the

Hallway

Reclaimed slate tiled flooring.  Original cast iron radiator.  Stairs to the first floor landing with  understairs cupboard.  Recessed spotlighting.  Doors lead to the sitting room, snug, playroom, kitchen/dining room and

Cloak Room

WC and hand wash basin.  Part tiled walls.  West facing sash window.

Snug  11’4 x 9’7 (3.45m x 2.92m)

Fireplace with marble style surround and decorated mantel.  East facing bay with sash windows overlooking the front of the property.   Cast iron radiator.

Sitting Room  14’ x 12’ (4.27m x 3.66m)

A well proportioned dual aspect room with east facing bay window with sashes and further south facing window.  Fireplace with wood burning stove and timber surround.  Exposed floorboards.   A wide opening leads to a

Playroom  10’11 x 9’5 (3.33m x 2.87m)

South facing sash window.  West facing French doors opening to the rear patio and garden.  Cast iron radiator.  Recessed spotlighting.  Exposed floorboards. 

Kitchen/Dining Room  Kitchen 10’3 x 8’9 (3.12m x 2.67m, Dining Room 19’3 x 13’2 (5.87m x 4.01m)

The dining area is a newer addition to the house (2008) and has south facing French doors opening to the patio area as well as west facing windows overlooking the garden.  In both the kitchen and the dining room there is reclaimed slate tiled flooring with underfloor heating.  The kitchen area is fitted with a bespoke range of low level wall units with integrated dishwasher and space and plumbing for a range cooker with bottle gas connection and extractor fan above.   Space and plumbing for an American style fridge freezer.  Oak and slate work surfaces with deep stainless steel sinks with mixer taps above.  Breakfast bar.  Fitted pantry cupboards. 

From the kitchen, a door opens to the

Utility Room 

Built-in airing cupboard with modern hot water cylinder and slatted shelving.  High and low level wall units with space and  plumbing for a washing machine and tumble drier.  Oak work surfaces with one and half bowl ceramic sink with drainer and mixer taps above.  Reclaimed slate tiled flooring with underfloor heating.  Stable style door to the exterior. 

The stairs from the ground floor hallway lead up to the

First Floor

Landing

East facing window to the front of the property.  Stairs to the second floor with space below as a study area and with a north facing sash window with views over the church.   Original cast iron radiator.  Fitted shelving.  Recessed spotlighting.  Doors lead off to the three first floor bedrooms and bathroom.

Bedroom One  14’ x 12’2 (4.27m x 3.71m)

A dual aspect double bedroom with east facing bay to the front with sash windows and further south facing window.  Cast iron radiator.  Fitted wardrobe with drawers below. 

Bedroom Two  11’7 x 9’8 (3.53m x 2.95m)

A double bedroom with east facing bay window to the front with sashes.  Cast iron radiator. 

Bedroom Three  11’ x 9’6 (3.35m x 2.90m)

West facing sash window to the rear of the property.  South facing window enjoying roof top views over the countryside beyond.   Radiator. 

Family Bathroom

Comprising bath, hand wash basin, bidet, WC and large shower unit.  Hatch to roof space.  Radiator.   West facing sash window overlooking the rear garden.  The stairs from the first floor landing rise to the

Second Floor

Landing

North facing window enjoying views of the church, and a door to

Bedroom Four  17’3 x 17’1 (5.25m x 5.21m)

Some may choose to use this large double bedroom as the principal suite.  It is currently used as an ideal twin, and has a west facing window overlooking the rear garden.  Radiator.  Built-in wardrobes, drawers and shelving.  Recessed spotlighting.  A door opens to an

En-Suite Shower Room

Comprising shower, WC and hand wash basin.   Tiled flooring with underfloor heating.  Eaves storage cupboards.  Fitted shelving.  Towel radiator.   South facing window  with lovely views over the village and beyond. 

Outside

The property is approached from the lane to the front through a five bar gate leading to an extensive shingle drive providing off road parking for a number of vehicles.  Adjacent to this is lawn with mature trees which includes a tree house.  The front garden is fully enclosed by fencing, brick walls and hedging.   To the northern side of the house are timber gates that lead to a brick paved parking or yard area which is ideal for vehicles or a boat etc.  Here there is also an external boiler, the oil tank and bin store.  A pergola leads though to the rear garden.  There is an extensive sandstone patio area adjoining the dining room and playroom.  This faces south and west and takes full advantage of the sun.   Here there is a superb outdoor kitchen of brick construction that has granite worktops and includes a barbecue with storage cupboards, a pizza oven and wood store.  Adjacent to the patio area is a garden shed and access back to the front of the property.  Beyond the patio, there is Box Hedging and Lavender leading to lawn.  This is fully enclosed by fencing and raised beds and has wonderful views of the church.  There is lighting around the perimeter. 

In one corner of the rear garden is the insulated studio/office that was constructed in 2018.  This has power connected as well as wired internet.  It has north and east facing windows overlooking the garden and to the side is a store.  In total, the building measures 14’ x 9’9.  The rear garden measures approximately 70’ x 60’ with the total plot extending to approximately 0.3 acres.                

Viewing

Strictly by appointment with the agent. 

Services

Mains water and electricity (3 phase available).  Oil fired central heating.  Bottled gas for the hob.  40mbs internet.  Private drainage system (it is understood that Little Bealings is being connected to mains drainage in 2024).

EPC

Rating = D (copy available upon request)

Council Tax

Band F; £2,889.29 payable per annum 2023/2024

Local Authority

East Suffolk Council; East Suffolk House, Station Road, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 1RT; [use Contact Agent Button]

NOTES

1.  Every care has been taken with the preparation of these particulars, but complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed.  If there is any point, which  is of particular importance to you, please obtain professional confirmation. Alternatively, we will be pleased to check the information for you.  These Particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract.  All measurements quoted are approximate.  The Fixtures, Fittings & Appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order.  Photographs are reproduced for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item shown is included.  No guarantee can be given that any planning permission or listed building consent or building regulations have been applied for or approved. The agents have not been made aware of any covenants or restrictions that may impact the property, unless stated otherwise.  Any site plans used in the particulars are indicative only and buyers should rely on the Land Registry/transfer plan.

2. The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 require all Estate Agents to obtain sellers’ and buyers’ identity.  April 2023