Enjoying a convenient location on a 1.85 acre plot, a well presented home complete with swimming pool.

Set nicely back from the Playford road, Longacre is a detached residence understood to date from the 1930s. The original property has been significantly extended by the present vendors and today presents light, well-presented, flexible use accommodation, extending to some 3,084 sq ft. A spacious reception hall features wooden flooring and provides access, via double doors, to the two principal reception rooms. The main drawing room in turn has external French doors opening onto the south facing sun trap terrace and swimming pool, whilst the snug sitting room features a wood burning stove. In addition, there is a sizeable study and a snug family room. Set off the fully equipped kitchen is a breakfast room, together with a utility room, pantry and cloakroom.

On the first floor, set off a galleried landing, there is access to an appealing roof veranda, from where there are views over both the gardens and countryside beyond. From the landing there is access to the five bedrooms and family bathroom and there are two en suite shower rooms. The property benefits from an oil-fired central heating system and a modern security system.

OUTSIDE

To the front of the house is an extensive gravelled parking and turning area, fronting onto which is a triple range cart lodge which includes a secure garage. An external staircase leads to a flexible use first floor studio which provides potential for a variety of uses including guest accommodation or at home office.

GARDENS & GROUNDS

A gate through wrought iron fencing leads into the secure garden. The formal gardens immediately to the rear of the house are south facing and sheltered by mature beach and evergreen hedging, whilst the house itself has a beautiful wisteria. A suntrap terrace includes a wooden summer house and overlooks the air source heated swimming pool. This itself is secured with wrought iron fencing and a sheltering laurel hedge. Beyond, the gardens open out to their full width and includes a range of timber stores. There is a variety of mature trees which provide shade and shelter interspersing the areas of lawn. Bordered by a mature hedgerow a post and rail fence divides off the lower meadow garden, which contains a further variety of mature trees. In all the property extends to about 1.85 acres.

LOCATION

Longacre enjoys a sought after and accessible location within the parish of Little Bealings. The nearby village, with its well-regarded primary school, has an active local community and lies within easy reach of the county town of Ipswich (5.5 miles) and the picturesque riverside town of Woodbridge (2.5 miles), both of which provide a full range of local shopping and commercial facilities as well as having top performing schools in both the state and private sectors catering for all age groups. There is a wide choice of recreational activities with golf courses on the edge of both towns, numerous sports clubs catering for all interests, as well as water sports opportunities on the Deben and Orwell Estuaries. The region’s main road network can be easily reached providing links to London, Stansted Airport, Cambridge and The Midlands (via the A12 and A14). Main line rail services run regularly from Ipswich to London Liverpool Street Station in about 70 minutes with branch line connections from Woodbridge.

Ipswich Station – 5 miles (London Liverpool Street Station 70 mins approx.)
Woodbridge station – 3.5 miles

DIRECTIONS (IP13 6ND)

From Ipswich travel in a easterly direction towards Woodbridge on the A1214. On the boundary of the town turn left signed to Playford and proceed along the Playford Road for approximately 1¾ miles. Longacre will be found on the right-hand side shortly before the Little Bealings crossroads

OR If approaching Ipswich on the A12 proceed over the Orwell Bridge (on the A14). Continue following the signs to Woodbridge. Once back on the A12 proceed over three roundabouts and at the fourth roundabout turn right signed to Martlesham. Proceed for approximately 1 mile and at the bottom of the steep hill turn left with The Red Lion Public House on the corner. Proceed along the Martlesham Road for approximately 2 miles where Longacre will be found on the left-hand side after passing the Little Bealings crossroads.

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PROPERTY INFORMATION

Services: Mains electricity and drainage are connected to the property. Modern private drainage system/mains drains (delete as appropriate).

It is reported that Fibre Broadband is available in the vicinity.

Fixtures and fittings: Items regarded as fixtures and fittings, including carpets and curtains, are initially excluded from the sale, although certain items may be available by separate negotiation.

Council Tax Band: E

Viewings: By appointment with Jackson-Stops.