One of the most prominent homes in Southwold, Craven Cottage is a beautiful, detached family home built in the Arts & Crafts style, commissioned in 1907. The property has been modernised sympathetically throughout to retain many period features with the wooden joinery and hand painted map in the reception hall being particularly impressive, as it opens through to the main hall which has limestone flooring and fire surround.

The heart of the home is the stunning kitchen dining space, which opens into the glass pavilion set to one end. Fitted with a bespoke range of pristine white and walnut units with a porcelain tiled floor and complementing Corian work surfaces over, there are integrated appliances to include two Neff slide and hide with stream ovens, two Neff Combination microwave ovens, a Neff induction hob, a 90cm Liebherr fridge and draw freezer, along with a Gaggenau wine cooler. The pavilion is a wonderful feature of the house, enjoying floor to ceiling glass sliding doors, which open on to the garden. The hanging fire can rotate to provide warmth to the pavilion itself, or to those sat on the garden patio on chilly nights.

There is a lovely flow to the accommodation with the sitting room accessed via double doors from the open plan area. This is a cosier space, perfect for the winter months and features a wood burning stove set into one corner.

The steam room provides a relaxing setting to unwind, with white glass walls, Corian benching, mood lighting, integrated speakers and a cold-water feed to cool off. There is a double shower with twin overhead rain heads and body jets, next door to 1 of 2 ground floor W.C’s.

The principal bedroom is a spacious affair, enjoying a double garden aspect and patio doors to the morning terrace. Built-in wardrobes are set to one corner. The en-suite offers a working feature period fireplace, freestanding slipper bath, generously proportioned shower and twin wash hand basins set to one side.

Moving up to the first floor there is a light and bright galleried landing. Bedroom 2 is a wonderful room for an older child offering bespoke wardrobes with a snug set above accessed by a ship’s ladder. The en-suite is well appointed with a matched white suite. Bedroom 3 has a view over the rear garden and a large en-suite, with slipper bath and Aqua television. Bedroom four is set to the front of the property and also has its own en-suite adjoining, making the property great for guests.

Outside, the grounds lay to the east and south and catch morning, afternoon and evening sun, with patio areas orientated specifically for each. The garden has a high degree of seclusion and has been imaginatively landscaped with rill water channels and a pond giving a very restful feel. There is a mains gas fed BBQ on the south terrace. Fully automated with an irrigation system, it is ideal for those who will be using the property as a second home. An outside shower allows beach visitors to wash away sand from feet and pets without the need to enter the house first.

To one corner is the studio which is fully insulated and benefits from electricity, hot and cold running water, Cat 5 cabling, satellite and alarm system. Set adjoining the double garage there is scope to develop an annex (S.T.P). The property has plenty of parking; in addition to the double garage there are two spaces set in front of the garage and a further driveway set off Pier Avenue itself.

Craven cottage offers modern technology throughout, with a RAKO lighting system and Control 4 integrated T.Vs and audio systems. CCTV wiring has been installed. The property is heated efficiently with an air source heat pump which provides under floor heating throughout most of the ground floor, with electric floor matting to all bathrooms, and radiators on the upper floors. Offered to the market in immaculate condition, it is rare to see such a level of attention paid to the property by the current owners. Sold with vacant possession, this stunning home is ready for its new owners.