2 bedroom apartment for sale
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Share of freehold
- Two double bedrooms
- Grade II Listed
- Former Melton Grange Hotel
- Stunning period features
- Modernised kitchen
- Utility and two en-suite shower rooms
- Car port and separate parking space
- Roof terrace and balcony
This impressive two-bedroom first floor apartment is set within a Grade II listed local landmark, formerly Melton Grange Hotel. There is a fabulous balcony and a private roof terrace, offering exceptional views of Woodbridge across to Sutton Hoo and the River Deben.
The property has been superbly modernised to include a stunning kitchen fitted into the large bay window taking advantage of the outstanding views. There is a wealth of charm and plenty of character features have been retained, including an original stained-glass window to the second bedroom, a recessed fireplace and surround and 12' high ceilings.
This exemplary apartment is accessed via a large communal reception hall with library and seating area. To the rear of the hall are double doors leading to the communal garden with bin storage, and beyond is the parking area and car port. The grand staircase features stunning carvings and leads to the first floor, with a stained glass window to the front.
Once inside, the hall has a window to the rear and beautiful Amtico flooring which flows throughout the living accommodation, built-in cupboards with shelving and plinth lighting and doors to all rooms. There is a utility with fitted units, Corian work surfaces and space for a washing machine and tumble dryer.
At the end of the hall is the spacious open-plan sitting/dining room with striking feature fireplace with original parquet flooring within the recess and Victorian style radiators. The sitting/dining room is flooded with light from the large windows in the pentagon-shaped kitchen, which have remote-controlled blinds. A door leads to the balcony which has space for a small table and chairs. There is a useful storage cupboard housing the boiler, hot water tank and water softener and a further door to a staircase providing access to the delightful private roof terrace.
The contemporary kitchen has an extensive range of units and pan drawers, Corian work surfaces with inset lighting and a sink. There is a Quooker hot water tap and a range of integrated appliances, including a NEFF induction hob with built-in extractor, NEFF combination and slide/hide oven, dishwasher, fridge and separate freezer.
The generous principal bedroom also takes advantage of the fantastic views and has built-in wardrobes and an ensuite shower room with double walk-in shower. The second bedroom features a distinctive stained glass window, Victorian style radiator, built-in wardrobe and an ensuite shower room.
The property is approached via a shingle driveway with central fountain, where the visitor parking bays can be found. There is an allocated parking space and a separate car port with built-in shed to the rear of the property. The communal garden has a small lawned area with patio, pathways and a screened bin store. Please note that there has previously been a neighbourly dispute which has been settled. Further details can be provided upon request.
Location
Grant Rise is accessed from Melton Park Road, which is a sought-after location just outside Woodbridge town centre. Woodbridge is known as "the gem in Suffolk's crown" and home to one of the oldest working tide mills in the UK, and the iconic Shire Hall on Market Hill.
There is an independent cinema, a number of high street and boutique shops, a leisure centre and swimming pool, and a range of fantastic places to eat and drink. There is a railway station with links to Ipswich with connecting services to London, Norwich and Cambridge.
Directions
From our Quayside office, proceed in an easterly direction passing the Co-Op and Elmhurst Park on the left. Follow the road to the left and at the traffic lights turn right onto the Thoroughfare. Take the second turning on the left into Pytches Road and second turning on the right into Melton Grange Road. Turn left into Grange Park Drive where the property can be found directly ahead, with visitors parking in front.
Important Information
Council Tax Band - C
Services - We understand that mains water, drainage and electricity are connected to the property.
Tenure - Share of Freehold
EPC rating - D
Our ref - CJJ
Lease information
Length of lease - original lease created in 2008 for 125 years, with each property having a 1/6th share of the Freehold
Annual Service Charge £2,000 per annum from February 2023, paid to Melton Grange Apartments Management Ltd. This includes building maintenance and insurance.
An additional £430 per annum, paid to Melton Grange Management Company Ltd, covers the development and communal gardens.
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