An elegant, detached, double-fronted Edwardian townhouse.

Description

Occupying a superb position with far reaching field views, on the edge of the historic market town of Framlingham, 88 Station Road is an especially elegant, double fronted Edwardian house, with west-facing gardens and summer house.

Set back from the road, behind box hedging and metal railings, 88 Station Road is a handsome detached building with Suffolk white brick elevations, sash windows and a principally slate tiled roof.

The house has been comprehensively restored, renovated and remodeled to create a stunning family home comprising well-proportioned, light-filled rooms with high ceilings, balancing period charm with comfortable contemporary living.

The wooden four-panel front door opens into the generous reception wall, which leads to the principal reception rooms and kitchen; stairs leads to the bedroom accommodation, which is arranged over the first and second floor.

The stylish bespoke kitchen by Laura Ashley has granite worksurfaces, an island, a double butler style sink with a filter tap, an Esse range cooker and integrated appliances including a coffee machine, dishwasher, oven and microwave oven. A partially glazed door leads to the terrace and fills the room with natural light.

Beyond the kitchen is the double aspect breakfast room, perfect for informal dining, the boot room with a wine fridge, utility and WC. There are various doors to the gardens.

The drawing room, sitting room and dining room all have delightful bay window and picture rails; the drawing room has a handsome wooden chimneypiece, while the more relaxed sitting room has a wood-burning stove and a partially glazed door out to the terrace.

The first floor has three generous double bedrooms, including the principal bedroom, and the family bathroom. The elegant proportioned principal bedrooms is particularly special comprising large double windows, a fashionable en-suite bathroom with a free standing bath, large walk-in shower and twin-sinks. There is also a good sized dressing room.

The second floor affords a further two bedrooms which comprises a single bedroom overlooking the rear garden, and a large bedroom/sitting room (which could be an ideal suite for an au pair). finishing this floor is a separate shower room.

Gardens
88 Station Road sits within beautiful grounds of about 0.34 of an acre. Immediately to the rear of the house is a sandstone terrace, bordered with perennials and shrubs, ideal for al fresco dining. There is a delightful pond, pergolas and rose bushes, verdant lawns and raised beds.

Outbuildings
Within the west-facing gardens of 88 Stations Road is a substantial summerhouse, with power - perfect for use as a home office or as a gym/studio. There is ample parking for numerous cars to the side of the house, with a two-bay cart lodge, and electric charging point. This is all accessed over a shingle drive. To the side is a useful and generous store.

Location

Famed for its magnificent 12th century castle, Framlingham is a charming and vibrant, historic market town in east Suffolk, offering a wealth of amenities and a popular biweekly farmers’ market.

There are superb restaurants, public houses and cafés, including Watson and Walpole, which is included in both the Michelin Guide and Good Food Guide; well-regarded butchers, delicatessen and bakery; and a co-op store, two petrol stations, a pharmacy, and doctors’ surgery.

The riverside town of Woodbridge (11 miles) has a more extensive range of amenities including a selection of independent shops. Situated on the River Deben, there are a number of scenic walks, a harbour and a rare working tide mill, which traces its roots to the 11th century.

Aldeburgh (13.5 miles), the popular coastal town closely associated with Benjamin Britten, is renowned 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 (16.5 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.

88 Station Road is well placed for the commuter with easy access to the A12 and railway stations in Woodbridge and Ipswich providing regular trains to London Liverpool Street: Woodbridge via Ipswich from 92 minutes; Ipswich direct from 68 minutes.

Sporting facilities are superb: within the town, Framlingham Sports Club offers a wide selection of sports including badminton, hockey, football and tennis, and Framlingham College provides swimming and gym facilities to the public. Further afield, there are well-regarded golf clubs in Woodbridge, Aldeburgh and Ipswich as well as exceptional sailing on the Deben, Orwell and along the Suffolk Coast.

Schools locally are excellent in both the state and independent sectors including Thomas Mills High School, Framlingham College, Woodbridge School and Orwell Park Prep School, all of which are included in the Good Schools Guide.

All times and distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 3,278 sq ft



Additional Info

Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage; mains gas-fired central heating.

Local Authority: East Suffolk

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