5 bedroom detached house for sale

A detached former Vicarage along with separate bungalow and coach house located in the heart of the attractive village of Falkenham, set within gardens & grounds of 4.5 acres.

Approached over a sweeping driveway, The Old Vicarage with its handsome red brick elevations, with Flemish gables is believed to date from the early 19th century and stands within grounds of approximately 4.5 acres, positioned within the heart of the village adjacent to St Ethelbert’s Church, yet affording a rural outlook towards the River Deben, one mile to the north.

Occupied by the current owners for over 40 years, the family home offers living accommodation arranged over two storeys, with the benefit of a cellar, and extends to approximately 3,250 sq ft, with elegantly proportioned reception rooms, working fireplaces, including French antique marble in the drawing room, together with an abundance of period charm and detail throughout. The farmhouse style kitchen, with AGA, links to the utility room and garden room, whilst set off the impressive entrance hall is the study. An impressive staircase rises to the galleried landing, offering five bedrooms and two bathrooms.

COACH HOUSE

Detached and arranged over two storeys, the red brick former coach house has been converted to offer a living room, kitchen, two bedrooms and shower room, and is currently run as an income producing holiday let. Further details available upon request.

COTTAGE BUNGALOW

Detached and with an independently registered title, the bungalow offers living room, kitchen, two bedrooms and shower room, along with open boundaries with The Old Vicarage.

OUTSIDE

Approached between red brick piers the sweeping drive leads to a large parking area with garaging/workshop and stable. The gardens encompass the property and are mainly laid to lawn, with large pond, a greenhouse and the land to the south east currently utilised as a pony paddock. A garden gate to the east provides access to a footpath network linking to the River Deben foreshore. In all the property extends to approximately 4.5 acres.

LOCATION

The Old Vicarage is located in the village of Falkenham surrounded by countryside and within 1 mile of the River Deben. Conveniently situated for the coastal resort town of Felixstowe, offering a wide range of shopping, recreational and educational facilities including sailing on the River’s Orwell and Deben, the award-winning Felixstowe Ferry Golf Club and the nearby marina at Levington.

The county town of Ipswich is approximately 8 miles to the west with a direct rail service to London's Liverpool Street station and offers a further comprehensive range of facilities, with the market town of Woodbridge, 9 miles to the north, offering a more boutique range of shops and services along with further recreational and educational facilities.

The A14 is approximately 2 miles away providing a direct link from the east coast ports to Cambridge and The Midlands along with access to the A12 with links to the M25 and London. The nearby train station of Felixstowe connects via Ipswich to London’s Liverpool Street station.

DISTANCES

River Deben – 1 mile on footpath
A14 – 2 miles
Felixstowe – 5 miles
Ipswich – 10 miles (London’s Liverpool Street station – 55 minutes)
Woodbridge – 11 miles

DIRECTIONS (IP10 0QY)

Travelling in an easterly direction on the A14 heading towards Felixstowe, exit on the slip road signed to Kirton. Take the first right hand turn onto Innocence Lane and follow this until meeting a staggered crossroads and go straight across into Back Road. Continue until a T-junction and turn right onto Falkenham Road where the entrance drive can be found on the left-hand side denoted by red brick pillars. If you reach the church, you have gone too far.

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SERVICES

Mains water & electricity are connected. Private drainage system. Oil-fired central heating system.

Council Tax
The Old Vicarage: Band G
Cottage Bungalow: Band C

EPC
The Old Vicarage - G
Coach House - E
Cottage Bungalow – D

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS

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

VIEWINGS

By appointment with Jackson-Stops.