4 bedroom detached house

Attractive period house and studio/annexe within about 3.3 acres.

Description

Occupying an especially idyllic and tranquil position on the edge of Sweffling, York House is a delightful period house within about 3.3 acres. In immaculate condition, the house flows remarkably well, comprising wonderfully proportioned, light-filled accommodation.

In 2019, the building was was extended to create a fabulous new double aspect kitchen/breakfast room, with hand built cabinetry, a butler style sink and wooden work surfaces. Sash windows, a sky lantern and bi-folding doors leading out to the terrace flood the room with natural light.

The triple aspect sitting room has wide wooden floorboards, a handsome red brick chimneypiece with an inset wood burning stove, and French windows out to the terrace. The double aspect dining room, snug/bedroom, office/study and cloakroom complete the ground floor.

The first floor consists of three double bedrooms and two family bathrooms. The triple aspect principal bedroom has an en suite shower room, and French windows leading out to a balcony, offering spectacular views over the garden.

Outside
York House has beautiful mature grounds extending to about 3.3 acres. To the rear of the house is a generous terrace, perfect for al fresco dining and entertaining, which leads to the secluded, principally lawned garden. Mown lawn paths meander through an extensive and idyllic woodland.

There is an excellent timber clad barn, with bi-folding doors opening into a workshop/studio space and shower room on the ground floor. Internal and external stairs lead to a spacious first floor room with a kitchenette - offering scope for ancillary accommodation or home office/study.

A shingle drive leads to the house, providing ample parking for numerous cars.

Location

Situated in the heart of the Alde Valley, Sweffling is a popular and sought after village with a tennis court (adjoining the grounds of York House), local pub, church and children’s playground. There are extensive footpaths to the adjoining villages of Rendham, Bruisyard and Great Glemham.

8 miles from Aldeburgh and the coast, Sweffling is 5 miles from Framlingham and 3 miles from the market town of Saxmundham, with a regular train service to London Liverpool Street via Ipswich (1 hour 55). Independent schools include Framlingham College (5 miles), Woodbridge (10 miles) and Robert Hitchin primary school and Thomas Mills High School, both in Framlingham.

All times and distances are approximate

Square Footage: 2,975 sq ft



Additional Info

Services: mains water and electricity; oil-fired central heating; private drainage.