5 bedroom detached house for sale

Spacious Victorian house with south-facing garden.

Description

The White House is a handsome Victorian house, formerly home to the artist Thomas Churchyard. Constructed from attractive red and white brick beneath a slate roof, the property boasts a wealth of original period features, including sash windows, picture rails, deep skirting boards, and ornate coving. Typical of buildings of this age, the property comprises well-proportioned and light-filled rooms with wonderfully high ceilings.

The front door opens into a welcoming hallway, which gives access to the living accommodation. To the front of the house there is an elegantly proportioned, double aspect drawing room which comprises a splendid sash bay window along with wood burning stove.

There is a further double aspect sitting room benefiting from a large bay window, a hearth and French doors providing access the garden. Off the entrance hall there is also a study and a well-proportioned dining room opening through to the kitchen creating a wonderful open plan space. The kitchen/dining area provides access to the cellar and leads to a utility room with external access.

On the first floor, The White House features five well-proportioned, light-filled bedrooms and the family bathroom. The principal bedroom in particular is a charming room and benefits from a double aspect. The second floor has two bedrooms and storage, and has potential to be developed necessary to the planning consents.

Outside
To the rear there is a spacious garden, which is mainly lawned with mature shrubs, roses and a wonderful wisteria that winds itself around the exterior. To the front and side there is ample parking and a brick built coach house, which offers excellent storage and has a three-phase power supply.

Location

The White House is ideally located on the​ edge of Woodbridge, one of the​ most popular towns in East Anglia,​ with a wealth of charm and an array​ of amenities, including an​ independent cinema, boutique​ shops, delicatessen, cafés,​ restaurants and a range of public​ houses. Within Melton are excellent local​ amenities including a post office and store, public houses, various shops​ and businesses. A railway station​ offers trains to London Liverpool​ Street via Ipswich.

Situated on the River Deben,​ Woodbridge is a fantastic location​for sailing and rowing. Other​ sporting facilities include a gym and​ swimming pool, tennis courts and a​ popular rugby club. Nearby golf​ clubs include Woodbridge and​ Ufford Park. There are excellent schools locally in both the state and independent​ sectors. The White House is perfectly​ situated for both Farlingaye High​ School and Woodbridge School.​ Other renowned schools include​ Orwell Park, Framlingham College​ and Ipswich School. All distances and times are​ approximate.

Square Footage: 3,662 sq ft



Additional Info

Services: mains water, electricity, gas and drainage.