4 bedroom detached house for sale

Exceptional views across the marshes and moments from the town and sea.

Description

Hall Cottage is a particularly well-situated house within Southwold, enjoying exceptional views across the marshes to the south west and over towards Walberswick. The cottage is also positioned just moments from the town and the sea and benefits from two garages and off street parking. Internally Hall Cottage is wonderfully proportioned, with light-filled rooms throughout, and has been designed to make the most of its setting.

Hall Cottage is approached over a shingle drive and through a delightful archway leading to the front door, which opens into a welcoming entrance hall. where there are stairs rising to the first floor and access to the principal ground floor accommodation.

French doors lead through to a well-proportioned study and the sitting room, which is a particularly impressive space, benefiting from a wood-burning stove forming an attractive focal point and French doors opening directly onto the garden, allowing the inside and outside spaces to flow effortlessly. Double doors connect to the dining room, creating a wonderful sense of continuity between the reception rooms. The kitchen sits beyond, forming a well-proportioned and light-filled space, centred around an Aga and complemented by ample storage and workspace. There is also a door opening to the outside. Also on the ground floor is a useful utility room, with a door to the garden, and a separate cloakroom.

Stairs rise to the first floor landing, where there are four bedrooms, all positioned to enjoy lovely views. The principal bedroom is located to the rear and benefits from access to a balcony providing stunning views, together with an en suite bathroom. There are three further well-proportioned bedrooms, served by a family bathroom.

Outside
Hall Cottage enjoys a delightful walled garden, beautifully enclosed by traditional brick and flint walls, creating a wonderful sense of privacy. The garden is predominantly laid to lawn, with well-stocked borders and mature shrubs. A paved terrace adjoins the house, providing an ideal space for outdoor dining and entertaining. Within the garden there is also a summer house and a couple of outbuildings to the rear, offering useful additional storage.

To the front of the property there is private parking, together with two garages and further storage space, which is an exceptional benefit, particularly given the property’s proximity to the town and the sea.

Location

Situated in a prime position and arguably one of the best locations in the historic coastal town of Southwold, Hall Cottage is within easy reach of the many facilities within Southwold and those of the surrounding area

Southwold is a pretty seaside town famed for its painted beach huts, long sandy beaches, iconic 19th century lighthouse and its picturesque pier. There is a wonderful selection of boutique stores, cafés, restaurants and public houses, and a twice-weekly market in the market square. The town also hosts the Southwold Arts Festival's annual celebration of arts and literature. One of Southwold's notable former residents was the novelist George Orwell.

Hall Cottage is well placed for the commuter: the A12 is 4 miles away, and stations at Halesworth (9 miles), Darsham (10 miles) and Saxmundham offer trains to London Liverpool Street via Ipswich from just under two hours.There are fantastic local sporting facilities, including golf clubs at Southwold, Halesworth and Aldeburgh; rugby clubs at Southwold and Woodbridge; numerous tennis courts and clubs in the area; and superb sailing along the east coast.

All times and distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,555 sq ft



Additional Info

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

Agent Note: Please be aware that there are various infrastructure projects proposed for east Suffolk including plans for a new nuclear power station at Sizewell. Wind farm expansion in the North Sea is also taking place and bringing power ashore along with associated cabling including Lion Link and substation works are also being proposed.