Location

Nestled between Saxmundham and Framlingham, Rendham is a delightful and sought after village centred on the medieval church of St Michael. The village is home to a well-regarded public house, The White Horse, an enchanting shop and café at Juniper Barn, and a thriving village hall.

There are records of the village being populated since at least the first century. A bust of the Roman emperor, long thought to be of Claudius but now identified as Nero, was discovered in the infant River Alde, which runs through the village. A looted relic from Boudicca's campaign in Colchester, it is now in the British Museum.

Saxmundham (3 miles) is a bustling market town with a wide selection of amenities including Waitrose and Tesco supermarkets, independent shops and a railway station offering trains to London via Ipswich from 115 minutes.

Framlingham (5 miles) is a most beautiful and energetic market town with an impressive 12th century castle, restaurants including the celebrated Watson & Walpole, public houses and a hotel. There is an array of independent shops, cafés and a superb delicatessen.

Aldeburgh (10.8 miles) a seaside town closely associated with the composer Benjamin Britten and famed for its pebble beach and iconic 'Scallop' sculpture by Maggi Hambling, has a wide selection of cultural and shopping amenities, and some marvellous restaurants, including the esteemed L'Escargot-sur-Mer. The neighbouring village of Thorpeness has a charming boating lake, croquet club and country club.

Woodbridge (13.5 miles) is a popular market town, situated on the River Deben, with an incredible range of amenities including an independent cinema, a theatre, boutique shops, cafés, restaurants and public houses. A railway station offers trains to London Liverpool Street via Ipswich (from 92 minutes).

Local sporting facilities are fantastic: Saxmundham has a tennis club and there is a sports centre and swimming pool in Leiston; Framlingham College also offers its sporting facilities. There are acclaimed sailing, golf and tennis clubs in Aldeburgh and Thorpeness. Clay pigeon shooting is offered at High Lodge in Darsham.

Education provisions are excellent including Saxmundham Free School and renowned Framlingham College and Woodbridge School.

All times and mileages are approximate.

Description

Aldebrook occupies an idyllic position, on a single-track lane, on the edge of Rendham.

Internally, the accommodation flows incredibly well and comprises well-proportioned and light-filled rooms.

The generous central hallway leads through to the kitchen/ breakfast room, utility, dining room, and sitting room.

The spacious, light filled double aspect sitting room has a brick fireplace and full height glass sliding doors out to the garden. Through an arched doorway is a spacious dining room with further glass sliding doors to a terrace, perfect for al fresco dining.

The bright kitchen/ breakfast room has an oven, gas hob and ample storage. Beyond the kitchen is a useful utility room with a side door out to a courtyard.

Further down the entrance hall is the principal bedroom which has full height glass sliding doors to the south facing garden and benefits from an en suite bathroom. There are two further good sized bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Outside
Aldebrook is approached over a gravel drive, which leads to a double garage. To the rear is a delightful south facing garden with lawns, mature trees and the upper reaches of the river Alde. There are also stunning views over the meadows of the Alde valley beyond.