Location

Wickham Market is a thriving community offering a range of amenities, including independent shops, cafés, and a Coop supermarket. The village benefits from excellent transport links, with nearby Campsea Ashe railway station providing trains to London Liverpool Street via Ipswich from 105 minutes.

Woodbridge (7 miles), a picturesque riverside market town, offers an incredible array of amenities, including boutique shops, delicatessens, an independent cinema, and a railway station with trains to London Liverpool Street via Ipswich from 92 minutes.

Framlingham (8 miles), the historic market town, is home to a beautiful 12th century castle and a vibrant selection of restaurants, public houses, and independent shops, as well as cafés and delicatessens. It is renowned for its lively community and cultural charm.

Ipswich (15 miles), the county town of Suffolk, provides a wide range of shopping and leisure facilities, including independent and high street shops, numerous restaurants, theatres, galleries, and museums. A mainline railway station offers direct trains to London Liverpool Street from 68 minutes.

The Suffolk coast, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offers delightful seaside towns and picturesque villages. Aldeburgh (12 miles), closely associated with Benjamin Britten, is famed for its pebble beach and celebrated fish and chips. Nearby Thorpeness features a charming boating lake and country club.

Snape Maltings (9 miles) offers a renowned concert hall and a wonderful selection of independent shops and galleries. Orford (14 miles), with its enchanting 12th century castle, is home to the award-winning Pump Street Bakery and a lively food scene.
Outdoor and sporting opportunities abound, with sailing available in Woodbridge and along the Suffolk coast, and highly regarded golf clubs in Woodbridge, Aldeburgh, and Thorpeness. Deben Leisure Centre has a 25 metre pool and gym.

Education options in the area are excellent, with highly regarded schools in both the state and independent sectors. Nearby, there is a popular primary school in Wickham Market, as well as Farlingaye High School, Thomas Mills High School, Woodbridge School, Framlingham College, and Ipswich School.

Description

Nestled on the edge of the picturesque and popular village of Wickham Market, 20 Spring Lane offers a rare opportunity to create a bespoke luxury home with breathtaking views over the River Deben. Designed to Passive House standards by the award-winning Beech Architects, this project combines sustainability with contemporary design and thoughtful practicality.

Full planning permission has been granted for an outstanding 5,300 sq ft property, offering an unparalleled blend of luxury and energy efficiency. For those embarking on a self-build journey, the site includes an existing 4-bedroom property (165 sq m) in ready-to-move-in condition, providing an immediate living option during the build process.

The ground floor accommodation is centred around an expansive open-plan kitchen, dining, and family room. The double-aspect space enjoys an abundance of natural light and is complemented by a walk-in pantry. Sliding doors open out to a south-facing terrace, ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining. The sitting room, also double-aspect, features south and west-facing windows, with a door leading to its own west-facing terrace, perfect for capturing the afternoon sun. Completing the ground floor is a home office/study, ideal for home working, and a cloakroom.

The first floor comprises four beautifully designed bedrooms, each with its own private balcony. The principal bedroom suite features a dressing room and adjoining bathroom, while two further bedrooms benefit from en suite facilities. The fourth bedroom is served by a family bathroom. A passenger lift connects all floors, ensuring ease of movement throughout the home.

An indoor swimming pool with a swim machine offers a luxurious addition, complemented by a triple garage with a games room above and extensive parking for additional vehicles.

The house is set within 0.9 acres of grounds, with 250 feet of private frontage to the River Deben, providing a tranquil waterside setting.