Location

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.

Neighbouring Walberswick is an idyllic coastal village, associated with artists including Philip Wilson Steer and Charles Rennie Macintosh who famously depicted its beautiful beach and dunes. There are two public houses including Good Food Guide recommended restaurant, The Anchor, and a highly regarded delicatessen, The Black Dog.

RSPB Minsmere (11.5 miles) is a world-class nature reserve. Classified as a Site of Special Scientific Interest, its 2,500 acres are habitat to exceptional wildlife.

Aldeburgh (18 miles) is a well-regarded coastal town closely associated with the composer Benjamin Britten. It offers an excellent array of independent shops and award-winning restaurants and, along with Snape Maltings (19 miles), is the venue of the internationally renowned Aldeburgh Music Festival.

Historic market towns, including Saxmundham (15 miles), Framlingham (20 miles) and Woodbridge (27 miles) offer a wide range of independent shops, delicatessens, cafés, restaurants and public houses. Framlingham Castle is an especially iconic local landmark.

Norwich (31 miles) is the largest city in East Anglia and a substantially complete medieval city. There are myriad shops, restaurants, bars and cafés; two striking cathedrals, and the amazing Norman castle, now a gallery and museum.

1 Strickland Place 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.

Schools in the area are well thought of, including St. Felix School, The Old School Henstead, Framlingham College, Woodbridge School and Norwich School.

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. Clay pigeon shooting is also available at High Lodge in Darsham.

All times and distances are approximate.

Description

Occupying a particularly special and highly sought-after position in the popular coastal town of Southwold, 1 Strickland Place is a handsome, well-proportioned Victorian townhouse that now offers an exciting opportunity for renovation, with the potential to create a spectacular seaside home.

The three-storey townhouse features attractive red brick elevations beneath a pantile roof, with bay and dormer windows to the front and timber-framed sash windows to the side and rear. These provide breathtaking views of the sea, Southwold Common, and the lighthouse.

The accommodation flows remarkably well, comprising generously proportioned, light-filled rooms throughout. The front door opens into a spacious reception hall, leading to the drawing room, sitting room, kitchen, cloakroom, and cellar. A staircase rises to the first and second floors.

The elegantly proportioned drawing room features high ceilings, tall skirting boards, original coving, and a picture rail. The bay window fills the room with natural light, with a door opening to the front garden. A further door leads to a bathroom, making this area ideal as a bedroom suite for multi-generational living.

The sitting room enjoys similar period features, including high ceilings, an attractive chimneypiece, and a bay window. The kitchen/breakfast room, at the rear, is fitted with base and wall-mounted units and offers views over the rear garden.

The first floor has two beautifully proportioned principal bedrooms, each benefitting from high ceilings, charming chimneypieces, and views towards the sea. Completing the first floor are two family bathrooms and a separate cloakroom. The second floor provides four further bedrooms and outstanding views over Southwold's most iconic landmarks.

1 Strickland Place enjoys an enchanting, private garden, ideal for al fresco dining. At the end of the garden is a useful garage.