Location

Halesworth is a historic market town, built on the remains of a Roman settlement, offering a selection of shops, including a Co-op supermarket, a weekly farmers' market, and a variety of cafés, restaurants, and public houses. The town also benefits from a railway station, with services to London Liverpool Street via Ipswich (from 126 minutes).

The coastal village of Walberswick (8 miles) and nearby town of Southwold (8.5 miles) are known for their coastal charm and excellent amenities. Walberswick offers unspoilt beaches, dunes, and heathland, while Southwold, famed for its painted beach huts and iconic 19th-century lighthouse, has boutique shops, an independent cinema, and a late-Victorian pier.

Sporting facilities in the area include sailing in Southwold and Walberswick, a popular rugby club in Southwold, and several tennis and golf clubs, including those in Halesworth, and Southwold. Halesworth also has a gym and a well-regarded tennis club.

Education provision is excellent, with both state and independent options, including The Old School Henstead, St Felix School, and Framlingham College.

All times and mileages are approximate.

Description

Castle House
Perfectly situated in the historic market town of Halesworth, Castle House is an elegant Georgian townhouse of considerable character, set within about 1.75 acres of private gardens and grounds.

Built in 1727 and later refronted in 1810, this handsome house is a fine example of classical Georgian architecture, noted in Sir Nikolaus Pevsner's The Buildings of England series.

Grade II listed for its architectural and historical significance, the building retains a wealth of period features, including hallmarks of Georgian design such as well-proportioned rooms, high ceilings, and original sash windows.

Its striking redbrick façade features a tripartite doorway with a fanlight, which opens into the reception hall, where a sweeping staircase leads on to the first and second floors.

The accommodation flows exceptionally well, with principal reception rooms and kitchen on the ground floor and four double bedrooms on the first and second floors, ideal for comfortable family living or hosting guests.

At the heart of the house, the magnificent sitting room has been sympathetically extended to create a spacious area with windows overlooking the south-facing garden. French doors open on to the terrace, providing an ideal setting for outdoor dining and entertaining. A period marble fireplace with an inset wood-burning stove completes the room.

The double-aspect drawing room offers an elegant retreat, featuring a wood-burning stove and direct access to the terrace. The dining room, designed for formal occasions, includes a tall sash window and a fine chimneypiece.

A rear hall leads through to the kitchen, pantry, and utility room. The well-appointed kitchen features granite work surfaces, hand-built cabinetry, and an integrated double oven and gas hob. A partially glazed door provides direct access to the garden.

Completing the ground floor is a delightful study/sun room, accessed via double doors from the dining room. Beyond this space, a cloakroom is conveniently positioned, while a partially glazed door leads out to the garden. On the lower ground floor is an excellent wine cellar.

The bedroom accommodation is arranged over the first and second floors. The principal bedroom enjoys superb views over the garden and shares a Jack and Jill en suite with the second bedroom. Two further double bedrooms, both en suite, are positioned across the first and second floors.

Gardens & Grounds
Castle House is set within about 1.75 acres of beautifully maintained gardens and grounds. To the rear of the house, bordered by established shrub and herbaceous beds, lies a generous south-facing terrace, ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining.

Steps lead down to the verdant lawn, interspersed with an array of mature and specimen trees. To the side of the lawn are a kitchen garden and greenhouse. Beyond the principal garden lies an enchanting woodland with a variety of mature trees, offering a peaceful setting for walks.

Various outbuildings within the grounds offer excellent versatility. The spacious games room/studio, equipped with electricity, has potential as a party barn, workshop, or artistic studio. The adjoining office provides an ideal space for home working.

Castle House benefits from extensive parking for multiple vehicles, along with garaging.

A gate in the back garden leads to a pedestrian path directly into Halesworth town centre.

Castle Croft
Adjoining Castle House, Castle Croft is a charming and self-contained three-bedroom annexe providing additional accommodation, perfect for multi-generational living or rental income.

The front door opens into the entrance hall, leading through to a comfortable sitting room, a dining room, and a fully equipped kitchen. On the first floor, three double bedrooms are accompanied by a family bathroom with a bath and separate shower.

Castle Croft enjoys a private courtyard garden to the rear, ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining. To the front is a separate entrance and dedicated parking.