Location

3 Thomas Churchyard Close is ideally located on the edge of Woodbridge, one of the most popular towns in East Anglia, with a wealth of charm and an array of amenities, including an independent cinema, boutique shops, delicatessen, cafés, restaurants and a range of public houses. Situated on the River Deben, Woodbridge is a fantastic location for sailing and rowing. Other sporting facilities include a gym and swimming pool, tennis courts and a popular rugby club. Nearby golf clubs include St Audry's, Woodbridge and Ufford Park.

There are excellent local amenities including a post office and store, public houses, various shops and businesses. A railway station offers trains to London Liverpool Street via Ipswich.

There are excellent schools locally in both the state and independent sectors. 3 Thomas Churchyard Close is perfectly situated for both Farlingaye High School and Woodbridge School. Other renowned schools include Orwell Park, Framlingham College and Ipswich School.

The stunning Suffolk coast comprises delightful seaside towns and pretty villages. Aldeburgh (17.5 miles), the popular coastal town closely associated with Benjamin Britten, is famed for its fish and chips and pebble beach. The neighbouring village of Thorpeness has a charming boating lake and country club.

Snape Maltings (9 miles) offers a wonderful selection of independent shops and a renowned concert hall. Orford (10.6 miles) has an enchanting 12th century castle and is home to the award winning Pump Street Bakery.

Framlingham (6.5 miles), the historic market town is a most beautiful and energetic town with an iconic 12th century castle, restaurants, public houses and a thriving hotel. It offers a selection of independent shops, cafés and delicatessen.

Bromeswell (1.5 miles) is home to the outstanding, multi-award winning public house, The Unruly Pig, recently named the best gastro pub in the UK. Sutton Hoo (2 miles) is the site of an important Anglo Saxon archaeological find.

Ipswich (11 miles), the county town of Suffolk, provides a wide selection of independent and high street shops; numerous restaurants and a variety of theatres, galleries, and museums. A mainline railway station offers direct trains to London Liverpool Street from 68 minutes.

All distances and times are approximate.

Description

Set on the edge of Woodbridge in the popular Melton Park, an exceptionally well-conceived and award winning development, which perfectly blends Georgian buildings with sympathetically designed contemporary houses, 3 Thomas Churchyard Close is a handsome red brick detached house built in the traditional style and set on an exclusive private road along with only 4 other executive houses, surrounded by an ancient wood.

The building has attractive elevations of mellow red brick with sash and dormer windows, dental coving and a traditional pantile roof. The partially glazed front door leads into the generous reception hall.

The accommodation flows remarkably well, comprising wonderfully proportioned, light-filled rooms with high ceilings throughout. The reception hall leads to the sitting room, media room (former dining room), study, kitchen/breakfast room and cloakroom, with stairs leading to the bedroom accommodation on the second and third floors.

The elegantly proportioned sitting room has a gas fire, sash windows overlooking the front lawn and French windows leading to the sun room, a superb entertaining and relaxing space with further French windows to the rear garden.

The double aspect kitchen has granite work surfaces, butler-style sink, range cooker and integrated dishwasher and fridge/freezer. Beyond the kitchen is the utility room.

There are five double bedroom, two with en suites, and two additional bathrooms arranged over the second and third floors. The double aspect principal bedroom enjoys both an adjoining bathroom and dressing room.

3 Thomas Churchyard Close has beautiful, principally lawned gardens to both the front and rear of the house, with shrub borders. The terrace is ideal for al fresco dining.

There is ample parking for numerous cars over a shingle drive, which leads to a triple aspect garage, with large storage above, which may be used for office/studio subject to the necessary planning permission. The centre door of the triple garage is electronically operated and there is full power and lighting within.