Location

Foxhall Lodge Farm is located in the Parish of Foxhall, set back from the road in a wonderful rural location, yet well located for Ipswich, Woodbridge and Felixstowe. From the property there are a number of public footpaths providing lovely walks through Purdis Heath, which is deemed a site of Special Scientific Interest. There is also easy access to Purdis Golf Club.

The County Town of Ipswich offers comprehensive business, shopping and recreational facilities and there are trains running to London's Liverpool Street Station scheduled to take just over the hour. Nearby is the Suffolk Show Ground and the A12 trunk road, which links with the M25 to the south and the A14 to the west, is within a mile of the property. Sailing can be found in the local vicinity at such locations as Waldringfield and Levington. The market town of Woodbridge, set on the banks of the River Deben, is approximately 5 miles to the north-east with a further range of shopping and schooling facilities together with sailing. The Heritage Coastline can be found within 15 miles of the property to the north-west along the A12.

Description

Foxhall Lodge Farm is an exquisite Georgian country residence, seamlessly blending period charm with modern sophistication, set within over twenty-five acres of picturesque grounds.

Believed to have originated in 1832, the house is a quintessential example of Georgian architecture, featuring an elegant redbrick tower with distinctive arched windows under a hipped slate roof. The property has been sensitively extended and renovated by its current owners, ensuring a harmonious blend of old and new, while preserving its historic character.

The architectural integrity of Foxhall Lodge Farm has been carefully maintained, with the addition of a superb extension that mirrors the original structure, featuring rendered and painted elevations under a slate roof. The renovation reflects the craftsmanship of a bygone era, with reeded architraves, decorative cornicing, wide landings, and sash windows, complemented by modern conveniences such as underfloor heating and double-glazed windows.

The handsome entrance leads into a gracious reception hall, which flows into the staircase hall, where the original Georgian staircase gracefully ascends to the upper floors. The drawing room is an elegant example of Georgian style, featuring an open fire, part-glazed double French windows that open to the south-facing terrace, and expansive views of the garden. Across the hall, the dining room, believed to be among the oldest parts of the house, is similarly refined, with pine boarded floors, double French windows set within huge arched openings, and folding shutters that overlook the idyllic river valley.

The heart of the home is the spacious kitchen/breakfast room, offering a perfect blend of style and functionality. It features a four-oven Aga set within a recess, hand-built wall and floor units, and a central island. The adjoining sitting area, with its tiled floors and underfloor heating, creates a warm and inviting space for informal dining and family gatherings, with French windows leading to the terrace. Adjacent to the kitchen is a well-appointed boot room, providing extensive storage and access to both the terrace and the lower ground floor games room. The games room, with its oak flooring and French windows, offers a wonderful space for relaxation and entertainment, complete with views over the natural swimming pond.

The first floor is approached via the fine original staircase, leading to a wide and impressive landing. The principal bedroom suite is a sanctuary of comfort and style, offering sweeping views over the lake, river valley, and south-facing garden. This suite includes an adjoining dressing room and a luxurious bathroom, all thoughtfully designed with extensive cupboard space. Four additional bedrooms on this floor, along with a family bathroom, provide ample accommodation for family and guests.

The second floor is equally impressive, with a spacious landing leading to four further bedrooms and two family bathrooms, ensuring that every need is met for both privacy and comfort.

Outbuildings
Foxhall Lodge Farm is accompanied by a range of useful outbuildings, adding both practicality and charm to the estate. These include a storage barn, an open cartlodge, and a large modern timber frame barn with weatherboarded elevations and double sliding doors, ideal for a variety of uses. The outbuildings also include a 17th-century timber and tiled barn, complete with a lean-to and ample space for additional storage or garaging.

Grounds
The grounds of Foxhall Lodge Farm are nothing short of magnificent, encompassing approximately 25.65 acres of meticulously landscaped gardens, parkland, water meadows, and woodland. The property is approached via a long private drive, which culminates in a wide gravelled parking area surrounded by mature trees and a central island.

The formal gardens are a delight, featuring a sunken garden, well-stocked shrub and herbaceous borders, and a series of clipped yew hedges. The south-facing terrace, accessible from both the drawing room and the kitchen, provides an ideal setting for al fresco dining and summer entertaining. There is also a natural swimming pond to one side.

Beyond the formal gardens, the estate opens up into rolling parkland, leading down to a picturesque mill river and a spring-fed lake with a central island. The surrounding landscape includes nine acres of mature woodland, predominantly oak, chestnut, and sycamore, offering a serene and private retreat within the estate. A hard tennis court and a productive kitchen garden further enhance the property's appeal, making it a haven for both relaxation and recreation.

Directions

Heading east out of Ipswich and proceed along the Bucklesham Road. Take a left turn onto Woodhouse Lane, pass Monument Farm Lane and continue for another 100m and the farm lane that leads down to the entrance of the property will be seen on the left.

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