Location

Dunwich was an important harbour town and capital of the Kingdom of the East Angles; today, it is best known known for its beautiful sand beach and fine walks. There is a popular public house, The Ship, two cafés, a museum and nature reserve.

RSPB Minsmere (4 miles) is a world-class nature reserve. Classified as a Site of Special Scientific Interest, its 2,500 acres are habitat to exceptional wildlife.

The neighbouring and more substantial village of Westleton (2 miles) is a charming and exceptionally pretty village. There are two excellent public houses, The White Horse and the Westleton Crown, which is included in the Michelin Guide; a tea room; post office and shop; and a traditional garage.

Walberswick (6.5 miles) is an enchanting coastal village, famous for its Arts and Crafts buildings and its artistic links - notably with Philip Wilson Steer, Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Lucian Freud.

Southwold (10 miles) is a superb seaside town famed for its painted beach huts, iconic 19th century lighthouse and pier. There is a wonderful selection of boutique stores, cafés, restaurants and public houses.

Aldeburgh (11 miles), Thorpeness (10 miles), Snape (12 miles) and Orford (17.5 miles) lie to the south. Among these, there is a great array of restaurants, shops and galleries. Aldebugh is known for its close association with Benjamin Britten. Snape Maltings is home to an internationally famous concert hall and Thorpeness has an amazing boating lake.

Access to the A12 is less than 5 miles away. Darsham Railway Station (5 miles) has trains to London via Ipswich (from 122 minutes); Saxmundham (9 miles) offers trains to London via Ipswich (from 115 minutes).

Sporting facilities in the area are fantastic, including golf clubs at Southwold, Aldeburgh and Woodbridge; 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.

There are excellent local schools in both the state and independent sectors, including St Felix School, Framlingham College, Woodbridge School, and Ipswich School.

All distances and times are approximate.

Description

Occupying a wonderful position in the heart of Dunwich, a particularly pretty coastal village with a fascinating history, Church Farm is a superb Victorian house with beautiful south-facing gardens and two-bedroom annexe.

Dating from 1882, the handsome red brick house is Grade II listed for special architectural and historic interest, retaining many excellent period features including mullion windows and richly ornamented scalloped bargeboarding.

Internally, the accommodation flows exceptionally well, comprising wonderfully proportioned and light filled rooms with high ceilings.

The elegantly proportioned drawing room has wide wooden floorboards, picture rail and an attractive stone chimneypiece.

The games room and garden room provide two further reception spaces - ideal for relaxing and entertaining. The games room also features an open fireplace, while the garden room can also be used as a dining room.

The double aspect kitchen/dining room features a bespoke kitchen by Luxmoore & Co. with quartz work surfaces, Mercury range with an induction hob; there is a large dining area.

There are four double bedrooms - two of which have en suites - and a family bathroom on the first and second floor; the principal bedroom is particularly fine with delightful views.

There is a self-contained, two-bedroom annexe, ideal for multi-generational living, with a kitchen, sitting room and family bathroom. The annexe has been used as a holiday let to provide an additional income.

Church Farm has beautiful, principally lawned gardens with shrub and herbaceous borders, and an array of mature and specimen trees; there is extensive parking for numerous cars over a shingle drive.