Location

Brooklands occupies a superb position, on the edge of Reydon and Southwold.

Reydon offers a range of useful amenities including two shops, a doctors' surgery, pharmacy and well-regarded hotel.

Southwold is a pretty seaside town famed for its painted beach huts, long sandy beaches, iconic 19th century lighthouse and its 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.

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 and a delicatessen.

RSPB Minsmere (10.5 miles) is a world-class nature reserve. Classified as a Site of Special Scientific Interest, its 2,500 acres are habitat to exceptional wildlife.   

Brooklands is well placed for the commuter: the A12 is 4 miles away, and stations at Halesworth (8 miles), Darsham (8.5 miles) and Saxmundham offer trains to London Liverpool Street via Ipswich from just under two hours.

Schools in the area are well regarded, 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.

All times and distances are approximate.

Description

Occupying a particularly special and sought after location, with spectacular views towards Southwold, Brooklands is an outstanding contemporary house with a south facing garden and useful studio/ancillary accommodation.

The house dates from the 1960s and has been substantially extended and modernised to an exceptional standard by our clients, creating a spacious, light-filled and remarkably comfortable family home.

Approached via a shingle drive, Brooklands is a striking detached house with a principally timber-clad façade and pantiled roof.

Internally, the building flows amazingly well, comprising wonderfully proportioned room. At the heart of the house is the fabulous, open-plan kitchen and living area.

Within the kitchen, which has oak work surfaces, a butler-style double sink, gas hob and integrated double oven, is a large island with a breakfast bar. This flows through to a dining and living area, with bi-folding doors out to the terrace.

Beyond the kitchen is a further reception room, presently used as a studio but which has potential for various uses; glazed sliding doors in this room also lead to the south-facing terrace.

The double-aspect sitting room on the first floor has superb views over the marshes and towards Southwold. Within the sitting room is a wood-burning stove, and a glazed door leads out to a balcony.

Four double bedrooms are arranged on the ground and first floor. The first-floor principal bedroom is particularly impressive: the spacious room has excellent views and a private balcony. Both of the first-floor bedrooms have en suites, with the family bathroom on the ground floor.

Brooklands has a delightful, south-facing garden. Immediately to the rear of the building is a generous sandstone terrace, ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining.

Steps bordered with shrubs lead down to the lawn and kitchen garden, with raised beds and greenhouse.

There is ample parking at Brooklands over a shingle drive. There is also an excellent outbuilding comprising two garages and a workshop, over which is a useful studio/ancillary accommodation.

Directions

Follow A1095 towards Southwold; the drive to Brooklands is the first right after Gorse Road. Please do not rely on SatNav.