Location

Clover Lea is a secluded substantial house positioned in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the Suffolk Heritage Coastline.

Aldeburgh (2 miles), the popular coastal town closely associated with Benjamin Britten, is famed for its fish and chips and the celebrated Hambling. There are excellent galleries, boutiques and superb restaurants including the critically acclaimed 'The Suffolk Sur Mer'.

Historic market towns, Framlingham (13.5 miles) and Woodbridge (18 miles) are popular East Anglian destinations, which offer a comprehensive selection of amenities, including independent shops, delicatessens, cafés, restaurants and public houses.

Sporting facilities are fantastic: Leiston (2.7 miles) has a brilliant leisure centre. Aldeburgh, Thorpness and Woodbridge have well-regarded golf, tennis and sailing clubs; Woodbridge also offers rowing and rugby clubs. There are numerous walks within the vicinity including the Sandlings Walk, which goes through the Suffolk Heaths Natural Landscape.

Schools in the area are excellent including Orwell Park Prep School, Summerhill, Woodbridge School, Framlingham College and Ipswich School, all of which are included in the Good Schools Guide.

All times and distances are approximate.

Description

Clover Lea is a substantial house set within 1.6 acres. The house occupies an exceptional position on a quiet lane, abutting open countryside with far-reaching views over the fields. The setting is peaceful yet close to the coast with wonderful footpaths leading over nature reserves to the sea, the River Alde, Snape & beyond.

Dating from the 1930s, the house is constructed of brick under a slate roof and has been substantially extended and remodelled, offering excellent family living space.

Internally, the accommodation flows remarkably well, comprising well-proportioned, light-filled rooms with good ceiling height throughout.

The front door opens into an entrance hall, leading to a kitchen/breakfast room, dining room, family room, games room, office, utility room, and shower room. Two sets of stairs provide access to the bedroom accommodation.

The kitchen is at the heart of the home has ample storage, a Cuisinemaster range cooker, Samsung American style fridge freezer and microwave and integrated dishwasher. Beyond the kitchen is the utility/ boot room, which has an external door and a further door leading to a shower room. Off the kitchen is a superb double-aspect games room and bar, an excellent space for entertaining.

The dining room is a delightful, bright space, benefitting from an inglenook fireplace with a wood burner. There are two sets of French doors, one of which leads to a terrace, perfect for alfresco dining in the summer months.

The spacious family room is beyond and also enjoys a triple aspect, flooding the room with natural light. This room also features an open fireplace and further French doors leading to a terrace and the garden beyond. A office completes the downstairs accommodation.

Two sets of stairs lead to the first floor, where there are five bedrooms, one with an en-suite, and two generously sized bathrooms. All the rooms benefit from delightful views over the surrounding fields.

Detached Annex/ Cottage
The detached annex/cottage, built in 2006 and updated in 2022, offers a comfortable and modern living space and has been used as a successful holiday let. There is a spacious living area with underfloor heating, a modern kitchen fully equipped with appliances, and a double bedroom with French doors to a private garden and an en-suite. The building is surrounded by a landscaped garden, enclosed by fencing and hedging, providing privacy.

Gardens & Outbuildings
Clover Lea is approached via a private, long track. The house is set within about 1.6 acres, which comprises laid to lawn , shrubs and a variety of mature trees, including silver birch, pine, and ash. The grounds feature a hard tennis court, a pavilion with a covered entertaining area with a separate kitchen, a brick shed with shower room and electrics, a timber garden shed, and kennels.

There is extensive parking for numerous cars.