Location

Woodbridge is a thriving and highly regarded market town in East Suffolk – considered by The Times as one of the best places to live in the United Kingdom. Situated on the River Deben, there are a number of scenic walks, a harbour and a rare working tide mill, which traces its roots to the 11th century.

For many centuries, Woodbridge has been a prosperous and fashionable town and it benefits from beautiful architecture, chiefly from the Tudor, Georgian, Regency and Victorian periods; today, there is an incredible array of amenities, including independent shops, cafés, public houses and restaurants.

Within the village of Bromeswell (4 miles), to the east of Woodbridge, is the acclaimed Unruly Pig, considered one of the top gastropubs in the country.

Neighbouring Sutton Hoo (4.5 miles) is home to Britain's most important archaeological site, the Anglo Saxon burial ground of King Rædwald, the most powerful leader in seventh century England.

Orford (13 miles) is an especially delightful village: formerly a fishing port dominated by the 12th century castle and more recently an important location in the development of RADAR, the village today is particularly known for the award-winning Pump Street bakery and the Butley Orford Oysterage.

Aldeburgh (17.5 miles), the popular coastal town closely associated with Benjamin Britten, is famed for its fish and chips and the celebrated 'Scallop' sculpture by Maggi Hambling. There are excellent galleries and boutiques and a superb restaurant scene including critically acclaimed 'The Suffolk'.

Ipswich (7.5 miles) is the county town of Suffolk and provides a wide selection of independent and high street shops; and a variety of theatres, galleries, and museums.

Parklands is well placed for the commuter with easy access to the A12 and railway stations in Woodbridge and Ipswich providing regular trains to London Liverpool Street: Woodbridge via Ipswich from 92 minutes; Ipswich direct from 68 minutes.

Sporting facilities are fantastic: Woodbridge has superb sailing and rowing clubs as well as popular rugby, tennis and golf clubs. Deben Leisure Centre has a 25 metre pool and gym. Further afield, there are golf and sailing clubs at Aldeburgh and Thorpeness, and clay pigeon shooting at Darsham.

Schools in the area are excellent. St Mary's, Woodbridge Primary and Farlingaye are all popular state schools; renowned local independent schools include Woodbridge School, Framlingham College and Ipswich school.

All times and distances are approximate.

Description

Occupying a superb position on the edge of Woodbridge, within the sought after Dukes Park Development, Parklands is an excellent contemporary family home, with various outbuildings, set within about two thirds of an acre.

The building sits centrally within the grounds and has attractive, part brick, part timber clad elevations with modern aluminum windows, under a tile roof.

The accommodation flows remarkable well, ideally laid out for entertaining and busy families, comprising well-proportioned, light-filled rooms with high ceilings throughout.

The front door opens into a generous reception hall with doors leading to the kitchen/breakfast room, dining and sitting room, utility room, five double bedrooms, family bathroom and cloakroom.

The spacious kitchen/breakfast room is flooded with natural light from south facing windows, providing delightful views over the garden. Double doors open out to the dining room and through to the sitting room and conservatory.

The bespoke kitchen has hand built wooden cabinetry, providing ample storage, granite work surfaces, an island, double butler-style sink and integrated appliances including twin ovens, hob, extractor fan and dishwasher.

The elegantly-proportioned, double aspect reception room is presently used as a dining room though could make an additional sitting or family room - there is a handsome chimneypiece and bay window.

Sliding doors lead to the sitting room, which opens out to the conservatory, providing further space for relaxing and entertaining. French windows leads to the terrace.

There are five double bedrooms, two of which enjoy adjoining bathrooms. The capacious principal bedroom benefits from a dressing area as well an en suite.

Parklands occupies a delightful plot of about two thirds of an acre with a verdant lawn and mature trees to the front, and terraces and formal lawn to the rear.

The gardens are perfectly designed for al fresco dining and entertaining, with generous terraces; a lawn, ideal for croquet or badminton; and an outdoor kitchen.

The stylish, timber-framed outdoor kitchen is well equipped with a sink and plumbing for a dishwasher, an oven and gas hob, and built-in barbecue. Behind the kitchen is a useful cloakroom.

There are various other outbuildings including a dining cabin, with integrated wine fridge; an office, ideal for working from home; a sauna; and a gym/yoga studio and further office or games room.

Parklands offers extensive parking for numerous cars over a paved drive.