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 an excellent position in the renowned Dukes Park Development, Juniper Hill. The house is a unique and impressive property with stunning landscaped gardens and swimming pool all set within in about 0.5 of an acre.

The house was built in the 1970s and has been recently upgraded internally and externally to a high standard throughout by our client, providing contemporary and flexible living.

Inside the accommodation flows well and consists of an entrance hall opening in to the kitchen/ breakfast room, dining room, sitting room, living room, study/ bedroom; a hallway from the kitchen leads to a utility, three bedrooms and family bathroom.

The spacious kitchen/ breakfast room is at the heart of the home, ideal for entertaining. The Magnet kitchen has Real Italian Granite counter tops, ample storage, induction hob and integrated appliances. The dining room flows from the kitchen and has ample space for dining.

Steps from the dining room lead down to the double aspect sitting room, which comprises a log burner, original sanded floors and glass sliding doors out to the garden providing delightful views over the garden and surrounding fields. A door from the dining room leads to a study, which could alternatively be used as a bedroom.

Beyond the kitchen there are steps that lead down to the living room, which is flooded with natural light. There is underfloor heating and large, floor to ceiling glass sliding doors, which lead straight out to a terrace, perfect for alfresco dining.

A hallway leads to the three well-proportioned bedrooms, a family bathroom and useful utility room. The principal bedroom in particular benefits from a dressing room. All the bedrooms have a wonderful outlook over the gardens and fields beyond.

The property sits centrally in its plot and is approached over a block paved drive. To the front of the house there is a double garage, ample parking and a landscaped garden which is interspersed with a variety of plants. There is also a further driveway to the side of the property creating more parking and provides access to the garden.

To the rear there is a beautiful swimming pool, which has a new Zinc filter, a solar cover and is surrounded by a stunning gabion stone basket wall.

The garden has a series of terraces, which are decked or paved. The terraces are perfect for outdoor dining and enjoying the surrounding country views.

The garden has undergone extensive planting, sympathetic to the sandy soil and is interspersed with a variety of flowers, shrubs and mature trees. There is also an orchard with apples and plums.