Location

Framlingham is a most beautiful and energetic market town with an impressive 12th century castle, restaurants including the celebrated Watson & Walpole, public houses and a hotel. There is an array of independent shops, cafés and a superb delicatessen.

Local sporting facilities are fantastic: badminton, hockey, football and tennis are available at Framlingham Sports Club; there are well regarded sailing, tennis and golf clubs in Woodbridge, Aldeburgh and Thorpeness.

Schools are excellent in both the state and independent sectors including Thomas Mills, Framlingham College and Woodbridge School.

Description

Ideally situated in a particularly pretty pocket of countryside, on the edge of the historic market town, Framlingham. Little Lodge is a substantial country house situated in an elevated setting within approximately 17.8 acres, accessed via a sweeping shingle drive with ample parking and a wide range of farm buildings. The property retains many superb features including exposed timbers and stud work with the decor being of a traditional style. The front door leads through to a substantial double height, light-filled hallway which benefits from a wood burning stove and galleried landing above.

The hall gives access through to a well proportioned drawing room with a dual aspect and open fireplace. The sitting room is situated on the opposite side of the hallway which is a lovely room with French doors out on to the covered terrace and also has a wood burning stove. Beyond the sitting room lies the AGA kitchen/breakfast room, larder, dining room as well as the utility, cloakroom and back door. . The first floor is reached via the handsome staircase which leads through to the principal bedroom, en suite bathroom both of which have fantastic views out across the gardens and surrounding area. There are a further three bedrooms, family bathroom and separate cloakroom.

Outside
Little Lodge is set in an elevated and exceptionally private location within walking distance of Framlingham and Framlingham College. The property is reached via a long sweeping driveway which rises upon reaching the house and sits in a wonderfully elevated position providing enviable views across the surrounding countryside.

Paddocks lie along the south west boundary and the gardens along the south east. The terrace is situated at the front of the property covered with a wooden pergola, perfect for al fresco dining. The property has two ponds and river frontage along the north east boundary.

There are numerous outbuildings associated with Little Lodge including a triple garage and workshop as well as a home office and additional store rooms. Others include a substantial timber framed barn complex, four substantial modern farm buildings as well as an office building. These outbuildings are accessed via a separate driveway. They offer an incredible opportunity to be developed subject to the necessary consents being obtained.