4 bed detached house for sale

Aldeburgh Road, Friston, Saxmundham, Suffolk IP17

Situated on a substantial plot in the desirable village of Friston lies this exceptional four bedroom detached family home which was built by the current owners in 2002 and has been maintained to an exceptionally high standard. This beautifully presented property is completely wheelchair friendly and benefits from a stunning south-west facing rear garden, extensive block-paved driveway providing ample off-road parking for numerous vehicles, and 19ft detached double garage with space for parking plus a ground floor kitchenette and bathroom and first floor loft room, and could potentially be used as an annexe; there is oil-fired central heating and double-glazing throughout.

A brief summary of the accommodation is as follows: Inviting light and airy entrance hall; study; 22ft lounge with feature woodburning stove set within an Inglenook fireplace; conservatory from which to enjoy views of the garden; 22ft kitchen / dining room; separate utility room; ground floor cloakroom; galleried landing; impressive master suite consisting of an 19ft bedroom with ample built-in storage and an en-suite shower room; three further bedrooms; and a good size family bathroom.

The village of Friston lies in a beautiful rural location with its very own popular pub “The Old Chequers” together with active village church and village hall. Friston is the perfect base for visiting some of Suffolk’s most popular towns and villages such as the charming market town of Saxmundham, the pretty coastal town of Aldeburgh, and the 'must-visit' destination of Snape. The surrounding villages and towns offer plenty of shops, bars, cafes, and cinemas and Friston is within close proximity to the world-famous Bird Sanctuary at Minsmere.

Saxmundham offers excellent access by rail and road to many of the popular places to visit along the coast, Aldeburgh is nestled on the river Alde which enjoys breath-taking views both seawards and following the river Alde inland towards Orford, and Snape offers beautiful countryside walks and is home to the renowned Snape Maltings which also provides fantastic river walks and river tours with the River Alde at the Maltings being a haven for birdlife with its expansive estuary.

Council tax band: E
EPC Rating: C

Entrance Hall

Double-glazed window to the side aspect, feature exposed brick wall, radiator, staircase rising to the first floor with understairs cupboard, and stable latch doors to:

Study (2.3m x 2.16m)

Double-glazed window to the front aspect, laminate flooring, and radiator.

Lounge (6.96m x 4.7m)

Dual aspect with double-glazed windows to the front and side, woodburning stove set within an Inglenook fireplace with the brickwork extending to the side incorporating a TV stand with two storage recesses, two radiators, and double wooden doors opening through to:

Conservatory (2.82m x 2.16m)

The conservatory has double-glazed window surround, double-glazed French doors opening out to the rear garden, a warm roof, and tiled flooring with electric underfloor heating.

Kitchen / Dining Room (6.96m x 3.25m)

Fitted with an extensive range of oak fronted eye and base level units and drawers, solid wood work surfaces, butler sink with mixer tap and filtered water tap, tiled splashbacks, integrated fridge and dishwasher, space for a Rangemaster cooker with built-in extractor hood over, tiled flooring, slimline radiator, double-glazed windows to the front and rear aspects, and stable latch doors to the utility room and side lobby.

Utility Room

Eye and base level units with roll edge work surface incorporating a sink and drainer with mixer tap, tiled splashback, space for a washing machine and space for two further appliances, water softener, floor-mounted oil-fired boiler, tiled flooring, radiator, and double-glazed window to the side aspect.

Side Lobby

Wooden door opening out to the driveway at the side, radiator, tiled flooring, and door through to:

Cloakroom

Two-piece suite comprising low-level WC and hand wash basin with tiled splashback, radiator, tiled flooring, and double-glazed opaque window to the side aspect.

Galleried Landing

Double-glazed window halfway up the staircase overlooking the rear garden, feature exposed brickwork, loft access, and stable latch doors to the bedrooms and bathroom.

Master Bedroom (5.9m x 2.4m)

Triple aspect with double-glazed windows overlooking the front and rear gardens and to the side, radiator, oak flooring, eaves storage, built-in double wardrobe with mirrored sliding doors, large walk-in cupboard with slatted shelving housing the water cylinder, and stable latch door through to:

En-Suite Shower Room

Stylish three-piece suite comprising corner shower enclosure, low-level WC and hand wash basin; radiator; tiled flooring; aquaboarding to the walls; extractor fan; ceiling inset spotlights; and Velux window to the rear aspect.

Bedroom Two (3.78m x 2.6m)

Double-glazed window overlooking the front garden, eaves storage, and radiator.

Bedroom Three (2.64m x 2.6m)

Double-glazed window overlooking the front garden and radiator.

Bedroom Four (3.2m x 2.06m)

Double-glazed window overlooking the rear garden and radiator.

Family Bathroom

Three-piece suite comprising bath with shower attachment, low-level WC and pedestal hand wash basin; radiator; laminate flooring; half-height tiled walls; extractor fan; ceiling inset spotlights; and Velux window to the rear aspect.

Outside

‘Holly Hedge’ sits on a good size plot with the front garden being laid to lawn and enclosed by holly hedging, and a path leads to the recessed porch with feature pargeting panels and wooden front door. To the side is a substantial block-paved driveway providing ample off-road parking for numerous vehicles including a boat / motorhome, and access to the detached garage. The beautiful south-west facing rear garden is a particular selling feature and is extensively laid to lawn; there are raised flowerbeds and an abundance of mature shrubs and trees, a substantial workshop with power and light connected and useful storage shed, and raised terrace area to the side elevation with large log store. A large patio seating area provides a great space for alfresco dining and there is a vegetable garden; outside lighting, tap and power socket; and the garden is fully enclosed by hedgerow and panel fencing.

Detached Double Garage (6m x 6m)

There is a remote controlled electric rolltop door providing vehicular access into the garage with a pedestrian door opening out to driveway, door providing access to a staircase leading up to the loft room, and stable latch doors opening through to:

Bathroom

Three-piece suite comprising bath with shower over, low-level WC and hand wash basin; extractor fan; and ceiling inset spotlights.

Kitchenette

Base level units with roll edge work surface over incorporating a sink and drainer, space and plumbing for a washing machine with further appliance space, multiple power sockets and lighting, and double-glazed window to the rear aspect.

First Floor Loft Room

Double-glazed window overlooking the front garden, night storage heater, laminate flooring, and built-in cupboard.