5 bed detached house for sale

Rendham Road, Carlton, Saxmundham, Suffolk IP17

This is a rare opportunity to purchase a Grade II Listed farmhouse set within an idyllic plot in the popular Suffolk Coast village of Carlton benefiting from a one-bedroom self-contained detached annexe. ‘Carlton Green Farm’ has been a much-treasured family home since 1968 providing focus, security and a haven in an ever-changing world. The farmhouse was formally two cottages and benefits from original period features throughout, including beautiful exposed Suffolk brick flooring, exposed beams and studwork, and an Inglenook fireplace. From all the windows you can enjoy the stunning views of the countryside and gardens. The accommodation can be summarised as follows: Entrance porch providing access to the ground floor shower room and utility / boot room; inner entrance hall with staircase up to two of the bedrooms and bathroom; generous sitting room with multi-fuel burner set within an Inglenook fireplace and further staircase leading up to the remaining two bedrooms; kitchen / breakfast room; formal dining room; beautiful garden room; and family room / snug. On the first floor are four bedrooms, one of which has an en-suite cloakroom, and the family bathroom.

The detached annexe is a beautiful addition with accommodation comprising spacious entrance hall, generous lounge which opens onto a private terrace, wet room, utility room, kitchen, and one double bedroom. This could either be used for multi-generational living or to generate an income as a rental opportunity or holiday let.

The property is being offered for sale with no onward chain. An oil-fired aga, wood burning stove and night storage heaters provide a diverse source of energy and, on ‘The Old Pigsty’, are solar panels which assist in lowering the costs of electricity through increased supply and fit payments.

The gardens, which are a particular selling point and must be seen to be fully appreciated, are well-stocked with a good selection of roses including a spectacular ‘buff beauty’ up one of the chimney stacks. There are three fruit trees, two apple and one plum, as well as a productive walnut tree and beautiful horse chestnut. There is an established bed of peonies and two ponds with visiting ducks and moorhens. The garden is enclosed by hedgerow with post-and-rail fencing to one boundary allowing the opportunity to take advantage of the uninterrupted field views. A sweeping block-paved driveway provides off-road parking for numerous vehicles with a detached garage. In the front garden there is a generous log and mower shed.

The village of Carlton can be found on the Suffolk Coast just one and a half miles from Saxmundham. Saxmundham is a charming market town on the Suffolk Coast offering excellent access by rail and road to many of the nearby 'must see' places to visit along the coast. The town has a busy high street and boasts several cafés, pubs, restaurants, and takeaways. There is a diverse selection of independent shops including butchers, bakery and hardware store along with a Waitrose and Tesco, and General Post Office with chemist attached.

Council tax band: F
EPC Rating: N/A - Grade II Listed building

Entrance Porch

There are two windows, exposed Suffolk brick floor, night storage heater, and loft access. Stable latch doors provide access to the shower room and utility / boot room, and a multi-pane glazed door opens into the entrance hall.

Shower Room

A three-piece suite comprising corner shower enclosure, low-level WC and hand wash basin. There are tiled floor and walls, an extractor fan, ceiling inset spotlights, and a window.

Utility / Boot Room (2.92m x 1.78m)

There is a window, exposed Suffolk brick floor, built-in shelving, space and plumbing for a washing machine, and additional appliance space.

Entrance Hall

The hallway has a skylight, exposed original Suffolk brick floor, and a night storage heater. A staircase up to the rear landing provides access to bedrooms three and four and the family bathroom, and there are doors to the sitting room and kitchen / breakfast room.

Sitting Room (5.33m x 4.7m)

A generous principal reception room with secondary glazed windows which have a built-in window seat beneath. There is a multi-fuel burner set within an Inglenook fireplace with bressummer beam and recesses either side to store wood, night storage heater, and exposed beams and studwork. A built-in cupboard has been temporarily closed off by the current owners, but could be re-opened to create a walkway through to the family room / snug, and a stable latch door with staircase up to the front landing provides access to bedrooms one and two.

Kitchen / Breakfast Room (5.08m x 4.95m)

The kitchen has a range of modern base level units which were fitted approximately five years ago by the current owners with work surfaces over incorporating a one and a half bowl sink and drainer and, under the sink, is a water softener. The aga is used for cooking and heating the hot water, and there is an integrated slimline Neff dishwasher and two integrated under counter fridges. A built-in corner cupboard with carousel unit and pantry cupboard with stable latch door provide further storage. There are exposed beams and studwork, an exposed Suffolk brick floor, two secondary glazed windows, French doors opening through to the garden room, and a door through to:

Dining Room (5.56m x 4.9m)

The formal dining room is triple aspect with secondary glazed windows and a multi-pane glazed door opening out to the garden. There is a night storage heater, exposed beams and studwork, and two handmade built-in Suffolk corner cupboards which are illuminated.

Garden Room (4.5m x 3.9m)

A beautiful room with multiple windows from which to sit and enjoy the views across the fields and garden, and a roof lantern which helps flood this room with natural light; a double-glazed door opens out to the garden. There is an exposed Suffolk brick floor, night storage heater, ceiling inset spotlights, and French doors opening through to:

Family Room / Snug (4.45m x 3.53m)

A dual aspect reception room with secondary glazed windows overlooking the garden. There is a night storage heater, exposed beams and studwork, open fireplace with surround, and a large walk-in cupboard with stable latch door and built-in shelving.

Front Landing

The landing has an original mullion window and doors to bedrooms one and two.

Bedroom One (5.38m x 4.75m)

The incredible master bedroom is dual aspect with a Velux window and double-glazed window. There are exposed beams and studwork and a feature exposed brick wall above the chimneybreast, night storage heater, vaulted ceiling, and stable latch door through to:

En-Suite Cloakroom

A two-piece suite comprising low-level WC and hand wash basin, with a heated towel rail, exposed brickwork and studwork, and a Velux window.

Bedroom Two (4.65m x 3.58m)

A dual aspect bedroom with secondary glazed windows, night storage heater, hand wash basin, and exposed beams and studwork.

Rear Landing

The landing has a window, large double cupboard with hanging rail and shelving, exposed beams and studwork, and doors to bedrooms three and four and the family bathroom.

Family Bathroom

The bathroom has been refitted with a modern three-piece suite comprising bath, low-level WC with concealed cistern, and vanity hand wash basin with ample storage cupboards beneath. There are tiled splashbacks to the bath and sink, a heated towel rail, exposed beams and studwork, ceiling inset spotlights, and window.

Bedroom Three (5.4m x 4.88m)

This impressive guest bedroom is triple aspect with exposed studwork and beams, night storage heater, and wood flooring.

Bedroom Four (2.87m x 2.51m)

This bedroom has a secondary glazed window, exposed beams and studwork, and is laid to carpet.

Detached Annexe:

‘The Old Pigsty’ is a one-bedroom self-contained detached annexe set within the grounds of ‘Carlton Green Farm’ and has its own private terrace with raised flowerbeds, and offers beautiful views of the surrounding fields, the terrace and gardens.

Entrance Hall

There is coconut matting by the front door, a night storage heater, ceiling inset spotlights, and loft access. Doors provide access to the lounge, wet room, kitchen, and bedroom.

Lounge (5.36m x 4.04m)

This sizeable dual aspect reception room offers views across the fields and out to the private terrace, with double doors opening onto the terrace which is a lovely spot to sit and enjoy the beautiful vista. The lounge has a custom-built bookshelf within the recess, night storage heater, and vaulted ceiling with inset spotlights.

Wet Room

There is a walk-in shower, low-level WC, hand wash basin, tiled walls and floor, extractor fan, ceiling inset spotlight, and a double-glazed window.

Kitchen (3.78m x 3.25m)

The kitchen has a range of base level units with roll edge work surfaces over incorporating a sink and drainer with mixer tap. An overhead cupboard provides additional storage and there is an integrated electric oven and four ring electric hob, ceiling inset spotlights, laminate flooring, and night storage heater. Dual aspect windows offer uninterrupted field views and views across the garden, a stable door opens out to the garden, and there is a doorway through to:

Utility Room (1.7m x 1.68m)

A double-glazed window offers uninterrupted field views, and there is a built-in cupboard with shelving, pantry cupboard with shelving which houses the consumer unit, space and plumbing for a washing machine, and space for a further appliance.

Double Bedroom (3.6m x 3.25m)

There are two double-glazed windows overlooking the garden, night storage heater, and ceiling inset spotlights.