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A Tranquil Haven

he pretty little village of Hintlesham is into which natural light floods via the glass located halfway between Ipswich and atrium at the back of the house. The floors are Tthe ancient market town of Hadleigh. all oak, underfloor heating gives a cosy feel, It’s a close-knit and neighbourly community, and the walls are painted in a neutral shade. with a popular pub, an active church, a “We designed the ground floor deliberately Church of primary school, a village so that the lounge is a tranquil and secluded hall and a multi-use games area. The pub area, while the rest of the space is sociable has been delivering meals during lock down and hospitable. You can be in the kitchen and there is a warm community spirit. The preparing a meal and still be able to talk to village has a number of walks and footpaths everyone. The day room is idea for having and it’s ideal for joggers, runners and dog coffee, reading, chatting or just gazing out walkers. Nearby RSPB Wolves Wood is one of over the spectacular views. In the winter, the seven remaining ancient woodlands in natural daylight floods in, and in summer we the county and is noted for its rich bird life, have the doors open straight into the garden. including nightingales. Two AONBs are also All the windows are triple glazed, apart from on the doorstep (Dedham Vale and Suffolk the double glazed sliding doors in the day Coast and Heaths). The A14 is close by and room, which insulates the house very well.” Manningtree station, with regular direct trains into Liverpool Street is just a twenty- All In The Detail minute drive away. The elegant and contemporary kitchen, to the left of the ground floor, is an absolute delight. Running westwards out of the village in With high gloss cabinets, Corian worktops, the direction of Hadleigh is Duke Street, a integrated appliances and on-trend LED relatively quiet tree-lined road. In an idyllic lights running around the worktops, this is location backing on to an uninterrupted vista a space which has been designed with ease of tranquil farmland stands this delightful and enjoyment in mind. “We wanted to make house, built by its present owners in 2018. the kitchen low maintenance and easy to Meticulously planned to be low maintenance clean. There are two ovens, the first a hide and easy to live in, it is immaculate within and and slide is self cleaning (as popularised by without. The house has been constructed GBBO) and the right a combination oven with using high quality timber effect boarding, a microwave and a separate plate warmer. soffits, fascias and windows. These only need We make our own bread, utilising a bread to be washed down once a year, doing away proving device in the main oven. We both with the need for constant maintenance and love cooking in there. The hob is positioned repainting. The gravelled drive to the front of in such a way that you can look out over the the property can accommodate several cars view while you’re cooking whilst its down and is set back from the road and protected draught extractor takes the steam down and by a hedge and fencing, with a grass verge to out through special filters. The ComfortLift the front. dishwasher by AEG eliminates bending and stretching through its patented design and Light Fantastic the integrated fridge freezer is by Neff.” The front door leads into a delightful open- plan hall, kitchen, day room and dining area A Tranquil Haven

Luxury Finish Leading off from the right of the hall is the contemporary cloakroom and the utility room, with a second sink and plenty of useful storage. The garage is spacious, ideal for extra storage. The glass and oak staircase leads straight up from the hall to a generous landing. Three bedrooms, one en suite and a family bathroom complete the accommodation in this delightful house. The principal bedroom is enhanced by a dressing area, built-in wardrobes and a sleek en suite with a walk-in shower and plenty of storage. Two further double bedrooms both enjoy built-in wardrobes, and the family bathroom is elegant and contemporary with a bath with shower over, heated towel rail, countertop basin and storage. Both bathrooms benefit from underfloor heating.

Living The Dream The sunny rear garden is completely enclosed. With a circular lawn, an herbaceous border, a wildflower section and a shaded pergola, it is a tranquil haven with stunning views. “We’ve got wisteria and evergreen clematis growing over the pergola. We sit and watch the sunset over the wood and often see red kites and buzzards circling overhead. We’ve planted snowdrops, aconites, daffodils, primroses and cowslips, fritillaries, bluebells, campions and poppies so there’s fragrance and colour from late winter right through summer. There are apple and plum trees, plus a cherry growing up the fence.” The neighbours are friendly and supportive. It is also useful to know that Hintlesham is linked to the excellent Hadleigh Medical Centre. There is also a good dentist in the town. Villagers are eligible for a discount card from the Golf Club bar and restaurant. There are plenty of shops and supermarkets within a short drive and with Ipswich and Hadleigh nearby you are spoilt for choice when it comes to the wide variety of shops, entertainment and leisure activities from which to choose. This beautiful house would make an ideal family home and would also work very well for anyone working from home with its speedy fibre internet connection or wanting an easy commute back to a delightful village location. It requires All measurements are approximate and quoted in imperial with metric equivalents and for general guidance only whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. These comments are the personal views of the current owner no work and has excellent green credentials which include an and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified and should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent. Registered in England and Wales, Company Reg No.10931078 Exquisite Air source heat pump. House, Alton Business Centre, , Ipswich, Suffolk, , IP9 2AX. Regional Office: Exquisite Home, Valley Lane, Wherstead, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2AX T +44(0)3455 651681 E [email protected]

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