Framing The View Woolverstone | Suffolk Framing The View he Shotley Peninsula is bounded on its farmland. When I look out of the window Twest coast by the River Orwell and to in the morning, all I see is fields, sometimes the east by the River Stour, both these great with a flock of deer grazing in them. We have Suffolk rivers emptying into the North Sea a large hare population, plus pheasants and at Shotley Point. The fresh ozone-infused air partridges. It’s delightful.” and acres of unspoilt farmland give this part of the county the tranquil yet invigorating Home Comforts quality which makes it so popular with The house is approached by a large gravel residents and visitors alike. The peninsula drive which can easily accommodate a forms part of the Suffolk Coast and Heaths number of cars. A small lawn, lavishly planted Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and with daffodils and edged by mature shrubs Alton Water is one of its greatest treasures. sits to the right of the house, in front of the Ideal for water ski-ing, kayaking, camping lounge and the entrance hall. The front and walking, it is a beautiful expanse of water door leads into the generous, light-filled set in idyllic countryside. entrance hall with the stairs rising up to the first floor, leaving plenty of open under The pretty village of Woolverstone is located stairs storage. To the left there is a separate on the north eastern part of the peninsula, cloakroom. Leading off from the left of the looking out over the Orwell. The county town hall is the generously proportioned kitchen of Ipswich is just under five miles to the north and breakfast room, which enjoys delightful and the village is within easy reach of the A14 views out over the rear garden and fields and Manningtree mainline station, which beyond. There is a separate external door to has regular trains running into Liverpool the front which leads into a small lobby next Street. Woolverstone is known for its higher- to the kitchen. The owner very much enjoys than-average number of notable buildings, cooking in this space. “The views are lovely, including Grade II listed Woolverstone House, there’s plenty of room and when we were Berners Hall, St Michael’s Church, the Dairy allowed to, I often had lots of friends over House, The Widows’ Homes and the Cat for supper. There’s enough room to seat a House. Woolverstone Hall, now the home good number of people comfortably in the of Ipswich High School, is Grade I listed. breakfast room.” Designed by Lutyens, the gardens were planned out by Gertrude Jekyll and now have Leading straight off the hall is a good-sized their own Grade II listed status. reception room which is currently being used as a study, while to the right is the large Idyllic Location family lounge. “The patio doors lead straight Sitting in a large wraparound garden on out into the sunny garden. It’s a wonderful the main road through the village is this place to relax and enjoy the views or drink handsome detached house built in the late a Campari on the steps! One of my favourite nineteen fifties. The present owner has been things about the house is the huge amounts connected with it since she moved in with her of light that pours in through the lovely late husband in the nineteen nineties. “I’ve windows and the fantastic views.” been very happy here. I love the rural feeling we have, backing on to acres of unspoiled Framing The View Light-Filled Spaces Upstairs, there is plenty of room and more beautiful views. The stairs rise up to a large landing from which radiate the five bedrooms and the family bathroom. “To the left, we have a 27-foot-long room in the eaves over the garage. It’s flooded with light from the three skylights, and I use it as my work room. However, it would make a beautiful principal bedroom with en suite bathroom, two more bedrooms or even a playroom.” Three double bedrooms, one dual aspect, look out over the rear and to the side of the house. The dual aspect single bedroom enjoys pretty views over the front garden. The family bathroom has a bath, toilet and basin and is spacious and light filled. The accommodation upstairs would lend itself very well to family living. On Your Doorstep... The large wraparound garden is delightful and something the owner will greatly miss. The garden is divided up by trellis work into different sections. There is a stretch of lawn to the side of the house which would be ideal for children’s play equipment whilst the back garden faces south west and is sunny and private. A small, paved area to the left of the house at the back is a real sun trap and there are plenty of sunny nooks ideal for seating. Mature, well-established trees include a horse chestnut, sycamore, two blue cedars and a fragrant lilac tree. There are plenty of mature shrubs as well as a bay tree and rosemary bushes and the lawn has recently been scarified and the trees at the back of the garden have been trimmed. A gate leads to a charming little path running along the field where a small shed is currently used to store tools. Whilst Woolverstone does not have its own primary school, the nearby villages of Chelmondiston, Holbrook, Tattingstone and Shotley all do. Holbrook High School is located just three miles away and Ipswich High School, located in the village at Woolverstone Hall, is within walking distance. The peninsula is dotted with delightful pubs and cafés, while the footpaths and cycle routes criss-cross all over it. Suffolk Food Hall is close 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 by and the village is connected to Shotley Marina to the south 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 and Ipswich to the north by a regular bus service. With plenty 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 of flexible accommodation, a delightful garden and a simply House, Alton Business Centre, Wherstead, Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom, IP9 2AX. stunning location, this lovely house is a gem in a rural setting. Regional Office: Exquisite Home, Valley Lane, Wherstead, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2AX T +44(0)3455 651681 E [email protected] www.exquisitehome.co.uk.