1 Gypsy Lodge, Abbey Lane, , , IP16 4TE Price £435,000

SOUTHWOLD T: 01502722065 T: 01728 605511 www.jennie-jones.com E: @jennie-jones.com E: [email protected]

A pretty detached house with an excellent range of outbuildings in about 0.4 acres (sts). The property was formerly a pair of 19th century, flint, farm cottages which were renovated and amalgamated in the 1980s to create a charming and versatile family home. The property is situated in a rural location on the edge of what was a WWII USAAF airfield. Although the fighter aircraft have long since departed, remnants of the base remain. Part of the field is now occupied by the highly regarded Cakes and Ale holiday park; a site for privately owned static caravans, touring pitches and two rental lodges. There is a small and informative museum and a memorial to the Americans service personnel of the 357th fighter group. Beyond the old airfield are the remains of , a monastery founded in the 12th century. There are wonderful walks and cycle routes in this area and the excellent local amenities at Saxmundham and Leiston lie within convenient and easy reach. The garden at Gypsy Lodge has been most attractively planted and landscaped with mature trees and shrubs that provide a high degree of privacy and seclusion. The large, well-maintained outbuildings offer ideal work- shop, studio or office space. There may be potential to convert to self contained annexe accommodation, sub- ject to the usual consents. The driveway affords ample space for a motor home, boat or caravan. The accommodation is well presented throughout and is centrally heated by oil-fired radiators. There is a fabu- lous inglenook fireplace in the sitting room. The three double first floor bedrooms are served by a large family bathroom and a separate WC. There is a useful downstairs cloakroom, a well-appointed kitchen/breakfast room, separate dining room and spacious sitting room which opens out to the garden at the rear. An internal inspection is strongly recommended to appreciate the standard and versatility of the accommodation and out- side spaces. Gypsy Lodge is ideally situated for access to the Heritage Coast and the seaside towns of Alde- burgh and Southwold. There are two nearby pubs: The Lion Inn at Theberton and the famous Eel’s Foot at East- bridge. There are walks from onto nature reserve and a delightful walk, just down from the Eel’s Foot, which winds its way through the marshes all the way to the beach. The nearby towns of Leiston and Saxmundham offer good local shops. Saxmundham has a Waitrose and a Tesco supermarket. The rail- way station at Saxmundham provides connecting services to London, Norwich and Cambridge. Leiston has a sports centre and swimming pool, cinema and a museum dedicated to the town’s proud industrial heritage. There are golf courses at and and sailing on the Alde/ Ore. Among the many other at- tractions in this part of Suffolk are the ancient castles at Orford and and the world famous Snape Maltings Concert Hall which is home to the Aldeburgh Festival. This part of Suffolk has become a haven for writers, artists and musicians. ENTRANCE PORCH OUTSIDE uPVC front door and double glazed windows, radiator, The property is approached via a large pea shingle fitted carpet. Ledged door opens to the dining room. driveway which offers excellent parking for several vehi- cles and has room for trailers etc. The driveway which is DINING ROOM screened by well-maintained hedges, leads to the gar- Front aspect double glazed window, radiator, exposed age. beams, fitted carpet, smoke alarm, stairs to the first floor landing. Under stair cupboard. Ledged doors to the kitch- The rear garden is enclosed and well screened by mature en/breakfast room and the sitting room. evergreen and deciduous trees. The garden is laid to lawn with borders and established shrubs. There is large paved SITTING ROOM patio with a pergola and a raised timber deck, wisteria Double aspect, double glazed window and French win- and clematis, outside lighting and tap. There is an en- dows that open out to the garden. Radiators, exposed closed area with the LPG bottles and Oil tank. At the far beams and down lighters, polished oak floorboards. An end of the garden there is a lovely west facing gazeebo impressive brick inglenook fireplace with illuminated re- and a small vegetable garden. cesses, an oak bressummer beam and a LPG-fired stove. TV point. A five bar, field gate provides a second vehicular access into the property at the rear. KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM Rear aspect double glazed windows. Back door to the OUTBUILDINGS garden. The kitchen is well-appointed and fitted with roll edged work tops, single drainer one and a half bowl sink STUDIO/OFFICE with mixer tap. Limed oak fronted base level units and Vaulted ceiling, fluorescent lights. Useful store room. Dou- matching wall units. Four ring LPG hob, with double elec- ble doors from the garden. tric oven beneath, cooker hood above, space for tall fridge/freezer, pamment tiled floor, exposed beams, pel- GREENHOUSE met lighting, radiator, ceiling down lighters. Lean to green house with staging and power connected.

UTILITY ROOM GARAGE/WORKSHOP Plumbing for dishwasher, wall mounted cupboard. Tiled Double doors, power connected, fitted cupboards and floor. Door to the cloakroom. benches.

CLOAKROOM UTILITY ROOM Wash basin with mixer tap and tiled splash backs, WC., Roll edged work tops, single drainer stainless steel sink, oil-fired boiler, double glazed window, Tiled floor, cup- cupboard under, base level cupboards, plumbing for board housing electric consumer units, vanity mirror. washing machine, space for tumble dryer and freezers, tall larder cupboard, quarry tiled floor. Door from the FIRST FLOOR GALLERIED LANDING garden. Double glazed window, fitted carpet, fitted shelves, ac- cess to roof space, smoke alarm. Ledged doors off to the GARAGE bedrooms, bathroom and separate WC. Up and over door, power connected. Courtesy door from the garden. BEDROOM ONE Front aspect double glazed window, radiator, fitted car- pet, ceiling down lighters, polished pine floor boards. LOCAL AUTHORITY District Council, Council Offices, BEDROOM TWO East Suffolk House, Station Road, Melton, Woodbridge, Rear aspect double glazed window, radiator, fitted car- Suffolk. IP12 1RT Tel: 01394 383789 pet. Views of the garden. VIEWING BEDROOM THREE Strictly by appointment through Jennie Jones Estate Front aspect double glazed window, radiator, fitted car- Agents: pet, fitted wardrobes and blanket cupboards. SAXMUNDHAM (01728) 605511. email: [email protected] SEPARATE WC. WC. And wash basin, part tiled walls, vanity mirror, SERVICES Mains water, electricity and drainage. chrome towel rail/radiator. Double glazed window. EPC –F BATHROOM Panel enclosed bath with mixer tap and shower attach- ment, bidet, pedestal wash basin, tiled shower cubicle, radiator/towel rail, airing cupboard with hot water cylin- der and shelving. Double glazed window, vanity light and shaver point.

Items depicted in the photographs are not necessarily included in the sale. Measurements and details are for guidance purposes only and their accuracy should be checked by an intending purchaser. Where applicable, central heating systems, gas/electrical installations, plumbing etc, have not been checked by this office