Old Martlesham, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12

A handsome and elegantly presented country house overlooking traditional gardens. Martlesham House is an unlisted, handsome and substantial country house, overlooking secure traditional gardens. Understood to date from the 18th Century, the original Suffolk Long House has been substantially altered and extended during the latter centuries, and today offers approaching 4,000 sq ft of, well laid out, light and well-proportioned accommodation. The principal reception and bedrooms focus onto the gardens, with those on the ground floor accessing directly onto a wide suntrap terrace which runs the length of the house. Benefiting from a mains gas fired central heating and security systems, and featuring oak boarded floors, oak doors and high ceilings, the property has been updated throughout by the present vendors. There is an impressive central dining hall with a gallery landing above, an additional two principal reception rooms, together with a study and playroom/at home office, AGA kitchen/breakfast room, service rooms and cellar. On the first floor, beyond the tower room, are six bedrooms, a large en suite bath/shower room, family bathroom and two further en suite shower rooms. THE BARN & OUTBUILDINGS Beyond a parking courtyard, adjacent to the house is an impressive traditional timber framed barn, subdivided to provide general storage, an insulated office and store with the potential for conversion to a variety of annexe uses. There is a further 20ft workshop, wood shed and greenhouse. GARDENS & WOODLAND MEADOW A gravel driveway runs between the house and barn beyond the initial parking to a further parking area to the rear of the barn range. There is also parking at the front of the house whilst to the rear, the main area of west facing garden is laid to lawn and enclosed by maturing hedgerow, walling and fencing. Steps lead onto the lawns from a wide suntrap terrace, running the length of the house which, with numerous accesses from the house, is ideal for alfresco dining. The gardens are sheltered and screened by a neighbouring woodland belt and include an area of mature woodland to the north. There are three further separate areas included:- To the south a 1.85 acre woodland meadow with mature hedgerows, fine mature oak trees and which is interspersed with younger self seeded oaks. A small triangular area which sits on the opposite side of the lane is laid mainly to grass, which the present vendors use for overflow parking from time to time, together with a second one acre triangular area of woodland with a gated access onto the lane used by the present vendors for storage of boats, with a secure, double garage. All combined, the property being offered for sale extends to about 5 acres. LOCATION Martlesham House enjoys an accessible, rural location just 1½ miles from Woodbridge. The picturesque riverfront town provides an excellent range of local shopping and commercial facilities, as well as offering a wide choice of schools catering for all age groups in both the state and private sectors. The A12, which bypasses Woodbridge, links to the county town of Ipswich (6 miles) and beyond to Cambridge and The Midlands (via the A14), as well as London's M25 and Stansted Airport, via the A12 and A1120 respectively. The nearby Deben Estuary, one of East Anglia's prettiest rivers, offers a wide choice of watersport opportunities, with sailing and rowing clubs at Martlesham Creek (½ mile), Woodbridge and the neighbouring village of Waldringfield. There are golf courses on the edge of Woodbridge and close by at Seckford (1½ miles), whilst woodland footpaths lead down to the banks of both the Deben and Martlesham Creek. DISTANCES Woodbridge - 2 miles Martlesham Church & Creek - walking distance Ipswich - 6 miles (London's Liverpool Street Station 70 minutes) Waldringfield & The River Deben - 3 miles AGENTS NOTE A 1.25 acre residential building plot, with a screening belt of mature trees and full planning permission for a four bedroom detached house, is situated beyond the western boundary of the garden and is being sold separately by the present vendors of Martlesham House. DIRECTIONS (IP12 4PG) Approaching Woodbridge from the south on the A12, proceed past Martlesham Heath, crossing over a series of roundabouts. At the traffic light controlled roundabout beyond Tesco, turn right signed to Martlesham and proceed for approximately 1 mile. At the bottom of a long hill, turn right, opposite the Red Lion public house, signed to Waldringfield. Follow this lane for about mile and as it rises up through a tree tunnelled hill, Martlesham House stands on the right-hand side with a set of wooden gates just beyond the house accessing the drive. If approaching on the A12 from the Woodbridge direction, proceed to the aforementioned large traffic controlled roundabout, with the A1214 and turn left, signed to Martlesham. Thereafter, follow the instructions as above. What3words: divided.dizzy.shipwreck PROPERTY INFORMATION Services: Mains water, gas & electricity are connected. Private drainage system. Solar hot water system. 7Kw electric car charger. Broadband: We are informed that Superfast broadband is available at the property, in addition to a Cat 5E wiring network. EPC: D Fixtures & Fittings: Items regarded as fixtures and fittings, are initially excluded from the sale, although certain items may be available by separate negotiation. Viewings: By appointment with Jackson-Stops.