Location

Harpers Lodge is located within the centre of Saxmundham, which is a substantial and historic market town with a wide selection of amenities including Waitrose and Tesco supermarkets, independent shops and a railway station offering trains to London via Ipswich from 115 minutes.

Sporting facilities are fantastic: Saxmundham has a tennis club and gym; Leiston (4.4 miles) has a brilliant leisure centre. Aldeburgh, Thorpness and Woodbridge have well-regarded golf, tennis and sailing clubs; Woodbridge also offers rowing and rugby clubs.

Schools in the area are excellent including Orwell Park Prep School, Summerhill, Woodbridge School, Framlingham College and Ipswich School, all of which are included in the Good Schools Guide.

All times and distances are approximate.

Description

Situated within the popular town of Saxmudham Harpers Lodge is a well presented house, with a beautiful large garden of just over half an acre in a tucked away position down a private lane.

The building has attractive elevations enhanced by large sash windows, and a traditional slate roof. The front door leads into the generous central reception hall.

The accommodation flows remarkably well, comprising wonderfully proportioned, light-filled rooms with high ceilings throughout. The reception hall leads to all the ground floor rooms, with the stairs leading to a galleried landing and the bedroom accommodation.

The triple-aspect sitting room is beautifully proportioned and features an ornate fireplace along with glazed French doors opening onto the rear garden, creating a delightful and inviting space. The additional reception rooms are all generously sized and filled with natural light. The kitchen/breakfast room is located to the rear of the property and has large windows looking out over the garden.

The kitchen provides a range of base and wall mounted units, providing ample storage. There is also range cooker with an integrated mantle surround, a striking focal point for in the kitchen. A utility is located off the kitchen and has a door to the side of the property. On the first floor there are four double bedroom, two with en suites, and an additional family bathroom.

Outside
Harpers Lodge sits within half an acre and has principally lawned gardens to both the front and rear of the house, with shrub and herbaceous borders. At the rear of the property there is a terrace, ideal for al fresco dining and a kitchen garden. To the front there is ample parking for numerous cars over a shingle drive, which leads to a double garage, with electric up and over doors.