Location

Situated within the Suffolk Coasts and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Sudbourne is a popular village with a thriving community beautiful 14th century church, and superb, scenic walks.

Neighbouring Orford (2 miles) is an especially delightful village set on the River Ore. It is home to the award winning Pump Street Bakery, a superb village store with postal services, two public houses and the Butley Orford Oysterage. The village is a popular centre for watersports and home to Orford Sailing Club, there are also tennis and badminton facilities. Within the stunning Suffolk Heritage Coast are an array of other attractive towns and villages. Snape (3.5 miles) is home to the internationally renowned concert hall at Snape Maltings. Aldeburgh (9 miles) famed for its close associated with the composer Benjamin Britten offers a selection of independent shops, galleries and highly recommended restaurants.

Education provisions in the area are excellent in both the state and independent sectors. Orford has a primary school; and Woodbridge School, Ipswich School and Framlingham College are renowned independent schools.

All times and distances are approximate.

Description

Waterfield is believed to date from the 18th century, with later additions creating a exceptionally comfortable family home, presented in immaculate condition. Internally, the accommodation flows exceptionally well, with wonderfully proportioned and light-filled rooms throughout.

The front door opens into a generous reception hall, with doors leading to the principal accommodation. The heart of the home is arranged as three distinct yet connected zones: the kitchen, dining area and an informal sitting room, which flow seamlessly together. Off the dining area is a light-filled garden room, enjoying stunning views over the garden, with French doors opening onto the terrace and beyond. The Aga kitchen sits beneath a vaulted ceiling and comprises bespoke cabinetry with ample storage, a large island unit and integrated Neff appliances, including a microwave and dishwasher. A door from the kitchen leads to a useful utility room, with a further door providing access to the outside. The double-aspect sitting room is a generous space, centred around a handsome fireplace. The cosy snug with log burner is also located off the reception hall and has a boot room and shower room off. Beyond the snug is an exceptional contemporary, light-filled family room, a highly versatile space ideal for entertaining or used as a further bedroom or self contained annex. There are French doors out to the terrace as well as stairs leading up to a mezzanine level above with sky lights flooding the space with natural light and a Juliet balcony overlooking the orchard. Stairs lead to the first floor, where there are four bedrooms and a family bathroom. The spacious principal bedroom suite is exceptional, featuring a dressing room which flows through to a well-proportioned en suite bathroom. All the bedrooms have stunning views over the gardens and surrounding countryside.

Outside
Waterfield is approached via a private road where electric gates open onto a generous parking area for multiple vehicles, alongside a substantial garage, which could comprise up to four cars; stairs lead up to a large storage room which is located above. To the front, a landscaped garden with box hedging provides an attractive welcome.

Set within approximately two acres, the grounds are both beautiful and private. To the rear, a spacious paved terrace offers a seamless indoor-outdoor flow, ideal for entertaining, and is bordered by well-stocked shrub and herbaceous beds. A pathway leads to a detached garden room, while beyond, an expansive lawn framed by mature trees creates a peaceful and secluded setting.