Location

St. Helena House Barn benefits from easy access to the A12 (2.1 miles). Darsham Railway Station (4.8 miles) has trains to London via Ipswich (from 122 minutes); Saxmundham Railway Station (9.4 miles) provides trains to London via Ipswich (from 115 minutes).

Sporting facilities in the area are fantastic, including golf clubs at Southwold, Aldeburgh and Woodbridge; rugby clubs at Southwold and Woodbridge; numerous tennis courts and clubs across the area; and superb sailing along the east coast. Clay pigeon shooting is also available at High Lodge in Darsham.

There are excellent local schools in both the state and independent sectors, including St Felix School Southwold, Framlingham College, Woodbridge School, and Ipswich School.

All distances and times are approximate.

Description

Situated within the Suffolk Coasts and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, St. Helena House Barn occupies an idyllic and tranquil position bordering Dunwich Forest, on the outskirts of Dunwich and Westleton.

Dunwich (1.4 miles) was formerly an important harbour town and capital of the Kingdom of the East Angles; today, it is best known known for its beautiful beach and fine walks. There is a popular public house, The Ship, two cafés, a museum and nature reserve.

Westleton (2.6 miles) is a charming and exceptionally pretty village, with delightful period buildings around an attractive village green. There are two excellent public houses, The White Horse and the Westleton Crown, a late 18th century coaching inn included in the Michelin Guide; a tea room; post office and shop; a traditional garage; and 14th century church.

St. Helena House Barn itself represents an exciting development opportunity, with full planning permission granted to convert the existing structure into a striking five-bedroom home with detached garaging and storage. The approved plans combine traditional and contemporary architecture with great flair, creating a substantial and sophisticated residence.

The proposed accommodation has been designed with both family life and entertaining in mind. On the ground floor, a spacious reception hall opens onto a large open-plan kitchen and breakfast room with direct access to the garden, complemented by a boot room and utility room. Further rooms include a study, a living room, and a guest bedroom with en suite shower room.

Upstairs, the design provides a luxurious principal suite with dressing room and bathroom, a further en suite bedroom, and two additional bedrooms served by a family bathroom.

In addition to the barn, there is planning for a detached three/ four bay cart lodge with plant room, machinery storage, and a staircase leading to a first-floor home office. Outside St. Helena House Barn sits within about half an acre of grounds comprising gardens, ample parking and carefully positioned outdoor spaces to maximise the tranquil setting.

For more information, please contact Savills or visit the East Suffolk Planning Portal (publicaccess.eastsuffolk.gov.uk/online-applications) using reference: DC/24/3841/FUL

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