Location

Snape is a delightful village on the River Alde, internationally renowned for its concert hall and superb amenities at Snape Maltings, including galleries, independent shops, cafés and three public houses.

Aldeburgh (5.5 miles) is a seaside town closely associated with the composer Benjamin Britten, has a wide selection of cultural and shopping amenities, and some marvellous restaurants. Thorpeness (6 miles) has a charming boating lake and country club. Historic market towns, Saxmundham (3.5 miles), Framlingham (9 miles) and Woodbridge (12 miles) provide a great array of amenities including independent shops, cafés, restaurants and galleries.

Several RSPB and Suffolk Wildlife Trust reserves are adjacent to the village with RSPB Minsmere being approximately 9 miles.

For the commuter, Runton Croft benefits from easy access to the A12; there are branch line railway stations in Saxmundham (to London Liverpool Street from 115 minutes) and Woodbridge (from 92 minutes). Ipswich offers direct trains from 68 minutes.

Local sporting facilities are fantastic and include highly regarded golf, tennis and sailing clubs in Aldeburgh, Thorpeness and Woodbridge, which also has popular rugby and rowing clubs. There are excellent local state and private schools, including Woodbridge School and Framlingham College.

Description

Runton Croft is a charming home, which sits centrally within its beautiful gardens. Believed to date back to the late 19th century, Runton Croft is Grade II listed for its historical and architectural interest. Constructed of brick, stone and timber frame beneath a part traditional thatched reed and pantile roof, the property retains a wealth of original character features, including exposed timbers, studwork, bread ovens and impressive inglenook fireplaces. In more recent years, the house has been thoughtfully extended and enhanced, creating a home of considerable warmth and personality.

At the heart of the home is an open-plan AGA kitchen and dining room, forming a welcoming and sociable space. The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base-mounted units, complemented by a hob fired by Calor gas. The charming double-aspect sitting room leads directly from this space and features a wood-burning stove along with French doors opening onto a terrace.

A recently refurbished, light-filled garden room connects to additional accommodation, including a stunning triple-aspect reception room of excellent proportions. Served by a shower room and utility area. This versatile space, which is currently used as an office also offers excellent potential for multi-generational living or guest accommodation and includes bespoke built in cabinetry including a clever wall bed.

A staircase leads to the principal bedroom, alongside two further double bedrooms and a shower room. All of which have delightful views over the gardens and surrounding countryside.

Outside
Runton Croft is surrounded by mature gardens extending to approximately 1/3 of an acre, partly laid to lawn and interspersed with shrubs and trees, creating a wonderful sense of privacy. Delightful herbaceous borders and terraced seating areas provide ideal spaces for al fresco dining and entertaining.

To the rear of the property there is ample parking for several vehicles, together with a triple garage with WC and adjoining Workshop. The gardens also include a substantial garden shed with an adjacent log store and Greenhouse.