Wenhaston
Guide Price £449,000
 
Southwold Office
8 Queen Street
Southwold
Suffolk
IP18 6EQ
Tel: 01502 722253
 
Bedrooms: 4 | Bathrooms: 3 | Type: Exceptional contemporary home | Parking: Garage,Off Road Parking | Availability: Sold
 
DESCRIPTION White Lodge is a unique and exceptional contemporary home designed by award winning Architect, Brian Haward. White Lodge is finished to the highest standard in part Flemish bond brick and colour washed boarded elevations under a clay pantiled roof. The versatile and well planned accommodation includes, with underfloor central heating throughout, three bedroom suites and a delightful open plan living space incorporating the kitchen and split level sitting and dining room with high vaulted ceiling and exposed timber “A” frames. A spiral staircase rises from the dining room to the first floor studio/sitting room affording far reaching views over the Blyth Valley from a large picture window and Juliette balcony.

LOCATION White Lodge is situated in the centre of the village of Wenhaston, an attractive and popular village situated immediately south of the Blyth Valley. Three miles from the market town of Halesworth and six miles from the renowned coastal town of Southwold on the East Suffolk Heritage Coast, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, renowned for its coastal and countryside walks. The village retains its local post office and public house.

DIRECTIONS From Flick & Son’s office in Southwold exit Southwold along the A1095 proceeding to the A12. Turn left onto the A12 and take the first right hand turn signposted to Beccles, along the A145. After approximately quarter of a mile turn left onto the B1123, signposted to Halesworth and follow the road to the village of Blyford. On reaching the village opposite the Queens Head public house turn left, signposted to Wenhaston. Proceed into the village and up the hill and as you round the left hand bend White Lodge will be seen on the left hand side.

The accommodation in more detail comprises:

Entering double gates into the west facing paved courtyard from which there are two glazed entrance doors. Approaching the left hand entrance door which leads into:

ENTRANCE HALL Tiled floor and underfloor heating. Ceiling downlighting. Access to bedroom 3, shower/cloakroom and utility room.

OPEN PLAN SPLIT LEVEL KITCHEN/DINING & SITTING ROOMS
Dining Room 18’ 4” x 14’ (5.59m x 4.27m) Tiled floor. Ceiling downlighting. Spotlight clusters. Double glazed windows. Door opening to rear garden. Cottage craft spiral staircase rising to studio. Opening to:

Kitchen 13’ 9” x 7’ 9” (4.19m x 2.36m) Tiled floor with underfloor heating. Ceiling downlighting. Fitted with a range of quality units comprising work surfaces with drawers and cupboards below and matching wall cupboards. Inset single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and tiled surrounds. Concealed dishwasher. Fitted electric double oven and gas five ring hob (propane). Double glazed windows overlooking side and rear gardens. Television point.

Sitting Room 17’ 2” x 12’ 8” (5.23m x 3.86m) Tiled floor with underfloor heating. Vaulted ceiling with exposed timber “A” frames and large double glazed picture windows overlooking the garden and the courtyard. Double glazed French doors opening into the courtyard. Brick fireplace and chimney breast with Villager wood burning stove. Television point.

STUDIO/FIRST FLOOR SITTING ROOM 18’ 4” x 14’ (5.59m x 4.27m) Accessed via a spiral staircase from the dining room leads to this splendid open living room with vaulted ceiling and large picture window with Juliette balcony affording far reaching views across the Blyth Valley. Timber floor with underfloor heating. Wall lighting. Television and telephone points.

RIGHT HAND HALLWAY Tiled floor with underfloor heating. Ceiling downlighting. Shallow storage cupboard. Double glazed door to the courtyard.

MASTER BEDROOM 12’ 7” x 12’ 5” (3.84m x 3.78m) Underfloor heating. Ceiling downlighting. Double glazed window overlooking rear garden. Fitted carpet.

EN-SUITE BATHROOM Floor and wall tiling with underfloor heating and ceiling downlighting. Ladder towel rail. High quality white bathroom suite comprising panelled bath, separate shower cubicle, wall hung handbasin with mixer tap, W.C. and bidet. Integrated mirror fronted cabinet. Extractor fan. Electric shaver point. Double glazed window.

BEDROOM 2 12’ 7” x 9’ 10” to face of wardrobe. Underfloor heating. Ceiling downlighting. Double glazed window to front. Large built-in wardrobe. Fitted carpet.

SHOWER ROOM Tiled floor with underfloor heating and ceiling downlighting. High quality white suite comprising tiled shower cubicle, wall hung basin and W.C. Heated towel rail. Double glazed window to side. Extractor fan.

BEDROOM 3 12’ x 11’ 9” (3.66m x 3.58m) Underfloor heating. Ceiling downlighting. Double glazed windows to front and overlooking the courtyard. Fitted carpet.

SHOWER ROOM Tiled floor with underfloor heating and ceiling downlighting. High quality white suite comprising tiled shower cubicle, wall hung basin and W.C. Heated towel rail. Double glazed window to side. Extractor fan.

UTILITY ROOM 8’ 1” x 7’ 9” (2.46m x 2.36m) Range of fitted units comprising work surfaces with storage cupboards below and matching wall cupboards. Inset single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and tiled surrounds. Water softener. Oil fired central heating boiler. Plumbing for washing machine. Double glazed window to side.

OUTSIDE White Lodge is approached via a driveway which leads to the side and front of the property allowing access to the courtyard and protected by a high brick and flint wall which shelters the driveway and access to the garage. A detached Garage 19’ 3” x 16’ overall (5.87m x 4.88m) with integral store, power points and lighting. Adjacent to the garage is a Pergola which leads to the side garden which is laid to shingle and borders containing a variety of shrubs and plants. In turn this leads to the rear garden which is landscaped with borders containing a wealth of flowering plants and shrubs with shingle pathways leading to a seating area from which a view across the Blyth Valley can be enjoyed. Outside lighting.

SERVICES Mains water, electricity and drainage are available. None of the services, the heating installation, plumbing, electrical systems nor appliances (if any) have been tested by the Selling Agents.

OUTGOINGS Council Tax currently Band “E”. Further details can be obtained from the Suffolk Coastal District Council, Melton Hill, Woodbridge IP12 1AU. Tel: (01394) 383789.

VIEWING Strictly by appointment with Flick & Son, 8 Queen Street, Southwold, Suffolk, IP18 6EQ. Tel: 01502 722253. Ref: 16008/RDB.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS No fixtures, fittings, furnishings or effects save those that are specifically mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale and any item not so noted is expressly excluded. It should not be assumed that any contents, furnishings or furniture shown in the photographs (if any) are included in the sale. These particulars do not constitute any part of any offer or contract. They are issued in good faith but do not constitute representations of fact and should be independently checked by or on behalf of prospective purchasers or tenants and are furnished on the express understanding that neither the agents nor the vendor are or will become liable in respect of their contents. The vendor does not hereby make or give nor do Messrs Flick & Son nor does any Director or employee of Messrs Flick & Son have any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever, as regards the property or otherwise.

MORTGAGES: Flick & Son recommend David Bailey of XL Independent Financial Advisers who is able to provide independent mortgage advice. David can be contacted on 01728 831600 or 07941 302580.