Dunwich, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17

Bridge House is an attractive, double fronted property which was once part of the Dunwich Barne Estate and shares the architectural characteristics found throughout the village with its use of Suffolk red bricks, decorative bargeboards, black tile roofs and flint elevations. At the rear, there are also examples of the lattice window style used throughout the village.

Set within a plot of around three acres which gently rises up Dingle Hill it is a lovely setting shielded from the on-sea wind by an embankment reaching up to the tree line at the rear of the plot. Within the grounds are numerous outbuildings, including a long single storey structure finished in black tarred timber boarding which has been recently used as a tearoom. The surrounding grounds include large terraces for seating, a sizeable greenhouse, several paddocks and the remnants of poly tunnels from when the site was used as a horticultural nursery.

The main house stands within a private garden area bordered by mature beech hedging, there is an access gate at the front as well as a further right of access to the rear of the property where there is a large area of parking next to the detached double garage. A lovely traditional agricultural building, it benefits from a long room above, accessed by an external staircase giving further potential to buyers.

The house itself has an impressive footprint and offers plenty of accommodation for larger families. Bridge House offers scope for modernisation and reconfiguration to suit a buyer’s taste, in its current form it has a spacious sitting room set at the front of the property with two further reception rooms on the East elevation where one is currently used as a ground floor bedroom. There is a study leading to a conservatory and a kitchen/breakfast room. To the rear of the property is a shower room with W.C. and a pantry accessed from the dining room.

Upstairs, the current owner created an apartment area within the first floor that they rented. Due to this, there is a lounge area and kitchen accessed by a corridor which leads also to the apartment’s bathroom and two well-matched bedrooms. The main landing leads on to two further large bedrooms. It would be very simple to convert to a conventional layout if required giving six bedrooms on the first floor.

A prominent house within the village with grounds to suit those with children and pets, we invite viewing to appreciate the exciting opportunity at hand.

The Village of Dunwich has a rich and fascinating history. Once being an international medieval port and the capital of the East Angles it is today a pretty and picturesque village surrounded by a wealth of heathland and forest, offering unrivalled walks for those who enjoy the countryside. There is a carpark by the beach where you can eat at a well-regarded family run cafe and enjoy the coastal walks along the sea past the ruins of the Franciscan Priory.

It is a lovely central point to the Heritage Coast with numerous destinations for day trips in easy reach. Southwold is a quaint Victorian fishing village which has a Pier with amusements along with a variety of cafes and pubs. Walberswick is always popular with families for crabbing at low tided and again has a choice of pubs. Heading further down the coast, Aldeburgh offers famous fish and chips and great sailing facilities.

Along with Aldeburgh there is an excellent arts scene at Snape with galleries and music concerts held there throughout the year. With the A12 easily accessible and train services to London Liverpool street via Ipswich available at Saxmundham and Darsham it is easy to travel out of the County. Norwich, a fine city is around an hour by car.

We have been advised that the property has the following services. Mains water, electricity, oil fired central heating and Septic Tank.

Agent note - The Dingle Hill Tearooms business is not included.