Wangford Road, Reydon, Southwold, Suffolk, IP18

A substantial Edwardian home offering wonderful character, generous proportions and exciting potential. Occupying a prominent position in the heart of Reydon village, this substantial Edwardian house presents a rare opportunity to acquire a characterful home with considerable scope for modernisation and reconfiguration. With its generous proportions, period detailing and established gardens, the property offers an exciting canvas for new owners to create a home tailored entirely to their lifestyle, while retaining the charm and architectural features of its era. Set back from the road behind newly installed fencing, the house is approached via a driveway to one side and a welcoming storm porch.

The entrance hall immediately sets the tone, with original panelled doors, a traditional staircase and original balustrading with turned timber spindles. There is a wonderful sense of space and character throughout, with the accommodation offering considerable flexibility for those looking to create a more contemporary arrangement. At the front of the house, the principal sitting room is an elegant reception space, centred around a feature fireplace and a generous bay window incorporating the original-style six-over-one sash arrangement. To the rear is a separate drawing room, overlooking the garden and again benefiting from a feature fireplace, creating a quieter setting for relaxing or entertaining. The dining room provides a natural link between the reception rooms and kitchen, with a serving hatch currently connecting the two. There is excellent potential here to rethink the layout and create a much larger kitchen/dining or open-plan living space, subject of course to the necessary consents and individual requirements. The kitchen is fitted with timber-fronted base units and contrasting work surfaces, with space for a cooker and fridge freezer. A particularly useful pantry sits alongside, providing ample opportunity for storage and shelving.

The first floor is equally impressive, with a generous landing illuminated by a roof light, creating a bright and welcoming circulation space. The principal bedroom occupies the front of the house and features a bay window overlooking the gardens, while a further rear-facing bedroom enjoys a feature fireplace and is served by a separate WC. A further bedroom leads through to the bathroom, with an unusual and particularly interesting feature in the form of a secondary or servants’ staircase connecting directly from the kitchen to this area. This provides independent access and adds another layer of character and versatility to the accommodation. A useful box room or study completes the first-floor accommodation and could, depending on requirements and permissions, offer potential for use as a further bedroom.

Outside, the established gardens provide a wonderfully private setting. A side garden leads to a patio and lawn, with mature hedging, shrubs and established planting surrounding the property. The garden extends towards the rear, where a pathway leads to a timber shed and rear parking area, accessed via a lane behind the property.

For buyers seeking a period home with genuine architectural character and the opportunity to create something bespoke, this is an especially appealing proposition. There is scope to modernise, reconfigure and potentially extend, subject to the necessary permissions, creating an impressive family home in a village setting with excellent access to the surrounding Suffolk countryside and Southwold.

Council Tax Band: D
Local Authority - East Suffolk Council

We have been advised that the property has the following services. Mains water, mains drainage, electricity and gas central heating.

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