Property description
Detached Country residence
Approximately six acres of land
Four bedrooms
Detached barn
Small private lake
Long private driveway
Impressive gardens
Delightful position
Close to Woodbridge
STUNNING VIEWS SURROUND THIS IMPOSING RESIDENCE WITH A DETACHED BARN THAT COULD HAVE SOME SERIOUS POTENTIAL
An imposing period residence close to Woodbridge with extensive surrounding grounds of approximately 6 acres. High House is a detached, four bedroom period property believed to date back to the 17th and early 19th century. Enjoying extensive grounds of approximately 6 acres (STS) including a detached barn with potential for residential conversion subject to necessary consent. The residence occupies a delightful secluded position overlooking the gardens and lake, being well set back from the road and approached via a long gated private driveway. Although having the postcode for the village of Hasketon the property is located just outside of Woodbridge, which is a market town situated on the River Deben with road links via the A12 to London, which is also approximately an hour and a half away by train. Woodbridge has a unique selection of shops, boutiques and restaurants. The 6 acres of grounds are a mix of walled, fenced and hedgerow gardens. To the front of the property there is a private lake which attracts ducks and local wildlife, the lake is surrounded by mature trees as too is the majority of the grounds, which give you a real sense of seclusion. From the conservatory you can see the walnut tree, which stands to the front of the property, the conservatory also leads on to the family garden. To the west of the property stands a large detached barn of timber and brick construction, recently fully weather proofed by the current owners, it has working lights and electrics. The barn provides an open fronted double garage, tool shed/workshop area and loose boxes. The barn could be suitable for residential conversion subject to planning permission. Internally the house benefits from the main reception room, which leads on to the conservatory, which over looks the family garden area. To complement the main reception there is also a double aspect dining room and a large study. The generous kitchen breakfast room has an Aga and large walk in larder. Further to the kitchen there is a utility boot room and ground floor cloakroom.
To the first floor there are four bedrooms, the master having a double aspect with views towards the lake and an en-suite. The second bedroom is also a double aspect room with views towards the lake. In addition there is also a family bathroom.
| Entrance Hall | Front door gives access to the entrance hallway, doors leading to the reception room, dining room, study, kitchen, cellar and elegant staircase to the first floor
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| Reception Room | 18'3\" x 15' (5.56m x 4.57m). Fireplace with feature surround, central heating radiator, double doors that give access to the conservatory and window that gives front aspect views
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| Conservatory | 15'6\" x 11'9\" (4.72m x 3.58m). Excellent triple aspect views of the surrounding land and large pond, double glazing throughout and radiator
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| Dining Room | 21'6\" x 15'6\" (6.55m x 4.72m). Large dining room which could provide excellent entertaining space, feature fireplace, two windows which give double aspect views over the lawns, beautiful coving and door leading straight into the kitchen
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| Study | 17' x 13'3\" (5.18m x 4.04m). Glazed window with door leading straight into the side gardens, built in storage space, features high ceilings
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| Kitchen Breakfast | 22'3\" x 16'6\" (6.78m x 5.03m). A large room with extensive range of timber fronted wall, draw and base units, roll top work surfaces, sink with drainer, oil fired Aga, lovely exposed beams. A further fitted kitchen area with more units, integrated electric oven with grill and electric hob.
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| Walk-in Larder | 7'6\" x 9'9\" (2.29m x 2.97m). Glazed window with side aspect, space for fridge freezer, built in feature storage cupboard and wall mounted meat safe
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| Utility | 8'7\" x 10'1\" (2.62m x 3.07m). Fitted wall units with stainless steel sink and space for washing machine/dryer, two glazed windows with double aspect views with doors leading to the WC and garden entrance
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| WC | 2'6\" x 7'6\" (0.76m x 2.29m).
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| Cellar | 15'3\" x 12' (4.65m x 3.66m). Large cellar suitable for storage with brick floor
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| Landing | 7'7\" x 20'11\" (2.31m x 6.38m). Featuring an attractive arch window overlooking the front lawns, raised landing to the east wing, doors leading to all rooms on the first floor
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| Bedroom 1 | 22'11\" x 15' (6.99m x 4.57m). Offering exceptional vistas of the surrounding grounds, two fitted wardrobes and further storage cupboard, radiator and door to en-suite shower room
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| En-suite Shower Room | 6'6\" x 8'5\" (1.98m x 2.57m). Close coupled WC, double enclosure shower, pedestal sink, bidet.
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| Bedroom 2 | 18'3\" x 15' (5.56m x 4.57m). Double aspect glazed wood windows facing the front and side, radiator, built in storage cupboard
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| Bedroom 3 | 15'2\" x 9' (4.62m x 2.74m). Glazed window facing the side, radiator, wash basin and built in storage cupboard
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| Bedroom 4 | 10' x 9'7\" (3.05m x 2.92m). Glazed window with side views, radiator
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| Bathroom | 7'3\" x 7'3\" (2.2m x 2.2m). Single glazed wood window facing the side. Close coupled WC, roll top bath with mixer tap, pedestal sink with mixer tap.
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| Detached Barn | To the west of the property stands a large detached barn of timber and brick construction, recently fully weather proofed by the current owners, it has working lights and electrics. The barn provides an open fronted double garage, tool shed/workshop area and loose boxes. The barn could be suitable for residential conversion subject to planning permission
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| Surrounding grounds | The grounds boast mix of walled, fenced and hedgerow gardens. Approximately surrounded by 6 acres which features a magnificent small private lake which attracts ducks and local wildlife and a superb walnut tree at the front of the gardens which can be seen from the conservatory. Surrounding the grounds are more mature trees that offer a real sense of seclusion.
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