5 bedroom detached house for sale

Enjoying a wonderfully secluded woodland setting, close to the parish church and River Orwell, a unique, picturesque and beautifully appointed former gate lodge.

THE PROPERTY

The former gate lodge to the magnificent Orwell Park (currently the well reputed Orwell Park Prep School), Orwell Park Lodge stands at the impressive, gated entrance which previously accessed a sweeping driveway through the woods to The Hall. The original Georgian gate lodge, with its mellow red brick elevations, distinctive gables and Welsh slate roofs, has been sympathetically and meticulously restored and extended by the present owners, with an impressive kitchen and cabinetry by well-reputed award winning Orwells of Ipswich.

The accommodation, which extends to 3,580 sq ft, is well laid out and has a high quality and atmospheric presentation. A sheltered front door opens to a central reception hall with doors in all directions to the principal reception rooms and kitchen. A stunning 32ft orangery, with three roof lights and glazed elevation with central bi-fold and French doors, overlooks and accesses the south gardens. It has an oak floor and a feature well, together with French doors into the amazing kitchen, with its travertine limestone tiled flooring and full range of appliances. An elegant drawing room, with a cinema screen, has an open fire and recessed glazed doors to the library hall, set off which is a snug sitting room/study. A range of service rooms, include a utility /boot room, with its own shower, as well as a rear hall/laundry and cloakroom.

On the first floor a glazed galleried landing, with access to a delightful roof terrace, links through to a sumptuous principal suite with luxury en suite bath/shower room, dressing room and spacious bedroom. The second, equally impressive bedroom, has a freestanding bath together with an en suite washroom, whilst the two further bedrooms share a family bathroom.

The property benefits from a gas fired central heating system with underfloor heating in the hall and kitchen.

OUTSIDE

Orwell Lodge sits amidst glorious, part-walled gardens in a sheltered and secluded woodland setting, with many mature specimen trees, including Oak, Holm Oak, Lime and Firs. The impressive electronically controlled double gates set in the curved brick wall entrance, access a shingled driveway which sweeps, with ample parking, to access the triple bay cart lodge above which is a flexible use self-contained one bedroom annexe.

The formal gardens include raised lawns, well-stocked herbaceous and rose borders and terracing, together with an extensive kitchen garden with stores and sheds, plus a greenhouse, whilst to the south the sheltered gardens include a long rose clad pergola, well-kept lawns and sun trap terracing.

In all the property extends to about 1.6 acres.

LOCATION

Orwell Lodge enjoys a perfect location on the edge of the popular village of Nacton, neighbouring St Martin’s Church, and easily accessible to the region’s main roads (A12 & A14) and rail communication routes. Ipswich Station is just 4 miles from where trains to London’s Liverpool Street Station run regularly taking just over an hour. Nacton has an active local community, a primary school and the aforementioned Orwell Park Prep School. The picturesque River Orwell is within walking distance, with its riverbank path, ideal for those who enjoy strolls along the river bank. The neighbouring village of Levington has an excellent local pub and a marina for those with boating interests, whilst the Ipswich Golf Course at Purdis Heath is close by.

River Orwell Foreshore, Nacton Village & Orwell Park School – within walking distance

Ipswich Town Centre & Station - 4 miles (London’s Liverpool Street Station 70 mins)

A14 - 1mile

DIRECTIONS (IP10 0HZ)

From the Nacton interchange on the A14 proceed in a south easterly direction towards the village of Nacton. After the 90-degree left-hand bend, take the next right-hand turning signed to Broke Hall where the gates to Orwell Park Lodge will be found on the right-hand side before reaching the parish church or Orwell Park School.

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Mains electricity and gas are connected. A mains water supply is via Orwell Park School. Private drainage system.

Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

Council Tax: Band E

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS

Fitted carpets are included, items regarded as fixtures and fittings, including curtains, are however initially excluded from the sale, although certain items may be available by separate negotiation.

VIEWINGS

By appointment with Jackson-Stops.