This holiday home comes with a fascinating history that will be a real talking point when you get home. This unusual property belonged to The Old Mill, converted by the composer Benjamin Britten into his home in 1937, with Garden Cottage formerly a studio. Now, this one-bed apartment in Snape provides a perfect retreat for a couple looking to explore this much-loved part of Suffolk. Snape Maltings, around 1 mile away, is a centre for fine dining, shopping, art and culture. And, naturally, there’s a year-round programme of music and dance besides the annual Aldeburgh Festival of Music and the Arts which is held here. Aldeburgh itself with its shingle beach, eclectic architecture, cinema and fish and chips is just 5.5 miles away on the coast. A bit further north is Southwold which is worth a day out at 18.5 miles. Heading towards the coast RSPB Minsmere is just 9 miles and one for any bird lover. Being right on the edge of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths AONB, there are lots of places near this property where you can walk or cycle – the smaller roads tend to be pretty good. An 11-mile jaunt southwest brings you to Woodbridge, a charming Suffolk market town along the river, now with art galleries and independent shops to peruse. Very near to it, just 9.5 miles from this property is the National Trust site of Sutton Hoo, the famous Anglo-Saxon burial site.
This former studio is now an open-plan apartment that feels so much more thanks to the well-considered layout. The L-shaped living accommodation is all on one level and has a double bed, screened off almost from the rest by a comfortable sofa. This is followed by a table and chairs which is next to the kitchen sligtly around the corner. The decor is tasteful with plenty of light from the windows and double doors. There’s plenty of room to manoeuvre, plus a shower room.
The property is in the grounds of The Old Mill, but is detached and private nonetheless. South-facing French doors give a view of the garden and countryside beyond– the bed, the sofa or the dining table. Step outside and there’s a covered patio area with bistro furniture, a BBQ and a lawn area.