This captivating two-storey property set in extensive private grounds is the ideal location for a countryside escape for a family or a group of friends. Situated in the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, on the edge of the bustling village of Holbrook where there is a local butcher, grocer and pub, guests are invited to relax, watch the wildlife and admire the garden and country views. What’s more, this is Constable Country – artists and art lovers alike will be entranced by the surrounding landscape – Dedham Vale and Flatford Mill are only 10 miles away. For an active day out, head to Alton Water, 2 miles, where the water sports centre offers sailing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding and more for thrill seekers of all ages and abilities. If that all sounds like too much exertion, instead pass a peaceful few hours wandering Alton Water’s lakeside tracks, woodland, meadow and ponds, and bring binoculars for the bird hides.
The ground floor of this beguiling property encompasses living, dining, utility, bathing and sleeping accommodation. The open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner is a handsome space complementing original features such as exposed beams with modern, smart tiling and underfloor heating. The lounge area has floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding glass doors which maximise views over the glorious landscaped gardens, and a comfortable seating area gathered around a wood burner – perfect for cooler evenings. The dining area has a table and chairs seating six and sits adjacent to a sleek, contemporary kitchen, well equipped to make meal preparation a breeze. On this floor, you’ll also find a super-king-size bedroom, a bathroom, a separate shower room and a utility room with handy laundry facilities. Upstairs, there’s a mezzanine overlooking the dining room which has a desk and chair for remote working, and on the first floor, there are two spacious bedrooms – one super-king-size and one double – and an additional cloakroom with a WC.
Outdoors, accessed from the lounge, is an appealing, covered dining terrace. Furnished with a patio table and chairs, as well as a BBQ, the terrace is a lovely spot for al fresco meals all year round – dinner with views out over the pretty lake and lawns will prove irresistible.