Positioned on the edge of the village backing onto woodland and overlooking countryside with the Orwell River beyond, The Old Kennels is a charming Edwardian family home with a self-contained two bedroom holiday cottage.

Internally, a central entrance gives access to the three formal reception rooms, all with fine original features such as high ceilings, large windows, and fireplaces, whilst the impressive kitchen/breakfast room with dining area sits to the rear of this fine home with vaulted ceiling and feature windows and doors enjoying masses of natural light being south-west facing. There is also a utility room and cloakroom.

To the first floor there are four double bedrooms, one of which is en suite, and a family bathroom; all of which enjoy views over the gardens and countryside beyond. Of particular note, one of the reception rooms on the ground floor can be used as a fifth bedroom with the use of the ground floor bathroom.

The barn is newly converted giving the vendor and any future purchaser the ability to have either guest accommodation or potential to earn an income from holiday rentals. It has been beautifully designed and finished to allow for plenty of natural light and in a contemporary open plan style. Internally, it consists of an open-plan sitting room with doors opening on to the garden, a kitchen/dining room, shower room, and to the first floor are two spacious bedrooms.

General Local Authority: Babergh District Council Services: Oil fired central heating. Mains water and electricity are connected. Private drainage is compliant Council Tax: Band F Tenure: Freehold

This property has 0.45 acres of land.

Outside

Set in a semi-rural position, The Old Kennels is approached via a gravelled drive with ample space for parking, as well as a double garage. The gardens are charming, with areas of lawns interspersed with cottage style flower beds, vegetable gardens, and large patios ideal for alfresco dining. All sides of the gardens are secluded by high hedging or fencing with the incredible woodland backdrop.

In all about 0.45 of an acre.

Situation

The property is positioned only 1 mile from Woolverstone Marina and waterfront. Woolverstone is a sought-after village on the Shotley Peninsula offering opportunity for water sports, and endless walks and open spaces in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The village Holbrook is close by and has a convenience store, church and village hall, butchers, GP surgery, public houses and a well-regarded secondary school Holbrook Academy, as well as independent schools such as The Royal Hospital School and Ipswich High School in Woolverstone. Leisure facilities in the area include sailing at Alton Water and on the Rivers Stour and Orwell and extensive retail opportunities can be found in nearby Ipswich. Ipswich and Manningtree main line stations offer rail links to London Liverpool Street and there are excellent road links to the A12 and A14.

Marina 1 mile, Pin Mill 1.6 miles, Holbrook 3 miles, Ipswich 5.3 miles (London Liverpool Street about 60 minutes), Manningtree Station 9.5 miles

Directions

From Ipswich, take the B1456 towards Shotley. Proceed under the Orwell Bridge and in 2 miles you will enter the village of Woolverstone. The Old Kennels will be found on the right hand side, 150 metres after the main entrance to Woolverstone Hall Ipswich High School.