Situated just outside the popular market town of Halesworth, Mells Lodge sits at the brow of a hill with views across neighbouring countryside and down towards the town. Set over two floors, the house was built in the early Victorian times with later additions. Light-filled rooms provide period features, with large sash windows offering ample natural light, along with open fireplaces and high ceilings.

Offering flexible accommodation throughout, the property is a well-proportioned country home with space ideal for modern-day living. Steps leading up to the front door, the welcoming reception hall leads through into the majority of the ground floor accommodation, comprising; a large kitchen/breakfast room which benefits from an Aga, pantry and utility room offering additional storage, as well as access to a secondary staircase leading up to the first floor. Three beautifully proportioned formal reception rooms, along with study, conservatory, boot room and cloakroom give an ideal space for relaxing, dining or entertaining, and offer fabulous views of the gardens. To the first floor, a spacious landing gives access to the principal bedroom with a dressing room and en suite, along with 4 further bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a cloakroom.

The cottage has its own separate entrance, but is also connected to the main house via a door in the kitchen, making it an ideal guest wing if required. Inside, a hall opens out to the living room, kitchen and bathroom, with two bedrooms; one on the first floor.

Local Authority: East Suffolk Services: Oil central heating. Private water. Private drainage. We understand that the vendor believes the private drainage does comply with the relevant regulations. Council Tax: Band G Fixtures and Fittings: Freehold

This property has 2 acres of land.

Outside

The property is set behind a red brick wall with pillars, which open into the courtyard giving ample parking and access to the garages, though further parking is available to the side of the property via a secondary gate where further garaging and access to the paddock lies. A beautifully appointed walled kitchen garden lies to the side of the house which can be viewed from the conservatory. The remainder of the established gardens lie predominantly to the south and east of the house and include superb terraces, sprawling lawns, a tennis court, and paddock.

Situation

This property sits in the small hamlet of Mells, just outside the market town of Halesworth; where there are independent shops, public houses, restaurants, a doctor’s surgery and a supermarket. Southwold, which lies 8.6 miles to the east, is a popular coastal resort with recreational facilities including sailing and fishing along the coast and river estuaries, golf courses, and many fine walks and bird watching opportunities at Minsmere Reserve. For commuters Halesworth offers train services into London. The area has a range of state and independent schools.

Halesworth (branch line train station) 1.6 miles, Southwold 8.6 miles, Saxmundham 10.2 miles, Woodbridge 23 miles, Ipswich 28 miles, Norwich 28 miles.

Directions

From Ipswich, proceed north along the A12 and continue through Yoxford and turn left onto the A144 to Halesworth. After crossing the railway line, proceed for just over a mile and Mells Lodge will be seen immediately on the right-hand side after turning first right.