With character in abundance, The Old Royal forms part of the history of Southwold. Once a thriving pub and retaining numerous features which offer nods to the property’s past, The Old Royal is now a spacious home in the heart of this highly-desirable Suffolk coastal town. With period features and flexible accommodation throughout, whilst the property is in some need of renovation, it is positioned just a short distance from the water front as well as the myriad of independent shops and restaurants Southwold is famed for.

When entering the property, the entrance hall gives access to a spacious dining room which allows for convenient access to the kitchen, which is fitted with wall and base units, offering ample storage. This leads into the boot room/utility which provides access to outside. A large sitting room sits across the entrance hall, with a beautiful brick fireplace and delightful bay window offering views to the garden. Adjacent is the snug, again with impressive feature fireplace. The snug further gives access to the downstairs family bathroom. Towards the rear of the property is the drawing room, with an impressive bay window, fitted with beautiful French doors, opening up to the gardens and vaulted ceiling. This space offers an abundance of potential for use as an alternative kitchen allowing direct access to outside.

On the first floor is a spacious principal bedroom benefitting from a large bay window, a shower room with a separate cloakroom, as well as a further double bedroom. On the second floor is a final double bedroom with vaulted ceiling.

Local Authority: East Suffolk District Council Services: Gas central heating. All other main services are connected. Council Tax: Band F.

Outside

The property offers plenty of outdoor space, which is quite rare in the heart of Southwold. A set of wrought-iron gates provide access to the driveway at the side of the property to a garage and adjoining workshop; both offer ideal storage or, subject to the necessary consents, potential for ancillary accommodation. A courtyard wraps around the rear of the property from the kitchen to the drawing room and leads through to the delightful walled-garden. Predominantly laid to lawn, there are mature shrubs and planting to the borders, with a paved terrace, edged by fragrant lavender, offering opportunity for outdoor dining and relaxation whilst enjoying the south-easterly aspect.

Situation

Southwold is a quintessential, charming, coastal town which is renowned for its colourful beach huts, lighthouse and pier, harbour as well as the famed Adnams Brewery. The town not only offers exceptional beach and coastal life, but also a wonderful selection of independent stores, cafés and public houses, along with a convenience store, health centre, pharmacy, arts centre and a primary school. Recreational facilities include coastal walks, water sports activities, renowned golf club and fishing. With the A12 close by, offering easy access to the A14 and greater road network, branch line trains are also available from Halesworth to London Liverpool Street via Ipswich.

Walberswick 1.6 miles, Halesworth 9 miles, Aldeburgh 17.8 miles, Woodbridge 26 miles, Ipswich 35 miles

Directions

Going north on the A12, take a right onto A1095 towards Southwold/Reydon. Follow the road for 3.8 miles, and turn left onto Victoria Street. The property will be found after a short distance on the left-hand side.