The house itself has been clad throughout with Hardie Plank cladding in a muted taupe colour, which is reminiscent of New England style. The house is entered through a contemporary composite front door and into a generous entrance lobby and hallway. To the left of the hallway there is a well-proportioned twin-aspect sitting room which features a modern Stovax multi—fuel log burner sitting on a generous black slate hearth. In this room there is a low-level radiator with thermostatic valves (these radiators feature throughout the bedrooms and allow heat to be controlled manually in each room). Off the hall there is a boiler room which houses a Worcester Bosch combination boiler and an unvented Mega Flow thermal tank, there is also a water softener and Salus remote heating thermostat. There is a smaller airing cupboard with a radiator.
Through to the kitchen which has the “cool” factor in abundance and features bespoke ‘Ashley Anne’ base and wall units with low-profile granite worktops, stainless steel sink, low level LED lighting. There is an island unit with matching granite worktop with inset Siemens induction hob. There is a separate integrated fridge / freezer with inset Siemens cooker. Finally the pièce de résistance is a vintage 1968 oil fired Aga in baby blue.
The kitchen leads out to the dining room extension which has considerable volume with a vaulted ceiling with four Velux windows. There are two wall mounted vertical anthracite radiators which ensure that this room stays warm and cosy in winter. Bi-fold doors lead out to the garden.
Off the kitchen there is a door that leads through to a large and practical utility room with grey wood effect work top, grey composite Franke sink, metro tile splashback, Siemens dishwasher, plumbing for a washing machine. There are doors leading back out to the front of house, to the rear garden and to the garage (5.75m x 2.8m) which is of brick construction, and has a new GRP (fiberglass) insulated roof, upgraded electrics (new consumer unit), wiring for an electric car EV charging point, hot and cold water taps, and a new electric roller shutter door.
Escoville has four double bedrooms, one en-suite bathroom to the master bedroom (with separate bath and shower cubicle), an en-suite shower room and a main bathroom. All the bathrooms are immaculately presented and fitted to a luxury standard with Roper Rhodes fittings. Of further note, off the hallway, there is ceiling access (by way of a loft ladder) to an extensive boarded loft space incorporating a cut roof.
Outside there is a sizeable lawned area that runs around the property linking both front and rear gardens, featuring plum and pear trees, flower and shrub boarders, ornamental climbers and an established rose bed. In the corner of the rear garden there is a decked terrace area, which is perfectly placed for al fresco dining while enjoying the setting sun. An ornamental pond sits in the front garden beside a relaxed seating area.
To sum up, Escoville is truly an exceptional property which has a consistent theme throughout of sheer perfection – an incoming purchaser will be handed the keys to a property which will most certainly delight for years to come.
Side note:
The first owner built the original house in 1967. He served in the second World War as a Paratrooper, and fought in the battle of Normandy. Escoville is a small hamlet in the Calvados region, which was liberated by the English troops, including the owner’s platoon on July 1944, he being the only survivor of his platoon.
Location:
Escoville is located in a lovely position along a small country lane, yet with close proximity from the village of Rendham with its public house, church and village hall. The property is ideally located for access to both Framlingham (5 miles), Aldeburgh (10 miles) and Saxmundham (3 miles). Framlingham is well known for its medieval castle and public school, Framlingham College. In addition there are excellent state schools, Sir Robert Hitcham's Primary School and Thomas Mills High School. The town boasts local shops, businesses and cafes, as well as a Co-op supermarket.
Property information:
The property is connected to mains electricity and water. Heating system is oil-fired (the oil tank is located in the rear garden). Private drainage. Broadband strength is rated as good (74.4 mps).
Accommodation comprises:
Four bedrooms; One en-suite bathroom; One en-suite shower room; Main bathroom; Reception room; Kitchen; Dining room; Utility kitchen; Garage.
Tenure: Freehold
Guide price: £650,000 subject to contract
