Nacton, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP10

Set within a 2½ acre walled garden, a delightfully secluded and immaculately presented New England style lodge.

Set at the end of a long private driveway with a double set of electrically controlled wrought iron gates, Orwell Park Gardens, as the name suggests, sits within the former walled gardens of the impressive Orwell Park House, now the well-reputed prep school of the same name.

Nestling within a wonderfully tranquil and secluded valley setting and focusing to the south, the house sits beautifully amidst its picturesque and well-maintained formal gardens and grounds. The house itself has been sympathetically and thoroughly refurbished and extended by the present owners to the plans of the well-reputed architect Roger Balmer, to create an elegant New England style home. The deep sash windows help to create wonderfully light accommodation and afford views and vistas across the gardens.

The accommodation which extends to some 3,800 sq ft, flows well from a split-level vaulted central dining hall with its full height glazed gable and bifold windows opening onto a wide south facing terrace, ideal for alfresco dining, and with a beautiful avenue view between maturing cherry trees. From the dining hall double doors access the fully equipped, hand painted, bespoke kitchen, with its own French doors opening onto the south facing terracing. Running parallel behind the kitchen a hallway leads to a pantry, large laundry/ utility room, study and gym or studio and cloakroom.

The more formal rooms include an elegant drawing room and sitting room with the bedroom wing accommodating a master suite, dressing room, ensuite and then four additional double bedrooms - 2 ensuite and one family bathroom with separate shower.

The property benefits from an oil-fired central heating system servicing both radiators and underfloor heating.

OUTSIDE

The gardens and grounds which surround the house
create a delightful, private and secure setting. They include secluded and sheltered lawns, fruit trees, well stocked and colourful flower and shrub borders, a David Austin rose garden, together with more open parkland grounds, including a striking avenue of cherry trees. There is a tucked away and sheltered heated swimming pool with a paved surround, a wooden summer house, range of original garden stores and workshop, together with an original 60ft south facing Victorian greenhouse. Triple garaging and a wide gravelled parking driveway, together with the valley grounds and ornamental ponds which flank the driveway, complete the 3½ acre property.

LOCATION

Standing close to the parish church of St Martin’s and adjacent to the impressive Orwell Park School, Orwell Park Gardens enjoys a perfect location on the edge of the popular village of Nacton, easily accessible to the region’s main roads (A12 & A14) and rail communication routes, with Ipswich Station being just 4 miles, from where trains to London’s Liverpool Street Station run regularly taking just over an hour. Nacton has an active local community, a primary school and the aforementioned Orwell Park Prep School.

The picturesque River Orwell is within walking distance, with its riverbank path, ideal for those who enjoy strolls along the riverbank. The neighbouring village of Levington has an excellent local pub and a marina for those with boating interests, whilst the Ipswich Golf Course at Purdis Heath is close by.

DISTANCES

River Orwell Foreshore, Nacton Village & Orwell Park School – within walking distance
Ipswich Town Centre & Station - 4 miles (London’s Liverpool Street Station 70 mins)
A14 – 1 mile

DIRECTIONS (IP10 0EW)

From the Nacton interchange on the A14 proceed in a south easterly direction towards the village of Nacton. After the 90-degree left-hand bend, take the next right-hand turning signed to Broke Hall (Church Road). After passing the church and opposite the gates to Orwell Park School, turn left and head down the hill, where the brick pillared gateway to Orwell Park Gardens will be found on the right-hand side.

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PROPERTY INFORMATION

Services: Mains electricity and water are connected. Modern private drainage system.

Mobile: Ofcom reports variable mobile coverage by the four main providers.

Broadband: Ofcom reports superfast broadband is available at the property.

EPC: C

Council Tax: Band F. East Suffok Council.

Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession at completion.

Fixtures and Fittings: The fitted carpets and all fitted kitchen appliances are included in the sale. Curtains and blinds and some light fittings are excluded, although may be available by separate negotiation.

Viewings: By appointment with Jackson-Stops.