Snape, Suffolk, IP17 1SD

A spacious and charming single-storey home in a delightful woodland setting in the beautiful village of Snape.

THE PROPERTY Built in the 1960s, the bungalow is a Colt property adorned with cedar cladding and shingle roofs in a Canadian Style, and benefits from new double glazing and considerable updating.

Plank House is tucked away at the end of a long private drive; this attractive property enjoys an idyllic position within a mature wooded plot, backing onto open farmland.

The property offers peace and seclusion whilst being only a short stroll from the heart of Snape Village with its traditional public houses and local amenities.

A slightly longer stroll across the river meadows will take you directly to Snape Maltings and it concert hall and shops.

The house has been sensitively updated and curated by its present owner and benefits from versatile accommodation extending to around 2 acres of grounds (sts).

An entrance porch leads into a welcoming hallway with storage cupboard, where hot water is provided by a modern maintenance-free heat battery.

The spacious sitting room features a fireplace with wood-burning stove, and French doors opening to a covered veranda and the garden beyond, with woodland views.

The kitchen/breakfast room, with adjoining pantry, connects to a further reception room currently arranged as a library/office but equally suited as a fourth bedroom.

The bedroom wing provides a family bathroom, separate cloakroom, a principal bedroom with built-in wardrobes and views across the garden, together with two further double bedrooms.

OUTSIDE The property is approached along a gravel drive providing ample parking beneath mature oak trees.

Outbuildings include a three-bay cart lodge and a detached double garage, now converted into an art studio/workshop.

The gardens are a particular feature, combining meadow-style planting with newly planted trees and extensive areas of established woodland of mature trees creating a beautiful natural setting.

In all, the grounds extend to approximately 2 acres (sts). LOCATION Snape is home to the Snape Maltings concert hall founded by Benjamin Britten and the Aldeburgh Food Festival.

Alongside the concert hall are a variety of shops including kitchen, home ware, delicatessen, clothing, antiques and furniture.

Snape is also well served with a church, community hall, primary school, three good public houses, a village store, garage and garden nursery.

Snape is also a short drive from the A12 giving good access to London. Train stations at Saxmundham, Campsea Ash and Woodbridge offer services to London via Ipswich.

Tesco and Waitrose supermarkets are only are located in Saxmundham. SERVICES Services: Mains electric and water. Drainage is a septic tank.

Local Authority: East Suffolk District Council Council Tax Band: F EPC Rating TBC Ofcom; According to Ofcom superfast broadband is available and mobile service.

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Upon acceptance of your offer and before we instruct solicitors to proceed with your purchase, we will carry out the necessary checks for which you will be charged £30 per person.