Withersdale Street, Mendham, Harleston
- Land size
- 3.16 acres
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 1
Key Features
- Elegant period house
- Unlisted
- For sale for the first time in over 40 years
- Versatile accommodation
- Character
- Outbuilding with potential and double garage
- Parking for several cars
- Field views
- Superb gardens and grounds in all about 3.16 acres
- Convenient location
Description
An elegant and charming unlisted period house with versatile accommodation and delightful gardens and grounds of 3.16 acres.
Property - The property is a delightful and charming unlisted period house with elegant symmetrical front facade. It has been in the same ownership for over 40 years and has been a much-loved family home. Located in a sought-after and convenient semi-rural position with field views to the front and its own field to the rear, the property provides a delightful opportunity for those seeking space and character whilst remaining convneient.
The front door opens to the entrance hall with stairs rising to the first floor. There is a dining room to one side and an impressive double aspect sitting room with feature fireplace to the other. Across the entire back of the house is a superb triple aspect reception room which is multi-functioning and perfect for entertaining. It connects with the kitchen which is fitted with a comprehensive range of wall and base units. Off the kitchen is a useful conservatory/boot room. On the first floor are four bedrooms arrange around a spacious landing. Two benefit from fitted wardrobes. The vendors extended the first floor to create a spacious bathroom with separate shower cubicle and there is a further w.c.
Externally the property has a gravel carriage driveway leading to timber gates that give access to further parking and the gardens. There is a detached outbuilding that is currently a workshop and a double garage beyond. It is consider the outbuilding offers potential for conversion to an annexe or studio subject to planning permission.
The gardens and grounds are a real highlight of the property. Immediately to the rear of the house is a large patio for alfresco entertaining. The principal garden is laid largely to lawn, interspersed with a wide array of established trees and shrubs including Wisteria and Camellia. There is a vegetable garden and beyond, a five bar gate leads into a large field with a pond in once corner and bordered by mature poplars.
Location - Located on the Suffolk bank of the River Waveney is the attractive village of Mendham, The parish includes the hamlet of Withersdale Street. Central to Mendham is the Sir Alfred Munnings Pub. The thriving market town of Harleston is approx. 2.8 miles away with many historical buildings and an excellent range of independently owned shops along with a supermarket, doctors, dentists and veterinary surgery, a primary and secondary school both of which have Good Ofsted ratings, two hotels, a number of cafes, restaurants and pubs.
Services - Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil fired central heating. (Please note the services have not been tested by Durrants)
Viewings - Strictly by prior appointment with the vendors sole selling agents, Durrants on
Local Authority And Council Tax - Mid-Suffolk and Band E
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Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- E
- Date Posted
- 2026-05-03
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,147 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)
Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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Rights & Restrictions
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- Listed Property
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 17% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
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Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Mendham Primary School1.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 57
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School)1.9 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 3 to 16
- Pupils
- 824
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Fressingfield Church of England Primary School2.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 91
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy3.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 99
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Stradbroke Church of England Primary School4.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 112
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School)1.9 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 3 to 16
- Pupils
- 824
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Stradbroke High School5.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 353
- Type
- Academy converter
- Bungay High School6.6 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 922
- Type
- Academy converter
- Long Stratton High School8.7 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 679
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Hartismere School9.1 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,062
- Type
- Academy converter
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
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Flood Risk
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- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
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- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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