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Semer, Ipswich, Suffolk

Land size
1.25 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Detached individual period property in an elevated village setting.
  • Approximately 1.25 acres of established grounds.
  • Four bedrooms in total, including annexe/ancillary accommodation.
  • NO ONWARD CHAIN
  • Unlisted status, offering flexibility for future adaptation.
  • Wealth of retained period features including exposed timbers and studwork.
  • Three distinctive ground floor reception rooms.
  • Detached double garage and generous private parking for six to eight vehicles.
  • Self-contained annexe/ancillary accommodation with bedroom, sitting room, kitchen and shower room.
  • Landscaped gardens, summer house, seating areas and planted rear meadow.

Description

An enviably positioned four-bedroom detached period residence, offering substantial and versatile accommodation, set within grounds of approximately 1.25 acres in the highly regarded Suffolk village of Semer.

Sunnyside is an attractive individual home enjoying an elevated setting with far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside.

The property has undergone an extensive programme of improvement, refurbishment and adaptation in recent years, resulting in a beautifully presented home which successfully combines retained period character with high quality contemporary fittings.

The principal residence provides approximately 1,650 sq ft of accommodation and displays a wealth of character features, including exposed timbers and studwork, an impressive inglenook fireplace to the sitting room, and traditional doors with Suffolk latches. Importantly, the property is unlisted, offering purchasers greater flexibility for future adaptation, subject to any necessary consents.

The accommodation is arranged to provide three distinctive ground-floor reception spaces, each enjoying excellent natural light through dual or triple aspect UPVC double glazed windows. A kitchen dining space, cloakroom and boot room complete the main ground floor. The layout is particularly well suited to family living, entertaining, or those seeking adaptable space, while the elevated position allows many of the rooms to take full advantage of views across the gardens and surrounding landscape.

At first floor level, the principal residence provides three bedrooms together with a half tongue and groove panelled family bathroom. The triple aspect principal bedroom is of particular note, enjoying far reaching views across the gently undulating countryside beyond.

A significant further benefit of the property is the detached double garage with adjoining single-storey annexe/ancillary accommodation. This additional space comprises a bedroom, sitting room, kitchen and shower room, and offers excellent potential for multi generational living, visiting guests, home working, or independent ancillary use.

The approach to Sunnyside is both practical and impressive, with twin electrically operated gates opening onto a shingled parking area providing space for six to eight vehicles. To the rear, a raised terrace leads through established planting to the extensive gardens, which include a summer house, various seating areas, mature trees, planted borders and a rear meadow, all enjoying attractive views over open countryside.

Sunnyside offers a rare combination of period charm, modern improvement, flexible annexe accommodation and generous grounds. The electrification of the gates, installation of solar panels, extensive landscaping and substantial meadow planting all enhance the property's long-term appeal.

The property is located on the fringes of the parish of Semer which is a small village and civil parish in Suffolk, The main village enjoys a picturesque setting beside a bridge over the River Brett. It is well placed for access to Hadleigh, approximately 3 miles away, and Ipswich approximately 12 miles away, making it a convenient rural location with good connections to nearby towns.

The parish also includes the hamlets of Ash Street and Drakestone Green, adding to its traditional village character and sense of community. Semer Wood, a designated wildlife site and classified as Ancient Woodland, provides an attractive natural feature nearby and contributes to the area's peaceful countryside appeal.

The nearby town of Hadleigh is a thriving and historic market town, known for its characterful high street and architecture representing a variety of periods. It offers an extensive range of amenities and services, including a primary school, independent shops, restaurants and everyday facilities. The surrounding countryside, riverside setting and proximity to larger centres such as Ipswich and Colchester make Semer an appealing choice for those seeking village life while remaining within easy reach of wider services, schooling, transport links and employment opportunities.

TENURE: Freehold

SERVICES: Mains water, private drainage and electricity are connected. oil fired heating. Solar panels. NOTE: None of these services have been tested by the agent.

EPC RATING: D

WHAT3WORDS: alarming.bulbs.full

LOCAL AUTHORITY: Babergh District Council, Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich, IP1 2BX ). BAND: F

VIEWING: Strictly by prior appointment only through DAVID BURR.

NOTICE: Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these sales details, they are for guidance purposes only and prospective purchasers or lessees are advised to seek their own professional advice as well as to satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness. The measurements, description, distances, journey times etc. are provided as a guide only and should not be relied upon as entirely correct.

No representation or warranty whatsoever is made in relation to this property by David Burr or its employees nor do such sales details form part of any offer or contract.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
F
Date Posted
2026-05-29

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,167 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).

This Property£600,000 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £379,294 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

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Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains, Solar Panels
Water
Mains
Heating
Oil Heating
Broadband
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Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Listed Property
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Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Garage, Off-Street Parking
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

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    44
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Kersey Church of England Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    40
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Beaumont Community Primary School1.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    101
    Type
    Community school
  • St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh2.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    122
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Hadleigh Community Primary School2.3 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    525
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • Hadleigh High School2.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    712
    Type
    Academy converter
  • East Bergholt High School7.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    902
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Thomas Gainsborough School8.1 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,603
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Claydon High School8.3 milesOfsted report card · Dec 2025
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    765
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Ormiston Sudbury Academy8.5 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    710
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

* 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

Morrisons Hadleigh, Hadleigh1.8 miles
Co-op Hadleigh Supermarket, Hadleigh2.1 miles
Spar - Hadleigh, Hadleigh2.1 miles

GP surgery

Hadleigh Health Centre2.1 miles

Pharmacy

Mill Pharmacy2.1 miles

Hospital

St Leonards Hospital8.5 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Needham Market Rail Station7.8 miles

Nearest bus stop

Semer Lodge123 metres

Typical drive times

Acton16 min · 9.4 miles
Ipswich20 min · 11 miles
Sudbury19 min · 12 miles
Hadleigh4 min · 2.4 miles
Colchester (city)31 min · 18 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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