Church Common, Snape, IP17

A superb four-bedroom converted former Jam Factory extending to approximately 2,588 sq ft (240.4 sq m), beautifully reimagined for modern living and occupying an exceptional plot of approximately 3.5 acres (stms), with landscaped gardens, meadow paddock, excellent parking and a detached 416 sq ft studio / craft room, all enjoying a delightful setting off Church Common.

Believed to date from the late Victorian period and originally serving as a seasonal fruit preserving business for the surrounding orchards, The Jam Factory has been thoughtfully transformed into an outstanding family home extending to approximately 3,004 sq ft (279.1 sq m), including the detached studio. The property offers wonderfully versatile accommodation combining generous reception space with four double bedrooms, three bath/shower rooms and a superb detached studio, all within easy reach of Snape Maltings, Aldeburgh and the Suffolk Heritage Coast.

Accommodation comprises:

Entrance Hall • Ground Floor Shower Room • Bedroom Four • Reception Room • Kitchen / Dining Room • Utility Room • Sitting Room • Principal Bedroom with En-suite Bathroom • Two First Floor Double Bedrooms, both with En-suite Bath/Shower Rooms • Detached Studio / Craft Room • Landscaped Gardens • Meadow Paddock extending to approximately 3.5 acres (stms) • Excellent Parking.

Entrance Hall:

Entered via an attractive stable front door into a spacious and welcoming reception hall with tiled flooring. Doors provide access to the principal reception rooms and bedroom accommodation, whilst a staircase rises to Bedroom Three.

Ground Floor Shower Room:

Beautifully appointed with a contemporary suite comprising a walk-in glazed shower enclosure, wash hand basin, W.C. and heated towel rail.

Bedroom Four:

10’7 x 10’7 (3.23m x 3.23m).

A small but well-proportioned ground floor double bedroom overlooking the front of the property, equally suited as guest accommodation or a home office.

Reception Room:

15’0 x 14’7 (4.57m x 4.44m).

A comfortable and versatile reception room enjoying excellent natural light and attractive views across the gardens, ideal as a second sitting room, family room or snug.

Kitchen / Dining Room:

26’7 x 20’0 (8.10m x 6.10m).

Undoubtedly the heart of the home, this exceptional open-plan kitchen and dining room has been designed for modern family living and entertaining. The bespoke shaker-style kitchen is fitted with an extensive range of base and wall units beneath timber work surfaces, complemented by a substantial central island incorporating a sink with mixer tap and breakfast seating. There is space for a range cooker with extractor hood above, integrated appliances and excellent storage throughout.

The generous dining area comfortably accommodates a large table for entertaining and centres around a contemporary wood-burning stove. Wide sliding glazed doors open directly onto the terrace, creating a seamless connection with the gardens beyond.

An opening leads through to the adjoining utility room.

Utility Room:

Fitted with additional storage together with space and plumbing for laundry appliances.

Sitting Room:

17’0 x 13’3 (5.18m x 4.04m).

A beautifully proportioned principal reception room enjoying extensive glazing overlooking the terrace, gardens and meadow beyond. Filled with natural light, it provides an outstanding space for both everyday family living and entertaining.

A hall area between the sitting room and principal bedroom gives access to a separate staircase rising to Bedroom Two.

Principal Bedroom (ground floor):

16’6 x 12’0 (5.03m x 3.66m).

A superb ground floor principal suite enjoying a dramatic glazed corner picture window framing delightful views across the terrace and meadow beyond. Flooded with natural light and enjoying an exceptional sense of peace and privacy, the room is complemented by a beautifully appointed en-suite bathroom.

En-suite Bathroom:

Beautifully fitted with a bath, separate shower enclosure, twin wash hand basins set within vanity storage, W.C. and heated towel rail.

First Floor

From the entrance hall, a staircase rises to Bedroom Three.

Bedroom Three:

20’0 x 11’8 (6.10m x 3.56m).

A delightful vaulted double bedroom enjoying generous fitted eaves storage and excellent natural light, making it ideal as guest accommodation or an additional principal bedroom.

En-suite Bathroom:

Comprising a panelled bath with shower over, wash hand basin, W.C., heated towel rail and rooflight.

From the hall area between the sitting room and principal bedroom, a separate staircase rises to Bedroom Two.

Bedroom Two:

17’7 x 14’0 (5.36m x 4.27m).

An impressive vaulted double bedroom with fitted storage, rooflights and excellent natural light.

En-suite Shower Room:

Comprising a walk-in glazed shower enclosure, wash hand basin, W.C. and heated towel rail.

Outside:

The property is approached from Church Road via a track across Church Common, over which neighbouring residents enjoy rights of access. To the front of the house there is a private gravelled parking area providing parking for approximately three vehicles.

Opposite the property is a substantial parking area forming part of the registered title (on Church Common), providing excellent additional parking for owners and visitors.

The landscaped gardens are arranged principally to the sides and rear of the house, where an extensive paved terrace adjoins the principal living accommodation and enjoys superb views across the meadow. Mature trees, established planting and well-maintained lawns provide colour, privacy and a wonderful setting throughout the year.

Beyond the formal gardens lies the property’s magnificent meadow paddock, extending the overall plot to approximately 3.5 acres (stms). Mown pathways meander through the grasses towards a striking mature poplar tree, creating an exceptional sense of space and tranquillity that is increasingly difficult to find.

Detached Studio / Craft Room:

20’0 x 17’0 (6.10m x 5.18m).

Occupying a secluded position within the gardens, the detached studio is an outstanding ancillary building flooded with natural light from extensive glazing and rooflights. Currently arranged as a craft room and creative workspace, it offers exceptional flexibility and would equally suit use as a home office, artist’s studio, gym, yoga room or hobbies room.

History:

Believed to date from the late Victorian period, The Jam Factory originally served as a seasonal fruit preserving business processing locally grown fruit from the surrounding orchards. Small enterprises of this nature once formed an important part of Suffolk’s rural economy and the building retains a unique connection with the village’s agricultural heritage. Sympathetically converted in more recent years, it now provides an exceptional family home whilst retaining the distinctive identity from which it takes its name.

About the Area:

Snape is one of Suffolk’s most desirable villages, renowned for the internationally acclaimed Snape Maltings Concert Hall, home to the Aldeburgh Festival, together with an excellent selection of independent shops, galleries and cafés. The village also offers a community shop, public houses and easy access to the River Alde.

The popular coastal town of Aldeburgh lies approximately five miles away, whilst Saxmundham provides a mainline railway station with regular services to London Liverpool Street via Ipswich. The surrounding countryside and Heritage Coast offer outstanding opportunities for walking, cycling, sailing and birdwatching.

Agent’s Note:

The registered title includes the parking area opposite the property together with part of Church Common and the access leading from Church Road. Neighbouring properties benefit from rights of way over parts of this land. Purchasers should rely upon their own legal investigations regarding the title, boundaries and associated rights.

Tenure: Freehold

Approximate Gross Internal Area: 240.4 sq m (2,588 sq ft)

Detached Studio: 38.7 sq m (416 sq ft)

Total: 279.1 sq m (3,004 sq ft)

Guide Price: £985,000 stc