Rosemary Lane, Kelsale, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17

The Old Rectory is situated along a designated quiet country lane and nestled in a peaceful rural setting on the outskirts of the charming village of Kelsale, near Saxmundham. The property occupies a plot measuring in excess of 2.5 acres, which include a formal garden, with a swimming pool as well as paddocks with a generous outbuilding/stable block, with its own vehicular access.

This substantial detached family home provides over 3,500 sq. ft. of exceptional living space, encompassing three reception rooms, a generous kitchen/breakfast area, and a private study. Across the upper two levels are six bedrooms, three of which enjoy private en-suite shower rooms. A standout feature of the first floor is a large shared balcony accessible from three bedrooms, complete with a spiral staircase descending to the patio and gardens below.

An elegant oak front door opens into a reception hall featuring oak flooring and stairs ascending to the first floor.

To the right, a dual-aspect sitting room extends across 25 ft, with a feature open fireplace, a bay window overlooking the grounds, and French doors to the garden. Double doors connect this space to the formal dining room, which also boasts oak floor and direct garden access.

From here, the layout flows seamlessly back to the hall and into a spectacular family room which is south facing, complete with tiled underfloor heating and garden views. This room provides direct access to a quiet home study as well as a spacious, tiled kitchen and breakfast room.

The kitchen is well-equipped with an extensive range of base and eye-level units with a central island/preparation unit, with granite work surfaces, sink, Range-style cooker with extraction canopy, space for an American-style fridge-freezer and under counter fridge and there is an integrated dishwasher. A door leads north facing pantry and a utility room/boot room with further base and eye-level units, work surfaces and sink, with space for a washing machine and tumble dryer. The utility room leads out into the rear garden and there is also a shower room with shower, basin and w/c. Completing the ground floor is a generous cloakroom with basin and w/c.

The first floor landing provides access to four double bedrooms. The guest bedroom has an en-suite shower room and the principal bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe, dual aspect and an en-suite shower room, comprising a shower, twin basins and w/c. The main bedroom, as well as two rear facing bedrooms, share an impressive 24ft balcony with fantastic views over the exceptional grounds, with a spiral staircase leading down to the patio. The second floor provides two further bedrooms, one with an en-suite shower room.

Outside
A gravel driveway with a convenient turning area provides parking for multiple vehicles and leads to the detached double garage, which features twin up-and-over doors, a side pedestrian entrance, power, light and there is an EV charge point.

The impressive grounds exceed 2.5 acres, featuring a formal lawned garden with a spacious patio and a heated swimming pool. Post-and-rail fencing encloses this area, framing uninterrupted views of the surrounding paddocks that wrap around the home. A separate vehicular entrance to the right provides direct access to the stable block comprising of three stalls and a yard with lighting and running water, a haybarn and a further garage which was originally a boatshed.

Location

The Old Rectory is situated in a peaceful, rural setting on the outskirts of the charming village of Kelsale, near Saxmundham. The historic village offers a variety of local amenities, including a popular public house, The Poachers Pocket.

Just a short drive away, Saxmundham is a thriving market town, providing a wide range of amenities, a selection of independent shops, cafes, bars and restaurants, as well as a market. The town also benefits from excellent transport links including a train station with services to Ipswich and London Liverpool Street.

The Suffolk Coast & Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty include picturesque seaside towns and villages, such as Aldeburgh, Thorpeness, Southwold and Walberswick.

Directions

Please use the postcode IP17 2QT as point of destination or for further information please contact a member of the team on .

Important Information

Services: We understand that mains water and electricity are connected to the property.
Heating is oil-fired and drainage is via private sewage treatment plant.
There are an array of solar panels with a high feed-in tariff which provide an income and can be offset against the running costs. The heated swimming pool benefits from solar panels for cost efficiency and it also heated via an air source heat pump.
Tenure—Freehold
Council Tax: Band F
EPC: TBC
Our ref: CJJ