Views over the River Orwell
- Land size
- 1.42 acres
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 3
Key Features
- Panoramic views of River Stour
- 3,000 sq. ft. of accommodation
- Ample off road parking
- 1.42 acres gardens
- Five bedrooms
- 20' kitchen
- Established gardens
- VIDEO TOUR AVAILABLE WITH BROCHURE
Description
Occupying a wonderful setting with views over the River Orwell and set in gardens of 1.42 acres is this substantial house in a commanding elevated position.
Description - A large chalet style house occupying a stunning elevated position with outstanding views over the River Orwell and up to Levington marina.
The property has been extended over a number of years, now offering some 3000sqft of versatile accommodation. The flexible ground floor accommodation is all laid off a wide central hallway with five good sized rooms as well as a kitchen/breakfast room and shower room and utility. This is complimented by four bedrooms, bathroom, shower room and laundry room and some great eaves storage.
There is plenty of parking to the front of the property, benefits from double glazing and expansive rear garden that extends to 1.42 acres with outstanding views.
Location - The property is situated on the popular Shotley peninsular approaching Shotley Gate which is at the point where the River Orwell meets the River Stour. The location is well know in the history book with reference of King Alfred and King Edward the third and became an important Naval training college. Shotley Gate has an excellent Marina, fabulous river walks, The Shipwreck pub and a foot and bicycle ferry to Harwich and Felixstowe.
Porch - 2.77m x 1.88m (9'1 x 6'2) - Window to front and side, tiled floor.
Reception Hall - 4.22m x 3.20m (13'10 x 10'6) - Stairs to first floor, 2 cloaks cupboard and 2 radiators.
Drawing Room - 8.23m x 5.03m (27 x 16'6) - Window to side and sliding patio doors to rear terrace, with views over the river, fireplace with open fire and 2 radiators.
Dining Room - 5.21m x 3.66m (17'1 x 12) - Patio doors to rear terrace with views of the River and 2 radiators.
Sitting Room - 4.62m x 3.66m (15'2 x 12) - Bay window to front, brick fireplace and raditor.
Study - 5.00m x 3.15m (16'5 x 10'4) - Window to front and radiator.
Bedroom One - 3.61m x 3.18m (11'10 x 10'5 ) - Window to front, fitted wardrobe and radiator.
Shower Room - 2.01m x 1.75m (6'7 x 5'9) - Window to side, low level wc, shower cubicle, wash basin and cupboard under and heated towel rail.
Store Room - 2.41m x 1.73m (7'11 x 5'8) - Window to side and radiator.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 6.25m x 5.03m (20'6 x 16'6) - Window to side and patio doors to rear terrace with river views. Cream shaker units incorporating sink unit and single drainer with cupboards under, plumbing for washing machine, adjacent work surfaces with cupboards and drawers under, with integrated dishwasher. Rangemaster stove, dresser unit, wall cupboard with space for an American style fridge/freezer. cupboard housing oil fired boiler and space for tumble dryer and 2 radiators.
Landing - Radiator.
Bedroom Two - 5.13m x 4.32m (16'10 x 14'2) - Window to rear and side with views over the River, fitted wardrobes. eaves cupboards and 2 radiators.
Bedroom Three - 4.27m x 3.38m (14 x 11'1) - Window to front, eaves cupboards and radiator.
Bedroom Four - 3.86m x 3.20m (12'8 x 10'6) - Window to side with views up the river, eaves storage and radiator.
Bedroom Five - 3.86m x 3.00m (12'8 x 9'10) - Window to front and radiator.
Bathroom - 3.89m x 2.06m (12'9 x 6'9) - Window to side, panelled bath, wash basin and cupboard under, low level wc, built in airing cupboard and hot water tank and heated towel rail.
Shower Room - 2.67m x 2.18m (8'9 x 7'2) - Fully tiled shower cubicle, low level wc, wash basin and cupboard under, walk in eaves cupboard and radiator.
Linen Room - 3.86m x 1.68m (12'8 x 5'6) - shelving and radiator.
Outside And Gardens - Hard standing to the front of property offer ample parking for a number of vehicles with a mature tree. The expansive rear garden has a terraced to immediately rear of the property with views over the garden and river beyond. There are splendid views from almost all the garden, out across and up the river towards Levington. The garden is laid to lawn with numerous mature trees, ornamental fish pond, sunken garden, where the swimming pool originally was., flower and shrubs beds. Summer House, Store Room, Store Room 9'8 X 8, Tractor shed, 17'9 x 9'10, outside wc, 3 stores and green house. In all gardens extend to 1.42 acres.
Agents Notes - Mains water, drainage and electricity are connected to the property, with oil central heating.
Council Tax: Band E
Local Authority: Babergh District Council
EPC: Band F
Tenure; Freehold
Map Location
Property details
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- Freehold
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- Date Posted
- 2026-10-23
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,134 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 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
Superfast
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Predicted 4G and 5G signal; 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
- Shotley Community Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 81
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- The Mayflower Primary School1.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 356
- Type
- Community school
- Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery1.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 222
- Type
- Community school
- Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery1.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 354
- Type
- Academy converter
- All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 194
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Harwich and Dovercourt High School2.3 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,075
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Felixstowe School2.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,169
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Holbrook Academy5 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 584
- Type
- Academy converter
- Ipswich Academy5.8 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 981
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Copleston High School7.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,930
- Type
- Academy converter
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
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Planning map: Flood Zone 1.
Surface water
These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.
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