4 bedroom detached house for sale

Enjoying a wonderfully secluded setting, close to the River Orwell at the end of a half mile long driveway, an immaculately presented Pump House conversion.

Enjoying a right of way over a half mile long treelined private driveway, The Pump House nestles in a beautifully sheltered and secluded valley setting within walking distance of the banks of the River Orwell. The original Edwardian steam driven water pumping house, which supplied the Trimley water tower to provide Felixstowe with its water supply, was converted in the 1990’s to create a unique home.

Beautifully presented to the highest of standards throughout, with its interior designer finish, The Pump House features twin part glazed front doors opening into a stunning full height vaulted living room open to the roof apex, with a wood burning stove and an archway access into a cosy and atmospheric internal dining room, above which sits the galleried first floor sitting room which overlooks the living room. A well-equipped kitchen by Orwells of Ipswich has slate work surfaces and an AGA, as well as a large dresser and this flows into a twin aspect glazed garden room with French doors into the garden with views of the surrounding countryside. Beyond the kitchen is a well-equipped utility room with a stable style garden door.

On the first floor, set beyond the galleried sitting room, twin part glazed doors lead into the principal bedroom landing with an impressive walk-in dressing room to one side and a luxury en suite shower to the other and steps rise to the bedroom with its full height French windows overlooking the garden and woodland to the east.

A ground floor bedroom wing has three double bedrooms and 3 luxury bath/shower rooms, two of which are en suite.

The property benefits from an oil-fired heating system, modern security system and a direct fibre broadband connection to the property.

OUTSIDE

A five-bar gate accesses a gravelled parking and turning area fronting onto which is a single garage with a dog kennel run behind. The gardens are set mainly to the south and east and are beautifully sheltered and secluded, enclosed by natural hedgerow and fencing with a screening backdrop of mature woodland. There is a wide York stone terrace, with a rose walk and clematis adorned arch with picket fencing separating it from the lawned gardens which are interspersed with colourful herbaceous beds and borders. A terrace garden has a series of raised beds and a greenhouse, together with further terraced areas ideal for alfresco dining. In all the property extends to about half of an acre.

LOCATION

Nestling in a picturesque, wooded valley and set within An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, The Pump House enjoys a wonderfully secluded and tucked away setting at the end of a long private driveway close to the banks of the River Orwell. From the mid-point of the drive, there are fine views across the river and there is access to a footpath which leads to the river bank.

The marina at Levington is easily accessible, as are the neighbouring villages of Levington and Nacton. Both the county town of Ipswich (5 miles) and the picturesque river front town of Woodbridge (9 miles) along with the flourishing coastal town of Felixstowe (4 miles) are easily accessible and provide an excellent range of shopping, commercial and recreational facilities. The A12/A14 dual carriageways link to London’s M25, Cambridge, The Midlands and Stansted Airport via the A120 and main line services run frequently from Ipswich to London’s Liverpool Street Station taking just over an hour.

DISTANCES

Levington Marina – 2 miles
Felixstowe - 4 miles
Ipswich – 5 miles (London Liverpool Street 70 mins)
Woodbridge – 9 miles

DIRECTIONS IP11 0SH)

From the Seven Hills intersection of the A14 and the A12 just east of Ipswich, take the A1156 signposted to Ipswich. Take the first turning left towards Levington and proceed in an easterly direction. Continue for about 2 miles and after passing the turning to the marina, turn right signed Morston Hall Road. Take the next right hand turn into Morston Hall Lane. Proceed past Morston Hall, along the tree lined driveway, past a pair of cottages and follow the gravelled track which takes you down to the Pump House.

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SERVICES

Mains electricity and water are connected to the property. Modern private drainage system.

Fibre broadband connected direct to the property (FTTP)

EPC: E

Council Tax: Band G

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS

Items regarded as fixtures and fittings, including carpets and curtains, are initially excluded from the sale, although certain items may be available by separate negotiation.

VIEWINGS

By appointment with Jackson-Stops.