A magnificent, three-bedroom period home overlooking the Lark Valley has come up for sale in Great Bealings, near Woodbridge.
The Boot, located on Boot Street, is believed to have medieval origins and may be one of the oldest buildings in Great Bealings. It is Grade II listed for special architectural and historic interest and is currently being sold by Savills at a guide price of £975,000.
With unique period features and tonnes of space for entertaining – including a charming orangery in the grounds – this is a real gem of the Suffolk countryside that would be well-suited to a growing family.
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Selling agent Savills says: “The Boot has been a much-loved family home by our clients, who have superbly and comprehensively restored and expanded the house to an exceptional standard, creating a stunning family home comprising elegantly proportioned, light-filled rooms, balancing period charm with comfortable contemporary living.”
The entrance hall of The Boot leads through to the large, double-aspect drawing room with a chamfer beamed ceiling believed to be old ships' timbers from when the River Lark was navigable through the village. It also has an inglenook fireplace with an inset woodburning stove.
Opposite the drawing room is the dining room which also boasts an inglenook fire and beams and leads into the snug – a casual space that is ideal for relaxing.
Beyond the dining room is the spacious farmhouse kitchen/breakfast room which is bursting with charm and unique features. The bespoke kitchen has walnut worktops and hand-painted tiled splashbacks featuring depictions of the house, as well as an electric Aga, an integrated Neff induction hob and oven, Bosch fridge and freezer and a Hotpoint dishwasher.
Also on the ground floor is a family bathroom with a roll top bath and separate shower, a utility/boot room with its own shower and a lovely contemporary garden room featuring oak-framed, double-glazed windows, oak beams, a woodburning stove and views over the garden and the Lark Valley.
Two staircases lead off the dining room and up to the first floor, which is home to three impressive double bedrooms. The principal bedroom is a particular highlight with a grand reclaimed chimneypiece and a separate dressing room leading to an ensuite shower room.
Outside, The Boot sits in about 0.43 of an acre. The grounds include a lush lawn with a herbaceous border and Victorian-style greenhouse to the front of the house, and a wonderful walled garden with multiple terraces and entertaining spaces to the rear.
The back garden also has a brick-built barbecue, a lovely border with shrubs and perennials, a kitchen garden and a chicken run – making for an impressive outdoor space that is perfect for those who love to garden, entertain and dine outdoors.
A number of outbuildings can also be found in the grounds of The Boot. Savills notes that “the incredible, cedar-framed orangery/summer house” is particularly special and includes a woodburning stove making it well-suited to year-round use.
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In addition to the orangery, there is also a cedar-clad studio which could be converted into a useful annexe subject to the necessary consents, an office with power and air conditioning, sheds and a log store.
Ample parking space is located at the front of the house behind electric gates, and there is additional garaging.
For more information, please contact Savills.
PROPERTY FACTS
The Boot, Boot Street
Guide price: £975,000
Savills, 01473 943373
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