Chalfont Drive, Benhall, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17

Part of our Signature Collection; Occupying a substantial plot measuring in excess of a third of an acre is this generous detached family home, along with a detached double garage with studio above.


The Hawthorns was built circa 1995, situated on an exclusive development of four similar sized properties, on the edge of the village of Benhall, providing excellent access to the A12 and Saxmundham.

The property sits within generous grounds, screened by mature trees and hedges. There is a shingle in and out driveway providing parking for numerous vehicles and a detached double garage with workshop, which could create annexe accommodation and in the main house, a large, ready boarded loft space with conversion potential, both subject to planning permission.

The property opens into a bright reception hall with slate tiled floor, flowing through to the study and shower room and coat cupboard. There are stairs to the first floor and doors off to all rooms. The shower room has an open-plan shower, basin and WC.

Glazed double doors open into a generous sitting room with a dual aspect, including double doors opening onto the garden and there is a wooden floor and feature fireplace with wood burner.
A door leads through to the kitchen/breakfast room with a terracotta tiled floor and is equipped with a range of contemporary, bespoke base level units with contrasting central island/preparation unit, granite work surfaces and butler sink. Appliances include an electric range style cooker with extraction canopy above and dishwasher. There is also a separate larder. Doors return to the hall, utility room, sitting room and double doors open into the formal dining room with dual aspect and access to the reception hall.

The utility room has an extensive range of base and eye level units, work surfaces, sink, integrated microwave and space for a washing machine and tumble dryer. A stable door leads out onto the patio.

The stairs lead up to a fantastic galleried landing with access to five bedrooms, four of which are doubles. The main bedroom is of generous proportions, overlooks the rear garden and has a dressing area with built-in wardrobes and a door to a contemporary ensuite shower room with tiled floor and a suite comprising a walk-in shower with glass screen, basin with floating vanity unit and WC. To the left of the property are two double bedrooms, both dual aspect and have built-in wardrobes.

To complete the accommodation is a contemporary family bathroom with a freestanding bath, separate shower with glass screen, basin with floating vanity unit and WC.

Outside
The Hawthorns occupies a plot measuring in excess of a third of an acre and enclosed by mature shrubs.

At the front of the property is a shingle in and out driveway providing parking for many cars, as well as turning space. Leading to a detached double garage with an adjoining workshop and studio above measuring 23’11 x 15’11, which could lend itself to being converted into annexe accommodation, subject to the necessary planning permission. The frontage is screened by mature trees and shrubs, with fences and gates to both sides of the property.

The rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn and to the immediate rear of the property is a large feature patio and circular seating/barbecue area. The garden is enclosed by wooden fencing and mature shrubs. To the side of the garage is a bin storage area and oil tank.


Location

Chalfont Drive is situated in a convenient and accessible location, on the edge of the village of Benhall, which has a primary school, a playing field and is ideally positioned just a mile from Saxmundham. The market town of Saxmundham offers a wide range of facilities including a Waitrose store, Tesco supermarket and a number of restaurants and cafes. For the commuter there is a railway station in Saxmundham with rail links to the county town of Ipswich and connections to London Liverpool St.

There is excellent access to the coast including Aldeburgh & Southwold and further south, recently named Britain’s Happiest Place to Live, is the popular market town of Woodbridge, best known as being home to one of the oldest working tide mills in the UK and the iconic Shire Hall on Market Hill. Woodbridge has excellent state and independent schools nearby, an independent cinema, a number of high street and boutique shops, leisure centre and swimming pool, and a range of fantastic places to eat and drink. There is a railway station with links to Ipswich with connecting services to London, Norwich and Cambridge.

Directions

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Important Information

Council Tax Band - F
Services - We understand that the property is connected to mains water and electricity.
Heating via an oil fired boiler.
Private drainage system - septic tank.
Tenure - Freehold
EPC rating - TBC
Our ref - CJJ