The Grand Tour
In front, a shingled driveway has room to park a car. A gabled porch at the side of the house frames a smart black front door. It opens to reveal two bright sitting rooms on either side of the entrance hall. Original timber studs define the separate spaces, one of which has a warming
Jotul stove. The dining room, also fitted with a wood-burner, sits to the rear.
The second sitting room has half-height panelling, oak flooring and French doors onto the garden. In the kitchen, red quarry tiles run underfoot, while handmade units are topped with granite and finished in
Abigail Ahern paints.
The first floor is home to three atmospheric bedrooms, each with a ledged pine door. The principal bedroom is washed in a dusky pink hue, while the second is picked out in an earthy green. The third has access to eaves storage. There is also a bathroom on this floor, and a ground-floor shower room with green tiling.
The Great Outdoors
A large south-facing garden sits to the rear of the house, looking onto the wood behind. Mainly laid to lawn, it provides ample space for planting, playing and outdoor dining. A separate barn and laundry room are located in the garden.
Out and About
Yoxford is a historic Suffolk village between Southwold and Aldeburgh, close to Dunwich on the Heritage Coast. At its heart are a pub,
The King’s Head,
The Black Dog Deli, Horner’s Village Stores,
Rowe & Williams art gallery, the
Yoxford Antiques Centre and
Ox Café, a primary school and a Grade II*-listed church, with an active village hall community.
The village has long attracted writers, artists and musicians, a creative spirit that continues today. Directly opposite the house is
Nancy Main Ceramics, which also runs classes. Exceptional local produce is close at hand, including
Maple Farm in Kelsale, home of
PINCH, and its renowned crullers.
The area is rich in good pubs and restaurants, including the
Westleton Crown, the
Ship at Dunwich and the
Greyhound in Pettistree. Saxmundham is the nearest town to Yoxford and has a Waitrose and Tesco, banking facilities, a burgeoning food stall area and the
Social Bar. Framlingham offers a weekly market, its hilltop castle and Framlingham College.
Aldeburgh brings an elegant mix of independent shops, cafés, galleries and restaurants, including the award‑winning
The Suffolk with its rooftop terrace overlooking the sea. Nearby,
Britten Pears Arts at Snape Maltings hosts world‑class music, art and boutique shopping. Cinemas are available in both Aldeburgh and Leiston.
Southwold, Walberswick and Dunwich offer spectacular beaches, and the surrounding countryside is ideal for walking, with numerous footpaths from the house.
Darsham station is a short walk or three‑minute drive, passing the striking Yoxman sculpture by Laurence Edwards at Cockfield Hall. Regular trains run to Ipswich, with onward connections to London Liverpool Street in around two hours.
Council Tax Band: C