Thorington, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17

A rare and exciting opportunity. Marsh Farm has been owned by the same family since the 1940’s and sits in a stunning position on the Heritage Coast.

Approached over an unmade track, the property is wonderfully tucked away and surrounded by woodland and meadows. There is an area for parking with steps leading down into the garden.

Believed to have been built in the late 1600’s with the rear of the house added around a hundred years later, the property is steeped in history and was part of the Thorington Estate where it housed several families. Unusually for a property of this period, it is not listed which gives plenty of flexibility for the new owners to redevelop the property to suit their tastes.

The property is entered via a porch to a pretty sitting room with a lobby leading to the drawing room set at the far end. Between the rooms is a large chimney stack with inset log burners serving both rooms. A garden room accesses the ground floor bathroom and the utility room.

Heading to the other end of the property there is a dining room with a range at the far end, and a bread oven set into one wall. A more modern kitchen has been added to the rear. The first floor can be reached via two staircases. One comes from the sitting room up to a large landing which could make a good area for a study. A door leads to an upstairs bathroom and into the middle/second bedroom.

The second staircase leads up from the side of the main chimney and opens to two double bedrooms. A lobby leads into the rear bedrooms which are both well-proportioned. The property is needing extensive modernisation and investment, so we would advise buyers to have additional reserves ready to improve the properties’ structure and condition.

Outside, the total plot is around twelve acres which is mostly accounted for by the meadow adjoining the property. The gardens which surround the property run to around two acres. There are several outbuildings. A flint walled double stable which is requiring attention compliments a long timber garage. A large workshop and studio is in much better order having been re-roofed in recent times.

A wonderful spot for those looking to create their forever home in an idyllic and peaceful setting.

We have been advised that the property has the following services. Mains water, electricity, Electric heating and and septic tank.