Thorpeness, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4PE | Property for sale | Savills
303.98 sq m
Guide price £300,000($583,756)

ThorpenessLeiston, Suffolk, IP16 4PE

  • Under offer
Building plot
303.98 sq m
0.1 Ha (0.24 Ac)
5Bedrooms
5Bathrooms
3Receptions

Key features

  • Prime location in charming Thorpeness village
  • Approved plans for four bedrooms, all en suite, plus annexe
  • Modern design with traditional charm
  • South-facing gardens for outdoor enjoyment.
  • Flexible annexe ideal for guests or extended family.

Best and Final Offers Invited – Deadline 12 Noon, Wednesday 23rd October 2024 Prime development plot for a four-bed house and annexe in scenic Thorpeness village

About this property

  • We are inviting best and final offers for this prime development plot in Thorpeness, with a deadline of 12 noon on Wednesday 23rd October 2024. Please get in touch for further details.

    Nestled along the Suffolk coast, Thorpeness is a truly unique and enchanting village, celebrated for its rich history, striking architecture, and unspoiled natural beauty. Known for the iconic Meare, a man-made boating lake, the whimsical "House in the Clouds," and its picturesque windmill, Thorpeness offers a distinctive blend of tranquility and character. The village enjoys a thriving local community, with amenities such as a golf course, country club, and charming cafes, all while being a short stroll from the stunning coastline.

    This is an exciting development opportunity for a new detached four-bedroom house with a separate annexe and garaging, situated in a prime location on the edge of Thorpeness.

    Planning permission has been approved for a substantial and sophisticated four-bedroom house and annexe which has been designed with great flair blending traditional and contemporary architecture exceptionally well. Offering a combined floor space of approximately 3,272 square feet this represents an extremely rare opportunity to create a modern, energy efficient house of great character in a highly sought after location. The property features south-facing gardens, ample parking, and cart lodge, all set on a superb plot of around a quarter of an acre.

    The proposed accommodation includes a spacious and light-filled sitting room, a modern kitchen, snug, and utility room. The four bedrooms, all with en suite bathrooms, ensure comfort and privacy, while an additional family bathroom on the ground floor adds convenience - perfect when coming off the beach! Great attention to detail has been put into the design to create a property that reflects the history of the village yet with a sharp contemporary finish.

    The separate annexe provides flexible living arrangements, with an open-plan kitchen/reception room, a double bedroom, and a bathroom - ideal for guests or extended family.

What really excites me about this plot is the potential to create a home that perfectly blends traditional charm with modern design, especially in such a unique village like Thorpeness. The approved plans for a spacious four-bedroom house, each with its own en suite, and a separate annexe offer so much flexibility. With south-facing gardens and the beach and village amenities just a short stroll away, this plot is in an ideal location, and I can already imagine how special this home could be once completed.

Alexander McNabProperty agent

Local information

  • Thorpeness is an idyllic, principally Edwardian village on the east coast of Suffolk and within the Suffolk Coasts and Heaths AONB. At the heart of the village is the boating lake, known as The Meare, and there are an array of amenities including a country club, golf club, public house and cafés.
  • Neighbouring Aldeburgh offers a greater selection of facilities including independent shops, galleries, superb restaurants, golf and sailing clubs, and a cinema. Nearby Snape Maltings is home to an internationally renowned concert hall, with various concerts throughout the year.
  • There is easy access to the A12 and a branch line railway station in Saxmundham (to London Liverpool Street from 115 minutes); Ipswich offers direct trains from 68 minutes.
  • Schools in the are excellent in both state and independent sectors including Orwell Park, Summerhill, Woodbridge School, Framlingham College and Ipswich School.
  • All times and distances are approximate.

Additional information

  • Agent Note: CGIs and plans have been kindly provided by Martin Edwards Architects for illustrative purposes only.
  • Agent Note: Please be aware that there are various infrastructure projects proposed for east Suffolk including plans for a new nuclear power station at Sizewell. Wind farm expansion in the North Sea is also taking place and bringing power ashore along with associated cabling and substation works are also being proposed.
  • Agent Note: For more information, please contact Savills or visit the East Suffolk Planning Portal (publicaccess.eastsuffolk.gov.uk/online-applications) using reference: DC/22/4460/FUL.
  • Agent Note: We wish to inform prospective buyers of this property that the seller is a relation of an employee of Savills.
  • EPC Exempt