East CliffSouthwold, Suffolk, IP18 6JJ

Occupying an exceptional position in the heart of Southwold, with far reaching views over the sea and overlooking Southwold Lighthouse and St Edmund's Church, Barley House is a handsome, early Victorian townhouse, with four bedrooms and a courtyard.

Believed to date from 1857 and retaining many period features, Barley House has attractive rendered elevations, sash windows and a slate roof. Steps leads up to the partially glazed front door.

Internally, the accommodation, which is arranged over four floors, flows remarkably well, comprising elegantly proportioned, light filled rooms with high ceilings, which perfectly balance period charm with comfortable contemporary living.

The ground floor is elevated from street level, providing privacy, and is principally occupied by a magnificent, double aspect sitting room, with original timber floors, picture rail and cornicing; the wooden chimneypiece has an inset gas fire for ease.

Completing the ground floor is a useful lavatory, with stairs to the kitchen/dining room on the lower ground floor, and bedroom accommodation on the first and second floors.

The bright, hand built kitchen has granite worksurfaces and an island, a rangemaster over and a pantry; partially glazed double doors lead to the courtyard garden.

The first floor consists of two generous double bedrooms with en suites and amazing sea views to the front, and views over the historic roofscape to the rear.

On the second floor is the wonderfully proportioned principal bedroom, with fabulous seas views; a further bedroom, which could make an ideal study, nursery or dressing room; and an adjoining bathroom with separate shower.