Listed tower near Woodbridge for sale at £1.25m guide

Dating back to the early 19th century, the red-brick property showcases “quintessential period architecture”, according to selling agent Potters Estate Agents. Rising above the plot is a Baronial-style tower with crenelated parapets, and inside is versatile and well-designed accommodation spanning four floors.

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Also included in the sale is a converted coach house and an annexe. The cottage is a successful holiday let, yielding circa £24,000 per annum, and the annexe presents an opportunity for an additional income stream. Alternatively, both buildings could be utilised for multigenerational living.

Tower End House dates back to the 19th century (Image: Photohaus Group) An entrance hall with original brick flooring leads into the main residence and provides access to the ground-floor reception rooms.

The grand sitting room features an impressive fireplace with a copper cowl housing a wood burner, as well as wood floors and a beamed ceiling.

The living room features a fireplace with a copper cowl and wood burner (Image: Eric Orme - Place Photography) Opposite this room is the kitchen, which exudes a country charm and is fitted with bespoke units, a central island and a range cooker from Stoves set into a tiled alcove. The kitchen also has exposed beams, stone flooring and space for a dining table and chairs.

A separate formal dining room offers further opportunities for entertaining guests, and a simple boot room completes the ground floor.

A Stoves range cooker is set into an alcove in the kitchen (Image: Eric Orme - Place Photography) The dining room (Image: Eric Orme - Place Photography) One set of stairs in the hall leads to the basement, which comprises a utility room, office and additional storage space, while another rises to the first floor where you’ll find three of Tower End House’s four bedrooms.

Two of these “generously proportioned” rooms benefit from original fireplaces, and two others have rustic, exposed beams. They are all served by a family bathroom with a walk-in shower, roll-top bath, WC and wash basin.

The three first-floor bedrooms are all of a generous size (Image: Eric Orme - Place Photography)

One of Tower End House's four bedrooms (Image: Eric Orme - Place Photography)The first-floor family bathroom includes a walk-in shower and roll-top bath (Image: Eric Orme - Place Photography) Another staircase leads to the final bedroom on the second floor, which has its own en-suite bathroom and access to one of the most unique features of the house: the lookout. With far-reaching views over Melton and the surrounding countryside, this peaceful retreat provides a perfect relaxing space.

Outside, Tower End House is approached via a gravel driveway, which is shared with a neighbouring property and offers ample parking space.

The rear garden is enclosed by lattice fencing and yew hedging and comprises manicured lawns, a paved sandstone terrace and a selection of mature trees and shrubs including lime, olive, hazel and hawthorn.

Tower End House's rear garden includes a range of trees such as lime, olive, hazel and hawthorn (Image: Photohaus Group) The secret garden is home to the annexe (Image: Photohaus Group) A versatile outbuilding can also be found here. It is currently divided into a greenhouse and an insulated studio with power and light.

Tower End House also boasts a distinct secret garden tucked behind red brick walls. Described as “a real hidden gem” by Potters, this garden adjoins Melton’s St. Andrew's Church and is interspersed with a variety of trees, including plum, pear, giant magnolia, silver birch and dogwood, as well as a tranquil decked area.

Tower End Cottage sits behind the main house and is currently used as a successful holiday let (Image: Eric Orme - Place Photography) The first floor of Tower End Cottage comprises a bedroom with en suite (Image: Eric Orme - Place Photography) Behind the main house is Tower End Cottage, which forms part of the former coach house and is currently used as a holiday let. Accessed through a utility room with adjoining boot room, the majority of the ground floor is afforded to an open-plan living/dining area complete with a modern kitchen and bi-fold doors to a private courtyard garden.

On the first floor is a spacious bedroom with an en suite featuring an original cast-iron bath.

Situated in the secret garden, the annexe provides even more ancillary accommodation (Image: Eric Orme - Place Photography) Additional ancillary accommodation is found in the annexe, which is situated within the secret garden. It is a charming, single-storey timber building including an open-plan living/dining/kitchen area, a utility, two bedrooms and a shower room. The annexe also benefits from a certificate of lawful use from East Suffolk District Council.

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The village of Melton is located just one mile from Woodbridge, and is home to a host of amenities including shops, a public house, school, post office and veterinary practice.

With a charming riverside setting, Woodbridge offers many independent shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities, as well as opportunities for sailing.

For more information, please contact Potters Estate Agents.

PROPERTY FACTS

Tower End House, Melton
Guide price: £1.25m
Potters Estate Agents, 01394447487
pottersestateagents.com