5 bed semi-detached house for sale

Melford Road, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10

Guide price £600,000 - £625,000
As part of our Signature collection, Abbots Ford is one of a unique pair of imposing large Edwardian semi-detached houses, built in 1906, and referred to the Sudbury's Society's 'buildings of historical interest'.

Occupying a prominent position overlooking Sudbury's famous water meadows and nature reserve, on one of the most sought after roads in Sudbury, Abbots Ford is a substantial and highly distinctive period family home offering over 2,100 sq ft of versatile accommodation. The outlook across the protected local nature reserve is one of the property's most exceptional features, providing a rare sense of space, multiple walks from the door, and connection with nature.

Rich in period character, the house retains an abundance of period features including fireplaces, exposed beams, decorative coving, original doors and traditional windows, all in excellent order, combining to create a warm and welcoming family home.

The ground floor offers three generous reception rooms, providing excellent flexibility for modern family living. The elegant bay-fronted sitting room features an Edwardian cast-iron fireplace and original detailing, while the formal dining room enjoys direct access to the garden. A further reception room, currently arranged as a family room, offers exposed beams, a feature fireplace and built-in storage, creating an ideal space for everyday living, children's activities or home working.

The traditional Stoneham kitchen provides ample storage space and is fitted with granite work surfaces, a range cooker, integrated appliances and is complemented by a separate utility room and cloakroom.

A useful cellar room provides additional flexible accommodation and whilst it is currently used as a gym, it would make an excellent home office, music room, hobby room or wine cellar.

The first floor comprises three double bedrooms, including an impressive principal bedroom with bay window and elevated views. Separate bath and shower rooms provide practical accommodation for family life.

On the second floor are two further bedrooms, offering excellent flexibility for larger families, guests or home-working requirements. Above, the property's crowning feature is a roof garden and belvedere, from which panoramic views stretch across the protected water meadows, nature reserve and surrounding townscape. This unique vantage point creates a remarkable space to relax, entertain or simply enjoy the changing seasons and wildlife.

Outside
The property is complemented by mature gardens, and a large detached double garage. There is a private track which facilities parking for several more cars and there is potential to create further spaces at front of the property.

A rare combination of period character, generous family accommodation and protected countryside views, Abbots Ford offers an increasingly difficult-to-find lifestyle opportunity in one of Sudbury's most desirable locations.

Location

Sudbury is a thriving and expanding market town with a good range of local amenities including branch rail link to London Liverpool Street station via Marks Tey with local bus service, a range of boutique shops as well as high street brand names and supermarkets including Waitrose, Sainsbury's, Tesco and Aldi.

Schools and shops within 10 minutes walk. Railway station within 15 minutes walk.

Directions

SatNav - Postcode CO10 1JY

Important Information

Council Tax Band - D
Services – Mains water, drainage, gas and electric are connected. Tenure - Freehold
EPC – E
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The property benefits from bespoke secondary double glazing throughout, supplied and installed by Storm Windows Suffolk, still under guarantee. Designed specifically for period homes, the system is virtually invisible from both inside and out, allowing the original historic windows to remain a key feature of the house while improving thermal performance, stopping draughts and enhancing acoustic comfort.