Ash Lodge Southolt Road, Bedfield

Guide Price £440,000 - £475,000. A superbly positioned and thoughtfully upgraded bungalow offering space, privacy, and countryside views. Ash Lodge is set well back from the road within the desirable village of Bedfield, accessed via a shared drive that leads to its own private driveway. The property has been enhanced over time to provide comfortable, modern living, centred around a spacious kitchen/dining room with adjoining utility. Two conservatories offer versatile reception space, including a bright garden-facing room and a practical garden room off the kitchen. The sitting room provides a warm and inviting atmosphere, complete with a multi-fuel burner, while the principal bedroom benefits from a study/cot room and a generous en-suite wet room with dual sinks. Outside, the property is complemented by ample parking, a double garage and a private, established garden enjoying open field views.
The Location
Ash Lodge is set within the attractive rural village of Bedfield, which offers a selection of everyday amenities including a well-regarded primary school, village store, and a traditional public house, all contributing to its friendly and welcoming community atmosphere.
The historic market town of Framlingham lies approximately six miles to the south-east and provides a broader range of facilities. Here, you will find a variety of independent shops, cafés, and restaurants, along with both state and private schooling options that are highly regarded locally. Framlingham is also well known for its character and community events, adding to its appeal.
To the south-west, the large and popular village of Debenham offers further amenities, including a medical practice, small supermarket, and well-respected primary and high schools. The property is understood to fall within the catchment for Debenham High School, with a school bus service available nearby, making it a practical choice for families. Overall, the location combines the charm of village living with convenient access to a range of services and schooling in the surrounding area.
Southolt Road, Bedfield
Ash Lodge is a spacious and well-presented detached bungalow, originally constructed around 1990, set within the sought-after village of Bedfield. Positioned well back from the road, the property enjoys a peaceful setting, approached via a shared drive which in turn divides into its own private driveway, providing a sense of privacy and seclusion.
The accommodation has been enhanced over time and now offers a well-balanced and comfortable layout suited to modern living. At its heart is a generously proportioned kitchen/dining room, which has been updated and serves as a practical yet sociable space, complemented by an adjoining utility room providing additional storage, workspace, and incorporating a water softener.
A notable feature of the property is the inclusion of two conservatories: one accessed from the sitting room, creating a bright and relaxing garden-facing reception space, and a second conservatory off the kitchen, currently utilised as a garden room/boot room, ideal for day-to-day use.
The main sitting room is a welcoming and comfortable space, featuring a multi-fuel burner set within a fireplace, adding both character and warmth. The property offers three well-proportioned bedrooms, with the principal bedroom benefiting from fitted storage, a useful adjoining study or cot room, and a generously sized en-suite wet room fitted with dual sinks and an electronic bidet, enhancing both practicality and convenience.
The main bathroom is well-appointed, providing comfortable everyday functionality.
Externally, the property is equally appealing. To the front, there is ample off-road parking leading to a substantial double garage, offering power, lighting, and excellent storage or workshop potential.
The rear garden is a particularly attractive feature, offering a well-maintained and mature outdoor space. It is enhanced by established flower beds and a variety of shrubs and planting, creating colour and interest throughout the seasons. A central pond adds further character and a focal point to the garden, while mature hedging and fencing provide a good degree of privacy.
The garden also enjoys open views over neighbouring farmland, adding to its peaceful, countryside setting, and includes a useful garden shed.
Further benefits include an outside combination boiler, contributing to the efficiency of the home. Overall, Ash Lodge presents an attractive opportunity to acquire a well-maintained and thoughtfully improved property in a desirable village setting, combining space, practicality, and a tranquil countryside position.
Agents Note
The property will be sold freehold and connected to mains water, electricity and drainage. Alongside oil-fired heating.
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