The property
You’re welcomed into a light and airy communal hall at King George House with stairs rising to the second floor where there’s a private porch leading to the penthouse hallway. Ideal for socialising with friends and family, the stunning open plan living space has a state of the kitchen, supremely comfortable sitting area, stylish dining area and wonderful south-facing balcony. There's an additional snug for some peace and quiet! All accommodation is beautifully furnished - two on the entry floor (one with en-suite shower room) and a large modern bathroom between them; the third bedroom (also with en-suite) is on the top floor with panoramic window looking down through the living room.
Secure residents' parking for one car is a great asset here, with additional unrestricted parking close by and a couple of supermarkets literally round the corner. There are two private balconies with outdoor furniture so you can enjoy meals or simply sit back with a good book whilst enjoying the views towards Orford Ness.
Communal Entrance
With a security intercom and staircase to the second floor where there’s a door to the private entrance lobby.
Porch
A glazed door opens from the landing into the porch, with coat hooks and blanket chest for storing your footwear, giving access to the front door of the penthouse.
Entrance Hall
With fitted carpet and high vaulted ceiling. A staircase leads to the first-floor landing and doors open to the living room/kitchen/dining room and two double bedrooms and the family bathroom. A console table houses a number of board games for your enjoyment.
Living Space
A fabulous open plan living space beneath a high vaulted ceiling with full height double glazed south-facing window and French doors that open out on to the south balcony, giving spectacular views over open pasture and the Aldeburgh marshes towards Orford Ness.
The kitchen area is beautifully appointed with Corian and glass worktops; it's well-equipped with built-in Neff appliances including an electric fan oven at waist height, combination microwave, large fridge, two drawer freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, water softener, Nespresso coffee machine with aeroccino and Google Nest mini speaker. The four-ring induction hob is located in a central island with stainless steel extractor above; there's a breakfast bar with three stools making this the ideal spot to sit and chat with the chef! Double glazed French windows open out to the north balcony.
The living area is tastefully furnished with an enormous L shaped leather sofa plus matching footstool, coffee table, and armchair. Entertainment's provided with a 48" wall mounted flat screen Smart TV, Cambridge Audio Bluetooth speaker, and Wifi with BT Infinity broadband. Enjoy long leisurely meals at the long steel top table with eight dining chairs.
South Balcony
With steel and glass balustrades this sheltered balcony has vaulted ceiling and outdoor furniture so you can enjoy meals or simply sit back and make the most of the view.
Snug
Designed for those needing to do a spot of work, play or simply chill, with comfy sofa, handsome desk and chair for 'mature' guests; plus a bookcase with a selection of books, jigsaws and other toys to keep little guests amused and window giving views of the marshes.
Balcony Bedroom
A lovely light bedroom with French windows opening to the sunny private west facing balcony with a couple of rattan chairs and coffee table. The zip and link super king bed gives you the option of double or twin configuration on request and there are bedside drawers, lamps, a dressing table with mirror and stool, plus wardrobe with hanging and shelf space.
Family Bathroom
This luxurious bathroom with bath, wide shower cubicle, WC, vanity unit with washbasin, heated towel rail and Velux window giving natural light.
Double Bedroom
This charming double has a king-size bed, bedside units with lamps, a chest of drawers, a dressing table with stool plus a wardrobe with hanging and shelf space. An external door overlooks the north balcony with a roof top view beyond.
En Suite Shower Room
Very smart contemporary en suite comprising corner shower cubicle, vanity enclosed wash hand basin, WC and heated towel rail. A double glazed Velux window gives natural light.
Top Floor
Carpeted stairs rise to the landing with the door to the master bedroom.
Master Bedroom
Elegantly furnished with a French-style king-size bed with bedside drawers and lamps, dressing table with stool, porthole mirror, and a comfy chair. The walk-in dressing room has a hanging rail and a good-sized shelf. There's an archway leading to the en suite. There's an additional day bed in this room, which is designed as a sofa, however, can be split into two full-size single beds on request to accommodate young children.
One wall of windows overlooks the living space and through the gable window towards Orford Ness, to the north side, you can see the House in The Clouds at Thorpeness.
En-Suite
This modern en-suite has a corner shower cubicle, washbasin set into a vanity unit, WC and heated towel rail.
Outside
An allocated parking space for one car within a secure residents' car park is a great asset here, with additional unrestricted parking close by and a couple of supermarkets literally round the corner. There's an electric car charging port at the Co-op, just around the corner. It has 24 hour access and operates via the Plug-N-Go app or RFID card.
There are three balconies; one south-facing from the living room, perfect for meals or simply relaxing with a good book whilst enjoying the views towards Orford Ness; another west facing with seating through off the 'balcony' bedroom and a third small balcony off the kitchen.
About the location
ALDEBURGH
Thorpeness 2.1 miles; Saxmundham 7.2 miles.
The popular, vibrant seaside town of Aldeburgh is famous for its culture, traditional feel and one of the best fish and chip shops in the country! Aldeburgh and Snape Maltings are home to one of the world’s greatest music festivals and has been named as one of the top 50 places to live in Britain. Crag Path runs along the seafront dividing the beautiful pebbly beach from the unspoilt pastel-coloured seafront properties and the town. The beach is a popular place for groups and couples to enjoy the wonderful fish and chips throughout the summer months. The town is steeped in history and has become a wonderful town for shopping with a good mixture of independent and chain stores to enjoy. The town also offers a good selection of pubs and restaurants or why not buy some freshly caught fish from the huts on the seafront and cook up your own feast at home. For those wishing for a more action-packed holiday there is excellent walking, cycling, sailing and golf at Aldeburgh. Growing in popularity you will want to return to Aldeburgh again and again!
Note: Please, no dogs in the bedrooms.
Note: The balcony bedroom can be made as a twin on on request.
Note: King George Penthouse is located on the second floor and has 4 half flights of stairs to access the property
