3 bed detached house for sale

The Green, Hadleigh, Ipswich IP7

Set within the historic market town of Hadleigh, occupying an unusually generous plot and positioned well back from the road, this charming three-bedroom detached home offers the opportunity to become the next owner of a property filled with character and individuality. The property has evolved over the years, with later additions to the original home providing further accommodation whilst retaining the character of the period sections.

From exposed timber beams and brick fireplaces to traditional doors and attractive Pargetting to both the front and rear elevations, there are reminders of the home's heritage at almost every turn. It is a property that has clearly been loved over the years and while there is now opportunity to update and enhance, its imperfections are very much part of its charm.

The ground floor offers two generous reception rooms, both showcasing some of the home's most striking period features, alongside a kitchen, separate dining room overlooking the garden and ground-floor bathroom. Upstairs, three bedrooms sit around a timber-framed landing, where exposed beams, sloping rooflines and irregular features create spaces that simply couldn't be replicated in a modern home. A separate WC completes the first floor.

Outside, the generous plot is a particularly special part of the home. The established gardens feel as though they have grown alongside the house, with mature and fruit trees, shrubs, planting, traditional brick boundaries and a greenhouse creating a wonderfully traditional setting. Fully enclosed, the garden offers a lovely sense of privacy, with plenty of opportunity for its next owner to restore and reimagine the space. A detached garage, gated side access and off-road parking add further practicality.

Hadleigh itself is one of Suffolk's most desirable historic market towns, loved for its beautiful architecture, independent shops, cafés, amenities and strong sense of community, with the surrounding Suffolk countryside close at hand.

Entrance Hall

Stepping inside, the character of the home is immediately apparent. Exposed timber framing, traditional doors and the wonderfully individual lines associated with a period property provide an inviting introduction, with the hallway connecting the principal ground-floor accommodation and staircase rising to the first floor.

Living Room

A wonderfully characterful principal reception room where the heritage of the property really comes to life. Extensive exposed timber beams travel across the walls and ceiling, while the substantial brick fireplace creates an impressive focal point and gives the room a warm, inviting atmosphere. Generously proportioned with plenty of space for comfortable seating, this is a room made for cosy evenings and relaxed family living.

Sitting Room

A second generous reception room offering excellent flexibility whilst continuing the period character found throughout the home. Exposed beams frame the room beautifully, complemented by another impressive fireplace which naturally draws the eye. Whether imagined as a more intimate sitting room, snug or entertaining space, it provides the opportunity to create a particularly special room around the features already in place.

Kitchen

A characterful kitchen fitted with a range of wall and base cabinetry, complementary work surfaces and space for appliances. Timber tongue-and-groove panelling to the ceiling brings warmth and texture to the room and sits beautifully alongside the traditional style of the property. Perfectly usable as it stands, the kitchen also offers exciting potential for its next owner to update the space, blending modern-day functionality with the period character found throughout the rest of the home.

Dining Room

A charming separate dining room positioned towards the garden, offering a lovely setting for everything from everyday meals to family gatherings. Generous glazing draws in natural light and provides an attractive outlook across the established garden, while the room offers excellent potential to create a beautiful entertaining space with a strong connection to the outdoors.

Ground Floor Shower Room

Conveniently positioned on the ground floor, the shower room is fitted with a walk-in shower enclosure, wash hand basin and WC, providing practical facilities for both everyday use and visiting guests. This is a generously sized shower-room and could be reconfigured to allow for a four piece suite.

First Floor Landing

The staircase rises to an atmospheric first-floor landing where the home's history remains wonderfully evident through the exposed timber framing and individual lines of the building. The landing provides access to all three bedrooms and the separate cloakroom, while additional built-in cupboard storage provides valuable space for linen and everyday household essentials.

Primary Bedroom

Extending to over 14ft in length, the primary bedroom is another surprisingly generous space and offers some excellent practical features. A substantial range of fitted wardrobes and overhead cupboards provides an abundance of built-in storage, alongside a further wash hand basin with fitted vanity storage and mirror. The window enjoys an elevated outlook across the front gardens and surrounding rooftops, adding to the sense of being tucked away within this historic part of Hadleigh.

Bedroom Two

Perhaps one of the most enchanting rooms in the house, this generous double bedroom is wrapped in exposed timber framing, following the pitches and individual lines of the roof. A traditional wash hand basin with fitted vanity area and drawers provides a wonderfully quirky and practical feature, while a window overlooking the gardens brings in natural light. A bedroom with real personality that feels entirely at home within a property of this age. This room also benefits from built-in storage cupboards.

Bedroom Three

A wonderfully characterful double bedroom where the history of the home is impossible to miss. Exposed timber framing stretches across the vaulted ceiling and walls, complemented by exposed brickwork and stripped wooden floorboards. Full of warmth and individuality, this is a room that beautifully captures the centuries-old character found throughout the property.

First Floor Cloakroom

A particularly useful addition to the first floor, conveniently positioned to serve all three bedrooms and fitted with a WC.

Front Garden

The approach to the home sets the tone beautifully, with a pathway leading through an established cottage-style front garden towards the entrance. Mature planting, roses and traditional brick-edged beds sit naturally against the period exterior, creating an inviting first impression and a glimpse of the character waiting inside.

Garden

The garden feels entirely in keeping with the character and history of the home. Fully enclosed by traditional walls and established over many years, mature trees, fruit trees, shrubs and planting combine with traditional brickwork and pathways to create an outdoor space that feels wonderfully natural rather than newly landscaped.

There are different areas to discover and enjoy throughout the garden, with space for outdoor seating and dining, established beds and borders and a greenhouse for those wishing to grow their own. The walled boundaries create a wonderful sense of privacy and enclosure, while gated side access provides a practical route to the garden. The mature planting provides a beautiful backdrop to the house, while still leaving plenty of opportunity for its next owner to restore, reshape and gradually make the garden their own.

Rather than starting again, this is a garden where much of the hard work of establishing maturity has already been done; the foundations of a quintessential Suffolk garden are already here.

Garage And Driveway

The property benefits from a private driveway providing off-road parking, leading to a generous detached single garage measuring approximately 5.33m x 2.83m (17'5" x 9'3"). Accessed via double entrance doors, the garage provides excellent parking, workshop or storage potential, with the added benefit of a boarded loft space above for further storage.

Location

Positioned within the heart of Hadleigh, one of Suffolk’s most desirable historic market towns, The Green offers the opportunity to enjoy a wonderfully characterful setting while remaining within easy reach of everything needed for day-to-day life.

Hadleigh is renowned for its rich history, beautiful period architecture and strong sense of community, with its bustling High Street offering a fantastic selection of independent shops, cafés, restaurants and traditional pubs, alongside supermarkets and everyday amenities. The town is surrounded by picturesque Suffolk countryside, with plenty of footpaths and rural walks to enjoy close to home.

Families are particularly well catered for, with Hadleigh Community Primary School and Hadleigh High School located within the town, alongside further schooling and nursery options in Hadleigh and the surrounding villages.

Despite its historic and semi-rural feel, Hadleigh remains well connected, with convenient road links towards Ipswich, Colchester and the A12, making it an attractive choice for those commuting while wanting to return home to a genuine Suffolk market-town lifestyle.

Combining history, community, countryside and everyday convenience, Hadleigh provides a particularly fitting setting for a period home of this character.

Heating

Despite the historic nature of the home, important practical improvements have recently been made, including a new boiler and new oil tank, providing reassurance for the property's next owner while retaining the charm and character that make the home so distinctive.