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South Beach Mansion Felixstowe, Suffolk I T A L I A N A T E M A N S I O N I N A P R I M E P O S I T I O N W I T H C O M M A N D I N G V I E W S O V E R T H E S E A & C O A S T L I N E Distances Felixstowe Station (London s Liverpool Street Station from 122 minutes), Ipswich 8 miles (London Liverpool Street Station from 65 minutes) (All mileages and times are approximate) Summary 8 bedrooms, 4 bath/shower rooms, 4 reception rooms, conservatory, cinema room, study, Kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom, playroom, cellars, utility room, balcony, basement store rooms Attractive gardens About 0.3 acre Offers invited
Situation South Beach Mansion is set in a prime location just off Felixstowe s main shopping centre and fronting the coast with footpaths leading down to the beach. Felixstowe is a thriving coastal town which is a popular resort with a wide range of shopping facilities and recreational amenities in and around the town. The A14 provides ready access to the A12 and its connection to London and the Midlands. Description South Beach Mansion is an important 19th century Italianate mansion constructed principally from brick under a pitched slate roof. Being located at the top of Bent Hill, the conservation area in Felixstowe, the house benefits from exceptional sea views. The property is presented to an exceptionally high standard. There is a wealth of period features throughout the house with some exceptional reception rooms with 11ft high ceilings, open fireplaces and intricate cornice work. There are stunning, uninterrupted views across to the sea and coastline. Historic Note: In 1891 the Empress Augusta Victoria of Germany stayed at the property; the Empress was Queen Victoria s grand daughter in-law.
The ground floor accommodation comprises a spacious reception hall which gives access through to the 3 main reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room and conservatory, all of which are sea facing rooms. The study, library and utility room are situated on the north east side of the house. The lower ground floor is reached via steps down to a stone flagged hallway and wine storage rooms, separate heating plant room housing two oil fired boilers and a large pressurised water system. The principal staircase leads to the main landing giving access to 7 bedrooms and 4 bath/shower rooms, one of which is an en suite. A secondary staircase leads to a further bedroom and additional steps lead up to a third floor and onto a roof terrace. Outside The gardens to the west are mainly laid to lawn and are sloping with steps around various shrubs and flowering borders. To the south is an enclosed lawned garden whilst to the east are various terrace areas which benefit from the outstanding elevated sea views. A right of way exists over the drive and leads to the neighbouring property.
Postcode IP11 7DG Tenure Freehold with Vacant Possession Viewing Strictly by appointment with Savills. Directions From Ipswich take the A14 to Felixstowe and proceed into Felixstowe and onto the A154. At the next roundabout take the second exit onto Garrison Lane and proceed to the traffic lights. Continue straight over the lights until the roundabout and take the first exit onto Undercliff Road and follow this until turning left onto Bent Hill. Proceed to the top of Bent Hill and the entrance will be seen on the right. Services Mains electricity, water and drainage. Gas fired central heating. This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. (100024244). This Plan is published for the convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. NOT TO SCALE.
Approximate gross internal floor area 732.1 sq m / 7881 sq ft (Excludes Void) For identification purposes only. Not to scale. Dining Room 6.43 x 5.56m 21'1" x 18'3" Drawing Room 7.11 x 5.46m 23'4" x 17'11" Kitchen / Breakfast Room 7.47 x 5.31m 24'6" x 17'5" Conservatory 6.15 x 3.28m 20'2" x 10'9" 6.38 x 4.72m 20'11" x 15'6" 7.11 x 5.49m 23'4" x 18' / Dressing Room 3.86 x 3.00m 12'8" x 9'10" N Study 3.53 x 3.07m 11'7" x 10'1" Library / Office 4.50 x 3.53m 14'9" x 11'7" Hall Reception Hall Sitting Room 5.08 x 4.95m 16'8" x 16'3" Ground floor 5.05 x 3.07m 16'7" x 10'1" 4.72 x 4.11m 15'6" x 13'6" 5.08 x 4.95m 16'8" x 16'3" First floor Utility 4.88 x 3.25m 16' x 10'8" 5.23 x 2.62m 17'2" x 8'7" 4.80 x 3.30m 15'9" x 10'10" Cinema 6.38 x 5.82m 20'11" x 19'1" Cellar 5.36 x 4.95m 17'7" x 16'3" Energy Efficiency Rating Store 6.71 x 5.59m 22' x 18'4" Lower Ground floor Void 5.05 x 4.98m 16'7" x 16'4"" Roof Terrace Boiler Room Second floor Third floor Wine Cellar Important Notice Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1: They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact 2: Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 16/07/20 TO. Savills 50 Princes Street, Ipswich Suffolk IP1 1RJ 01473 234800 ipswich@savills.co.uk www.savills.co.uk