The Property
Occupying a prominent position at the top of Albion Street, 52 Albion Street is a rare and distinctive detached period home, originally constructed in 1914 as the town’s grocer’s shop. Built from traditional Suffolk red brick and set behind an attractive ivy-clad façade, the property has been thoughtfully converted into a substantial family home, offering an abundance of character, generous proportions and excellent potential for a new owner to further enhance and personalise.
Extending to spacious accommodation throughout, the house is notable for its high ceilings, wide hallways and light-filled rooms, with many enjoying dual aspect windows that create a wonderfully bright and airy feel.
The welcoming entrance hall, complete with original stone tiled flooring, provides an immediate sense of grandeur and leads to an elegant drawing room on one side and a versatile study or snug on the other, complete with fibre broadband connection, making it ideal for those working from home.
At the heart of the property is an impressive sitting room which flows seamlessly into the generous kitchen/dining room, creating a superb space for both everyday family life and entertaining. French doors open onto a delightful covered veranda, offering a sheltered outdoor entertaining area that can be enjoyed throughout the year whilst overlooking the private gardens.
The kitchen is complemented by a practical utility room and cloakroom, whilst beneath the property a large, dry cellar with full standing head height provides exceptional storage and offers exciting potential as a workshop, hobby room or wine cellar.
The first floor offers four well-proportioned bedrooms, including a spacious principal suite with a large en-suite shower room featuring a walk-in pumped shower. The family bathroom is fitted with a bath and overhead shower and presents an opportunity for cosmetic updating to suit a purchaser’s own taste.
Outside, the property continues to impress. As a fully detached home, it enjoys gardens on all sides, creating an excellent degree of privacy. The covered veranda provides an attractive extension of the living space, whilst the garden also benefits from a watertight tool shed, bicycle store, outside WC and off-road parking.
Having been a much-loved home for many years, 52 Albion Street offers a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial period property combining fascinating local history with generous family accommodation. Beautifully liveable as it stands, there remains scope for sympathetic updating, allowing the next owner to create an exceptional Suffolk home tailored to their own style.
The Location 52 Albion Street sits in the heart of Saxmundham, one of Suffolk's most sought-after market towns. Just a short stroll away, The High Street, offers a fantastic range of independent shops, cafés, and supermarkets, while Saxmundham railway station provides direct services to Ipswich and London Liverpool Street - making this an ideal home for both commuters and those seeking a coastal lifestyle. The town lies close to the stunning Suffolk Heritage Coast, with Aldeburgh, Thorpeness, and Snape Maltings all within easy reach. The surrounding countryside offers beautiful walks, cycling routes, and charming villages to explore.
Services Mains water, mains drainage mains electricity, & mains gas
Gas heating via Radiators. Local Authority and Council Tax Band
East Suffolk Council
Council Tax Band: D
EPC Rating: D
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