The Great House, Orford, IP12

The Great House offers exceptional family living and impressive entertaining space arranged over two floors. Fully renovated in 2017, the property combines elegant reception areas with modern comfort and convenience.

The ground floor features a selection of beautifully appointed reception rooms, including a formal drawing room, a cosy sitting room, and an outstanding full-size billiard room. The generously sized kitchen/breakfast room is perfect for hosting, with bi-fold doors opening directly on to the terrace and gardens, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor connection. There is also a large wine cellar.
The first floor comprises six en suite bedrooms, including a spacious principal suite with its own private sitting room.

The gardens cover approximately 0.9 acres and include formal lawns, an orchard, a herb garden, and mature plantings. A large terrace and outdoor cooking area -complete with a Braai BBQ, adjoin the breakfast room and provide an ideal setting for al fresco dining and entertaining. The grounds offer a high degree of privacy while remaining within easy reach of the village centre.

A beautifully finished one-bedroom annexe sits in a quiet corner of the garden with its own independent access. It currently runs successfully as a holiday let and offers excellent additional accommodation for guests or multi-generational living.

The Great House sits in a prime central position in Orford, one of Suffolk's most desirable coastal villages within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Just a short walk from Market Hill, the quay and the River Ore, it enjoys attractive views of Orford Castle and the heritage coastline. The village offers an excellent range of pubs, restaurants and shops, including the acclaimed Pump Street Bakery.

The surrounding area is known for sailing, water sports and nature reserves such as Havergate Island, as well as notable landmarks including the 12th-century Orford Castle and St Bartholomew's Church. Nearby Woodbridge, Aldeburgh, and Snape Maltings offer golf, independent shops, galleries, cafes, and cultural venues. Transport links via the A12, A14 and Ipswich rail offer easy access to London and regional centres. The area benefits from strong schooling options, with respected independent and state schools nearby and a primary school in the village.