A unique rural home designed by the son of modernist architect Ernö Goldfinger – who also inspired the famous Bond villain – is for sale in Hemley, near Woodbridge, for £1.25 million.
Church Farm Lodge has been converted from a series of agricultural buildings and “intermeshes inspired mid-century details with its hearty historic bones”, said selling agent The Modern House.
The entire plot consists of two separate dwellings – Church Farm Lodge and the East Wing, a spacious two-bedroom annexe that was built in 2002 and has recently been refurbished.
The Modern House added: “Set to an L-shape plan, the two single-storey houses are autonomous yet interlocking, providing versatility of layout and flexible modes of modern living.
“A low profile – archetypal of mid-century domestic architecture – is defined by a material palette that evokes the building’s early agricultural history. A pitched roof crowns the building, foretelling the generous proportions and exposed timber trusses inside.”
Several entrance points are accessed via a private gated driveway. An elegant portico leads to the primary entrance to Church Farm Lodge, with windows along one side and space for a bench on the other; offering views over mature perennial plants and water features.
Heading inside, a spacious entrance hallway has WC access and plenty of room for shoes and coats.
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At the heart of Church Farm Lodge is the open-plan living room and kitchen, which has a geometric influence that aligns with Goldfinger’s architectural style.
The kitchen has ceramic floor tiles and sunshine-yellow, high-level cabinetry complementing the wooden pitched ceiling. Oak countertops wrap around and become a half-height shelf.
There are lines of bespoke shelving in the living/dining area, including a run beneath a large picture window that faces the atrium pond. It also features a wood-burning stove that warms the entire space in the cooler months.
To the left of the kitchen is a double en-suite bedroom with in-built storage and sliding timber-framed glass doors circling back to the courtyard.
The westerly wing of the house comprises a series of interlinking rooms with white walls and exposed wood, all providing versatile use as bedrooms, living rooms or workspaces.
Deep built-in wardrobes provide plentiful storage to the two bedrooms in this part of the house, which are in turn served by two bathrooms.
Completing this wing is a large workshop, which could convert to a bedroom or living space, and an impressive double-height reception room with doors opening directly to the terrace and gardens.
The East Wing is a separate, adjoining dwelling that has previously been rented. It provides additional living space and two quiet bedrooms, accessed via an independent entrance set beneath a large, covered terrace.
A leafy courtyard garden leads into the conservatory, which connects to a modern kitchen and into the open-plan living and dining areas.
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Engineered timber flooring continues through to the bedrooms, each with fitted storage, and a bathroom complete with a bathtub.
The house is surrounded by gardens of around a third of an acre, which have been well tended to over many years.
Several terraces and courtyards provide spaces to relax and entertain during the warmer months, while a series of lily pad-covered ponds attract various wildlife.
Additional storage is provided by a large garden store.
Church Farm Lodge has undergone a number of renovations to improve its environmental performance. These include an air-source heat pump, underfloor heating throughout, solar panels and photovoltaics on the south-facing roof.
The property is located in the village of Hemley, which is clustered around a bend in the River Deben and sits between the larger villages of Waldringfield and Newbourne.
The local area is renowned for sailing and has some popular pubs, cafes and plant nurseries, as well as scenic footpaths and cycle tracks.
Woodbridge is slightly further afield, offering additional amenities and a rail connection to London via Ipswich.
For more information, contact The Modern House.
PROPERTY FACTS
Church Farm Lodge, Hemley
Price: £1,250,000
The Modern House, 020 3795 5920
themodernhouse.com
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