The property
This semi detached property has been lovingly converted with the original beams and a solid oak staircase contributing to the property's character, while meeting all of the modern needs we have today. Upon entering you will find yourself in a small entrance hall where you can hang your coat and store your footwear. On the ground floor there's a spacious yet cosy kitchen/dining/living room, a bunk bed room and a shower room. An angled staircase leads to the first floor where you will find two bedrooms (king and twin) and a shower room. There is a private west facing patio with view of the castle and communal garden which is rarely used by the neighbours. Guests have use of an allocated car port close to the house, with additional off road parking for a 2nd car..
Ground Floor
There are steps from the car port which lead to the front door and guests enter into a small entrance hall where coat hooks and a shoe rack are conveniently awaiting your arrival. This leads to the living/kitchen/dining room, the downstairs shower room and a bunk bedroom.
Living/Kitchen/Dining Room
The open plan kitchen and dining area, with oak flooring throughout, creates a good space for sociable cooking and eating with a table and six chairs. Glass French doors open from the dining area onto the private patio with communal garden adjacent, ideal for al fresco dining!
The kitchen area has laminate worktops and the integrated appliances include a fridge with freezer compartment, dishwasher and washer/dryer in addition to the microwave, electric hob and oven.
The sitting area has two sofas, nest of tables, a hi-fi system, an iPod docking station to play all of your favourite music, a flat screen TV with Sky Freeview channels, BT Sport and a DVD player. In addition there is a little bistro table and chair and a well stocked built in cabinet with plenty of books, CDs, DVDs and games to while away the time as well as WIFI.
Bedroom 3
This small carpeted room with long window overlooking the garden, has bunk beds with full size single mattresses, pine chest of drawers, a hanging shelf.
Shower Room
This room with vinyl tiled floor has a shower cubicle, hand basin, WC and heated towel rail.
First Floor
Oak stairs lead up from the living room to a landing with linen storage cupboard and doors opening to the other two bedrooms and second shower room.
Bedroom 1
The master bedroom, fully carpeted and with oak beams, is at the side of the house with west facing window overlooking the neighbouring working farm and countryside beyond. There is a king size bed, one wood bedside table with lamp, floor lamp, chest of drawers, a sweet little rocking chair, double wardrobe with hanging space and drawers.
Bedroom 2
The second bedroom, also carpeted, and overlooking the farm and fields, has wood framed single beds, a single wardrobe with shelves and one bedside cabinet with a lamp. This charming room also has a vaulted ceiling showing oak beams and is great for children and adults preferring twin beds.
Family Shower Room
The modern shower room is complete with contemporary fittings and has a walk in shower, hand basin, WC, heated towel rail and a built in cubby hole ideal for those toiletries. The window is quite high and overlooks an 'inner courtyard' which gives natural lighting to the room.
Outside
French doors open from the dining area onto a private patio with table and six chairs, perfect for an awakening outdoors breakfast or a refreshing evening drink! There are communal grounds around Chantry Barns, however the garden with lavender border which is adjacent to the patio is hardly used by other residents and guests but please be mindful of your belongings and pets. The owners have thoughtfully provided a metal stake with 20 foot lead which will allow your dog some freedom in the garden and access to the living area if the French doors are open.
There is a car port allocated to the property with steps up to a patio leading to the front door and the private patio for Three Chantry Barns. Additional on-road parking is also available nearby.
This property will only accept 1 dog per booking.
About the location
ORFORD
Snape Maltings 5 miles; Woodbridge 12 miles;
The attractive, unspoiled fishing village of Orford is situated on the bank of the River Alde and looked over by its magnificent 12th century castle built by Henry II. The village is home to a hotel and restaurant, two pubs, village store, bakers and wonderful fish restaurant and smokehouse. Orford is surrounded by farm land and forest in an area known as the Suffolk Coasts and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Centrally located, just 12 miles from Woodbridge to the south and Aldeburgh to the north, and just 5 miles from the famous Snape Maltings complex. The village of Orford is steeped in history. Henry II commissioned a castle to be built in the 12th century which is a must see when you visit the area. Owned and maintained by English Heritage you can enjoy this wonderful 'keep' and from the top there are breathtaking views for miles on a clear day.
Note: Dogs must be kept downstairs and on a lead when using the grounds.
Note: This property only offers a Saturday arrival.
