Sea View

About this property

With magnificent views of the sea, Sea View is a fantastic property for a large gathering of family or friends. With spacious rooms, attractively furnished, and the beach over the road - enjoy a wonderful Suffolk escape!

Great for the larger family or a group of friends, Sea View has magnificent views over the sea; its garden leading directly on to the beach at Thorpeness. Booked in conjunction with The Pink House - the two properties are next door to one another - parties of up to 18 - 20 can be accommodated.

For the perfect beachside holiday, Sea View in Thorpeness, on the Suffolk coast, will be hard to beat. Situated on the sea front at Thorpeness, Sea View pre-dates the original development of Thorpeness at the beginning of the 20th century.

The Property:

Upstairs there are six bedrooms and five bathrooms, three with superb views over the beach to the sea; downstairs there is a further bathroom, dining room and comfortable sitting room.  The large dining room leads directly from the kitchen and has a large table (an extension can be added) to accommodate 18 comfortably (20 with a squash for Christmas lunch).  There is a games room to enjoy as well making Sea View perfect for families and friends.  

Outside: 

A good sized patio garden to the rear, parking for several cars and across the road a grassed garden leading down to the beach with a fire pit; perfect for long summer evenings and picnics.

Designed to be a refined seaside oasis for the middle classes, the village of Thorpeness was constructed so that the busy Edwardians could enjoy pleasures of the sea and beach in a garden oasis surrounded by the comfort and convenience of a country club. Every need has been catered for and Thorpeness, as well as being home to the famous folly, House in the Clouds, has an attractive Country club with tennis courts, superb 18 hole heathland golf course, an excellent pub and a village shop which sells both the essentials and a wide variety of delightful pre-prepared meals and culinary delicacies, as well as Thorpeness Meare, where you can sail, row or punt your way around the many little islands with their allusions to Peter Pan - try and find the crocodile!

Beyond the village, there are lovely heathland and seaside walks, with the opportunity for birdwatching at Westwood Marshes (rspb) all a short walk away from the house. Nearby is Aldeburgh, home of the Aldeburgh Festival and home to several excellent restaurants. Also within easy reach are rspb Minsmere, Dunwich and Southwold.

Sea View overlooks the beach with wonderful sea views from many rooms. The area around the house is gated and largely paved with table and chairs and space for bikes, barbecuing etc. and includes a parking area in front of the garage.

A few steps across the road is the fenced grassed garden which leads directly onto the beach; again great for barbecues and games. Lie in bed and watch the seabirds, or sit around the log fire listening to the waves crashing on the beach in winter, Sea View is a house for all seasons.

Ideal for any age group, Sea View has six good sized double/twin bedrooms and bathrooms on the first floor, whilst downstairs there is a kitchen and two lovely reception rooms overlooking the beach, utility room and ground floor bathroom, ideal for the youngsters just in from the beach. Young or old there is lots to entertain with sailing, rowing, canoeing, punting, tennis and golf all within a couple of minutes walk.

Golf Courses in and around Thorpeness:

Thorpeness Golf Club is a 5-minute walk away. Set amongst the Suffolk coastal heathland, the golf course offers a tough challenge for all levels of player. Designed by James Braid in 1922, this Suffolk golf course winds through silver birch, pine trees, gorse and heather and was described by the Sunday Telegraph Golfing Guide as "Reminiscent of the inland glories of Sunningdale and Woodhall Spa".

Aldeburgh Golf Club The original Aldeburgh Golf Club course was designed in 1884 by John Thompson from Royal Wimbledon and Open champion Willie Fernie from Felixstowe and later modified by J.H. Taylor and Willie Park Junior. Taylor's bunkers are visible today, recognisable by their sweeping banks which curve both vertically and horizontally. The new heathland course was officially opened in 1908 and has hardly changed since. There are some long holes to tempt the big hitter but plenty of holes that require careful attention. There is also a smaller nine-hole course. It is 1.5 miles from Sea View, Thorpeness.