An exceptional one bedroom former barn, converted to an extremely high standard and situated in a desirable location between Snape and Aldeburgh. EPC (TBC)
Location - The Bothy is a newly constructed conversion and is located adjacent to Friston Hall on the Blackheath Estate.
Located on the outskirts of Friston, the property enjoys a highly desirable location between Aldeburgh and Snape. The village of Friston has a church, village hall and public house. Most everyday needs can be found in the nearby town of Saxmundham, about three miles to the north or in Leiston, just over three miles away.
Friston lies approximately four miles from the very well known coastal town of Aldeburgh one of the region’s most desirable seaside towns. Aldeburgh has a thriving high street with many local and national shops and restaurants as well as a golf club and sailing club. The town is in the heart of the Suffolk Heritage Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village of Snape is within about three miles and here there is the famous Snape Maltings concert hall, home of the Aldeburgh Festival. The remaining areas of the Heritage Coast including Orford, Thorpeness, Walberswick and Southwold are all within easy reach. The nearest railway station is at Saxmundham from where there are connecting trains to Ipswich and some through trains direct to London’s Liverpool Street station.
The Accommodation - The Bothy has been recently converted to an exceptional standard and is set within the picturesque grounds of Friston Hall. The property enjoys access to beautifully maintained communal gardens to the front, which include a pétanque pitch for residents to enjoy, along with the benefit of allocated parking.
Entering through a partially glazed door in to the Entrance Hall with a cupboard housing the controls for the underfloor heating and a pressurised tank.
Open Plan Living Area - The apartment features a superb newly fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, including a fridge freezer, slimline dishwasher, washer-dryer, electric oven, hob, and extractor hood. The bright living area benefits from a bank of fitted cupboards and shelving, providing excellent built-in storage, along with wall-mounted lighting. Dual-aspect windows flood the space with natural light and offer outstanding views over the courtyard and rear gardens.
Bedroom - The room features built-in wardrobes, spotlights set into the beams, and a window overlooking the front communal gardens.
En-Suite Shower Room - With double walk-in shower, vanity sink and low level flush WC. Inset spot lights. Heated towel rail and extractor fan.
Outside - The property is located at the end of a private driveway, adjacent to Friston Hall. The tenant will have the benefit of using and enjoying the large beautifully landscaped communal gardens which immediately adjoin The Bothy. There is also parking within the grounds and close to the property.
Services - Viewing Strictly by appointment with the agent.
Services Mains water and electricity connected. Shared private drainage system. Biomass boiler with underfloor heating on both the ground floor and first floor. Fibre broadband.
- Sewerage £30 pcm
- Electricity 27.47 p/kWh
- Water £1.78/unit
- Biomass 5.5p/kWh
- Broad band £42 pcm
All charged quarterly
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Council Tax - Council Tax Band ……… payable per annum 2026/2027
Local Authority East Suffolk Council; East Suffolk House, Station Road, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1RT; Tel: .
Term - The property is available on a Assured Periodic Tenancy for a monthly rent of £1,000 pcm.
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July 2026