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Sea View, Thorpeness on the Suffolk Coast

Right on the sea front, Sea View offers spacious beach side accommodation for parties of up to 12.

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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. 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! An excellent new restaurant is opening in 2008. Riding can be arranged nearby, a hack along the beach is an experience not to be missed. 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, 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 bedrooms and bathrooms on the first floor, whilst downstairs there is a newly refurbished kitchen, 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.

Ground Floor A door from the porch leads into the Entrance Hall with hall table and lamps, a couple of easy chairs and access to the main reception rooms and the inner hall where there is loads of space for coats and sand shoes and of course tennis racquets and golf clubs. The drawing room is on the left. With wonderful views over the sea there is a sofa and chairs, an open fire, coffee and occasional tables, desk and chair. The dining area has a large table with seating for 12, book case and books and views over the sea With views over the sea, the double aspect sitting room has two open fires, sofas and chairs, occasional tables and lamps, TV / DVD. There is a full size table tennis table which can be folded away if required A door from the table tennis area leads through to a small rear hall with doors to Bathroom with bath and overhead shower, wash basin, bidet and w.c. A utility room with washing machine , dryer and drying racks, space for storage of sailing and swimming things The well equipped and newly refurbished kitchen which is to the rear of the drawing / dining room has a large gas hob and double oven (great for Christmas lunch for 12), dishwasher, microwave, fridge and fridge freezer and door leading to the paved garden where there is table and chairs and space for bikes etc

Stairs from the inner hall lead to the first floor A central landing leads to the six bedrooms, bathrooms and shower room Bedroom one - with double bed, bedside tables, lamps and wardrobe. Family bathroom with bath and washbasin Bedroom two with sea views. A twin bedded room with bedside tables, chest of drawers, hanging hooks with door to en suite shower room with wash basin. Bedroom three with sea views. Another twin bedded room with bedside table and lamp, chest of drawers and hanging hooks. Door to en suite shower room which is also linked to bedroom four Bedroom four with sea view. Two single beds with bedside table and lamps, chest of drawers ( access to shower room) Bedroom five A master bedroom with double bed and bedside tables, chest of drawers and wardrobe, easy chair by the window which once again has great sea view Bedroom six - A double bedded room with wardrobe and chest of drawers Separate w.c.

Outside There is a paved area surrounding the house with outside table and chairs and a large private grassed area across the road with a large sheltered sunbathing area, and direct gated access to the beach. There is a parking space in front of the garage (the garage itself is not for the use of holidaymakers)

Services Heating, bed linen and towels are provided. Please bring your own beach towels. In consideration of other visitors please do not smoke in the house Fridge fills and welcome packs can be arranged via Thorpeness Village Stores Both Catering and Activities can be arranged at or from your Big House Holiday property