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"Spanning over 3,190 sq ft, this impressive five bedroom house a 10 minute walk from Walberswick beach has been beautifully renovated. Built in 2002, the house is modelled on Passivhaus principles and has been built with sustainability at the forefront of its design. Soaring pitched ceilings, a large, open plan layout and an abundance of natural light characterise the spaces, which have been cleverly oriented to face a well established garden. Linked to the house and within the grounds is a remarkable artist s studio built for the original owner, local artist Eveline Hastings. Beside Walberswick Common and amid the exceptional surrounding landscape, The New House is 20 minutes walk, via footpath and footbridge, from Southwold, one of the county s best loved coastal towns.

Environmental Performance

The house has recently been updated to enhance its environmental performance. In addition to solar photovoltaic panels discretely placed on the roof of the studio, an air source heat pump was added in 2020, along with an electric car charging point. A beautiful wildflower meadow supports local flora and fauna.

The Tour

The New House is reached via Church Lane, a quiet village road. It lies at the end of a gated gravel driveway flanked by mature hedgerows with space to park up to four cars. There is also a separate garage.

The home s fa ade has been clad in contemporary black stained timber, creating a smart silhouette against the sky above, while fish scale terracotta roof tiles add a textured detail to the design. There are two separate entrances to the house, as well as one to the studio. The main entrance opens to a large sunlit central hallway from which the rest of the house seamlessly unfolds.

To one side of the plan is the open plan kitchen living area, cleverly demarcated by a freestanding breakfast bar. The shaker style kitchen design makes use of pale pink zellige tiles and cream coloured cabinetry. A large pantry is tucked neatly to one side.

The space is brilliantly sociable, its open, free flowing plan lending particularly well to entertaining. Adjacent to the kitchen is the dining room, with the sitting room beyond. Wide plank floorboards ground throughout. Doors open from the centre of the space to the conservatory. Another set of double doors lead directly to the garden from the sitting room, ensuring a flow between inside and out. The conservatory is a beautiful space for reclining and gathering. Its lofty, double height glass ceiling ensures that the voluminous room is filled with light. Exposed posts at either end remind of the house s origins.

There is also a spacious study originally the fifth bedroom on this floor, as well as a large shower room. The utility room sits beyond the living spaces, with a large reclaimed butler s sink, plenty of cupboard space and room for white goods. A striking shade of orange from Farrow and Ball adds a playful touch to the room. There is access to the garden from here, or to a boot room which opens to the house s shingle driveway.

The studio, the second show stopping part of the house, is accessed through the utility room. Huge Velux skylights in the roof and picture windows on the adjacent wall ensure the space receives light from both north and south throughout the day, making it perfect for its intended use. Exposed trusses extend overhead, emphasising the impressive volume of the room. There is a real sense of connection to the outdoors, with garden views framed by large expanses of glazing and a door that opens directly to the driveway.

A contemporary open tread staircase ascends to the first floor, where four bedrooms all flooded with light throughout the day are found. Each room has been executed to a meticulous standard, with the same care and attention to detail that is evident on the lower floor.

The main and second bedrooms both open out to an internal balcony overlooking the conservatory, creating a wonderful harmony between the spaces. Built in storage in the principal bedroom is concealed behind sliding doors, with a freestanding bath in front. The second and third bedrooms also have fitted storage and en suite bathrooms. Two of the rooms also have views across the stunning Walberswick Common.

Outside Space

An expansive garden wraps itself entirely around the house, sensitively planted with an array of mature trees and shrubbery that ensure total privacy. A recently replanted wildflower meadow creates a haven for local bees and other wildlife. There is also a large lawned area with different elevations and paved sections that provide space for dining and seating spots. Two sheds one a black stained, Derek Jarman inspired potting shed, the other of a more utilitarian design create generous outdoor storage space.

The Area

The picturesque coastal village of Walberswick and its surrounding marshes are a Special Area of Conservation and a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The village is known for having been home to a number of artists, including Philip Wilson Steer and Charles Rennie Macintosh. Its landscape is extraordinary, with big Suffolk skies, dramatic marshlands and an award winning beach, voted one of The Times top 50 beaches in the UK in 2025.

It has a thriving community, as well as a wealth of amenities including the Good Food Guide recommended restaurant The Anchor, Adams pub, The Bell, and popular deli The Black Dog. The family friendly beach is popular with surfers, sea swimmers and dog walkers, who are permitted year round.

Only slightly further afield is Southwold home to the Adnams Brewery , with its Blue Flag beach and wealth of independent eateries. Two Magpies is recommended for coffee and cakes, while Le Roc on The Blackshire is a popular spot for fish. Boutique Collen and Clare stocks a beautiful range of clothing. Southwold is around two miles away on foot from the house and can be accessed via a footbridge across the River Blyth. The Walberswick ferry crossing also runs during the summer months; in existence since 1236, it has been run by a local family since 1885. Other local towns are also a delight, including Dunwich, a historic sunken town with a museum and an old smugglers inn, The Ship, which has dog friendly rooms.

Multiple exceptional coastal walks and wildlife are found in the surrounding area. The RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve one for the keen ornithologists is under 10 miles away, around a 19 minute drive. For more remote beaches, the windswept Covehithe Beach is a 20 minute drive and then accessible on foot, with its sandy dunes stretching out towards Benacres Lagoon.

Snape Maltings, on the banks of the River Aldi, is home to the internationally renowned Benjamin Britten Concert Hall. The institution is home to a mix of malthouses and granaries dating from the mid 19th century and has a stellar musical programme throughout the year. It also hosts the Aldeburgh Festival, a 24 day event celebrating music, the arts, opera, comedy and film. Aldeburgh and its famous beach are a 30 minute drive from the house, where you can find The Lighthouse Restaurant and a lovely independent bookshop. Here, the predominantly shingle beach is home to old fishing boats and resident and sculptor Maggie Hambling s installation, The Seashell . The Suffolk offers delicious lobster and chips, whilst The White Hart Inn provides pizza in a garden setting.

There are excellent school options nearby including Reydon Primary School, which is under two miles away. Several well regarded independent and secondary schools are also in the area, including St Felix and Framlingham College.

Darsham station is a 17 minute drive away and provides links to Ipswich in under an hour; from here, London Liverpool Street can be reached in around an hour and a quarter. The A12 connects to the capital in approximately two and a half hours, or to Cambridge in an hour and 50 minutes.

Council Tax Band G"