Arts & Crafts Holiday Accommodation Nr Southwold This property is now on the market For Sale
It can be purchased as an ongoing business concern or as one of the largest single buildings for occupation in this area
This superb detached period property of historical interest is available freehold, the property affords extremely spacious accommodation and has been extensively renovated to a high standard in keeping with the period of its original construction. The recently completed extensions compliment the architecture of this delightful period property.
The accommodation comprises four self contained fully equipped holiday apartment suites, each with sensor key control system, independent newly installed wall mounted gas boilers, providing domestic hot water and central heating all four bathrooms feature period fittings, cast iron Victorian freestanding bath pedestal wash basin low wc suite chrome heated towel rails, all four kitchens are fully equipped. There are many more fine period features which can be seen in the photographs below.
The property can be purchased as one large superbly finished residence, or leased as seperate apartments.


Four apartments available for let.
Prices, Descriptions & Internal Images of all the apartments please scroll down.

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Puritan Values has a late Victorian house 3 miles from Southwold & the seaside in the historic village of Wangford, Suffolk. The building was originally 'The Old Post Office' & was built in 1879. It is in the most beautiful surroundings. On one side it overlooks a wonderful 13th Century church which has one of the best kept original interiors in Suffolk & on both sides it over looks the Suffolk countryside with wonderful views & many places of interest with some of the best walks in the country & a haven for bird & wild life. It is a stones throw from the quiet village pub & restaurant free from piped music. A minutes walk is the well stocked village store & off licence, there is also a children's playground, park & tennis courts 2 minutes walk away.
The Old Post Office is a very substantial building, which I have now turned into 4 large & spacious holiday lets converted to a very high standard. Two of the apartments I have already had 2 successful years of letting. The building & interiors lend themselves perfectly to be decorated in the style of THE ARTS & CRAFTS MOVEMENT. I have restored & re-instated original features including original Arts & Craft fireplaces, lighting, original A&C furniture & furnishings where ever possible. I have re-created rooms in the styles of William Morris, The Pre-Raphaelite's, Charles Rennie Macintosh & Liberty & Co.
Nearly all the original Arts & Crafts furniture & lighting may be purchased. If one is very keen on any items of stock that are on the web site www.puritanvalues.com for a small removal fee I could have them delivered in an instant, to the flat of your choice, you could live with piece's, try them out for a while see how pieces work with each other, try other pieces & then decide.
I have installed the latest central heating systems & High Tech modern kitchens, electronic high security door entry, I have stripped, sanded & varnished the original floors in the lounges & hallways, re-instated Victorian ceiling papers & cornices. In the bathrooms I have installed half height period pitch pine panelling & fitted original Victorian roll top baths on ball & claw feet, pedestal sinks etc. Luxurious bedrooms with Sanderson Morris & Co Quilts & matching Roman blinds. There is a cot if one requires it for the little one. Towels, bed linen, Iron & board, coffee percolator, microwave, TV, Stereo/CD/tape player & a little tea & coffee etc to get you started are all included.
There are Two very big 2 bedroom apartments, both have 23' x 20' lounges with exquisite views & are available for let.
Towards the middle of 2006 we will have the Third 1 bedroomed honeymoon apartment on ground floor decorated in the style of the Pre Raphaelites, romance the main theme perfect for newly weds & lovers & the 4th two bedroomed masonette which has a wonderful Victorian conservatory & patio with original Victorian floor tiles & private garden area with it's own private entrance.
Read about the New extension to the property.

ARTICLE FROM THE INDEPENDENT & INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAYS 4 JULY 2005.
MY KIND OF SUFFOLK
Vast beaches and friendly faces make Radio 4's Winifred Robinson happy to be in Southwold's bucket-and-spade brigade.
I know people who take their young children on wine tasting holidays in Burgundy and claim to have a wonderful time. But after one disastrous stay in a villa in the Dordogne when our son, Tony, was 10 months old, we decided to give foreign holidays a miss for a while. Instead, we head for the British seaside every August and celebrate Tony's birthday there in the company of my parents. He is five and so a good bucket-and-spade holiday is his idea of heaven. We look for places with a decent range of restaurants and bars so we can have the odd night out while the grandparents baby-sit.
We decided on Southwold last summer because my husband has fallen in love with East Anglia. He had been working in the area and came home waxing lyrical about the strange beauty of the landscape and the courtesy of the people. I'd only visited the area once, for an outside broadcast for the Today programme. I recall the locals were rather pleased that there was no motorway linking East Anglia with the rest of the UK. Perhaps this relative isolation explains why arriving in Southwold places you in an earlier, gentler time. For one thing, the residents smile at you a lot. After a few days, you discover you are smiling back. The pace of life is subtly slower, and gradually tensions melt away. I first noticed a man was beaming at me in the queue for a table at the Swan Hotel. This is the swankiest place in town, with a sophisticated menu including lots of locally caught seafood and fish. We'd just arrived. We were hungry and disappointed at having to wait, but my city scowl was met with a friendly grin by a man coming back from the bar with a couple of pints.
The streets are wide, and even in August there is no crush of tourists. When the town had to be rebuilt after a devastating fire in 1659, it was remodelled on a generous scale with a series of greens dotted about to provide fire breaks. In the high street, apart from two small supermarkets, there are none of the chains that have colonised the rest of England and made the urban landscape so dull and monotonous. Instead, we had our pick of independent butchers and bakers, and browsed in gift shops stuffed full of local crafts. Tony's birthday cake, an organic chocolate sponge made to order and decorated with his name, cost less than £5. For once, every crumb was eaten. And although Southwold is affluent - it has generations of grain barons to thank for that - it is devoid of the snooty sailing set. Even better, it is free of those people who preen along in seaside resorts kitted out in box-new deck shoes and sweatshirts emblazoned with anchors, but who have never actually set foot on a boat.
It is a short walk from the town to the sea, past fishermen's cottages and elegant Victorian and Georgian houses, many of them washed in pastels. And on the beach are rows and rows of timber beach huts, plus some kiosks selling tea and cakes. My son spent long days playing in the sand. The beaches are clean and litter-free, and the tide seldom comes up as far as the sea wall. My advice is to arrive early and take a picnic; even better, send one of your party into town for fish and chips and eat them from the paper on the beach. If that doesn't transport you back to childhood, nothing will.
Tony's favourite trip was to Walberswick, a brisk walk along the coast. He joined the crowds of small children crabbing on the wooden bridges near the harbour and soon became enthralled. All you need is a net and some scraps of bacon that you dangle into the water on a line. The crabs cling on to the bait; you catch them in your net, plop them in a bucket and later put them back.
I booked our holiday at the last minute and was lucky to find any accommodation still to let. A trawl of travel agents drew a blank. It was only when I put "Southwold, house, rent" and "August" into our internet search engine that I found two flats in Wangford, a village a few miles inland. The old Post Office there was being developed into luxury holiday flats by Anthony Geering, the "Mr Arts and Crafts" of the antique trade who runs a huge antiques warehouse in Southwold called The Dome.
We rented two massive two-bedroom apartments for just over £500 each for the week, one for us and one for mum and dad. They were kitted out with arts and crafts furniture, all of it beautifully restored and all for sale. Our kitchen had a lustrous plain oak table and chairs with wooden back rests pierced with hearts and raffia woven seats. Best of all, the kitchens were well-equipped enough to cook without too much trouble. So we hardly ate out and didn't even try the menu at the Angel Inn, a good old-fashioned pub, free of piped music, just across the road.
It was the best and by far the cheapest family holiday we have taken. We are planning to go again.
TRAVELLER'S GUIDE GETTING THERE
There are trains and coaches from around the country to Lowestoft, where you can catch a First Connect bus (01603 760076; www.firstgroup.com) to Southwold.
STAYING THERE
Anthony Geering's houses can be rented through The Dome, St Edmunds Road, Southwold, Suffolk (01502 722211; www.a1900 house.fsnet.co.uk or www.puritanvalues.com & go to accomodation). Prices start at £90 per night.

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If you would like anymore information or would like to book please e-mail me at sales@puritanvalues.com or call 01502 722211 or alternatively 07759 616400 or 07966 371676 & ask for Tony.

Rear garden with barbecue area planted to the edges with Buddleia & young Palm trees, seating & off road parking.

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FIRST FLOOR 2 BEDROOM PENTHOUSE APARTMENT SUITE. TAKING BOOKINGS NOW.

HOLIDAYS RUN FROM SATURDAY TO SATURDAY.

Lounge 23' x 20'. An exceptional room with 7 windows making it a very light & airy room with William Morris, 'Bird & Anemone' Roman blinds, period lighting, fantastic Arts & Crafts copper fire-insert & oak surround, varnished floors original Arts & Craft & Gothic Revival furniture, TV & Stereo with CD. Click on pictures for larger version

Fireplace in the lounge Click on pictures for larger version

Bathroom with original Victorian cast iron & enamel bath on ball & claw feet with chrome shower & taps, Victorian pedestal sink & chrome towel radiator with pitch pine paneling & shaving socket. Click on pictures for larger version

Main bedroom 14' x 14'. Period lighting with original Arts & Crafts Wardrobe, dressing table, bedside tables & double bed, William Morris 'Willow pattern' Roman blinds & matching bed covers. Click on pictures for larger version

Bedroom Two 14' 6" x 12'. Period lighting with original Arts & Crafts Wardrobe, dressing table, bedside table & 2 single beds, William Morris 'Vine pattern' Roman blinds & matching bed covers. Click on pictures for larger version

Modern high tech oak Kitchen with Ruskin tiled back, stainless steel cooker, hob & sink, microwave, toaster & kettle & everything one would need to cook & eat a special meal. Click on pictures for larger version

Hallway with varnished floor & period lighting. Click on pictures for larger version

From July through August £645 per week. Mon-Thursday £395. Fri-Sunday £395. Single night when available is £100. Bank holidays are at a higher rate.

From September 3rd the rate is £545 a week, 5pm Mon-Thursday £325. Fri-Monday am £325. Single night when available is £100.

From October 5th the rate is £455 a week, 5pm Mon-Thursday £315. Fri-Monday am £315. Single night when available is £95.

From October 15th - 29th (half term) is £545, 5pm Mon-Thursday £325. Fri-Monday am £325. Single night when available is £100.

From October 29th the rate is £435 a week, Mon-Thursday £315. Fri-Monday am £315. Single night when available is £90.

Christmas Fri 23rd - Fri 30th am & New Year is £750 Fri 30th 5pm - Fri 6th Jan is £750. Full week booking only.

Bookings are going fast so do book early to avoid disappointment.

We've been running The Old Post Office for two years now, this year will be our third & most successful year of letting with 2 more apartments added for the 2005 season.

Please scroll down to see available lets for The Burne Jones Apartment.

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SECOND FLOOR 2 BEDROOM APARMENT. TAKING BOOKINGS NOW.

HOLIDAYS RUN FROM SATURDAY TO SATURDAY.

Lounge 23' x 20', an exceptional room with William Morris, 'Arbutus pattern' Roman blinds, period lighting, varnished floors & exposed beams original Arts & Crafts furniture, TV & Stereo with CD. Click on pictures for larger version

Bathroom with original Victorian cast iron & enamel bath on ball & claw feet with chrome shower & taps, Victorian pedestal sink & chrome towel radiator with pitch pine paneling & shaving socket. Click on pictures for larger version

Main bedroom 14' x 14'. Period lighting with original Arts & Crafts Wardrobe, dressing table, bedside tables & double bed, William Morris 'Fruit Major pattern' Roman blinds & matching bed covers. Click on pictures for larger version

Bedroom Two 14' 6" x 12'. Period lighting with original Arts & Crafts Wardrobe, dressing table, bedside table & 2 single beds, William Morris 'Chrysanthemum pattern' Roman blinds & matching bed covers. Click on pictures for larger version

Modern high tech oak Kitchen with Ruskin tiled back, stainless steel cooker, hob & sink, microwave, toaster & kettle & everything one would need to cook & eat a special meal. Click on pictures for larger version

Hallway with varnished floor, exposed beams & period lighting. Click on pictures for larger version

From July through August £635 per week. Mon-Thursday £390. Fri-Sunday £390. Single night when available is £100. Bank holidays are at a higher rate.

From September 3rd the rate is £535 a week, 5pm Mon-Thursday £315. Fri-Monday am £315. Single night when availabe is £100.

From October 5th the rate is £445 a week, 5pm Mon-Thursday £310. Fri-Monday am £310. Single night when availabe is £95.

October 15th - 29th (half term) is £535. 5pm Mon-Thursday £315. Fri-Monday am £315. Single night when availabe is £100.

From October 29th the rate is £425 a week, 5pm Mon-Thursday £295. Fri-Monday am £295. Single night when availabe is £90.

Christmas Fri 23rd - Thurs 29th & New Year is £740 Fri 30th - Thurs 5th Jan is also £740. Full week booking only.

Bookings are going fast so do book early to avoid disappointment.

We've been running The Old Post Office for two years now, this year will be our third & most successful year of letting with 2 more apartments added for the 2005 season.

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SORRY THE HONEYMOON SUITE IS FULLY BOOKED until October 2006.
Ground floor 1 bedroom Honeymoon flat decorated in the style of the Pre-Raphaelites, romance the main theme perfect for newly weds & lovers.


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Comprises :-) Recessed kitchen & Enormous Lounge/diner 32' x 29', 1 bedroom 14' x 14' with en-suite original Victorian bathroom & an original Victorian bath which I have had re-enamelled & decorated with Pre-Raphaelite pictures & then specially coated to resist water. If you might be interested in an original bath restored to look like this or decorated to your own designs then do e-mail me with your requirements.

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SORRY THE MASONETTE IS FULLY BOOKED UNTIL THE END OF SEPTEMBER 2006.
The final Ground floor & first floor, 2 bedroom Masonette which incorporates a wonderful Victorian conservatory perfect for snoozing in on those long hot summer days overlooking it's own private garden.

Holiday Apartment/Masonette with two bedrooms on the first floor one a double with ensuite shower & the other with two single beds. The ground floor has a massive kitchen diner, fully equipped for cooking a banquet if desired. The bathroom with Victorian roll top bath, pedestal sink & toilet, the lounge with original Victorian features opens into a wonderful conservatory.




Comprises :- Entrance room 10' x 8', two upstairs bedrooms, one double with ensuite shower 20' x 15' & one with two single beds 9' x 13' both over looking the beautiful Church, kitchen diner 35' x 20', hallway & bathroom with Victorian roll top bath, Lounge with original features 14' 6" x 13' 11" with doors opening into a 10' x 20' Victorian conservatory, private garden area with Victorian tiled patio & private entrances.

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Click here to read about the above New extensions now completed & ready for bookings

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Visit the largest collection of Arts & Crafts, Gothic Revival, Art Nouveau, Aesthetic Movement, Anglo Japanese & Important Works of Art for sale in the UK at Puritan Values Ltd, The Dome, Southwold or on our website
www.puritanvalues.com

I have been specialising for 20 years in The Arts & Crafts Movement, Gothic Revival, Art Nouveau, Aesthetic Movement, Anglo Japanese & Important Works of Art, supplying Liberty & Co, the London trade & many dealers throughout the country. Opening the Dome in January 1998 this wonderful Art Deco building has been extensively redesigned & restored (touching on another passion of mine, architecture). The Dome was built in 1926 at the height of the roaring 20's, having over 13000 square feet of retail space making it the largest collection of Arts & Crafts & Decorative Arts in the country, far too much stock to show everything on these web pages. I gave up an engineering career in the Oil industry to find a career I could fall in love with, being a bit of a romantic I was drawn towards The Arts & Crafts Movement which then became a passion, something I will continue with for the rest of my life. I have restorers who carry out sympathetic restoration to the furniture & whom all share my enthusiasm & passion. My sister company :- Ancient & Period Property Restoration & Interior Design Company Ltd with 20 years experience restoring Period properties, please enquire if you require these valuable skills & experience from project management to design & costings for a single dwelling house to a Stately Home.

Anthony Geering

Puritan Values Ltd, The Dome, St Edmunds Rd, Southwold, Suffolk, IP18 6BZ Tel:01502 722211 Mob:07759 616400 or 07966 371676 Credit Card Facilities and Interest Free Credit now available E-Mail:sales@puritanvalues.com