4 bedroom detached

Darwin House

3,829 square feet with accommodation over three storeys

Property Overview

Darwin House Overview

£1,950,000

n architectural statement of scale and elegance, Darwin House is the largest of the five homes at Balfour Place, offering an impressive 3,829 square feet of luxury coastal living arranged across three light-filled floors. Its elevated position provides sweeping views across Felixstowe Ferry Golf Club and out to the Deben Estuary and Bawdsey Manor.

This exceptional home features four spacious double bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom, including a spectacular principal suite on the top floor with a dressing area and access to a private rooftop terrace with dual-aspect coastal views. A full-width first-floor balcony extends the open-plan living, dining, and kitchen space, creating seamless indoor-outdoor flow ideal for entertaining or simply enjoying the scenery.

 

On the ground floor, a generous double-height entrance hall leads to two double bedrooms, a separate living room, utility area, WC, and integral double garage with electric roller doors. Infrastructure is included for a future lift, ensuring flexibility for generations to come.

Darwin House is named in honour of Bernard Darwin, the celebrated golf writer who first learned to play at Felixstowe — a fitting tribute for a home defined by legacy, landscape, and lifestyle.

Floorplans

Ground Floor Features
Darwin House welcomes you with a striking double-height entrance hall, setting the tone for the spacious layout that follows. The ground floor includes a large living room, two generous double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, a utility room, and a separate WC for guests.

The home also benefits from a double integral garage with an electric roller shutter door, direct access to the rear patio and garden, and built-in infrastructure to accommodate a future platform lift, ensuring long-term accessibility without compromising on design.

Bedroom 2: 4.81m × 3.38m (15’ 9” × 11’ 1”)
Bedroom 4: 3.87m × 3.38m (12’ 8” × 11’ 1”)
Snug: 8.11m × 4.79m (26’ 7” × 15’ 9”)
Garage: 5.96m × 5.80m (19’ 7” × 19’ 1”)

First Floor Features
The first floor of Darwin House is designed for both everyday comfort and elevated coastal living. At its heart is a stunning open-plan kitchen, dining, and family space that opens directly onto a full-width terrace, providing far-reaching views across the golf course and Deben Estuary.

A further spacious double bedroom with en-suite bathroom is located on this level, alongside a separate WC. The open-plan layout and generous glazing create a bright, welcoming environment perfect for entertaining, relaxing, or taking in the landscape from every angle.

Kitchen / Dining Room: 7.71m × 4.41m (25’ 4” × 14’ 6”)
Living Room: 7.10m × 4.94m (23’ 3” × 16’ 2”)
Bedroom 3: 7.75m × 3.15m (25’ 6” × 10’ 4”)

Second Floor Features
The second floor of Darwin House is dedicated entirely to the principal bedroom suite, offering a peaceful retreat with exceptional space, privacy, and views. This superior suite includes a large double bedroom, a beautifully appointed en-suite bathroom, and a generous dressing area.

One of the home’s most impressive features is the dual-aspect rooftop terrace, accessed directly from the suite, providing spectacular views across the golf course and estuary — the perfect setting to start or end your day in tranquillity.

Bedroom 1: 6.81m × 5.40m (22’ 4” × 17’ 9”)
Rooftop Terrace: Dual aspect with panoramic views

The History Behind Darwin House

Darwin House is named in tribute to Bernard Darwin, one of golf’s most influential early writers and the grandson of Charles Darwin.
A gifted sportsman and revered golf correspondent, Bernard Darwin is remembered not only for his literary contributions to the game but also for his deep personal connection to Felixstowe Ferry.

In his own words, Darwin once wrote:

“I have the tenderest and most sentimental association with Felixstowe because it was there that I began to play golf.”

His affection for the course and its unique character reflects the same values that inspired the creation of Balfour Place — a deep respect for heritage, an appreciation of timeless design, and a celebration of the landscape in which the game, and these homes, reside.

By naming this residence in his honour, Balfour Place celebrates a legacy of tradition, elegance, and the enduring charm of coastal living.

A Higher Standard of Living: Interior & Exterior Features

The new-build homes at Balfour Place have been meticulously designed to offer an exceptional specification, blending contemporary design with refined functionality. Every detail has been considered to create light-filled, comfortable, and energy-efficient living spaces.

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  • Stylish professionally designed fitted kitchen with stone worktops and matching upstands, selected from an extensive range of finishes and styles*
  • Induction hob
  • Stainless steel splashback
  • Integrated double oven
  • Extractor hood with light
  • Integrated dishwasher
  • Integrated fridge freezer
  • 1 ½ bowl sink with mixer tap
  • LED downlights to ceiling
  • Tiled floors from an extensive range*
  • Integrated washer/dryer
  • Soft-close drawers and doors, cutlery try and recycling bins
  • Stylish sanitary ware with complementary fittings
  • Vanity units in choice of colours*
  • Stone resin low profile shower trays with clear glass enclosures and contemporary fittings
  • Heated towel rails to bathrooms and en-suites – individually controlled
  • LED downlights to ceilings
  • Shaver points in all bathrooms and en-suites
  • Floor and wall tiling from an extensive range*
  • Illuminated and demisting over basin mirrors provided to en-suite
  • Plastered walls and ceilings with matt emulsion finish
  • Satinwood painted woodwork
  • Generous allowance for floor finishes throughout to owners choice
  • Powder coated aluminium windows and doors
  • MVHR system – air source heat pump
  • Underfloor heating to all floors with zonal thermostatic control
  • Composite front door with door furniture
  • Powder coated double glazed windows and rear/side external doors
  • Attractive external lights to all external door locations
  • Doorbell to front door
  • Natural stone paved entrance paths and patios to rear
  • Block paved driveway and parking areas
  • External power socket
  • Wiring provision for future electric car charging point
  • Power and lighting to garage
  • Cultivated turf and planting to front gardens in accordance with the approved planting design
  • Turf to rear gardens
  • EPC level B
  • Solar panels on main roof
  • High speed fibre optic connected
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