Thurston End Hall

Thurston End Hall Hawkedon • bury st edmunds • suffolk

Bury St Edmunds 10 miles, Lavenham 11 miles, Newmarket 14 miles, Cambridge 27 miles (London Kings Cross from 49 minutes), Whittlesford Parkway Station 26 miles (London Liverpool St from 63 minutes), Stansted Airport 30 miles, Central London 78 miles. (All distances and times are approximate).

A magnificent Grade I listed Tudor manor house in an exceptional rural setting.

Savills Cambridge Great hall, Sitting room, Dining room, Study, Kitchen, Breakfast room, Playroom, Utility room, Unex House, 132-134 Hills Road Pantries, Cloakroom, Cellar. Cambridge CB2 8PA 4 principal bedrooms, 4 attic bedrooms, 4 bathrooms (two en suite). Tel: +44 (0) 1223 347 147 Contact: James Barnett Detached 3 bedroom cottage. [email protected]

Extensive garaging and stores, Courtyard with a Traditional range of outbuildings including: Savills Ipswich 2 timber framed barns, cart sheds and loose boxes. 50 Princes Street Ipswich IP1 1RJ Mature formal gardens, heated swimming pool, tennis court, woodland, paddocks, double banks of Tel: +44 (0) 1473 234 830 the River Glem. Contact: Mark Oliver [email protected] About 31 acres in total. Savills Country Department 33 Margaret Street London W1G 0JD Tel: +44 (0) 20 7016 3718 Contact: Camilla Foster [email protected] www.savills.co.uk

Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text. SITUATION HISTORY

Thurston End Hall is tucked away in the rolling Suffolk countryside in a small rural hamlet on the edge of the quintessential English village of In his ‘Buildings of England’ Pevsner describes Thurston End Hall as Hawkedon. A designated Conservation Area, Hawkedon is set around a village green and has a number of interesting medieval buildings, including ‘quite a showpiece’- an accurate portrayal and the clear intention of its the 15th Century church and an award winning public house, The Queen’s Head, which is very much at the centre of the rural community. 15th and early 16th Century inhabitants. The Hall is a superb example of a moated Tudor manor house and is believed to date from the late 15th Thurston End Hall offers easy access to many favoured Suffolk towns and villages including Clare (6 miles), Bury St Edmunds (10 miles) and Century with three sets of subsequent alterations. The Hall is constructed Lavenham (11 miles), which are thriving local centres offering a range of shopping, cultural and recreational amenities. The city of Cambridge is 27 on a brick base with a timber frame and exposed external studs in-filled miles away with its world-leading university, well-regarded schools and science and technology parks. Newmarket, the home of British horseracing is with herringbone brickwork under a tiled roof. In his book ‘In search 14 miles away. of the Perfect House, 500 of the best buildings in Britain and Ireland’ Stansted Airport is 30 miles away and both the A14 dual carriageway and M11 motorway are easily accessible for travel to London and further afield. Marcus Binney points out that there is no attempt at precise symmetry; the gables are all of varying size and the timbers are close set, a clear sign of wealth. The house is also detailed in Eric Sandon’s ‘Suffolk Houses – a study of domestic architecture’. Of particular note is the massive great hall chimney stack which has a set of blind castellations and is ‘tumbled-in’ in successive setbacks to a square with four tall ornamental shafts, each with hand-moulded brick patterns, above a ‘diamond-patterned frieze’. The three-storey porch is believed to have been added in 1607, this date being carved upon the ornate bressumer which adorns the porch itself. The house was the subject of a restoration in the early 20th Century, with the addition of the delightful scalloped bargeboards on the gables and the carved woodwork embellishments to the porch. These have an acorn motif and feature Ceres, with her garland of corn, dolphins, cherubs and lion heads, and may have come from the family pew in the church. There is some matching carved woodwork in the ground floor snug, an elaborate carving on the main beam and corkscrew columns either side of the fireplace decorated with oak twigs and acorns. Internally Thurston End Hall retains much of its exquisite period character including exposed beams, panelling, two oak staircases and floorboards. The property has had a number of interesting occupants over the years and from 1552 was vested in the Everard family who were responsible for the 1607 alterations. One of the most famous visitors to the house was Will Kemp, who along with Shakespeare was a founding and leading member of the Lord Chamberlain’s men. He also helped to finance the building of the Globe Theatre and was cast in key roles in many of Shakespeare’s plays. Finally the couple who probably carried out the latest alterations in the 1920s had royal connections, France-Doucha Garden being a direct descendent of Caroline Bonaparte and the King of Naples.

ACCOMMODATION

Please refer to the included floor plan for a full understanding of the additional ornate carving to the central beam. cupboard, moulded fireplace and an en suite bathroom with a bath, basin accommodation. To the far side of the Great Hall is the dining room which has a brick and WC. There is also access to the main family bathroom with a roll top bath, walk-in shower, hand basin and WC. Ground Floor fireplace with panelling above. It can also be accessed from the rear hall which has an exposed pamment floor and the oak Jacobean principal The landing leads down past a second bathroom, with bath, basin and The house is entered via an entrance porch with ornate carving dated staircase to the first and second floors. There are doors to the wine cellar, WC, to bedroom 3 with a built in cupboard and wash hand basin and 1607 and gates with barley twist spindles. From here a heavy oak door bedroom 4 which extends over the entrance porch and enjoys particularly breakfast room and side porch. opens into the Great Hall which is a magnificent space with a large fine views to the front of the house. The breakfast room has a built in pine dresser with glass panelled doors, inglenook fireplace with a raised brick hearth and panelling above. There The master bedroom is off an inner landing accessed via the secondary exposed beams and door through to the kitchen. The kitchen has a are attractive exposed fluted beams, a pine floor and doors to the inner staircase. It has a double aspect, a decorative wrought iron fireplace and superb range of floor and wall cabinets with granite worktops and a range hall. fitted wardrobes. There is a cleverly designed en suite bathroom with cooker. It opens further through to a playroom/second study, traditional From the inner hall the secondary (believed to be original) staircase rises exposed timberwork, a roll top bath, hand basin and WC. larder and utility/boot room with a quarry tile floor, a range of cabinets to the first floor and there is access through to the study with a range of Second Floor and a door to outside. built in bookcases, exposed pine floor and beams and a leaded window The principal staircase continues up to access the second floor which into the Great Hall. There is also a door through to the sitting room First Floor provides considerable further living space. There are 4 further bedrooms which has a large fireplace, with panelled mantel and decoratively carved The principal staircase leads up to an open landing with built in and a large open central landing which could provide a playroom, office side columns, reflecting the woodwork on the entrance porch. There is cupboards and a door through to bedroom 2 with a built in panelled or sitting room.

Total Gross internal area (approx): Main House - 650.3 sq m (7,000 sq ft) Excludes restricted head height and void For identification purposes only. Not to scale.

Dining Room 6.68 x 6.43m 21'11" x 21'1" Study 4.09 x 3.89m 13'5" x 12'9" Great Hall Sitting Room 9.53 x 6.25m 6.15 x 5.46m Wine Cellar 31'3" x 20'6" 20'2" x 17'11" 5.36 x 3.94m Entrance 17'7" x 12'11" Hall Larder Study 3.48 x 3.12m Up Garage 11'5" x 10'3" 6.40 x 6.22m Lower Ground Floor 21' x 20'5" Breakfast Room Kitchen Boot Room 4.11 x 4.04m 4.62 x 4.19m 3.45 x 3.02m 13'6" x 13'3" 15'2" x 13'9" 11'4" x 9'11"

Garage Bedroom 5 7.49 x 6.55m 7.32 x 3.78m 24'7" x 21'6" 24' x 12'5"

Bedroom 2 6.93 x 5.00m Attic Bedroom 7 22'9" x 16'5" 6.38 x 5.21m 20'11" x 17'1" Attic Bedroom 8 Down 12.78 x 4.34m 7.26 x 4.34m Store Bedroom 3 41'11" x 14'4" 23'10" x 14'3" 3.66 x 3.66m 4.93 x 4.57m Bedroom 4 Master Bedroom Void 12' x 12' 16'2" x 15' 7.29 x 3.15m 6.25 x 5.99m Down 23'11" x 10'4" 20'6" x 19'8"

Void Landing Ground Floor Down Up Bedroom 6 4.93 x 3.51m 16'2" x 11'6"

Second Floor

First Floor OUTSIDE

Thurston End Hall is approached via a five-bar gate which opens onto a gravel drive flanked by lawns and a pond. The drive divides to access the courtyard of outbuildings to the south and the garages and Goose Cottage to the north. A wide gravel path with shaped Yew topiary leads to the front door.

Outbuildings

The traditional range of outbuildings are arranged around a courtyard and include: The Great Barn- timber framed under a pitched, thatched roof with large double wooden doors Total Gross internal area (approx): Outbuildings, Garage & Store - 443.5 sq m (4,774 sq ft) Triple bay store- timber framed For identification purposes only. Not to scale. under a pitched, pan tile roof Cart shed- with two open bays and a loose box. Timber framed with a pitched pan tile roof. Barn Timber framed barn- timber framed 19.26 x 9.10m 63'2" x 29'10" under a pitched slate roof with double sliding doors. Tractor shed- red brick with a corrugated roof Barn Four bay cart shed- red brick with a 16.24 x 7.79m 53'3" x 25'7" pan tile roof Store Two loose boxes 3.78 x 3.45m Store 12'5" x 11'4" Garages and Stores - The garages 9.27 x 5.54m 30'5" x 18'2" are located to the north of the Hall and constructed of brick under a Store pan tile roof with five sets of double 3.94 x 3.43m 12'11" x 11'3" wooden doors. There is a garden store to one end with a cloakroom. Outbuilding 1 Outbuilding 2 Outbuilding 3 Sitting Room Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 3.61 x 3.61m 3.63 x 3.61m 3.61 x 2.31m 11'10'' x 11'10'' 11'11'' x 11'10'' 11'10'' x 7'7'' Goose Cottage Total Gross internal area (approx): Utility 3.00 x 2.24m 9'11'' x 7'4'' Goose Cottage is located to the north west 111.3 sq m (1,198 sq ft) of the principal house and is a delightful For identification purposes only. Not to scale. timber clad cottage under a tiled roof. It has two reception rooms, a kitchen with a range Up Down of units, cloakroom, three bedrooms and a Kitchen 5.13 x 1.96m bathroom. It has its own fenced garden, laid 16'10'' x 6'5'' to lawn and a private driveway. Dining Room Bedroom 1 3.91 x 3.61m 3.89 x 3.61m 12'10'' x 11'10'' 12'9'' x 11'10''

Ground Floor First Floor Gardens and Grounds

Thurston End Hall is surrounded by gardens to all sides with sweeping lawns to the south, a raised brick terrace and mature beds and herbaceous borders. The lawns to the south are enclosed by a magnificent shaped Yew hedge whilst to the north the lawns are protected by a mature belt of trees. The north gardens incorporate a productive kitchen garden, an Astroturf tennis court and a heated swimming pool. The further grounds extend to the north west of the property and include five fenced water meadows and paddocks and some attractive woodland running along the banks of the River Glem.

GENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS

Directions Chedburgh, turn left onto the road signposted Rede. Continue through appointment to view, the agents strongly recommend that you discuss any From London: Travelling from London, take the M11 north to Junction Rede and into Hawkedon. On entering Hawkedon, pass The Queen’s particular points which are likely to affect your interest in the property 9, continuing onto the A11 towards Newmarket. Turn onto the A1307 Head on your left and continue past the church, also on your left. At the with a member of Savills staff who has seen the property, in order that towards Haverhill. Before Haverhill, turn left towards Withersfield cross-roads, go straight over, following the signpost for Thurston End you do not make a wasted journey. and then follow the directions as detailed above. and Great Thurlow. After the church at Withersfield, turn left towards Local Authority Great Thurlow. At the junction at Great Thurlow, turn left and then Tenure St Edmundsbury Borough Council immediately right and continue to Sowley Green. At Sowley Green turn The property is offered freehold with vacant possession upon completion. Contact number: 01284 763233 left onto the A143 towards Bury St Edmunds. About a mile after the Services junction with the B1063, take a right turn towards Denston, Stansfield Important Notice Mains water and electricity, Oil-fired central heating, Private drainage. Savills and their clients give notice that: and Hawkedon. Follow this road to Hawkedon. On reaching the church They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in and village green at Hawkedon, turn right at the crossroads, following the Postcode relation to the property. These particulars do not form part of any offer or signpost for Thurston End. After just under a mile, pass through or over IP29 4LQ contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. the ford and a few hundred yards further on and up the hill, Thurston Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs Fixtures and Fittings and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. End Hall will be found on the right-hand side of the road. Unless otherwise stated, fixtures and fittings that are not specifically It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, From Cambridge: From Cambridge, take the A1303 to Newmarket. described in these particulars are not included in the sale, although equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or From Newmarket, take the B1063 towards Clare. At the junction with certain items may be available by separate negotiation. Further otherwise. the A143, turn left towards Bury St Edmunds and then follow the information should be obtained from the selling agent. Details prepared: April 2014 directions as detailed above. Photographs taken: March 2014 by Justin Paget Photography Ltd. Viewing From Bury St Edmunds: From Bury St Edmunds, take the A143 Strictly by appointment with the sole selling agents. Prior to making an towards Haverhill. After the village of Horringer and on entering

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