Pattles Grove House, Whepstead

Pattles Grove House, Chedburgh Road, Whepstead, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP29 4SU

Ickworth Park 2 miles – Bury St Edmunds 5 miles – Cambridge 30 miles – Stansted Airport 33 miles

An exceptional contemporary country house with barn complex, 6-bay cart lodge and superb equestrian facilities

All in around 36 acres (sts)

Guide: £2,750,000 BSE150275

The Property Situated in an astonishing setting with one of the finest approaches flanked by paddocks, Pattles Grove House is an exceptional contemporary country house, having recently been completely remodelled and updated, providing beautifully crafted and high-quality accommodation affording a large level of natural light, with most rooms having fabulous views over the grounds and gardens.

The original core of the house dates back to about 1890 and has been completely and utterly reconfigured to maximise the property’s orientation and awesome setting, and incorporated within this exceptional design the property now offers adaptable living accommodation extending to around 5,000sq-ft.

The ground floor comprises a large attractive reception hall and cloakroom, a superb drawing room and sitting room opening to a garden room.

To the south is a newly created, stunning ‘live-in’ kitchen/breakfast/family room, undoubtedly the centre-point of this family home, incorporating a high-quality kitchen with integrated appliances. There is a rear entrance/boot room and double-aspect study/snug.

On the first floor is a split landing area giving access to a master bedroom which has an incredible suite with breath- taking views over the grounds, with high-quality en suite and large dressing room with handmade oak units. There are three further double bedrooms served by two luxurious bathrooms and a staircase leading up to bedroom 5/den.

Barn Complex This complex offers superb, versatile use extending to around 4,000sq-ft, and is currently being used for three specific areas, with a vaulted office suite with glazed doors to the front, an adjoining one bedroom annexe with kitchenette and high-quality bathroom. There is also a purpose-built 63’ gymnasium with sprung-floor with full-width glass doors overlooking a beautiful red-brick original walled courtyard. Incorporated within this area is a state-of-the-art cinema system.

Outbuildings Within the grounds of Pattles Grove House are two 3-bay cart lodges, one of which has a studio above with great views over the manege and land beyond. There is a steel-framed ¼ -acre barn which houses the 7-stable block, together with enormous levels of storage, workshop and fuel stores.

The Grounds The property is approached from the lane onto a fabulous tarmac driveway flanked by trees and paddocks, leading down to an electric-gated access with video entrance system into the house grounds, together with orchard, formal gardens, pond and, of course, the post-and-rail paddocks.

Services Mains water and electricity. Air-source heat pump heating.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: These particulars have been prepared in all good faith; measurements and distance are given as a guide only. We have endeavoured to ensure the information given is accurate but we would urge you to contact the office before travelling to ensure that your impression of the property is as we intended. None of the services, appliances or equipment have been tested and purchasers should satisfy themselves on such matters prior to purchase. Viewing is strictly by appointment: Tel: (01284) 769999. www.bedfords.co.uk 15 Guildhall Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 1QD.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS: Unless specifically mentioned in these particulars, certain fixtures and fittings may be excluded from the sale. Some items such as carpets, curtains, light fittings, etc., may be available by separate negotiation.

DISCLAIMER: Bedfords for themselves and for the vendors of this property whose agents they are, give notice that:

i) The particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intended purchasers, and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract;

ii) All descriptions, dimensions, reference to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details, are given without responsibility and any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them;

iii) No person in the employment of Messrs. Bedfords has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.

iv) While every care has been taken in preparing these particulars some of the descriptions are inevitably subjective. All measurements are approximate only and photographs are representative of the property at the time of instruction and no assumptions should be made from these in respect of other parts of the property not shown, or the locality. Mileages are approximate only.

v) The vendor’s agents have tested none of the appliances in the property. The purchaser must make his or her own investigations prior to exchange of contracts.

Bury St Edmunds Tel: 01284 769999 Email: [email protected]

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