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The Priory BRANDESTON 8 WOODBRIDGE 8 SUFFOLK The Priory BRANDESTON 8 WOODBRIDGE 8 SUFFOLK The Priory Brandeston, Woodbridge, Suffolk Distances Framlingham 5.2 miles, Woodbridge EXCEPTIONAL ELIZABETHAN COUNTRY HOUSE 12.9 miles, Ipswich 15 miles (London Liverpool Street station from 65 minutes) SET IN THE HEART OF THE DEBEN VALLEY (All mileages and times are approximate) Accommodation • 6 bedrooms • 4 bathrooms • 4 reception rooms • Study • Kitchen • Utility room • Cloakroom • Range of outbuildings, garaging, workshop, stables • Formal and informal gardens • Woodland, meadows & paddocks • In all about 16.5 acres Situation The Priory occupies a superb position on the edge of the popular village of Brandeston. The villages is perhaps best known for Brandeston Hall Preparatory School and also benefits from a village pub. Nearby villages and towns include Earl Stonham which provides day to day schopping facilities. Framlingham, with its historic castle and the riverside town of Woodbridgeprovide an excellent range of shopping, educational and recreational facilities. There are excellent schools in both sectors in Earl Soham, Brandeston, Framlingham and Woodbridge. The county town of Ipswich, whilst located some 15 miles to the south, is easily accessible and offers regular inter city train services to London’s Liverpool Street Station. The A12 is accessible at Wickham Market and the nearest rail link is at Campsea Ashe. Description Grade II Listed of Special Architectural and Historic Interest, The Priory is predominantly constructed on a heavy timber frame with a rendered exterior under a pitched peg tiled roof. The house was constructed during two periods, the first in 1586 and the second in 1648. Internally there are numerous features that include well proportioned rooms with an array of exposed beams and studwork, open fireplaces and many of the rooms have south facing windows overlooking the gardens. Outside The formal grounds of The Priory extend to 2.5 acres and consist of a series of garden rooms, each distinct from others, separated by mature yew and other evergreen hedges and trees. There are further paddocks, woodlands and a lime walk of 75 trees linking with footpaths down the Deben Valley. There is also a range of extensive outbuildings. Services Mains electricity & water. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating. Local Authority Suffolk Coastal Council Council Tax Council Tax Band H Postcode IP13 7AU Tenure Freehold with vacant possession. Viewing Strictly by appointment with Savills. Directions On leaving Ipswich take the B1077. Turn right onto the B1078 and then left onto the B1079. Turn right onto Chapel Road, continue on the The Street, right onto Swan Lane. After turning right onto Brandeston Road The Priory will be found on the right. Agents Notes: Aerial imagery is available on request. Photographs were taken in 2009. Bedroom Bedroom Bedroom 5.38 x 3.73 Bedroom 5.31 x 4.95 5.99 x 5.28 17'8 x 12'3 Bedroom 17'5 x 16'3 19'8 x 17'4 5.56 x 3.20 5.79 x 4.57 18'3 x 10'6 19' x 15' Roof First Floor Second Floor Space Bedroom 6.71 x 3.51 22' x 11'6 Approximate gross internal floor area 469 sq m (5,050 sq ft) For identification purposes only. Not to scale. N This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. (100024244). Drawing Room Dining Room Kitchen This Plan is published for the convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not 5.38 x 5.08 7.92 x 5.33 5.13 x 3.66 guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. NOT TO SCALE. 17'8 x 16'8 26' x 17'6 16'10 x 12' Garden Room 8.61 x 5.89 28'3 x 19'4 Ground Floor Utility Room 4.04 x 2.87 Study 13'3 x 9'5 6.71 x 3.53 22' x 11'7 Important Notice Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1: They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume Savills no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. 23 Museum Street These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact 2: Any areas, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1HE measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and 01473 234800 plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, [email protected] building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any www.savills.co.uk This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. (100024244). inspection or otherwise. 19/05/14 KS This Plan is published for the convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. NOT TO SCALE. .
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