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This Side of Paradise Edwardstone | Sudbury | Suffolk THIS SIDE of PARADISE This Side Of Paradise Edwardstone | Sudbury | Suffolk THIS SIDE OF PARADISE This magnificent Grade II Listed four-bedroom property dating from the C16th, has been lovingly restored both inside and out and displays the ultimate in opulent Tudor design. The farmhouse style exterior impresses with its red-brick façade and gable ends, and inside wonderfully characterful and heavily timbered rooms are spacious, bright and welcoming. Set within just under two acres of picturesque gardens and grounds this charming home would fit perfectly in a Jane Austen novel...’’ Perfectly Placed fireplace offers a stunning formal dining space Located within the picturesque village of with carefully thought out wall lighting to create Edwardstone, an area brimming with English the right ambiance. The sitting room is bathed charm, but with easy road links to nearby towns in light via dual aspect windows and looking up and villages. The large town of Sudbury is you can admire the heavily timbered ceiling that situated only five miles away, with a number of is echoed throughout the ground floor of the restaurants, shops and supermarkets as well as property. The kitchen, with a traditional cream a railway station providing access to London as Aga located within the inglenook fireplace, has well as the rest of the county. Furthermore, the all the charm of a traditional farmhouse kitchen stunning village of Lavenham is only ten-minutes with stone tiling and shuttered windows. away and is well known for its historic buildings and circular walks. During the current owners’ A Treasure Hunt time at the property, they have particularly Upstairs, along the beautiful beamed landings enjoyed being within such easy reach of you will find four spacious and well-proportioned Lavenham, being home to great restaurants, a hotel and independent shops. bedrooms as well as two family bathrooms. The master bedroom offers a wealth of built in The property is well situated for schools, with wardrobe space as well as an-suite bathroom, Boxford Church of England Primary school, making for an entirely self-contained space with a amongst others, less than three miles away, with relaxing feel throughout. There are a further two its outstanding Ofsted rating. Additionally, within bedrooms that offer plenty of space for a double ten minutes there are two secondary schools; bed, one of which is en-suite, and a charming Ormiston Sudbury Academy and Thomas single room where the gables of the property are Gainsborough High School. Further afield there evident, as well as in the bathroom. are numerous independent and grammar schools that are well served by road or bus, including First Impressions Impress Ipswich School, Colchester Grammar School and The property is situated on a plot totalling 1.8 Colchester High School. acres, the gardens are beautifully laid out with distinct areas of formal gardens, paddocks and An Intriguing Past a tree lined driveway. Featuring a double cart Built in the early 17th Century this grade II listed lodge garage situated at the back of the property property benefits from classic Tudor features and an additional workshop offering plenty of including gable ends, but with a charming red- storage within the grounds. The gardens have brick frontage draped with delightful Wisteria. been cultivated during the owners’ time at the Upon entering the property, you are greeted by property, resulting in well-established areas of a spacious reception hall with timber beams, a quintessentially English beds and lawned areas; feature which can be seen throughout much of ideal for entertaining guests or for enjoying an the property. The stone tiling and open hearth in early evening aperitif. The garden is particularly the entrance hall makes for a welcoming greeting charming during the summertime when the beds space. The reception rooms within are simply come into bloom, but equally throughout the breath-taking; crammed with glorious period rest of the year where the garden can always be features. A dining room with a large inglenook caught in different stages. All measurements are approximate and quoted in imperial with metric equivalents and for general guidance only whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified and should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent. Registered in England and Wales, Company Reg No. 10931078. Registered Office Exquisite Homes Limited, 15B Regatta Quay, Key Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1FH EXQUISITE HOME At Exquisite Home, we offer a refreshing The more prestigious a property, the smaller the approach to selling or letting exclusive homes, number of potential buyers. Buyers of exclusive combining individual flair and attention with properties are generally not constrained by the local expertise of independent estate agents such influences as specific location, proximity to create a strong international network, with to public transportation or local amenities, In powerful marketing capabilities. We understand today’s market, the mobility of buyers is also moving home is one of the most important greater than ever and they could come from, decisions you make; your home is both a financial quite literally, anywhere- through local and and emotional investment. Exclusive properties regional marketing, national newspapers and also require a tailored approach to marketing. magazines or; increasingly, internationally using Our bespoke service adopts a lifestyle approach interactive technologies, with this in mind, we to the promotion of your property, combined have created a marketing strategy to target a with an efficient sales process and outstanding suitable geo-demographic profile of potential customer service. The widespread exposure of buyers around the world. prime residential properties is crucial. 6 Exquisite Home, Exquisite House, Alton Water Business Centre, Wherstead, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2AX T +44(0) 1473 558885 E [email protected] www.exquisitehome.co.uk.
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