Linden House Broke Hall Park, Banks of the River Orwell, Nacton, Nr Ipswich, Suffolk

sycamore trees to access a wide shingled parking and Enjoying a stunning parkland turning sweep to the front of the house. To the rear, setting on the banks of the the south facing gardens are designed to blend in the park and are bordered by the original ha-ha and the River Orwell, a handsome lime trees of the impressive driveway to the park . To the side of the house is a delightfully sheltered and Georgian style house with river secluded part walled garden, with the aforementioned views sandstone terrace, beyond which a well-kept lawn running down to a picturesque pond overhung by a further fine oak tree. There are colourful herbaceous Guide Price: £1,350,000 shrub borders and views across the adjoining meadow.

The Property Features With views towards the river as well as the  Stunning setting within the magnificent Broke Hall magnificent Broke Hall, Linden House, with its Park standing on the banks of River Orwell handsome Georgian style elevations, enjoys a  Tranquil and secure location at the end of a ¼ mile prominent position within the secure and private long lime tree avenued driveway with access to the setting of Broke Hall Park. Dating from the 1980s, river foreshore the house offers light and well-presented  Deep water mooring accommodation with many of the twin aspect  Shared ownership of the adjoining 16 acre meadow rooms enjoying fine views with oak and Italian  About 3,400 sq ft of light, well-laid out and well- tiled flooring. The accommodation, which extends presented accommodation including a reception hall, to some 3,400 sq ft, features portico sheltered front drawing room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room doors which open into a central reception hall, set and 2 conservatories off which are well-proportioned drawing and  4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and loft room (with further dining rooms, together with a fully fi tted potential) kitchen/breakfast room with Italian tiled flooring  Flexible use self-contained annexe studio and polished granite work surfaces. Beyond the  latter is a delightful angled conservatory with Double garage with conversion potential (subject to French doors opening onto a sheltered and planning) secluded part walled Italianate garden with a wide  Mature gardens with meadow and river views sandstone t errace, ideal for alfresco dining. A second conservatory leads off the drawing room Location and enjoys fine views across the gardens, beyond Broke Hall Park stands on the banks of the River the lime trees towards the river. Orwell opposite Pin Mill, just 4 miles from Ipswich On the first floor is a wide central galleried landing, town centre. The Hall itself, is a magnificent red brick set off which is the master bed room with a luxury Grade II* listed Georgian mansion situated at the end en suite bathroom together with three further of a quarter mile long lime tree avenue and is bedrooms and a second bathroom. A sliding surrounded by a Repton designed deer park. (The 16 ladder provides access to a multipurpose roof room acre meadow between the drive and the river is owned which has the potential to be reached by a more by the majority of the residents of Broke Hall Park). permanent staircase to expand the accommodation The Hall was the ancestral home of the Broke family, further. having be en granted by Henry VIII to Sir Richard Linking beyond the garden c onservatory, the Broke, who was at the time First Baron of the studio annexe (23’ x 22’) complete with a Exchequer. However, the most notable scion of the kitchenette and separate bath/shower room offers a family was Admiral Philip Broke, who was honoured flexibility of use to include a large drawing room, for saving the reputation of the by his games room, at home office or studio apartment famous victory, of f Harbour in 1813, when his with letti ng potential, whilst the double garage ship, HMS Shannon, defeated and captured the frigate linking beyond the park conservatory, offers USS Chesapeake in the War of American potential for conversion (subject to planning) to Independence. extend the accommodation further if so required. Today the Hall is sub-divided into apartments and The property benefits from an oil fired central flats, and the former estate buildings converted to a heating system and rece ntly updated double select number of residences. Broke Hall Park is glazing. administered by a resident’s association with a modest annual charge for parkland and driveway Outside maintenance. There is access to the foreshore, and to A gravel driveway leads from the park through a riverside path, which leads to the neighbouring lantern topped pillars and past mature oak and village of Levington.

In nearby Nacton village, is the Orwell Park Prep School plus a primary school and village stores. The A14 is just 2 miles away and provides links to the East Coast Ports, Cambridge and the Midlands as well as to London and to the country’s main road network (via the A12). Main line rail services run regularly from Ipswich to London’s Liverpool Street Station in about 70 minutes. There are excellent water sport opportunities on the Orwell and Deben estuaries, including the nearby Levington Marina. There are golf courses at Ipswich, Rushmere, Seckford, Melton and Woodbridge and a full range of shopping and commercial facilities in Ipswich.

 River Orwell and foreshore - 5 minutes walk  Ipswich town centre and Station - 4 miles  London’s Liverpool Street Station - 70 minutes approximately)  A14/A12 - 2 miles

Directions (Post code IP10 0ET) From the Nacton interchange on the A14 proceed in a south easterly direction towards the village of Nacton. After a 90° left hand bend, take the next turning right signed to Broke Hall. Proceed past the parish church and Orwell Park School. At the end of this lane go through the brick pillared gates into Broke Hall Park. Continue down the main driveway towards The Hall. Turn left in front of T he Hall and then left again where the entrance to Linden House will be found on the left.

Property Information ServicesServices.... Mains electricity is connected to the property. Shared private drainage system. Mains water connection is via Broke Hall Park supply.

Service chargescharges.... There is an annual parkland and driveway maintenance charge levied by the Broke Hall Park Residence Association of circa £500 for the property.

16 acre meadow. The sale of Linden House includes joint ownership of a delightful 16 acre meadow situated between the park and the foreshore from where there are uninterrupted river views across to Pin Mill.

Deep water mooring. The sale also includes a deep water mooring laid in the Pin Mill R each of the River Orwell.

Fixtures aandnd fittingsfittings.... Items regarded as fixtures and fittings, including carpets and curtains, are initially excluded from the sale, although certain items may be available by separate negotiation.

Viewing ... By appointment with Jackson-Stops & Staff. Tel. 01473 218218.

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