A CHARMING VILLAGE HOUSE WITH DELIGHTFUL GARDENS AND STUDIO The Old Manor Chelsworth, IP7 7HU

Freehold Stunning partly walled gardens

The Old Manor Chelsworth, Suffolk IP7 7HU Freehold

4 bedrooms ◆ 2 bathrooms ◆ 2 reception rooms ◆ kitchen/ breakfast room ◆ cloakroom ◆ Victorian greenhouse ◆ studio with cloakroom, play room & home office ◆ garaging, stores ◆ Superb mature gardens ◆ About 0.57 acre ◆ EPC rating = Listed Building

Situation Chelsworth lies in a Conservation Area in the sought after stretch of Suffolk countryside which includes historic villages such as , , and Kersey. Between them these villages offer local schools and better than average day to day shopping facilities. A wide selection of shopping, educational and recreation services can be found in the Suffolk market towns of , Bury St Edmunds, Hadleigh and Sudbury, formerly the home of Thomas Gainsborough and also in Essex at the Roman town of Colchester which is reputed to be the oldest in . Recreational amenities in the area include sailing and fishing on the estuaries of the rivers Orwell, Deben, Stour and Colne together with the waterways around Mersea Island. Golf can be enjoyed at many nearby courses including Stoke by , and Ipswich and equestrian facilities at Boyton Hall and Highland Hall. The commuter can take advantage of InterCity trains running from Colchester or Ipswich, journey times taking from 50 or 65 minutes respectively. Description The Old Manor is believed to date back to the 15th century and is Grade II Listed. The Old Manor forms the end of a prominent group of buildings, the original manor comprised this house and Middle House next door. The house is constructed predominantly of timber frame and brick and has colour washed elevations under a peg tiled room. The accommodation is well laid out and has two impressive reception rooms. Of particular note is the Victorian drawing room with superb proportions and a high ceiling with oak parquet floors and a marble fireplace. The sitting room has exposed timbers with carved panelling, inglenook and a Georgian corner cupboard. The well fitted kitchen/breakfast room is located at the back of the house and over looks the attractive gardens. There is a rear lobby and an easy rise staircase to the first floor bedrooms and bathrooms.

OUTSIDE The garden and grounds are very well maintained and stocked with a wide variety of flowering plants and shrubs and a number of specimen trees. To the front, the property is set back slightly from the road with a side gateway to the garden and a drive leading around the back of the property to the outbuilding and parking. There is a wide terrace which opens out to the lawned gardens with mature trees, rose beds and a pergola walk. To the east and beyond two large Thula North American Redwoods is a walled garden with delightful lean-to seating area and further established flower and shrub borders.

There is a large outbuilding to the back of the garden with a garage, covered parking bay (planning to convert) and a children's play room. There is a further studio with wash room and a first floor home office and further store room. To the end is a Victorian green house, workshop/ potting and machinery store and wood store.

SERVICES Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil central heating.

DIRECTIONS From Ipswich follow the A1071 in the Sudbury direction turning off right, onto the A1141 on the Hadleigh bypass. Continue along this road, the B1115, and just prior to entering Bildeston, turn left to Chelsworth. Head into the village of Chelsworth and pass the village hall on the right, a thatched house on the right and The Old Manor is the next house along on the right.

Tenure: Freehold Local Authority: Council Outgoings: Council Tax band F Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Savills Savills Ipswich Tom Orford [email protected] 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 01473 234 800 otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. 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, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any savills.co.uk services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 71023003 : 104842 : THO