AN EARLY VICTORIAN OLD RECTORY IN A STAND ALONE SETTING The Old Rectory Hintlesham, Nr Ipswich, Suffolk IP8 3PT Freehold Centrally positioned amongst stunning mature gardens on the village edge The Old Rectory Hintlesham, Nr Ipswich, Suffolk IP8 3PT Freehold 7 bedrooms ◆ 3 bathrooms ◆ 4 reception rooms ◆ Aga kitchen/breakfast room ◆ Cellars ◆ Hard tennis court ◆ Heated swimming pool ◆ Double garage ◆ About 2.5 acres ◆ EPC rating = E Situation The Old Rectory is situated on the edge of the much sought after village of Hintlesham and backs onto delightful undulating wooded countryside. The county town of Ipswich to the east, has a wide range of shopping and recreational facilities and regular rail services to London’s Liverpool Street scheduled to take just over an hour. The A12 & A14 are within a few minutes drive providing easy access to Cambridge and the Midlands to the west, Colchester and London to the south and Felixstowe to the east. There are educational facilities in both the private and state sectors with Ipswich School, Ipswich High, The Royal Hospital School and Orwell Park School within close proximity. There is a choice of golf clubs in the area, the nearest being Hintlesham and there are excellent sailing facilities including Levington and Woolverstone Marina, Ipswich Haven Marina and the Royal Harwich Yacht club. Description The Old Rectory is wonderfully located in a secluded setting at the end of a private drive. Believed to date back to 1837, the house is built from brick under a pitched peg tiled roof. The accommodation is particularly appealing with well-proportioned and light-filled rooms with high ceilings, sash windows and several period fireplaces and features throughout. The accommodation flows from the central reception hall and has an elegant staircase and an inner hall which also gives access to the wine cellar. The study and drawing room have sash windows, fireplaces and decorative cornice work. The Aga kitchen is located in the heart of the house with a superb bay window with full height glazed doors opening out to the raised terrace and gardens beyond. Along the hallway is the sitting room with a wood burner and views over the gardens and the dining room with further features. The first floor is reached by an impressive staircase which leads onto a large landing. There are five double bedrooms and two bathrooms and a second floor with two further bedrooms and bathroom. OUTSIDE The house is approached over a long tree and hedge lined drive and culminates in a wide parking sweep with a detached double garage to one side. The gardens surrounds the house on all sides and are well stocked with a number of mature trees, sweeping lawns and a raised croquet lawn. The front of the house has a terrace which leads to the sheltered swimming pool and beyond is a hard tennis court. SERVICES Mains electricity and water, private drainage. Oil fired central heating. DIRECTIONS Leave Ipswich on the A1214 which turns into the A107. Continue into Hintlesham and pass a turn on the left signed Chattisham and then turn left just before the garage and proceed to the end of the lane. Tenure: Freehold Local Authority: Babergh District Council Outgoings: Council tax Band G Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Savills Savills Suffolk Important notice: Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that 1: They are not authorised to make or give any Tom Orford representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or [email protected] 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 01473 234 800 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 services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 91023021 Job ID: 129217 User initials: savills.co.uk THO.