Stour House Stoke Road, Clare, Suffolk

Stour House, Stoke Road, Clare, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 8NS

Clare is an attractive and historic town boasting many fine examples of period architecture, a Priory, Norman Keep and magnificent St Peter and St Paul church. It is very well served for a town of its size with a range of everyday facilities including doctors, shops, schools and library. The market town of Sudbury with its branch line commuter service to London Liverpool Street lies 8 miles to the east.

This substantial detached 16th Century Grade II* Listed property is situated in the heart of Clare enjoying direct river frontage. The property offers approaching 4,000 sq.ft. of living accommodation and sits within 1.80 acres of mature walled gardens and has retained many original period features with exposed timbers, mullion windows and working fireplaces whilst having been completely re-thatched with water reed in 2019.

A substantial Grade II* Listed 16th Century property situated in the heart of Clare within 1.8 acres.

Entrance into:

ENTRANCE HALL A spacious and welcoming hallway with oak stairs Appliances include an AGA with dual hotplates and 4 ring electric hob, rising to the first floor with a cupboard under, exposed beams and painted integrated dishwasher drawers, fridge and microwave whilst the central panelling. preparation island features an additional rinsing bowl. There is a walk-in pantry with shelving and space for an American style fridge freezer. DRAWING ROOM A charming double aspect room featuring an open fireplace, carved ceiling beams and bay windows overlooking the front and BREAKFAST ROOM Double aspect and door leading to the rear. side gardens. Open studwork leads through to the: UTILITY/BOOT ROOM Fitted with further bespoke units under worktops GARDEN ROOM A stunning room overlooking the rear gardens with bifold with a stainless steel sink and drainer, plumbing for a washing machine and doors opening to the dining terrace. space for a tumble dryer, large cupboard housing the boiler, pressurised water system and water softener. DINING ROOM An elegant room featuring a marble fireplace and bay window to the front. CLOAKROOM WC and wash basin.

SITTING ROOM/STUDY A delightful double aspect room featuring an First Floor open fireplace with stone surround and extensively built in bookcases and cupboards. LANDING Leads to the:

KITCHEN Extensively fitted with bespoke Knights Country Kitchens range MASTER BEDROOM An impressive room with built in wardrobe and of units under wooden and granite worktops with a Belfast sink inset. exposed beams. En-Suite fitted with a WC, wash basin, tiled shower cubicle and heated towel rail.

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Stour House, Stoke Road, Clare, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 8NS

DRESSING ROOM/BEDROOM 5 Double aspect with built in wardrobes The south westerly formal garden is predominantly walled with mature shrub and storage cupboard. beds and borders, a rose covered walk way and a small orchard including various apple and pear trees with a gate leading down to the Stour with a BEDROOM 2 A charming room featuring painted Georgian panelling, mooring providing direct access to the river. Immediately to the rear of the exposed ceiling beam and large cupboard. property is a delightful Mediterranean style enclosed dining terrace whilst further benefits include a pumped irrigation system, security lights and BATHROOM Fitted with a WC, wash basin, panelled bath with shower power. attachment and a heated towel rail. In all about 1.8 acres.

BEDROOM 3 Double aspect with outlook to the rear. SERVICES Main water and electricity. Gas fired heating. Security Alarm. NOTE None of the services have been tested by the agent. BEDROOM 4 With airing cupboard and outlook over the rear garden. LOCAL AUTHORITY West Suffolk Council. BATHROOM Fitted with a white WC, wash basin, tiled shower cubicle, bath with shower attachment and a heated towel rail. VIEWING Strictly by prior appointment only through DAVID BURR.

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ATTIC BEDROOM/STUDY Featuring a wash basin, useful storage cupboards and outlook over the gardens.

Outside

The property is situated in the heart of Clare convenient for local amenities with extensive river frontage onto the Stour. Double electric gates open onto the sweeping gravel driveway providing parking and turning for several vehicles in turn leading to the outbuildings comprising 3 GARAGES WITH LIGHT AND POWER, STOREROOM AND WORKSHOP. The gardens are an asset to the property enjoying a southerly aspect and are predominantly lawned interspersed with a variety of mature trees and shrubs including weeping willows, chestnut and various fruit trees. The south east lawn features a summer house and two ponds and leads around to the kitchen garden incorporating raised beds and fruit cages, a greenhouse, potting shed and tool store.

Stour House, Stoke Road, Clare, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 8NS