Heveningham Suffolk A FEAST FOR THE SENSES “This attractive home and annexe sit in an idyllic rural setting among gently undulating paddocks and fields, with the river Blyth in view. It’s paradise for wildlife and perfect for equestrian use – ready to go with stables, storage and more, and would also be ideal for other livestock. It offers brilliant business potential, with planning permission to convert an outbuilding into a holiday let that could be rented out very successfully alongside the existing annexe. And it’s all set in such beautiful surroundings that you’ll never want to leave!” • Modern Detached House • Located in a Rural Position near the Village of Heveningham • Views across the open fields and Countryside • Equestrian Facilities including Stabling Block, Post and Rail Paddocks • Four Bedrooms, Two of which have En-Suite Bathrooms • Large Gardens With Decked Balcony • 8 Acres sts • Annexe previously used as a successful Holiday Let Business • Several Outbuildings with multiple usage • One Outbuilding with Planning Permission for conversion to Two Bed Holiday Accommodation • Ample Parking for Several Vehicles on a secure gated Driveway • Not including Outbuildings the Property Extends to 1685.86sq.ft. • EPC Rating F Heveningham | Suffolk Step Inside Good Looks, Inside And Out the area is a popular one with tourists – they could Nestled in the Blyth valley with wonderful green come with their horses, bring dogs and enjoy long views stretching out on all sides, this pretty country walks, explore the quiet country lanes on bikes, visit property comes with around nine acres of gardens Newmarket and Southwold – there’s so much to do and paddocks, useful outbuildings and potential for a here. It’s also very accessible, thanks to the station at thriving holiday business. Such versatile and desirable nearby Halesworth and the proximity of the A12. properties in this area are rarely available, so this must be viewed to appreciate all the possibilities. A Happy Home The house itself is pretty with its black weatherboarded Ideal For Equestrians and Suffolk pink elevations. The owner raised four This is a property with so much potential. The owner of his five children here and it’s been a great home has certainly made the most of it during the 22 years to them over the years. As with any good country he’s been here: “We started with private livery then property, the heart of the home is the kitchen and you had brood mares that were former racehorses and have generous dining and seating areas here. There’s a raised their foals, syndicating them where possible, separate formal dining room and a lovely cosy sitting right up until 2008. After that, we started a charity to room, as well as a large study that would also make house retired racehorses and at its peak had 32 here,” a great playroom. With three double bedrooms, all he explains. There are plenty of stables and lots of with stunning views over the surrounding countryside, outbuildings for storage, feed, hay and so on, as well as plus three bath and shower rooms in the main house, excellent vehicle access. It’s secure because you have there’s plenty of room for a growing family here. to come in past the house and many of the rooms There’s a garden where children can play out safely – are dual aspect, so you can keep an eye on comings and a keen gardener is sure to enjoy pottering about and goings, as well as enjoying the outlook over your out here in peace and seclusion, the birds and the paddocks. horses your companions. Mixing Business With Pleasure “It’s a very peaceful and secluded spot but it’s not far There’s also the chance to bring in a useful extra to the shops, train station, schools, coast and more.” income from a holiday business. The house is adjoined by a one-bedroom annexe that the owner has in the “This has been a very happy home and I have raised past rented out very successfully. There’s also planning four of my five children here. It’s a wonderful place in place to convert one of the outbuildings into a in which to grow up, offering great freedom with an holiday let, plus the owner has informally explored active, outdoors lifestyle.” the idea of putting log cabins on one of the paddocks. Early indications are that this would be favourably “The kitchen is a super room with a generous breakfast considered by the council, but the new owners would area and a snug. It’s the sort of place where everyone need to check this out for themselves. Certainly, congregates and it’s comfortable and sociable.” “The land is very versatile. It’s set up for horses at the moment but you could have other livestock, grow your own – whatever you want to do.” Heveningham | Suffolk Equestrian Facilities • Post and Rail Fencing • Multiple Paddocks • Field Shelters • Grazing Land • Stables • Tack Room • Feed Store • Workshop • Covered Barn for Machinery or Storage “There’s excellent business potential here with the annexe ready converted, plus planning to convert an outbuilding into a holiday let. You could also look into log cabins on one of the paddocks, subject to the relevant permissions.” Heveningham | Suffolk “The surroundings are beautiful with views over open countryside, the paddocks and the river.” Heveningham | Suffolk LOCATION On The Doorstep How Far Is It To...? Directions Heveningham is a small village and civil parish in the Suffolk Heveningham is 30 miles south of the cathedral city of Head south-west on Ballygate towards Old College Close. Coastal district. The village is dominated by St. Margaret Church Norwich which has a wide range of facilities and amenities Continue onto Ringsfield Rd. Slight left onto Church Rd. which was founded in 1539 and is a grade 1 listed building. including a main line rail link to London and an international Follow Redisham Rd to Halesworth Rd. Continue straight onto The other major feature is Heveningham Hall which is privately airport. It is 18 miles south east of Diss which also has a main Redisham Corner. Drive along A144 and B1117. Continue owned. Heveningham Hall holds a number of events including line rail link to London Liverpool Street station with a journey onto Halesworth Rd. Continue onto Hogg Ln. Turn left onto a fair at Christmas time and in the summer. time of around 90 minutes. Heveningham is 13 miles west of Halesworth Rd/A144. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit The community is friendly and active and supports each other the popular seaside town of Southwold. Halesworth is only 5 onto Norwich Rd/A144. At the next roundabout, take the 2nd and the environment. miles away and has a range of shopping facilities and amenities exit onto Saxons Way/A144. Go through 1 roundabout. including the London to Lowestoft rail link via Ipswich and bus At the next roundabout, take the 1st exit onto London Rd/ links to Norwich and Beccles. It is 25 miles north of Ipswich. A144. Continue straight onto Walpole Rd/B1117. Continue to follow B1117. Turn left and you have arrived at the property. Agents Notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in imperial with metric equivalents and for general guidance only and 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 it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Registered in England and Wales. Company Reg. No. 07008580 Registered Office: Essex Country Properties Ltd. 15B Regatta Quay, Key Street, Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 1FH Exquisite Home, 23a New Market, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9HD Tel: +44 (0) 1728 832111 [email protected].