House For Sale £1,175,000
Dating back to the 1400’s, originally the master weaver’s dwelling, Kedges End subsequently became the penny school and a horse doctors with stabling which still remains today. The current vendors entirely refurbished the property over their ownership to create a truly special family home. The property opens onto a magnificent entrance hall, with a central Jacobean staircase, to the rear is a wonderful Rayburn kitchen/breakfast room with ample storage, worktop space, adjacent utility room, larder, boot room and garden room with double doors opening onto the grounds.
To the front of the property is a dining/snug/music room with exposed timbers and brick fireplace as well as an impressive drawing room with open fireplace and a double aspect to the village scene and the inner courtyard.
On the first floor is a stunning principal bedroom suite, with vaulted ceilings, walk-in dressing room and ensuite bathroom with roll top copper bath. A further 3 double bedrooms to the front with oriel leaded windows, a charming outlook over the famous ‘Splash’ and Church with bedroom 2 displaying original medieval wall paintings. The family bathroom shares the central landing. Continuing up the Jacobean staircase to the second floor to a further bedroom and study with lovely views towards the Bell Inn.
In the stunning grounds of around 1 acre there are hidden areas, paths, summer houses and fruit trees. Immediately to the rear of the house are established formal gardens with flower beds, pond and croquet lawn, alfresco dining terrace with wisteria covered pergola. Beyond is mainly laid to lawn interspersed with trees, a wild garden meadow and plenty of space for the chickens. A games room with power and decking area could also be a fantastic home office separate from the house. To the side are double gates opening onto a gravelled parking area, former stabling with original cobbled flooring now used as a workshop, log store and potting shed.
Kersey, known as one of the prettiest villages in Suffolk, has an excellent network of country walks and is centred around the ford known locally as ‘The Splash’ and the ancient and popular Bell Inn. The landmark St Mary's Church stands proud at the top of Church Hill next to the village primary school. Further amenities are available at Kersey Mill with cafe, beautician, hairdresser, florist and gym offering pilates, yoga etc. Hadleigh (under 2 miles) provides for more extensive needs including a wide selection of shops & restaurants. There are a number of highly regarded schools in the surrounding area including Ipswich and Colchester. Daily trains from Manningtree or Colchester take from 48 minutes into London Liverpool Street.
To the front of the property is a dining/snug/music room with exposed timbers and brick fireplace as well as an impressive drawing room with open fireplace and a double aspect to the village scene and the inner courtyard.
On the first floor is a stunning principal bedroom suite, with vaulted ceilings, walk-in dressing room and ensuite bathroom with roll top copper bath. A further 3 double bedrooms to the front with oriel leaded windows, a charming outlook over the famous ‘Splash’ and Church with bedroom 2 displaying original medieval wall paintings. The family bathroom shares the central landing. Continuing up the Jacobean staircase to the second floor to a further bedroom and study with lovely views towards the Bell Inn.
In the stunning grounds of around 1 acre there are hidden areas, paths, summer houses and fruit trees. Immediately to the rear of the house are established formal gardens with flower beds, pond and croquet lawn, alfresco dining terrace with wisteria covered pergola. Beyond is mainly laid to lawn interspersed with trees, a wild garden meadow and plenty of space for the chickens. A games room with power and decking area could also be a fantastic home office separate from the house. To the side are double gates opening onto a gravelled parking area, former stabling with original cobbled flooring now used as a workshop, log store and potting shed.
Kersey, known as one of the prettiest villages in Suffolk, has an excellent network of country walks and is centred around the ford known locally as ‘The Splash’ and the ancient and popular Bell Inn. The landmark St Mary's Church stands proud at the top of Church Hill next to the village primary school. Further amenities are available at Kersey Mill with cafe, beautician, hairdresser, florist and gym offering pilates, yoga etc. Hadleigh (under 2 miles) provides for more extensive needs including a wide selection of shops & restaurants. There are a number of highly regarded schools in the surrounding area including Ipswich and Colchester. Daily trains from Manningtree or Colchester take from 48 minutes into London Liverpool Street.