House For Sale £1,500,000
A handsome Old Rectory in delightful gardens.
Description
<B>The Property</b>
The Old Rectory is a most handsome Georgian home, Grade II listed, with impressive main façade that immediately and pleasingly fills the eye as you enter the main gates. The five bays of sash windows distinguish the house architecturally, under a hipped slate roof, and are perfectly complimented by the charming gardens and grounds.
The main house has spacious and light rooms, with fine period detail. The principal receptions rooms are of particular note, with an elegant drawing room and dining room, both enjoying detailed cornicing and fireplaces, with the latter featuring panelled walls and ceilings. There is a comfortable sitting room, dual aspect to the south and west and again with fireplace. The kitchen/breakfast room is again dual aspect to the east and south, with high ceilings, Aga and adjoining utility and pantry, and provides a great focal point to the house. There is a useful study (the house has fibre broadband with speeds up to 900Mb/s), tucked away from the main accommodation, and an extensive cellar providing both wine and general storage space.
The central staircase hall, with a feeling of grandeur, leads up to a large landing providing access to all bedrooms. The principal bedroom has an en suite bath/shower room, with a further three double bedrooms and well-fitted family bathroom. All rooms are spacious, with cupboards or fitted wardrobes, and a storage room large enough to be split into an en suite for the second bedroom if required, whilst retaining separate storage.
<B>Outside</b>
The property is approached from the north, through wrought iron gates mounted on brick pillars, onto a gravelled driveway that sweeps past the house, to a parking area, with the drive continuing up to the traditional outbuildings with carport and further parking. The drive has a turning circle to the front of the house, with an additional exit back to the highway.
The gardens are a delightful feature of the property, with a great maturity having been carefully maintained and added to during the current custodians' 30 year ownership. The formal gardens are to the south of the house, where a paved terrace adjoins the house providing a delightful sun-trap perfect for outside entertaining and dining, complete with ornamental pond. Lavender lined steps lead to an expanse of lawn, wrapping around the house from south-east to the west, with various shrubs, herbaceous beds, and fine trees including tulip and cherry, with a distinctive crinkle-crankle wall between the house and neighbouring church. On the eastern side of this area of the garden is a pergola, with established vine. A high hedge divides the formal gardens from the orchard, which is well stocked including mulberry and medlar, with cut paths meandering through the trees and wild flower areas. To the east is an enclosed area of walled garden, with raised beds and fig and walnut trees, with a wisteria trained to the wall, with arch through to the outbuilding area. To the east of the house is a spacious area of patio, with clipped yew shrubs, and providing a further area to dine outside. To the north of the house is an expanse of lawn, with clipped yew shrubs, and wooded boundaries.
Location
Ringsfield is a small hamlet approximately a mile from the highly sought after market town of Beccles. This Waveney Valley town has an renowned range of independent shops and boutiques, delicatessen, coffee shops, restaurants and public houses. There are three supermarkets in the town, a theatre, Lido and a train station with service to London Liverpool Street via Ipswich. Beccles is situated perfectly for access onto the broads network. The heritage coast at Southwold is only 12 miles, offering a quintessential coastal lifestyle. There is a small hospital and health centre within one mile and state schools are offered between Ringsfield and Beccles with private sector schooling located in Southwold or Henstead.
Square Footage: 4,405 sq ft
Acreage:
1.31 Acres
Additional Info
<B>Services</b>
Mains water and electricity, private drainage and lpg.
<B>Local Authority</b>
East Suffolk District Council
Council Tax Band G
<B>Fixtures & Fittings</b>
All fixtures and fittings including fitted carpets and curtains are specifically excluded from the sale, but may be available in addition, subject to separate negotiation.
<B>Viewings</b>
Strictly by appointment with Savills.
Description
<B>The Property</b>
The Old Rectory is a most handsome Georgian home, Grade II listed, with impressive main façade that immediately and pleasingly fills the eye as you enter the main gates. The five bays of sash windows distinguish the house architecturally, under a hipped slate roof, and are perfectly complimented by the charming gardens and grounds.
The main house has spacious and light rooms, with fine period detail. The principal receptions rooms are of particular note, with an elegant drawing room and dining room, both enjoying detailed cornicing and fireplaces, with the latter featuring panelled walls and ceilings. There is a comfortable sitting room, dual aspect to the south and west and again with fireplace. The kitchen/breakfast room is again dual aspect to the east and south, with high ceilings, Aga and adjoining utility and pantry, and provides a great focal point to the house. There is a useful study (the house has fibre broadband with speeds up to 900Mb/s), tucked away from the main accommodation, and an extensive cellar providing both wine and general storage space.
The central staircase hall, with a feeling of grandeur, leads up to a large landing providing access to all bedrooms. The principal bedroom has an en suite bath/shower room, with a further three double bedrooms and well-fitted family bathroom. All rooms are spacious, with cupboards or fitted wardrobes, and a storage room large enough to be split into an en suite for the second bedroom if required, whilst retaining separate storage.
<B>Outside</b>
The property is approached from the north, through wrought iron gates mounted on brick pillars, onto a gravelled driveway that sweeps past the house, to a parking area, with the drive continuing up to the traditional outbuildings with carport and further parking. The drive has a turning circle to the front of the house, with an additional exit back to the highway.
The gardens are a delightful feature of the property, with a great maturity having been carefully maintained and added to during the current custodians' 30 year ownership. The formal gardens are to the south of the house, where a paved terrace adjoins the house providing a delightful sun-trap perfect for outside entertaining and dining, complete with ornamental pond. Lavender lined steps lead to an expanse of lawn, wrapping around the house from south-east to the west, with various shrubs, herbaceous beds, and fine trees including tulip and cherry, with a distinctive crinkle-crankle wall between the house and neighbouring church. On the eastern side of this area of the garden is a pergola, with established vine. A high hedge divides the formal gardens from the orchard, which is well stocked including mulberry and medlar, with cut paths meandering through the trees and wild flower areas. To the east is an enclosed area of walled garden, with raised beds and fig and walnut trees, with a wisteria trained to the wall, with arch through to the outbuilding area. To the east of the house is a spacious area of patio, with clipped yew shrubs, and providing a further area to dine outside. To the north of the house is an expanse of lawn, with clipped yew shrubs, and wooded boundaries.
Location
Ringsfield is a small hamlet approximately a mile from the highly sought after market town of Beccles. This Waveney Valley town has an renowned range of independent shops and boutiques, delicatessen, coffee shops, restaurants and public houses. There are three supermarkets in the town, a theatre, Lido and a train station with service to London Liverpool Street via Ipswich. Beccles is situated perfectly for access onto the broads network. The heritage coast at Southwold is only 12 miles, offering a quintessential coastal lifestyle. There is a small hospital and health centre within one mile and state schools are offered between Ringsfield and Beccles with private sector schooling located in Southwold or Henstead.
Square Footage: 4,405 sq ft
Acreage:
1.31 Acres
Additional Info
<B>Services</b>
Mains water and electricity, private drainage and lpg.
<B>Local Authority</b>
East Suffolk District Council
Council Tax Band G
<B>Fixtures & Fittings</b>
All fixtures and fittings including fitted carpets and curtains are specifically excluded from the sale, but may be available in addition, subject to separate negotiation.
<B>Viewings</b>
Strictly by appointment with Savills.
