Positioned behind wrought iron gates, set back from the road at the end of a private, tree-lined driveway, Willow Grange is an impressive early 1900's family home; set in sprawling gardens and grounds offering perfect seclusion in a truly spectacular location.

With the grand proportions and character of its period; high ceilings, full height windows and doors, generous room sizes and original wooden floors, help create a wonderful sense of space throughout. Steps lead up to the ground floor; opening from a porch into a light entrance hall that follows through to a beautiful feature staircase and gives access to the primary reception rooms. To the ground floor is the drawing room with bay window and fireplace, sitting room with double doors to a balcony, a study, dining room with fireplace and large internal sash window to the garden room. The kitchen is well-appointed with stone floor, Aga and bespoke wooden wall and base units. Steps lead down to the breakfast room with space ideal for informal dining, and the garden room which benefits from access to outside. The hall also provides access to a cloakroom and steps which lead down to a large cellar, ideal as additional storage.

To the first floor are six spacious bedrooms all accessed from the galleried landing, the principal benefitting from a stunning full height sash bay window. This room and two others have fireplaces; all have spectacular views across the gardens. A seventh bedroom to the rear of the property, is accessed through another room, offering potential to create a suite. A spacious family bathroom completes the accommodation.

This property has 19.66 acres of land.

Outside

A long tree-lined driveway leads from the road and sweeps in front of the property providing ample turning and parking for a number of vehicles. A double garage is positioned at the end of the drive offering additional storage, but there is space, subject to the necessary consents, for a cart lodge or similar.

The gardens immediately surrounding the property are predominantly laid to lawn with a number of mature trees giving the feel of parkland. Interspersed with areas of woodland, the remainder of the plot is picturesque grazing land, offering seclusion and space to keep horses or animals if desired.

Local Authority: East Suffolk District Council Services: Oil fired central heating. Private drainage (please not the drainage system does not comply with the new regulations and will require either a new system or modification). All other mains services are connected. Council Tax: Tax Band F.

Town and country planning: Prospective buyers should note that an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Screening Opinion for a solar farm has been undertaken nearby on the Land to the north of Gray’s Lane, Wissett as part of a pre planning enquiry.

Rights of Way: The property is being sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights including rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights and obligations, easements and quasi-easements and restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves, whether masts, pylons,stays, cables, drains, and gas and other pipes, whether referred to in these particulars or not. Purchasers are informed that the land is subject to a footpath. Details of which are available from the vendor's agent.

Situation

Wissett is a small village, with a church and a public house, located just a couple of miles to the north of the market town of Halesworth, where there are independent shops, a primary school, public houses, restaurants, a doctors surgery and a supermarket; most notable is the railway line just under 2 miles from the property. It has a thriving centre of arts for the community called 'The Cut' which is used as a theatre, cinema, exhibitions and workshops.

Southwold, which lies approximately 10 miles to the south-east, is a popular Georgian coastal resort, known as the home of Adnams Ales and the Sole Bay Brewery. Recreational facilities include sailing and fishing along the coast and river estuaries, golf courses at both Halesworth and Southwold and there are many fine walks and bird watching opportunities at the internationally renowned Minsmere Reserve. For commuters Halesworth offers train services into London and main road networks are just 6 miles distant for the A12, and 8 miles for the A143.

Halesworth Railway Station 2.9 miles (London Liverpool Street 2 hours 11 minutes), Southwold 11.6 miles, Harleston 11.8 miles, Norwich 22 miles, Ipswich 34 miles

Directions

From the A12, just to the north of Blythburgh, take the left turn onto the A145, and then the first left onto the B1123. Follow the road into Halesworth and at the roundabout take the third exit onto the A144. Take the second left turn onto Wissett Road and follow the road for just over half a mile, where there is a left turn onto Halesworth Road. Follow the road for just under a mile, taking a right turn onto Grays Lane where the entrance to the property will be found on the right hand side after a mile.