Set back from the village, up a private driveway and behind a gated entrance, The Lodge is positioned centrally within its beautiful mature grounds offering seclusion and privacy, and a wealth of period features. The property is not listed and could benefit from some general updating and improvements.

A central entrance hall gives access to the impressive drawing room which features beautiful bay windows and doors overlooking the gardens, and a fireplace. To the other side of the hall is a large dining room and sitting room which are presently open to make one larger open plan entertaining space. The kitchen which we believe is a later edition, is accessed from these reception rooms, as does the cloakroom, whilst a useful utility/boot room and conservatory lie to the rear of the house.

An impressive period staircase leads to the first floor where the primary bedroom can be found along with 3 further bedrooms, the family bathroom and a shower room. One of the best features of this fine family home is the views and access from all aspects to the gardens.

In all 1.68 acres

General Local Authority: Babergh District Council Services: Oil fired central heating. All other mains services are connected. Council Tax: Band G Tenure: Freehold

Agents Note One of the vendors involved in the sale of this property is an employee of Strutt and Parker.

This property has 1.68 acres of land.

Outside

The Lodge is approached via a charming wooden gate along a long gravel drive that passes over a little stream, before leading to the detached double garage and further parking area. The mature grounds sweep around the property, before extending east giving areas for formal and informal gardens. Towards the rear is the pool house along with a heated swimming pool ideal for family summer entertaining.

Situation

Positioned in a tucked away position just off the High Street in the well-served and popular village of Bildeston, the village itself offers an excellent range of facilities including a several pubs, shops and post office.

The village is conveniently located for Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds, Sudbury and the nearby medieval village of Lavenham (6 miles), one of England’s finest medieval villages with its beautiful Church and market square offering an excellent range of facilities including grocery stores, a pharmacist and a post office, as well as galleries, speciality shops, fine restaurants, hotels and pubs. More comprehensive facilities can be found in the historic market town of Hadleigh (5 miles) and the Cathedral town of Bury St Edmunds (16 miles), which offers a full range of schooling, recreational and shopping facilities. There is excellent schooling in both the private and public sectors and a range of swimming pools, health clubs and golf clubs. For the rail commuter, Manningtree station is about a 30 minute drive and has a regular rail service to London Liverpool Street taking approximately 60 minutes.

Hadleigh 5 miles, Lavenham 6 miles, Stowmarket 8.5miles, A14 10 miles, Sudbury 11 miles, Ipswich 14 miles, Bury St Edmunds & Manningtree 15 miles

Directions

Driving though the centre of Bildeston in the direction of Hitcham on the B1115 continue past the shop on your right. The house can then be found further along on the right down a private driveway off the High Street.