Approached along a tree-lined driveway, Grove Farm is a stunning detached farmhouse dating from the late 16th Century, with timber frame and rendered elevations, which has been completely refurbished to offer all the character of a period property with the space and accommodation ideal for modern family life. Positioned centrally within its 15 acre plot, amidst the most delightful rural countryside, the house offers character throughout; including beams to walls and ceilings, as well as original oak internal doors and impressive fireplaces, fitted with wood-burning stoves.

The ground floor has three comfortable reception rooms, including a sitting room and a formal dining room, both of which have fireplaces, with the sitting room fitted with a wood-burning stove. The family room sits towards the rear, providing further space in which to relax and access to outside; all of the rooms enjoy views over the gardens. The impressive open-plan kitchen/breakfast room has a splendid part-vaulted ceiling and a large brick-built fireplace with a wood-burning stove as well as doors to outside. The kitchen itself has stylish shaker-style units, a central island, black granite worktops and AGA range cooker.

There are four well-presented double bedrooms to the first floor, including the principal bedroom, with its en suite bathroom. The first floor has a family bathroom, while the second floor has two further double bedrooms, playroom/sitting room and further family bathroom. Of particular note, the top floor could be utilised as a guest wing, as the vendors have on occasion.

Local Authority: East Suffolk District Council Services: Private Drainage. Oil-fired central heating. Mains water and electricity. Council Tax: Tax band G

This property has 15.4 acres of land.

Outside

The 15 acres of extensive garden and grounds, include meadows, fields, paddocks and manège, all of which surround the property. At the entrance, security gates open onto a beautiful tree-lined driveway, which leads to a gravel parking area at the front of the house. Totalling almost 10,000 square feet, the outbuildings are extensive and comprise the double garage, stable block, two large barns, and various workshops/stores. Subject to the necessary consents and permissions the barns could offer the potential for conversion to ancillary accommodation to the main house, entertainment or party barns or separate residential dwellings; no investigation has been made and buyers must seek their own advice.

There are both formal and informal gardens immediately surrounding the property; all are delightful and predominantly south-facing, with an area of porcelain tiled terracing to the rear of the house ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining. Rolling lawns and meadows, two large wildlife ponds and a variety of mature trees are just a few of the features this garden has to offer; to one side of the house are the paddocks which are presently the home of donkeys and total about 6 acres.

Situation

Grove Farm enjoys a wonderfully secluded setting surrounded by the undulating countryside of North Suffolk, an equal distance between the county town of Ipswich to the south and Norwich to the north. The attractive town of Halesworth provides an excellent range of local shopping, commercial, educational and recreational facilities. Further local facilities are available in the historic market town of Framlingham. The Suffolk Heritage Coast lies approximately 10 miles to the east and includes popular towns and villages, including the Georgian sea front town of Southwold, home to the Adnams Sole Bay Brewery.

There are excellent sporting and leisure opportunities in the area including a number of fine golf courses, sailing and water sports on the river estuaries and the sea and many excellent areas for walking, riding and also bird watching. The main A12 is accessible at Kelsale, approximately 9 miles to the south and connects with the county town of Ipswich, continuing to London’s M25. At Ipswich the A12 connects with the A14, providing access to the east coast ports and the Midlands to the west. Branch line rail services run regularly to the Intercity Service at Ipswich from where there is a journey time to London Liverpool Street Station of approximately 65 minutes.

Halesworth has two primary schools, while there are also primary schools in Fressingfield and the outstanding-rated All Saints Church of England Primary School, in Laxfield. The nearest secondary school is in Harleston, just over six miles away.

Halesworth town centre 5.2 miles, Halesworth mainline station 5.9 miles, Harleston 6.2 miles, A12 9.6 miles, Ipswich 31 miles