Suffolk Estate Agents
The Stables, Wherstead Park
Wherstead, Ipswich
IP9 2BJ
Low Vale is a comfortable and airy four-bedroom detached property with an impressive spread of equestrian facilities. Set in a beautiful rural position, the property offers well-proportioned and attractive accommodation, that offers great flexibility and views over the land and surrounding countryside. Externally, there are three stable outbuildings around an enclosed yard, together with extensive paddocks and equestrian facilities.
The principal reception room is the 23ft sitting room, featuring a brick-built fireplace with a fitted stove and a dual aspect, including French doors. The kitchen and breakfast room provides a further sociable space, with tiled flooring, white fitted units, an Aga and space for a family dining table, alongside French doors drawing in plenty of natural light from the garden. A pantry and adjoining utility room provide useful storage and space for laundry appliances.
Full-height windows to the front and rear flood the central hallway with natural light, while a door leads through to the bedroom wing. There are three well-appointed double bedrooms on the ground floor, two with dressing areas and built-in storage, while the third has fitted wardrobes. One bedroom benefits from an en suite bathroom and French doors opening to the rear garden, while another has Jack-and-Jill access to the generous family bathroom. Stairs rise to the first floor, where the spacious principal bedroom benefits from eaves storage and an en suite bathroom.
General Local Authority: West Suffolk Council Services: Mains water and electricity services are connected. Oil-fired central heating. We understand that the private drainage at this property may not comply with the relevant regulations. Further information is being sought. Council Tax: Band G EPC Rating: D Mobile and Broadband checker: Information can be found here https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/
This property has 4.98 acres of land.
The extensive grounds include a substantial commercial stables complex comprising 10 loose boxes, several stores, a hay loft and tack room, together with courtyard areas and vehicle access.
There are also two all-weather paddocks/menages and several grassy, fenced paddocks, providing excellent facilities for grazing and equestrian training.
The house is surrounded by attractive gardens, with rolling lawns, mature trees and a patio providing a pleasant setting for al fresco dining.
The property lies in a rural setting on the edge of the historic market town of Clare, by the banks of the River Stour in the beautiful Stour Valley on the Suffolk and Essex border. Clare is one of the most picturesque small towns in Suffolk, with a wealth of independent shops, cafés, pubs, a hotel, a Co-op supermarket and a regular market, all centred around a picturesque market square of pastel-coloured period buildings. Clare Castle Country Park, home to medieval castle ruins and a nine-hole golf course, is on the town's doorstep. Clare also offers state primary and secondary schooling, while well-regarded independent schools in the wider area include Culford School and Framlingham College.
The larger towns of Sudbury and Haverhill are within easy reach and provide further shopping and amenities, with Sudbury railway station providing services to London Liverpool Street via Marks Tey, while the A1092 gives straightforward road access across the region.
Postcode region: CO10
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