A classic Edwardian mansion in a tranquil and secluded setting amidst the picturesque countryside of the Alde Valley.

Cransford Hall is a classic Edwardian mansion understood to date from around 1910. The Hall, with its striking elevations, offers extensive and flexible use accommodation extending to some 15,800 sq ft across 4 floors. Originally built as a private residence and currently used as such, Cransford Hall has previously been a girls’ boarding house for the former Framlingham Grammar School and also, for a number of years, a residential care home.

The accommodation, which benefits from an oil-fired central heating system and a CCTV security system, features 4 impressive principal reception rooms set off fine entrance and reception halls, together with flexible use studies, a library and office, beyond which is an extensive range of domestic offices, including a former commercial kitchen and large breakfast room. On the first floor, set off a light and spacious landing, are currently 12 bedrooms, 4 dressing rooms, with 6 bath/shower rooms and 2 separate cloakrooms.

On the second floor, there are 6 further bedrooms, together with a bath and shower room. The potential and flexibility exist for the rationalisation of the first floor accommodation as required.

The accommodation is completed with an extensive basement, which includes the boiler room housing the twin oil fired boilers which provide for the domestic hot water and central heating. All four floors are serviced by a lift.

OUTSIDE

Electronically controlled wrought iron gates on brick pillars provide access to a long private driveway which sweeps down through meadows and woodland to the rear of Cransford Hall, where there is ample parking and access to a range of garages.

Set off the drive is the detached gardener’s cottage, with a kitchen and living room, plus a ground floor shower room and first floor bedroom.

GARDENS & GROUNDS

Cransford Hall stands well amidst mature, formal gardens which surround the house. To the south, they include well-kept lawns bordered by colourful flower beds and shrub borders, together with a pair of ornamental ponds. To the west, there are open lawns sweeping towards a stone pagoda, whilst to the east there is an extensive area of productive kitchen garden.

To the rear, the grounds sweep down to attractive parkland with an ornamental fountain and a number of impressive oak trees. Beyond the gardens there is a protecting belt of mixed mature woodland. There are wild flower meadows and two meadows on either side of the drive closer to the gates. In all the property extends to about 15 acres.

DISTANCES

Framlingham - 4.5 miles
A12 & Saxmundham railway station - 4.5 miles
Aldeburgh & Suffolk Coast - 13 miles
Ipswich – 24 miles

LOCATION

Cransford Hall enjoys a secluded and tranquil setting hidden away amongst the picturesque countryside of the Alde Valley, which contains some of the most picturesque countryside in East Anglia.

Framlingham, with its historic Norman castle and picturesque square, lies just 4½ miles to the south west and provides an excellent range of shopping and commercial facilities, as well as schools for all age groups in both the private and state sectors.

Saxmundham, with its Waitrose store is just 4½ miles to the east and offers the benefit of a rail station, with regular services to London’s Liverpool Street Station via Ipswich. The A12 dual carriageway bypasses Saxmundham and provides a link to Woodbridge (17 miles) and Ipswich (24 miles).

Aldeburgh and the Suffolk Heritage Coast lies some 13 miles to the east, whilst the Alde, Stour and Deben estuaries provide a wide choice of water sport opportunities.

DIRECTIONS (Post Code IP13 9PD)

From Ipswich, travel in a north easterly direction on the main A12. After bypassing Woodbridge and Wickham Market, continue through the villages of Stratford St Andrew and Farnham. Proceed beyond the turnings to both Aldeburgh and Saxmundham and shortly thereafter, turn left off the Saxmundham bypass on to the B1119 signed to Framlingham. Proceed through the village of Rendham and continue for a further 2 miles, turning right where signed to Cransford. Proceed into the village, taking the first right hand turning (signed to Bruisyard) and proceed for approximately half a mile, where the entrance gates to Cransford Hall can be found on the left hand side.

OR

From Framlingham, travel in an easterly direction on the B1119 signed to Saxmundham. After approximately 1¼ miles, turn left signed to Cransford. Proceed into the village and at the T-junction turn right and then take the next left, signed to Bruisyard, where the gates to Cransford Hall will be found after about half a mile on the left hand side.

PROPERTY INFORMATION

Services Mains water and electricity are connected to the property. Private drainage system.

Fixtures and fittings The carpets within the property will be included in the sale, curtains and other items regarded as fixtures and fittings, are initially excluded from the sale, although certain items may be available by separate negotiation.

EPC - E

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