Beautiful edge of village country house.

Description

Listed grade II of special architectural or historical interest, Rise Farm is believed to date back to the late 16th century and was originally a hall house. The house was has recently been renovated and extended now providing 21st century living whilst retaining stunning features throughout. It is constructed principally on a heavy timber frame of stud work, plaster and Tudor brick with rendered exteriors and a pitched tiled roofs. Inside there is exposed timbering, panelled doors, sash and French windows, and impressive ceiling heights.

The half glazed front door leads into an entrance hall with brick floors,stair to a first floor and side hall to the utility room, cloakroom and boot room . The boot room also has an oak door to outside. The cellar is also accessed off the entrance hall. The main family room is located in the heart of the house with some stunning features, brick floors and a superb fireplace. The dining room and sitting room are situated along the front of the house, both benefitting from open fireplaces. The study and garden room are at the rear of the property. The kitchen/breakfast room is a spacious light-filled space with lovely views over the rear garden. The bespoke kitchen is shaker style with an eco-four Aga and a central island. There is also a side pantry.

The first floor is accessed by two staircases, both of which lead to landings giving access to the principal bedroom with dressing area, en suite bathroom and triple aspects over the surrounding fields and gardens. There are a further five bedrooms, one with an en suite shower room and two additional bathrooms.

Outside
Rise Farm is approached over a gravelled drive, which leads in to a wide parking sweep to the west of the house, fronted by a three bay open cart lodge. The gardens are laid to lawn with a paved terrace set in the L-shape of the building enhanced by shrubs and mature specimen trees including cherry, silver birch and beech. The outbuildings which comprise; a large traditional Suffolk barn which opens with double doors into a walled courtyard where there is a heated swimming pool and further store, which houses the pool filtration unit. To one side of the barn is a hard tennis court. The former piggeries have been cleverly re-interpreted as a recording studio with further potential to create accommodation, subject to the consents being obtained.

Location

Rise Farm is superbly positioned with views overlooking the unspoiled Suffolk countryside. The property is on the edge of the tranquil hamlet of Preston St Mary, which is set in the Suffolk countryside of the Brett Valley and consist of a small group of houses, a church and public house. Lavenham (1.5 miles) to the east is believed to be England’s finest mediaeval wool town and offers excellent every day shopping facilities. Ipswich (18 miles), Sudbury (9 miles), Bury St Edmunds (12 miles) and Stowmarket (21 miles) all have a much wider range of shopping, educational and recreational facilities. The commuter can take advantage of train services from Colchester, Ipswich or Stowmarket, the times taking from 50, 65 and 75 minutes respectively.

Square Footage: 5,119 sq ft


Acreage: 6.5 Acres

Directions

From Ipswich take the A1071 bypassing Hintlesham on the Hadleigh bypass turn right signposted Lavenham onto the A1141. Bear left still on the A1141 towards Lavenham and proceed in to the village of Monks Eleigh. Where the road bears sharply to the left proceed straight on signposted Kettlebaston. Continue until a give way and turn left towards Preston St Mary. Proceed through the village at the give way turn left and Rise Farm will be seen on the left hand side after about one mile.

Additional Info

Services: Mains electricity and water, Private drainage (non-conforming septic tank) Air source heat pump and oil fired boiler for swimming pool.