5 bedroom detached house for sale

Equestrian facility with Grade II Listed home in the Suffolk countryside.

Description

A historic Grade II Listed country house with extensive equestrian facilities, blending 17th-century character with modern versatility.

Boyden End House is an exceptional Grade II Listed property extending to around 3,000 sq ft over two floors, combining period charm with extensive equestrian facilities. The house itself features red brick and rendered timber-framed elevations beneath a pitched slate roof, with the earliest part of the property dating back to the 17th century. Internally, this heritage is revealed through exposed vaulted timbers, while a later 19th-century brick gabled addition enhances its architectural appeal.

The accommodation is both generous and characterful. The ground floor flows from a welcoming entrance hall into a series of reception rooms, including a sitting room, drawing room, dining room, additional sitting room, and a traditional farmhouse-style kitchen complete with AGA. Upstairs there are four bedrooms, one with en-suite, alongside a family bathroom. An attached two-storey annexe provides additional flexibility with a bedroom, kitchen, sitting room, bathroom and WC—ideal for multi-generational living, guests, or staff.

Approached via a private driveway screened by mature hedging, the house is complemented by extensive grounds, including a large rear garden and a substantial equestrian yard. The main yard comprises five ranges of timber-clad stables on concrete bases with brick plinths, providing 32 loose boxes in total, plus additional unused stables. There is also a large open-sided pole barn with turn-out area, a four-bay horse walker, and a quarantine yard of 13 stables. Further facilities include a commercial storage building and a former trotting/cantering ring with grazing at its centre.

With enormous potential for redevelopment and modernisation of the equestrian facilities, Boyden End House represents a rare opportunity to acquire a historic country house with extensive land and outstanding scope for equestrian or lifestyle use.

Location

Wickhambrook is nestled in the heart of the Suffolk countryside. The village is easily accessible via road, with the A143 running nearby, connecting it to nearby towns and cities. The nearest railway station is in Bury St Edmunds, approximately 13 miles away, providing direct links to Cambridge, Ipswich, and London.

Families with children will appreciate the excellent schooling options available in the area including Wickhambrook Primary School. For secondary education, the well-regarded Samuel Ward Academy is located in the nearby town of Haverhill, approximately 5 miles away. Private schooling options can be found in Cambridge, with several independent schools within a 30-minute drive including The Perse, The Leys and the Stephen Perse Foundation.

Residents of Meeting Green will enjoy the peaceful rural surroundings of the village, with a range of local amenities within easy reach. The village boasts a post office, convenience store, pub, and pharmacy. Bury St Edmunds and Newmarket offer further shopping facilities and amenities. Horringer is home to Ickworth House, a National trust home and park located just 7.3 miles away from the village.

The surrounding area offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor pursuits, with the beautiful Suffolk countryside right on the doorstep. For golf enthusiasts, the Gog Magog Golf Club is located approximately 14 miles away, while racing fans can enjoy meetings at the nearby Newmarket Racecourse, just a 20-minute drive from the property.

All distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 3,303 sq ft