Shelley, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7

Enjoying a tranquil setting amidst the Dedham Vale AONB, a stunning 18th Century farmhouse set in mature garden and grounds.

Shelley Priory is a delightful Grade II Listed farmhouse, dating back to the 18th Century in the main, with earlier origins. The property presents painted brick elevations under a peg tile roof, with four gault brick chimney stacks.

The accommodation is arranged over two floors, with entrance hall and door to the kitchen/breakfast room, with four oven oil-fired AGA and range of floor and wall units with central island. Living room with wood burning stove and built-in book and display shelving. Dining room with staircase to first floor and front porch, drawing room with open fireplace with arch niches either side. Cloakroom and study.

From the hall are steps down to the sitting room and access to the extensive cellar area below, with connecting door to the entertainment barn with utility room, built-in cupboards and sink. Double height party barn with built-in kitchen units, floor storage cupboards and island unit with built-in cooker and cupboards. Double height ceiling with magnificent gable end window and glazed double door to the terrace. Jotul wood burning stove. Steps up to mezzanine floor above.

First floor landing. Bedroom one, with en suite dressing room and shower, together with a range of built-in cupboards. Bedroom two with sink and built in wardrobe cupboards, bedroom three with built-in sink and cupboards, shower room and bathroom. Rear landing off, bedroom four with built-in cupboard and airing cupboard. Master bedroom with built-in cupboards and archway to en suite bathroom with bath, WC and sink. Shower room with connecting door to the rear part of the house. Walk-through to fully equipped bathroom and bedroom beyond, with return staircase to the ground floor.

OUTSIDE

Gravelled drive to an extensive parking and turning area, along with storage building and three-bay open fronted cart lodge with tile roof and weatherboarded elevations. Extensive terrace to the rear of the house and beyond hedge and fence and deep rose bed. Yew hedging and cast-iron trellising with gate leading to formal rose garden area with central sculpture. Scrolled cast iron gate leads out onto the grass and parkland beyond. In all about 4.5 acres

LOCATION

Shelley Priory is situated in unspoilt countryside in the Suffolk/Essex borders within the Dedham Vale ANOB, midway between the villages of Stoke by Nayland, Polstead and Shelley. Local amenities can be found approximately 4 miles away in the market town of Hadleigh. Colchester and Ipswich provide for more extensive needs, as well as direct rail communications to London Liverpool Street station with trains from Colchester taking about 45 minutes. Manningtree lies 8 miles to the east with trains to London Liverpool Street taking 55 minutes. The A12 dual carriageway is approximately 5.5 miles away giving access to London as well as the national motorway network.

DISTANCES

Ipswich – 11 miles
Colchester – 12 miles (London Liverpool Street 45 mins
Hadleigh – 4 miles
Manningtree – 8 miles (London Liverpool Street 55 mins)

DIRECTIONS (IP7 5RQ)

Travelling from Higham towards Stoke by Nayland and approximately 250 yards beyond the humpback bridge, turn right signposted Withermarsh Green. Continue on this road for approximately 2 miles. At the T-junction turn left and Shelley Priory will come up on the left-hand side after approximately half a mile.

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PROPERTY INFORMATION

Services: Oil-fired central heating. Private drainage. Mains water.

Mobile: Ofcom reports a good to variable service by the main providers.

Broadband: Ofcom reports standard broadband is available at the property.

Council Tax: Band H. Babergh District Council.

Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession at completion.

Fixtures and fittings Items regarded as fixtures and fittings, including carpets and curtains, are initially excluded from the sale, although certain items may be available by separate negotiation.

Viewing By appointment with Jackson-Stops.