Brent Eleigh

An Outstanding Equestrian Property with Premium Facilities, alongside a Versatile Five Bedroom Detached House and in all 3.11 Acres.

What We Say at The Zoe Napier Group

The equestrian facilities are so well designed and would suit the most discerning equestrienne. The house is versatile and offers additional scope as the double garage is integral. There is also potential above the main living area to develop into the roof area stp. We love how the paddocks lie so you can see the horses and the stables from the house. Another bonus is the convenience of the small quaint thatched pub at the foot of the lane.

What The Owners Say

We moved here to create bespoke equestrian facilities and to have our horses at home. My daughter has produced competition horses culminating in a silver medal at the Europeans. The house has much potential to enlarge which we never had time to undertake. My daughter is about to fly the nest and is taking the horses with her, so it’s time to consider downsizing. I am also happy to offer an end-of-chain situation.

History & Background

A most attractive Equestrian property nestled in 3.11 acres offering premium equestrian facilities, while nestling down a quiet ‘No Through’ lane on the edge of Brent Eleigh.

The property offers great versatility with two staircases, and up to five ground and first-floor bedrooms including two stylish en-suite rooms and a ground-floor shower room. The main living areas are partially open-plan, creating a great family hub. There is considered scope to enlarge the property as the double garage is integral to the house and above the main living is a large roof space, where adaption, with the appropriate permission, could create even further living space if needed.

The equestrian facilities are sublime, and our client has produced top class horses, winning a medal at the Europeans. The immaculate facilities include a Prime stable block comprising Five large boxes including a corner box (all accommodating 17hh horses). In addition, there is a hay/carriage store and behind a fitted kitchen/utility area with w.c. The tack room is spacious too and fitted out accordingly. At the top of the plot is the International size 60 x 20 m arena with floodlights and a Martin Collins Wax fibre surface. An additional lunge/turnout arena lies beside extensive parking with an electric hook up.

Setting & Location

The property is well screened and set behind two separate sets of automatic gates, leading to the formal entrance and separately for the stable yard. Nestled in a single track no-through country lane and at the foot of the lane is the small, thatched award-winning (CAMRA real ale) pub called The Cock.

Located on the edge of the charming and small south Suffolk village of Brent Eleigh, close to the neighbouring village of Monks Eleigh which lies between Lavenham and Hadleigh, close to the Essex border. The area is largely surrounded by arable farming with some great vantage points from the property offering far-reaching views across the rolling countryside. The location is idyllic.

Most of the grounds, including paddocks, face southwest – perfect for enjoying the sun much of the day and with evening sunsets.

Brent Eleigh Village 1 mile * Lavenham 2.6 miles* Sudbury 8 miles* Hadleigh 8.5 miles* Ipswich 17 miles*  Colchester 20 miles.

Ground Floor Accommodation

The main entrance leads to a bright L shaped hall where there is an initial staircase leading to the room above the garage. An internal door also leads to the garage and along the hall is a spacious inner hall with wood-style flooring and the second-turning staircase leading the remaining first-floor bedrooms. On either side staircase is a utility room and on the other side a luxury-style ground-floor shower room. Each of these service rooms is flanked by a double bedroom on either side. The main living area is a huge space largely open plan and partially divided into four areas. The dining area and sitting room are separated by a red brick floor to ceiling fireplace where there is a lovely open fire to the side of the sitting room complemented further with picture windows overlooking the horses and acreage. A step-down leads to the snug and kitchen. This area has terracotta ceramic flooring with external access for the stable yard. Designed for practically when coming from the yard. A feature in the German made kitchen is the four oven AGA and an island/serving area divides the kitchen from the dining room. An overall area being great for entertaining. Above the main living is a roof void where it is thought adaption and the development of additional first floor accommodation is possible, subject to the usual permissions.

First Floor Accommodation

The room above the garage is spacious with slightly sloping ceilings and wide velux style windows.

The second staircase leads to a spacious landing with extensive storage spaces and eves storages, where access further leads to two en-suite double bedrooms. The main bedroom overlooks the stable yard and offers a stylish en-suite with a wet room style shower and rain fall head.

The Grounds

The formal grounds are approached via a pair of close boarded automatic gates leading to the gravelled drive and formal lawns. Access leads to the integral double garage with internal access for the house. Another area which could be adapted for additional living stp. The house is secluded with high mixed hedge and mature tree boundaries with terracing on the south side where there is also a path leading to the equestrian facilities.

Equestrian Facilities

A further pair of screened automatic gates leads to the upper yard for parking horseboxes, the muck trailer and where there is an electric hook up. Aside is a turn out pen with a Martin Collins sand/fibre surface – used for lunging or winter turnout. The stable yard is immaculate and fully enclosed with a spacious yard area. The Stables comprise a carriage/hay store and to the rear is a W.C with hot/cold running water including a kitchenette with plumbing for a washing machine. There are Five full size stables including a larger corner box with fitted rubber matting. The stables were designed to accommodate dressage horses of between 16hh and 18hh so should suit most people's requirements. The tack/trophy room is more than adequate in size and well equipped for multiple saddles and bridles. A hardstand path leads around the paddock all the way to the top of the plot where there is a stunning International size 60 x 20m floodlit arena with a Martin Collins Wax surface. The views from here are sublime, overlooking open countryside into the distance. The grazing is subdivided into three paddocks set into the gradient o a hill – perfect for exercising horses while turned out.

Agents Notes

• The property is on one registered title SK387966
• There are tree preservation orders on trees forming the rear boundary on the north-west side of the house
• Buyers should note that the private drainage is a cesspit which might not comply with current legislation. The price has been set taking into consideration that the buyer is likely to need to replace the private drainage with a modern Klargester (or similar).
• Our client has completed a property questionnaire which is available to buyers when considering making an offer.

Services

Mains electricity

Mains Water

LPG Gas heating

Private Cesspit Drainage

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EPC rating: G. Tenure: Freehold,