High Road, Great Finborough, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14

An impressive Victorian mansion, presented to a high standard throughout and wonderfully set in landscaped grounds of about 3.6 acres.

Entrance hall, drawing room, sitting room, dining room, study, open plan kitchen/breakfast/living room, garden room, pantry, utility/boot room and a cloakroom. Cellar.

Galleried first floor landing, master bedroom suite, six further bedrooms and three further bathrooms.

Gated driveway, parking, garage and workshop outbuildings, green houses, kitchen garden, landscaped gardens and grounds with pond and woodland.

In all about 3.6 Acres (sts).

THE PROPERTY
The house which is not listed dates back to around the late 19th century having been substantially built using local Woolpit white bricks under an ornate clay tiled roof with ornate brickwork chimneys and has been wonderfully extended and improved over the years with the addition of an outstanding kitchen/living room which enjoys glorious views over the gardens.

A formal rectory porch with arched front door, clay pamment tiled floor and pew bench seats leads to the panelled front door giving access to the entrance hall, which features the impressive main staircase. Doors lead to the study which enjoys full height sash windows with upper panel leaded units open to the front and side, there is a contemporary Georgian style fireplace with inset coal effect gas fire, alcoves with shelves, cupboards and drawers and the room has exposed floorboards. The drawing room features sash windows with upper leaded units and folding internal shutters offering wonderful light via the south facing bay window to the side with views over the side garden and west over the main gardens. There is a beautiful fireplace with marble surround and exposed wood floorboards. The sitting room features a superb bay window with folding shutters overlooking the garden, a traditional open fireplace and a ½ glazed door and step down to the early 20th century garden room, which has a traditional pattern tiled floor, windows and French doors to the garden and a lion’s head water tap. Steps also connect back to the dining room via French doors. The dining room is a well-proportioned room currently housing a twelve-seater dining table with sash windows overlooking the garden and French doors to the garden room.

The kitchen/living/orangery features a comprehensive range of exceptional bespoke fitted base and eye level units with central island, hardwood work surfaces, granite matt finish ceramic sink surround and granite matt finish island work surface. There is a four oven Aga Range cooker with warm plate, tiled splashbacks and shelved alcoves to either side. The room enjoys an integrated Liebherr fridge and dishwasher and there is a fitted dresser unit. This wonderful open plan room has Umbrian limestone slab flooring and two sets of French doors open to the rear garden with sash windows to three elevations and a large lantern roof light. Continuing on the ground floor there is a pantry storeroom which is a traditionally cool room with gauzed and ornate wrought iron barred window, slate shelved storage, high level produce hooks and a tiled floor. The utility/boot room has a quarry tiled floor, ornate wrought iron barred window overlooking the side terrace and features a comprehensive range of base and eye level units with matt granite work surfaces, underset ceramic butlers sink, space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer, double integrated upright Liebherr freezers, two Sheila maid racks, coat and shoe storage unit and a high mantle fireplace with inset log burning stove. There is also a door to the rear porch, leading to the garage via a courtyard.

The traditional cellar features a brick lined hall leading to three cellar rooms, one of which retains a lockable door with wine and cheese lockers.

On the first floor a galleried landing with leaded windows to the front, with external wrought iron bars gives access to four bedrooms. The large master bedroom suite of which, features west facing sash windows with internal folding shutters and enjoys a luxury en-suite bathroom with a freestanding bath, tiled corner double shower enclosure, wall mounted wash basin unit and a wc and a spacious dressing room with sash window bay to the south with internal shutters and built in wardrobes to two walls. Bedroom three also benefits from an en-suite shower room and there is a family bathroom.

On the second floor there are a further three bedrooms and a family bathroom.

OUTSIDE
The property is approached through a pair of brick piers with brick walling and wrought iron gate over a gravel driveway which leads to a turning circle at the front of the house. The initial part of the driveway is shared with the neighbouring cottage and there is a right of way around the cottage for the benefit of Broad Oak to give access to the garage building to the rear. The turning circle to the front of the house provides ample parking for several cars and gives access to the brick-built garage/workshop to the front. The front gardens are mainly laid to lawn and feature a fabulous Broad Oak tree, from which the house derives its name and a wonderful ancient Yew tree. There is a beech hedge division to the main gardens around the house. The main gardens have been wonderfully landscaped with a mix of architectural and natural styling, including a formal croquet lawn, spacious limestone paved entertaining terrace, lawns, gravel and kitchen gardens and high-quality lean-to Victorian styled green houses. A tree belt woodland area extends long the eastern boundary and although there is a public path through this, the garden enjoys a high degree of privacy.

LOCATION
Broad Oak is well located close to the centre of this popular mid Suffolk village that benefits from a village shop, public house, local primary school, private school and is close to the market town of Stowmarket which offers a good range of everyday facilities, including the well-regarded Stowmarket Golf Course and the mainline railway station offers a regular service to London Liverpool Street taking approximately 80 minutes. The village is also conveniently located for easy access to the A14.

More comprehensive facilities are available in the historic cathedral town of Bury St Edmunds, which offers an excellent range of amenities, extensive shopping facilities and a good range of leisure facilities including health clubs, swimming pools and golf clubs. Cultural amenities include the beautiful Georgian Theatre Royal and The Abbey Gardens.
The international airport at Stansted is about 60 miles away and in addition to air services there is an express train service to London.

Schooling: There are excellent local schools in both the public and private sectors including Finborough School, Old Buckenham Hall, Culford, Ipswich School, Framlingham College and St Joseph’s College.

DIRECTIONS
Upon entering the village from the west, continue past the primary school on the right and after a short distance Broad Oak can be found on the left.

Upon entering the village from the east, continue past Finborough school on your right and the Chestnut Horse public house on the left and Broad Oak will be found on your right.

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PROPERTY INFORMATION
Services Mains water and electricity. Private drainage.
Local Authority Mid Suffolk District Council
Council Tax Band G
Tenure Freehold
Broadband Ofcom states speeds available of up to 1800Mbps
Mobile Coverage/Signal Yes - Varies depending on network provider. Please visit to check availability
Viewing Only by appointment with the sole agents Jackson-Stops Tel:

Agent’s Note: Please note, there is a footpath crossing the eastern boundary of the land.