Rectory Road, Middleton, IP17
- Land size
- 6.5 acres
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 3
Key Features
- Stunning former rectory
- 6.5 acres of gardens and grounds
- 3 reception rooms
- 5 bedrooms
- 3 bathrooms including 2 en-suite
- Vaulted kitchen/breakfast room with Aga
- Fabulous period features
- Beautiful period proportions
- 4 miles from Heritage coast
- Edge of village location
Description
This exceptional five-bedroom country house is a stunning former rectory, beautifully positioned on the edge of a charming village just four miles from the Heritage coast. The property is set within 6.5 acres of gardens and grounds, offering both privacy and a sense of grandeur. Inside, the house boasts three elegant reception rooms, each with fabulous period features and beautiful proportions that reflect the home’s historic character. The vaulted kitchen and breakfast room, complete with an Aga, creates a warm and inviting hub for family life and entertaining. The accommodation includes five spacious bedrooms and three bathrooms (two of which are en-suite), providing ample space for family and guests. Throughout the house, original features such as fireplaces, sash windows, and detailed cornicing have been thoughtfully preserved, enhancing the property’s timeless appeal.
The outside space is equally impressive, with mature formal gardens that offer a variety of areas to sit and enjoy the tranquil surroundings. There is garaging and ample parking for multiple vehicles, ensuring convenience for both residents and visitors. Adjacent to the gardens, the enclosed paddock land presents opportunities for a range of recreational activities or the keeping of livestock, making this an ideal property for those seeking a country lifestyle. The grounds have been carefully maintained, with established trees, flowering borders, and sweeping lawns that create a sense of peace and seclusion. Whether you are looking for a family home with space to grow, a base for equestrian pursuits, or simply a retreat in the heart of the countryside, this remarkable former rectory offers a rare combination of period charm, modern comfort, and outstanding outside space.
EPC Rating: E
Garden
The beautiful mature formal gardens include numerous places to sit and enjoy the surroundings, there is garaging and parking for multiple vehicles. The adjacent enclosed paddock land provides opportunities for various recreational opportunities and keeping of livestock.
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Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- G
- Date Posted
- 2026-10-15
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 197 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (5+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)
Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Mains
- Water
- Mains
- Heating
- Oil Heating
- Broadband
- Cable Internet
- Sewerage
- Mains
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
- Ask Agent
Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
- Ask Agent
- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Private Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
80 Mbps
Superfast
Suitable for
- HD streaming
- Video calls
- Web & social
Mobile signal
Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Middleton Community Primary School343 metresOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 16
- Type
- Academy converter
- Yoxford & Peasenhall Primary Academy2.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 88
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Leiston Primary School3.5 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 383
- Type
- Academy converter
- Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School3.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 166
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Saxmundham Primary School4.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 252
- Type
- Academy converter
Secondary
- Alde Valley Academy3.6 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 645
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form10 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,056
- Type
- Academy converter
- Stradbroke High School13 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 353
- Type
- Academy converter
- Sir John Leman High School14 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,404
- Type
- Academy converter
- Beccles High School14 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 182
- Type
- Free schools
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Not at the pin: mapped about 50 metres away.
Planning map: Flood Zone 3, about 60 metres away.
Surface water
Not at the pin: mapped about 70 metres away.
These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.
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