Bredfield, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13

Enjoying a tucked away rural setting, an historic Elizabethan Suffolk manor house set within 9 acres of gardens, lake and woodland.

Approached by a long private driveway and surrounded by open farmland, High House Farm enjoys a tucked away rural within walking distance of the popular village of Bredfield.

Listed Grade II* and dating from the 16th Century with later 19th and 20th Century additions and alterations, the house displays many fine architectural details of its period, including tall, ornate brick chimneys, wide Tudor fireplaces, exposed oak framing and panelling.

The accommodation extends to approximately 4,220 sq ft and has a natural, flowing layout. The tranquil triple-aspect drawing room features exposed timbers and open views over the gardens. At the heart of the house, the central living/dining hall opens directly into the beautifully appointed Orwell’s of Ipswich kitchen, complete with an oil-fired AGA and wide window overlooking the lake, whilst a large rear hall/boot room leads to a utility room and ground-floor shower room.

The main staircase rises to two spacious principal bedrooms flanking a central fireplace, both enjoying views across the gardens and sharing a smart family bathroom. A secondary staircase from the kitchen provides independent access to the third bedroom and continues to the upper floor, where there are three further bedrooms. Bedroom three also benefits from an en suite shower room and the house is served by a modern oil-fired central heating system.

THE BARN RANGE

At the head of the drive lies a substantial range of traditional two-storey barns, linked by an open cart lodge to form a sheltered central courtyard. With water and power connected, the barns extend to approximately 3,400 sq ft and offer excellent versatility, suitable for storage, workshops, garaging or, subject to planning, conversion to ancillary or alternative uses.

GARDENS AND GROUNDS

The approach to High House Farm is over a long, private driveway which sweeps past the barns to a gravelled turning circle before the house. The front garden is enclosed by mature yew hedging, beyond which lawns extend, bordered by fine oak trees.

To the north lies a picturesque lake with central island, while to the south a mixed woodland copse provides natural shelter. Mature hedgerows enclose the property, which abuts farmland on all sides.

In all, the property extends to about 9 acres.

LOCATION

High House Farm stands on the edge of Bredfield, a sought-after village with a thriving community, village store, playing field and bowls club. The nearby riverside town of Woodbridge offers a wide range of shops, restaurants, schools and amenities, including rail services to Ipswich, where main line connections run to London Liverpool Street in about 70 minutes.

The A12 provides easy access south towards London’s M25 and Stansted Airport, and west to Cambridge and The Midlands via the A14.

DIRECTIONS (IP13 6BQ)

From the A12 northbound beyond Woodbridge, continue past the Woods Lane roundabout. After approximately one mile, turn left signed to Bredfield. Follow the road through two right-angled bends and, after the next sharp left-hand bend, turn right by the wrought-iron village sign. Pass through the village, continuing past the church and village hall, before turning left into Caters Lane. Proceed for approximately half a mile and turn left onto an unmarked track, which leads to High House Farm.

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PROPERTY INFORMATION

Services: Mains electricity and water are connected. Private sceptic tank drainage system.

Mobile: Ofcom reports good coverage from all major providers.

Broadband: The current vendors use a mobile broadband signal delivering up to 38 MPS download speeds.

Council Tax: G. East Suffolk District Council.

Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession on completion.

Fixtures and Fittings: Fitted carpets, AGA and built-in kitchen appliances are included in the sale. Curtains and light fittings are excluded, although some may be available by separate negotiation.

Agents note: Prospective purchasers should note that footpaths cross the property. A copy of the official footpath map is available on request.

Viewings: By appointment with Jackson-Stops.