Property description
Cambridge - 43.5 miles
Bury St Edmunds - 17 miles
Diss - 6 miles
A most impressive Grade II* listed home offering extensive accommodation with 7 bedrooms, coach house and superb gardens in this charming village setting.
Offers In Excess Of: £800,000
Accommodation briefly comprises:
Sitting Room
Dining Hall
Drawing Room
Kitchen / Breakfast Room
Pantry & Utility
Study & Lobby
Boiler Room & Cellar
Conservatory /Vinery
Seven Bedrooms
Four Bathrooms (Two En-suites)
Cloakrooms
Detached Coach House
Range Of Outbuildings
Stunning South Facing Private Gardens
The Property
The Priory is a historic building listed Grade II* meaning it is of particular architectural merit and its believed to date back in part to the 16th century. This impressive property is constructed of an original internal timber frame, hidden behind attractive red brick elevations. The accommodation is laid out over three floors, with the attic space providing two bedrooms owing to the high pitch of the tiled roofline.
On entering this wonderful piece of history, you will be welcomed into the impressive dining hall. At the front of the property you will also find the elegant drawing room with large bay window, the cozy sitting room and boiler room. The inner hallway then provides access into the kitchen/breakfast room, study and utility room with access to both the courtyard and formal gardens. The kitchen / breakfast room is a light, split level room with a handmade wooden kitchen to the Southern end. Adjacent is a further utility room ideal for food storage or as a scullery. The conservatory/vinery is to the rear of the property with lovely views over the south facing gardens.
The first floor has five bedrooms principally laid out around the central landing, with two cloakrooms, family bathroom and two en-suites. In addition, the bedroom located to the rear of the property has a spacious dressing room, which could easily be transformed into an en-suite to further the accommodation. On the second floor are three further rooms with a shower room ideal for teenagers or as office space.
Outside
To the front of the property is a pretty front garden with iron railings, lawns and flower beds. To the side, double wooden gates lead into a gravelled courtyard which provides ample off road parking with a number of outbuildings surrounding. The outbuildings include: a barn, garage, original stables and general garden stores in addition to a detached coach house. The coach house is a flat to the first floor level, being currently let on a short hold tenancy offering a good monthly income. A gate leads through to the formal gardens and immediately you will notice a stunning Willow Tree which provides shade and shelter, naturally splitting up the gardens. Beyond is a pond with productive vegetable gardens to the rear of the plot. In all 0.47 acres (sts)
Location
The Priory is situated at the top of the hill in the village adjacent to the parish church. Botesdale is a highly popular location, which adjoins the neighbouring village of Rickinghall. Both villages are extremely well served with a co-operative supermarket, post office, two public houses, take aways, florists, further
independent stores, health centre and pharmacy. Further facilities are available in the neighbouring towns of Diss & Bury St Edmunds, including shopping centres, supermarkets, petrol stations and other services. Both towns have train stations with connecting services to Norwich, Cambridge, Ipswich and London. The village of Botesdale has a primary school which feeds into Hartismere Academy in the nearby town of Eye.
Directions
On entering the village from the A143 continue for approximately ¼ of a mile where the property will be found on the left hand side, next to St Botolphs Chapel of Ease.
Agents Note
The property is offered subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, whether public or private, all way leaves, easements and other rights of way whether specifically mentioned or not.
Local Authority
Mid Suffolk District Council
Council Tax Band: G
Energy Rating: Exempt
Postcode: IP22 1BX
Services
Mains electricity and water are connected. Mains drainage. Oil fired central heating.
Fixtures and Fittings
All fixtures and fittings including curtains are specifically excluded from the sale, but may be available in addition, subject to separate negotiation.