Terraced house for sale in Herringswell, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk IP28

Temple 3 has been of interest to the Times, the Financial Times, and Property Week since being placed recently on the market. This is because the house truly encapsulates its name. It is an elegant home in a serene, secluded location.The site is reached through gates leading to a tree-lined driveway, all set in eight acres of countryside.

Also, the history of the building has been worthy of sharing with readers of these publications. Herringswell Manor is built on a site originally owned by the Abbot of Bury St Edmunds. The Grade II listed Tudor-style Manor House was constructed in 1901 and was the country home of a wealthy London family. The property was sold in 1965 and was used as a school to educate children of us soldiers. The Shi-Tennoji monks occupied the estate and added the Temple in 1985, bringing craftsmen from Japan to build it. The school closed in 2000, and by 2007 the Temple was converted to private residences enjoying the stunning location in unspoilt, tranquil gardens.

The entrance does not disappoint, with a decked area covered by a traditional overhang indicating what lies ahead. The light and spacious accommodation flows over two floors, throughout a veritable haven of peace and tranquillity. The tiled entrance hall provides access to the first floor, with a cloakroom and store cupboard. Double doors open into a simply breathtaking open living area, featuring an 11' 7" ceiling, maple floor covering, and exposed beams. The kitchen area is fitted with modern, white gloss wall and base units, Corian counters, and built-in appliances. Twin sliding doors open on to a Japanese garden and fish pond beyond.

The first floor offers a generous landing area with a wardrobe, bookcases, and three charming individual bedrooms. There is a stylish en suite shower room to the principal bedroom plus a further family bathroom.

There is parking for two cars in front of the house and a single garage. To the rear, a part-covered deck looks out over the large pond surrounded by communal grounds filled with beautiful mature trees. The sun falls on the deck from late morning, perfect for al fresco dining.

Herringswell is a beautiful unspoilt hamlet some 7 miles from Newmarket and 20 miles from Cambridge. It is perfectly positioned for access to the A11 and A14. Tuddenham, with its renowned Tuddenham Mill Restaurant and Hotel, is less than a mile away. There is an excellent Doctors' Surgery and supermarket just 4 miles away at Mildenhall.