Detached house for sale in Claydon, Ipswich, Suffolk IP6

Mockbeggars Hall dates back to 1621 and is an imposing 8 bedroom Grade II* listed Jacobean manor with a distinctive front elevation displaying fine Dutch gables. Built during the reign of James I, the property nevertheless displays much of the architecture from the earlier Elizabethan period.

To the rear of the house is a private sun trap terrace, sheltered by mature hedging, beyond which is an area of well-maintained level lawn, which opens on to a delightful 'parkland' garden featuring numerous mature trees.

Set off the main drive is an extensive garage with capacity for 8 cars. Above the garage is a 1 bedroom studio flat which can be accessed to the rear of the garage. This is currently subject to a rolling Assured Shorthold Tenancy.

Lot 2 - There is a two bedroom cottage available via separate negotiation.

Approached via a long drive through electric gates, the property is set in a secluded position on the outskirts of Claydon. Claydon offers a useful range of local facilities, including village stores and post office, two pubs, doctors and primary and secondary schools.

Junction 52 of the A14 is within easy reach, offering direct access to Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge and The Midlands, as well as Stansted Airport (via the M11) and London/the M25 (via the A12). Regular main line rail services run from Ipswich to London Liverpool Street in about 56 minutes, as well as direct trains to Cambridge and Norwich.