5 bed detached house for sale

Lower Somersham, Ipswich, Suffolk IP8

Approached via a tree-lined drive, Park Farm House is an impressive family home set within 5.92 acres of landscaped gardens and grounds, enjoying open views across the surrounding countryside.

The house is presented to a high standard throughout, with well-proportioned accommodation and an excellent balance of living and entertaining space. A welcoming reception hall leads to a series of bright rooms, while the kitchen and dining room form the centre of the home. Full-width folding doors open onto the terrace and gardens beyond, creating an easy connection between inside and out. A separate snug provides a more informal living space.

On the first floor are four double bedrooms, a family bathroom, and a principal bedroom suite with an en suite bathroom and countryside views.

The beautifully maintained grounds are a particular feature, having been thoughtfully landscaped by a Chelsea Gold Medal-winning landscaper. Around the swimming pool, a collection of converted outbuildings provides billiards and games rooms, creating an attractive courtyard setting, while a substantial party barn opens directly onto the pool terrace, offering an exceptional space for entertaining. Completing the impressive range of leisure amenities is an all-weather Astroturf tennis court, incorporating a cricket net and rugby goalposts for versatile sporting use.

Planning permission has been granted to extend the attached cart lodge, creating either two additional bedrooms or an enlarged principal suite. Additional approved plans include the construction of a new entrance porch, utility and boot room, and a four-bay cart lodge with accommodation above, offering further flexibility and potential for guest or ancillary accommodation.

In addition, a detached two/three bedroom cottage offers flexible accommodation for guests, dependent relatives, staff, or potential income generation.

The property benefits from Fibre internet, a borehole and 3 wells, as well as solar panels.

Park Farm House is situated on the edge of Somersham, a well-regarded Suffolk village surrounded by attractive countryside. The village offers a popular pub and community shop, while nearby Needham Market, Hadleigh and Bildeston provide a wider range of everyday amenities, independent shops, cafés and restaurants.

The surrounding area is well known for its network of footpaths, bridleways and quiet country lanes, making it ideal for walking, cycling and riding. The Suffolk Heritage Coast, including Aldeburgh and Orford, is within easy reach, while a number of well-regarded golf courses can be found nearby.

Ipswich is approximately 6.5 miles away and offers an extensive range of shopping, leisure and dining facilities, together with regular direct rail services to London Liverpool Street, with journey times of around 60 minutes. The A14 provides convenient access to Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge and the wider road network.

The area is also particularly well served by both independent and state schools, including Orwell Park, Old Buckenham Hall, Framlingham College, Ipswich School, Ipswich High School and the Royal Hospital School.

Distances (approx.)
Hadleigh 6.2 miles | Ipswich 6.5 miles | Woodbridge 15.5 miles | Long Melford 18.5 miles | Bury St Edmunds 25 miles | London 91.6 miles.