Guide price
£2,450,000
(£355/sq. ft)
9 bed detached house for saleChurch Lane, Witnesham, Ipswich, Suffolk IP6
9 beds
4 baths
3 receptions
6,897 sq. ft
Just added
Freehold
About this property
Wonderfully positioned historic country house in a tucked away setting
Beautifully presented throughout
Swimming pool and hard tennis court
Established gardens amounting to just under 5 acres
Further land and buildings available.
An historic and Grade II* Listed former manor house, set amidst delightfully mature gardens.
Description
Located at the end of a no through lane, Witnesham Hall is believed to date from the 16th Century and is of timber framed construction, encased in red brick with distinctive embattled parapets and Flemish gables. Approached past St. Mary’s Church and over a shingle drive, crossing a Georgian bridge over the River Fynn, the imposing property is Listed Grade II*, with accommodation extending to almost 7,000 sq ft.
The principal reception rooms are south facing, well-proportioned and beautifully presented. The Aga kitchen combines traditional charm with modern convenience. A secondary kitchen provides additional storage and preparation space. From the kitchen are doors out onto the stunning terrace area which runs along the back of the property overlooking formal gardens.
First & Second Floor
Two staircases lead to the first floor. The principal mahogany stair leads to the double aspect principal bedroom, with bay window, enjoys far reaching views over the parkland and benefits from a Jack & Jill en-suite shower room. There are a further six bedrooms and three bath/shower rooms, with a return stair leading to the back hall, as well as access to the second floor which provides an additional two/three bedrooms with vaulted ceilings.
Outside
Witnesham Hall enjoys a secluded and tranquil setting amidst delightfully mature gardens enclosed with estate fencing and meadow and parkland grounds beyond.
Steps from the raised terrace lead down to a heated swimming pool is a fully functioning cinema room with tiered seating and projector screen. Also housed within is the plant room for the swimming pool along with changing facilities. To the rear is a triple garage with open bay and the hard tennis court.
In all the property extends to approximately 5 acres with further land, equestrian facilities, cottage and outbuildings available.
Location
Witnesham Hall enjoys a convenient and accessible location on the edge of the village of Witnesham, just 5 miles north of Ipswich’s town centre. The county town provides a full range of shopping and commercial facilities as well as a choice of top performing schools catering for all age groups in both the private and state sectors. There is also a wide range of recreational opportunities with the Fynn Valley Golf Course and the Ipswich Squash Hockey and Tennis Club set on the nearby Henley Road. The town’s rail station provides regular main line services to London’s Liverpool Street Station taking just over an hour and the region’s A12 and A14 dual carriageway which bypasses the town can both be easily accessed to link with London’s M25, Stanstead Airport (via the A120) as well as Cambridge and the Midlands.
Square Footage: 6,897 sq ft
Acreage:
5 Acres
Directions
From Ipswich travel in a northerly direction on the B1077. Proceed through the village of Westerfield and after approximately 1 mile enter Witnesham passing the Barley Mow Public House on the right. Continue on the road, turning left at the bottom of the hill, signed to the church where the property will be found on the left after a mile.
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Additional Info
Services: Mains electricity, water and drains are connected. Oil-fired central heating system. Gas fired aga.
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Description
Located at the end of a no through lane, Witnesham Hall is believed to date from the 16th Century and is of timber framed construction, encased in red brick with distinctive embattled parapets and Flemish gables. Approached past St. Mary’s Church and over a shingle drive, crossing a Georgian bridge over the River Fynn, the imposing property is Listed Grade II*, with accommodation extending to almost 7,000 sq ft.
The principal reception rooms are south facing, well-proportioned and beautifully presented. The Aga kitchen combines traditional charm with modern convenience. A secondary kitchen provides additional storage and preparation space. From the kitchen are doors out onto the stunning terrace area which runs along the back of the property overlooking formal gardens.
First & Second Floor
Two staircases lead to the first floor. The principal mahogany stair leads to the double aspect principal bedroom, with bay window, enjoys far reaching views over the parkland and benefits from a Jack & Jill en-suite shower room. There are a further six bedrooms and three bath/shower rooms, with a return stair leading to the back hall, as well as access to the second floor which provides an additional two/three bedrooms with vaulted ceilings.
Outside
Witnesham Hall enjoys a secluded and tranquil setting amidst delightfully mature gardens enclosed with estate fencing and meadow and parkland grounds beyond.
Steps from the raised terrace lead down to a heated swimming pool is a fully functioning cinema room with tiered seating and projector screen. Also housed within is the plant room for the swimming pool along with changing facilities. To the rear is a triple garage with open bay and the hard tennis court.
In all the property extends to approximately 5 acres with further land, equestrian facilities, cottage and outbuildings available.
Location
Witnesham Hall enjoys a convenient and accessible location on the edge of the village of Witnesham, just 5 miles north of Ipswich’s town centre. The county town provides a full range of shopping and commercial facilities as well as a choice of top performing schools catering for all age groups in both the private and state sectors. There is also a wide range of recreational opportunities with the Fynn Valley Golf Course and the Ipswich Squash Hockey and Tennis Club set on the nearby Henley Road. The town’s rail station provides regular main line services to London’s Liverpool Street Station taking just over an hour and the region’s A12 and A14 dual carriageway which bypasses the town can both be easily accessed to link with London’s M25, Stanstead Airport (via the A120) as well as Cambridge and the Midlands.
Square Footage: 6,897 sq ft
Acreage:
5 Acres
Directions
From Ipswich travel in a northerly direction on the B1077. Proceed through the village of Westerfield and after approximately 1 mile enter Witnesham passing the Barley Mow Public House on the right. Continue on the road, turning left at the bottom of the hill, signed to the church where the property will be found on the left after a mile.
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Additional Info
Services: Mains electricity, water and drains are connected. Oil-fired central heating system. Gas fired aga.
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