Paper Mill Lane, Ipswich

5/6 Bedroom Town House - Farah House is the principle part of a fine Georgian country house, built circa 1825 by Robert William Mumford. In 1867 it became the home of Sir Edward and Lady Ellen Packard. Whilst in residence at Grove House Edward was the Mayor of Ipswich and expanded the Fisons fertilizer business.

The property is built of mellow red brickwork with original sash windows under a slate roof. An imposing entrance porch leads into the elegant accommodation which is now fully refurbished and some upgrading of the property has been carried out. Other features include a fine staircase, feature fireplaces and display alcoves. There are spacious halls and landings, three reception rooms, substantial kitchen (with Aga) and five/six bedrooms. There is also a small conservatory and a three room cellar with a separate side access. The property is set in majestic parkland grounds of about one acre, including an extensive range of outbuildings for potential commercial or residential use (currently under construction).

The property benefits from many original features including a stunning entrance door, fitted mahogany butler cupboard, high ceilings, sash windows, cornicing, picture rails, and walk in cupboards. There is an elegant easy rising stair-case that spans over the three floors, two galleried landings, carved and turned balustrading and moulded and polished handrails.

The property is approached by a gravel driveway with a single garage, turning area and inner wrought iron feature gates. The gardens are secluded and contain wooded areas, clipped hedges, expanses of lawn and a variety of specimen trees. The Annex, Dutch barn and workshop are situated towards the far boundary and offer an enormous opportunity in the current condition or a potential opportunity for further scope and improvement. A pathway leads through the gardens and grounds to the main residence with its parking area and garage.


"A truly magnificent period property, offering over 5000 square feet of versatile accommodation and very significant potential for further development"

The village of Bramford lies to the immediate west of Ipswich and benefits from a primary school and a lively village street with supermarket, shops and public house. The thriving county town of Ipswich is set on the river Orwell and has undergone an extensive gentrification programme in recent years, mainly around the water-front, and has become popular with rail commuters to London (journey time 65 minutes). There are a wide range of shopping, commercial and leisure facilities including a full range of sports clubs and society's, restaurants and high street shops.

PROPERTY SUMMARY Main Residence (ground floor) - central heating
Entrance Porch(W)
Reception Hall/ Sitting Room - 16'9 ft x 15'8
Lounge/ Drawing Room - 21'3 x 12'0
Dining Room 16'1 x 14'7
Country Kitchen/ Breakfast Room 16'0 x 15'9 - AGA Cooker/Central Heating
Utility Room
Downstairs Cloakroom - 5'8 x 4'0
Conservatory - 10'5 x 8'7

Main Residence: First Floor - central heating
Master Bedroom - 20'4 x 13'8, En-suite Bathroom - 12'4 x 7'1
Bedroom Two - 14'0 x 11'9 - En-suite 7'6 x 6'1
Bedroom Five 15'9 x 6'5
Various Walk-in Cupboards
Large Family Bathroom - 16'1 x 6'8

Main Residence: Second Floor
Bedroom Three 16'3 x 13'1
Bedroom Four 15'8 x 12'6 - En-suite 6'1 x 5'9
Galleried landing/ (Bedroom Six)16'7 x 15'9


Basement/Cellar Complex - separate entrance - central heating
Ideal for a range of purposes as part of the main home or separate.
External stairs down to small porch/hallway (S).
Separate glazed snug
Cloakroom
Wine Store/Cellar/3 arched storage bays.
Kitchen store room - plus 2 arched storage bays.
Office Room
Stairs up to Ground Floor


2/3 Bedroom Bungalow Annex Complex (under construction)


Gardens and Grounds
Gardens of circa 1 acre (lawn, woodland, specimen trees)
Walled courtyard garden with barbecue
Extensive block paved area
Gravel driveway, turning area and parking.
Single garage - pitched roof.
Dutch Barn 29'5 x 13'9 - brick and timber, double doors.
Workshop 21'1 x 8'1
Tree House