Old Rectory Lane, Shimpling, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk

Created with the most attention to detail, is this one of a kind atmospheric home set in a private rural setting with far reaching uninterrupted views.

Created from a range of historic buildings, Peacock Priory has been extensively remodelled to combine light and spacious reception rooms with comfortable bedroom accommodation on the first floor. Sections of the original period detail such as some brick and flint walls have been carefully retained and cleverly merged with new soft red brick flooring exposed timbers and mullioned windows together with some exceptional pargeting to the front elevation.

A particular feature is the beautifully designed kitchen with hand built units, a large central island with breakfast bar and a central skylight. Slim profile, slide and fold glazed doors open seamlessly from the kitchen and the dining room onto the matching brick terrace, overlooking the swimming pool and the intimate formal garden. The magnificent drawing room is centred on a raised, open fireplace with a substantial oak ceiling, soft red brick flooring and glazed doors opening onto the south facing terrace and garden.

Adjoining the house is a charming single storey self-contained studio cottage which could be incorporated into the house if required; whilst on the east side of the house is a two story annexe which offers great flexibility. Across the garden is the tack room, horse wash room/solarium and a large stable. There is an extensive range of outbuildings including the oast house office with a cellar/storage barn a separate stable block and a large barn.

Approached over a long, private driveway Peacock Priory is flanked with well-maintained agricultural land and 25 acres of ancient woodland designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest and one of the highest points in Suffolk. The wood offers a great deal of protection and almost as if the property has its own micro climate being that it faces South West.

The village of Shimpling, with a church, pub and village hall is a short distance away. The property lies between Long Melford and the
historic market town of Lavenham, 5 miles distant or Sudbury, 8.5 miles away, which offer a wide range of recreational and commercial facilities.

More comprehensive amenities are available in Bury St Edmunds, 11 miles whilst both Cambridge and Newmarket are within reach. Fast and frequent trains leave Sudbury and Colchester reaching London Liverpool Street in 80 minutes and 50 minutes respectively. The A414 is approximately 10 miles to the north.