Grundisburgh, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13

Historic Former Manor House Listed Grade II* in grounds of 10 acres with substantial barn and self-contained annexe.

Understood to derive its name from William Bast, Prior of Woodbridge 1345-1350, whose family and ancestors held lands and manors adjacent to Grundisburgh from early in the 14th Century, Basts is reputed to have been built by Thomas Wall in about 1510 and stands on the site of an earlier house and manor. Listed Grade II* as being of special architectural or historical interest, Basts is a fabulous example of historic vernacular architecture, with the imposing twin jetties demonstrating and displaying the wealth and status of the original owner.

Today, Basts offers substantial three storey accommodation, retaining a wealth of fine period features, including inglenook fireplace, richly moulded exposed timber frame, mullion leaded windows, oak panelling, and parquet flooring. Indicative of properties which have remained in the same ownership for several decades, various aspects of the accommodation are undoubtedly somewhat dated, and the house would benefit from updating and refurbishment.

Enjoying three good reception rooms on the ground floor, together with a first floor sitting room, the main house has a large farmhouse kitchen, boot-room/utility, six bedrooms, bathroom and separate shower room.

The west end of the magnificent Suffolk barn has been converted to provide a spacious two storey, two-bedroom annexe, which has recently undergone extensive refurbishments and provides immaculate accommodation. The remainder of the barn offering tremendous scope for a wide range of uses. There are a further range of smaller outbuildings, perfect for storage/conversion.

OUTSIDE

Basts has grounds extending to approximately 10 acres (4.05 hectare), comprising formal gardens, meadows and arable land, with a tributary of the River Finn meandering through the grounds.

LOCATION

Centered around a pretty village green, Grundisburgh has a thriving community where local amenities include a primary school, doctor’s surgery delicatessen and historic village inn. The picturesque town of Woodbridge is under four miles distant, Ipswich with its comprehensive facilities, including a main line rail link to London’s Liverpool Street (70 mins) is five miles to the sound west, and a pleasant thirty-minute drive will find you in the renowned seaside town of Aldeburgh on the Suffolk coast.

DISTANCES

A12 – 2.3 miles
Woodbridge – 3 miles
Ipswich – 5 miles
Snape Maltings + concert hall – 13 miles
Aldeburgh – 18.5 miles

DIRECTIONS (IP13 6TB)

Grundisburgh can be approached in a variety of ways. From the Woodbridge direction, proceed into the village on the B1079 and where the road bends 90 degrees to the right turn off to the left and proceed into the village, Basts will be found on the right-hand side after about 150 yards. If approaching from the Ipswich direction, leave the Ipswich inner bypass on the Tuddenham Road. Proceed through the village of Tuddenham and follow the road into Grundisburgh, where Basts will be found on the left, after passing the village green and The Dog public house.

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SERVICES

Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. Oil fired central heating to the main house. Gas fired central heating to the annexe.

Council Tax – Band H

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS

Items regarded as fixtures and are initially excluded from the sale, although certain items may be available by separate negotiation.

VIEWINGS

By appointment with Jackson-Stops.