Raydon, Ipswich

SITUATION Valley House enjoys an outstanding rural setting with no immediate neighbours, located on the periphery of the highly regarded Suffolk village of Raydon. Discreetly set behind dense border planting this stand-alone farmhouse was comprehensively renovated in the 1970s although now requires complete modernisation/updating. Particularly well framed by within 1.5-acre grounds that enjoy an easterly rear aspect. The property is ideally placed for the market town of Hadleigh 3 miles distant, the Marquis Hotel and Restaurant 1 mile, the A12 trunk road 2 miles. With commuter services found by trainlines at Manningtree 6 miles distant, Ipswich 9 miles and Colchester North Station 11 miles. Conveniently placed for a network of high performing state and independent schooling with access to Orwell Park 14 miles distant, Colchester Grammer School 12 miles, Old Buckingham Hall 12 miles, Holmwood House 14 miles and Little Garth Independent preparatory School 9 miles distant.  

DESCRIPTION Approached via a twin five bar gate opening to a brick paved parking area with space for approximately six vehicles, Valley House is framed by a defined border planting with an established wealth of shrubs, flowers, and mature trees. A diverse market opportunity with the principal residence requiring modernisation/updating throughout although retaining a wealth of original features and character. Offering internal accommodation of approximately 3735 sq ft arranged via four ground floor reception rooms with notable retained characteristics including an array of exposed timbers and studwork, parquet flooring, leaded light bay windows, inglenook fireplaces and a full height timber framed casement windows arranged with original shutters. Adaptable in its appeal, the property in its present form offers kitchens at either end of the property providing scope for annex/ancillary or multigenerational living with three staircases serving six first floor bedrooms (one en-suite). The 1.5-acre total grounds are set to the side and rear with dense border planting, a central fish pond, various walkways, lawns, and outbuildings including a substantial workshop that has undergone a programme of extension from a previously utilised stable block with light and power connected. Lean-to additions to the rear of the workshop provide a further storage area and aspect across the walled gardens. Whilst, largely overgrown the grounds offer excellent potential for further landscaping and reincorporation into the principal gardens as part of full programme of modernisation works. 

LOCAL AUTHORITY: Babergh District Council, Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich, IP1 2BX ). BAND: G. 

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SERVICES: Mains water and electricity are connected. Private drainage. Oil-fired heating. NOTE: None of these services have been tested by the agent.