Raworth Park, Layham, Ipswich, Suffolk

Surprisingly not listed, Raworth Park is believed to date to the 16th century with later additions including the elegant Georgian style façade. Extending to over 5,200 sq ft of main house, this fine country home has undergone a significant renovation that combines elegant character with everything one could want from modern living. Standing proud within its undulating grounds, the property includes a beautifully finished three-bedroom barn conversion ideal as secondary accommodation or to earn an income from, along with a home office, gym, studio and an abundance of equestrian facilities.

Internally, the ground floor incorporates six reception rooms, all of some elegance with masses of natural light that centre around the impressive entrance hall, along with the exquisite kitchen including Lacanche range cooker and with central granite island and access to the boot room, utility/pantry and cloakroom. Of particular note, almost every room to the ground floor has direct access to the outside with small terraces and gardens ideal for indoor-outdoor entertainment.

The impressive staircase with large galleried landing gives access to the four double bedrooms, all of which are of superb size and much like the rest of this home, are finished to a high standard. Three of the bedrooms have access to en suite facilities and there is also a sizeable family bathroom. Currently, the present owners are incorporating three large rooms and two ensuites to make a substantial principal wing with his and her dressing rooms, but this could be converted back for those that need five or six bedrooms.

General
Local Authority: Babergh District Council
Services: All mains services are connected. Mains drainage which complies with the relevant regulations.
Mobile and Broadband checker: Information can be found here
Council Tax: Band G
EPC Rating: EPC C

Raworth Park is approached through electric gates that in turn lead down a beautifully manicured driveway creating privacy yet with proximity to the village. The estate style fenced formal gardens give a sense of arrival as you approach the main house, where there is ample parking for a large number of vehicles along with access to The Barn and the extensive garaging, before passing by the house and out towards to stable yard and grazing area.

Surrounding the property are perfectly clipped lawns with box hedging borders, partier gardens and pond, interspersed with seating areas, making the ideal spot to take in the oasis that this hidden gem has to offer. Whilst further within the grounds are the well-equipped livery facilities, incorporating an ample paved stable yard and post and rail fenced paddocks that extend to about 23 acres. For those that love the wildlife, the grounds include areas of woodland and wildflower meadows with walkways to explore. And for those who need a view beyond their gardens, at the peak of these rolling lawns is a view across the wider Suffolk countryside; a perfect spot to enjoy the evening sunset and where equestrians, amblers and cyclists can access pathways and trails directly from the property.

In all 23.8 acres

Raworth is situated within rolling countryside, in the sought-after village of Layham and close to the historic market town of Hadleigh. Boasting a fine array of timber framed houses reflecting the town’s historical importance as a centre for the woollen and cloth trade, Hadleigh now provides an extensive range of shopping, restaurants and other services. This popular Suffolk town has everything one would need from amenities to leisure and entertainment. The historic town of Colchester to the south and Suffolk’s County town of Ipswich to the east both provide further extensive shopping facilities and a wide range of cultural and sporting opportunities as well as highly regarded schools in both the private and public sectors.

The main A12 to the south provides a link with the A14, the M25 and the country's motorway network. Main line rail services are available from Ipswich, Manningtree and Colchester. There are excellent walking opportunities directly from the property itself and nearby in the Stour Valley and Constable Country. Sailing is available on the Orwell, Stour estuaries and East Coast, along with a number of local golf courses including those at Hintlesham and Stoke by Nayland.

Distances
Hadleigh 1.5 miles
Ipswich 9.9 miles
Colchester 13.4

Nearby Stations
Manningtree - mainline
Ipswich - mainline
Colchester - mainline

Key Locations
Dedham Vale AONB
The Marquis at Layham
The Crown at Bildeston
Milsom & Talbooth Dedham

Nearby Schools
Old Buckenham Hall
Ipswich School
Colchester Royal Grammar School
Littlegarth School