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Mill Road, Hengrave, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

5

BATHROOMS

3

SIZE

5,220 sq ft

485 sq m

TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • Situated in an enviable private setting on the edge of Bury St Edmunds
  • Award winning country house combining contemporary living spaces with stylistic period architecture
  • Light & airy accommodation across two floors extending to around 3,600 sq ft
  • Formal landscaped gardens affording colour throughout the year & a wide stone terrace
  • Stable block, paddock
  • Triple garage and private parking
  • EPC Rating = D

Description

A stunning,contemporary country house situated within 4.7 acres on the edge of the village with open rural views.

Description

Situated in an enviable private setting on the north-west fringes of Bury St Edmunds, Pillbox Farm is a substantial award-winning modern country house, designed by local architect Paul Scarlett, under the clients’ brief to create an elegant house of generous proportions with stylistic nuances to period architecture, whilst respecting the necessities of family life with contemporary living spaces with an open flow of accommodation graced with natural light throughout.

Every detail during the build and design has been considered and executed exceptionally, delivering a stunning family home with accommodation extending to around 3,600 sq ft, arranged over two floors.

The property comprises twin oak-front doors leading to a split-level reception hall with galleried landing and bespoke staircase, limestone floor, cloakroom with granite top with Lefroy Brooks inset wash basin and low-level WC. The dining hall forms the centre point of the house, with oak floors and doors to the remaining living rooms and kitchen.

The Bryan Turner kitchen has been beautifully finished and crafted, with Farrow & Ball painted shaker units with leathered granite worktop and upstand, Belfast sink, matching island with oak pedestal and breakfast bar, limestone floors, limited edition electric 4-oven AGA, Miele appliances to include induction hob, oven, dishwasher and wine cooler.

The utility room shares the same quality shaker units with composite worktop, ample storage, pantry and a large Belfast sink and second cloakroom.

The beautifully crafted orangery enjoys panoramic views over the formal gardens, with limestone floors and doors to the terrace.

The sitting room enjoys a double-aspect, oak flooring, bespoke locally crafted Portland stone fire surround housing a Woodwarm cast-iron wood-burning stove, flanked by cabinetry and shelving.

The family room benefits from a double aspect, with French doors to the garden, oak floors and a bespoke locally crafted Portland stone fire surround housing a Woodwarm cast-iron wood-burning stove – there is access to the study with oak floors, exposed red-brick chimney breast and double aspect, with doors to the garden.

The first-floor benefits from a generous galleried landing space, with an elegant principal bedroom with large window seat, luxurious bathroom with cast-iron and frame freestanding bath, walk-in shower cubicle, twin vanity wash basin and WC, leading through to a dressing room/bedroom five, being fitted with an extensive range of handmade cabinetry, with hanging, drawers and shelved storage. There are three further double bedrooms, all with their own fitted wardrobes and lovely views, with bedroom two having its own en suite shower room, whilst the Jack and Jill family bathroom is fitted with a stylish white suite with freestanding bath, separate shower cubicle, vanity wash basin and WC.

Outside
Pillbox Farm is approached from Mill Road through a driveway on to a long sweeping drive which offers extensive parking, triple garage with car port and workshop/store – being painted weather-boarded elevations with clay pan-tiled roof. The formal gardens surrounding the property have been designed by landscape architect Dru Allen, creating areas of colour and style through all seasons, with a large expanse of stone terrace, planting and seating areas, lawned gardens and well-stocked planting with shrubbery and mature trees. There is a state-of-the-art irrigation system controlled by satellite weather and phone application. There is a stable block with two stables, hay store, tack room and machine store.

Location

Hengrave is a small village located three and a half miles northwest of the historic market town of Bury St Edmunds with its fine cathedral and excellent modern shopping facilities, and also convenient for the A14 dual carriageway to Newmarket, Cambridge and the M11 to London. Local amenities include post office/stores, village pub, and regular bus/coach services.

Mileages - Bury St Edmunds 3.5 miles, Newmarket 14 miles, Stansted Airport 41 miles (All mileages are approximate)

Square Footage: 5,220 sq ft


Acreage: 4.7 Acres

Additional Info

Services
Mains water, electricity and private drainage

Air-source heating (underfloor to ground floor, landing and bathrooms)

Broadband: Ofcom suggest Superfast 70Mb available

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