Monks Eleigh, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7

A wonderful, historic, Grade II Listed village house with charming gardens leading down to the River Brett.

The Old Guildhall is a wonderful Grade II Listed period property believed to date back to 1380 with later additions throughout the centuries. The property is included in Pevsner’s Guide to West Suffolk.

The property has an exceptional wealth of features throughout, including most notably a crown post and the striking inglenook fireplaces in both the reception rooms. The property presents an attractive rendered facade, peg tile roof line and jettied upper storeys to the east wing. Of note is the sitting/dining room and the adjoining drawing room both are double aspect with impressive inglenook fireplaces. The drawing room gives access to the rear gardens. Also of note is the wonderful triple aspect kitchen/breakfast room with doors leading out to the terraced area. The ground floor also comprises study, snug, utility room, hall and cloakroom.

From the hall a staircase leads up to a large landing where access is given to the principal bedroom with en suite bathroom and adjoining dressing room. There are three further bedrooms and a family bathroom.

It is understood that Listed Building consent was granted in 2015 for the attic room to become an additional bedroom (planning reference no. B/15/00001 - it is understood this has now lapsed).

OUTSIDE

The Old Guildhall sits within stunning gardens and grounds of just over ½ an acre (STMS), with fabulous lawns leading to the River Brett. There is an array of mature and specimen trees and well-stocked flower beds. To the rear of the property is a large terrace area ideal for alfresco dining and entertaining. There is the addition of a large barn which offers excellent potential for conversion into additional accommodation and would serve well as an at home office, studio or even a guest annexe, subject to any necessary consents needed. There is a good-sized parking area to the rear of the house accessible via an archway.

LOCATION

The Old Guildhall is well located within the popular historic village of Monks Eleigh set in a slightly set back position on the road through the village, which offers a charming community run village store and post office and the well-regarded pub, both of which are within easy walking distance of the house. The village is also home to the Lavenham Falconry venue, Corn Craft Tearoom and Cafe, Sarah’s Attic Antiques, The Brett Gallery and the Outrageous Cake Company at Bridge Farm Barns. Set in the particularly sought after and attractive Brett Valley, with the river running from Lavenham down through the valley, it is also within easy reach of the charming villages of Kersey, Chelsworth, Brent Eleigh and the small towns of Lavenham and Long Melford, which combine to provide exceptional facilities. The larger towns of Hadleigh, Sudbury and Colchester provide a full range of amenities and the latter a direct line to London Liverpool Street Station. The cathedral town of Bury St Edmunds and the A14 being about 30 minutes’ drive to the north.

DISTANCES

Lavenham – 4 miles
Hadleigh – 6 miles
Sudbury – 8 miles
Colchester – 18 miles (London Liverpool Street 60 mins)
Ipswich – 15 miles (London Liverpool Street 70 mins)

DIRECTIONS (IP7 7AU)

From London leave the A12 at Colchester and follow signs to the A134 and Sudbury. Soon after Newton Green, turn right onto the B1115 towards Lavenham, bare right at the mini roundabout and proceed through the villages of Great Waldingfield. After leaving the villages take the next right-hand turn signposted the B1115 Little Waldingfield. Proceed though Little Waldingfield and on until you drive over a narrow humpback bridge and come to a T-junction. Turn right at this junction (left will take you to Lavenham) onto the A11141 and proceed into the village. Continue past the village green on your left, the pub and the village store and The Old Guildhall will be found on your right-hand side denoted by a Jackson-Stops’ for sale board.

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PROPERTY INFORMATION

Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil-fired central heating.

Mobile: Ofcom reports the main providers are likely at the property.

Broadband: Ofcom reports superfast broadband is available at the property.

Council Tax: Band G. Babergh District Council.

Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession at completion.

Fixtures and Fittings: Items regarded as fixtures and fittings, including carpets and curtains, are initially excluded from the sale, although certain items may be available by separate negotiation.

Viewings: By appointment with Jackson-Stops