Mill Road, Wissett, Halesworth

Grove Farmhouse, is a Grade II Listed building with late C16/early C17 roots, much modified but retaining a wealth of period features. Benefiting from an attached annex/studio and surrounded by stunning gardens of 1/2 acre with wonderful rural views. Located in a quiet by-road yet within easy access to town.

Accommodation comprises:

- Entrance hall/Library
- Sitting Room with a large inglenook fireplace
- Separate dining room
- Garden room
- Re-fitted Kitchen with electric Aga
- Utility & Cloakroom
- Ground-Floor Bedroom/snug with En-suite

First floor
- Large master bedroom
- Three further double bedrooms
- Bathroom, shower room & study

2nd floor Attic
- Bedroom
- Sitting room
- Shower room
- Attached brick outbuildings with studio/annex, w.c, garden store & double car port.
- Driveway and parking area
-1/2 Acre of wonderful landscaped and well - tended gardens provide two greenhouses, a poly tunnel,
vegetable garden, orchard, a pond and a summerhouse
- Oak doors and staircase with many exposed timbers
- Oak and ceramic flooring is fitted throughout the ground floor 

The Property
The front door opens into the main hall with exposed timbers and open stud-work, to the front a modern oak staircase rises from a small room used as a library. The lovely light sitting room with its large windows overlooks the side and front gardens and countryside beyond. An inglenook fireplace houses a wood burning stove. There is a good sized dining room which opens into a garden room, this is a recent addition, a wonderful place to sit and enjoy the stunning gardens. There is also a single bedroom with an en-suite shower room which doubles up as a snug. To the rear is a well appointed kitchen with an electric 'Aga,' a central island and many fitted appliances. Leading off the kitchen is a matching utility room with a cloakroom. Off the first floor landing and overlooking the front and side garden is a generous sized master bedroom, there are three further bedrooms and a study with an en-suite shower room and a separate family bathroom. A door takes you up to the attic where there is a cosy sitting room with a double bedroom and another shower room. These rooms provide a self contained flat, but have sloping ceilings which have limited head height in places.
This substantial house also benefits from and attached red brick single storey outbuilding which has been converted into an art studio/annex with a wood burner and separate w.c., within this building is a garden store room and a double car port. This excellent and comfortable family home has been fitted with secondary double glazing throughout and oil fired central heating.
 

Gardens
A shingle driveway leads to the rear of the house and to the double car port, there is also a further parking area. The neighbouring barn has access over part of the drive. The stunning gardens of approximately 1/2 acre have been landscaped and divided by 'rabbit proofed' picket fencing into five 'rooms'. Paved paths to the side lead to a terrace at the front of the house with steps up to well tended lawns edged with well planted beds filled with flowers and shrubs Picket gates provide access to each 'room' - there is an orchard area with a timber shed, a pond area and a lawned area with a summer house. To the rear is a large productive fruit and vegetable garden with raised beds, two green houses and a poly tunnel. The house sits on the brow of the hill with mature trees and excellent views over surrounding countryside.

Location
The property is located close to the village of Wissett and the market town of Halesworth. Halesworth can also be reached by foot, as there is also a bridle path off Mill Road. Halesworth provides many independent shops, a good range of schools, public houses, restaurants, doctors, vets and a supermarket. It has a thriving centre of arts for the community called 'The Cut' which is used as a theatre, cinema, exhibitions and workshops. There is a train station with services to London Liverpool Street via Ipswich. The unspoilt heritage coastline of Suffolk with the lovely beaches of Southwold and Walberswick are a twenty minute drive away.

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Fixtures and Fittings
All fixtures and fittings are specifically excluded from the sale, but may be available in addition, subject to separate negotiation.

Services
Oil central heating. Mains electric and water. Private drainage system.

Local Authority:
East Suffolk Council
Tax Band: E
Postcode: IP19 0RA

Agents Note
This property is offered subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, whether public or private, all way leaves, easements and other rights of way whether specifically mentioned or not.

Tenure
Vacant possession of the freehold will be given upon completion.