Denston, Suffolk

A beautifully preserved 16th-century hall house set on the village green overlooking the church, with swimming pool, outbuildings and up to 6.22 acres.

Chantry Farmhouse is an exceptional example of a Grade II listed 16th century (built circa. 1540) timber-framed Tudor Hall house, with jettied upper storey. It provides spacious three-storey accommodation with the principal ground and first-floor rooms enjoying a double-aspect, taking full advantage of the garden views. Chantry Farmhouse is an important historic house retaining many fine period features, of particular note, is the exposed and heavily carved timber frame, with close studding and the high ceilings, both indicative of the status of the original owner. A substantial brick chimney, linenfold panelling and carved bressummers over the fireplaces, the carved timbers include representations of the Green Man and pentacles, a common theme in medieval architecture symbolising fertility and protection and the cyclical nature of life. Chantry Farmhouse has been a well-loved family home. The current occupiers, have since their occupation, taken on the mantel as custodians and have retained so much of its original charm, whilst enhancing the setting with landscaped gardens providing a high degree of privacy, with a substantial ‘mediterranean’ partially walled garden, with swimming pool, and a useful range of outbuildings. Briefly it comprises:
RECEPTION HALL - with exposed studwork and stairs to first-floor.
DINING ROOM – double-aspect room with part-glazed door to garden, open red-brick barrel-back fireplace with ornate carved bressummer beam over with carved Tudor Rose and decoration fitted wood-burning stove, exposed studwork and high heavily timbered ceiling and decorative carving.
DRAWING ROOM - high heavily timbered ceiling, decorative carving and linenfold panelling, open inglenook fireplace with brick and pamment hearth, decorative carved bressummer over, door through to
SITTING ROOM – triple-aspect room, high heavily timbered ceiling, French doors to terrace and garden, open red-brick fireplace with pamment hearth and fitted wood burning stove, and oak panelling.

STUDY – double-aspect, door to garden, timbered ceiling and exposed studwork, built-in shelving and shelved storage cupboard.
CLOAKROOM – with low-level WC, built-in vanity unit with pedestal wash hand basin a with storage below.
BOILER ROOM – with oil-fired boiler, pressurised hot-water cylinders.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM - double-aspect room with terracotta pamment floor, door to garden, four-oven oil-fired Aga, a range of built-in kitchen units with wooden work surfaces inset with butler sink with wooden drainer, separate ceramic hob with electric oven below, space and plumbing for dishwasher, and walk-in shelved pantry.
GARDEN HALL – with wide part-glazed door to garden.
LAUNDRY ROOM with terracotta panelled floor, wooden work surfaces inset with butler sink, space and plumbing for washing machine and dryer below.
BOOT ROOM – with terracotta panelled floor, fitted coat hooks, coat rail, storage, and door to terrace and garden.
FIRST-FLOOR
BEDROOM ONE – double-aspect room with exposed timber frame and studwork, with EN SUITE BATHROOM with panelled bath, mixer and shower attachment over, tiled splashback, separate shower with shower screen, pedestal wash hand basin, and heated towel rail.
PRINCIPAL BEDROOM – double-aspect room with decorative carved ceiling beams, semi-vaulted, EN SUITE BATHROOM with ‘P’ shaped panelled bath and shower cubicle with mixer tap and separate shower over, extensively tiled, vanity unit with twin wash hand basins, low-level WC, and heated towel rail.
Spacious landing – double-aspect with exposed timbers and studwork. Walk-in shelved LINEN CUPBOARD.
DRESSING ROOM – with an extensive range of built-in wardrobe cupboards.
BEDROOM THREE – with exposed studwork and preserved mullion window.
BEDROOM FOUR – exposed studwork, with views over the rear garden, terrace and swimming pool.
FAMILY BATHROOM – with panelled bath with mixer and shower attachment and shower screen over, pedestal wash hand basin, low-level WC, and heated towel rail.
SECOND-FLOOR
BEDROOM FIVE – into the eaves with original exposed roof trusses.
BATHROOM – extensively tiled with walk-in shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin, low-level WC, and heated towel rail.
BEDROOM SIX – in to the eaves, with exposed studwork, door through to
BOX ROOM/BEDROOM SEVEN – in to the eaves.

OUTSIDE The property is approached from the village green by a gravel drive providing ample parking and turning space to both the front and side of the property, giving easy access to the front and kitchen doors. Whilst the principal garden is to the rear, with a substantial landscaped terrace with swimming pool and partially walled rose garden, bordered by lavender, arranged in a courtyard by the former stock yard wall and outbuildings. Behind these is the former orchard, a peaceful enclosed area accessed via the kitchen. In addition, is a less formal area, laid to grass with a large natural pond, mature willows and a variety of specimen shrubs and trees providing superb privacy. An adjoining meadow of 4.58 Acres is also available. THE OUTBUILDINGS comprise a range of former stables and gig house, currently providing changing room, garden and fuel storage, and garaging/store.

Services Mains water, drainage and electricity • Oil-fired central heating • Private drainage (see Agents Note) • Conservation Area • West Suffolk Council Tax Band F - £2,964 • Ofcom states Ultrafast broadband 1,800Mb is available • Ofcom states mobile signal is available

AGENT’S NOTE: The septic tank will also need to be replaced at a cost of approximately £15,000 in order to comply with current legislation. We have in the past found that new owners may want to install not only a different specification but a different location, and so for simplicity, we have acknowledged this cost when setting the ‘guide price’.

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“An absolute gem… with its star motif of the Everard coat of arms, superb ceiling timbers and linenfold panelling, it is surely one of the most impressive 16th century Yeoman houses that the group has ever had the privilege to visit”. - Chairman, Suffolk Historic Buildings Group