The Coach House, Herringswell Manor

An impressive Edwardian coach house conversion with an abundance of character and set in 8 acres of delightful landscaped grounds surrounding the historic Herringswell Manor. The accommodation is arranged over three floors an includes an exceptional open plan living room and dining area with high ceilings and oak flooring and a refurbished fitted kitchen. The first and second floor accommodation comprises two bedrooms, an ensuite shower room and family bathroom and an attractive principle bedroom and bathroom on the top floor with character beams and sloping ceilings. Outside the property benefits from a private courtyard garden with a patio and decking area. along with gate access to the beautifully maintained Japanese themed gardens.

Location

The Coach House stands in the grounds of Herringswell Manor set in a secluded peaceful country setting within approximately 8 acres of idyllic landscaped grounds, on the edge of the village of Herringswell. This rural village benefits from a Village Hall and Church and the nearby horseracing town of Newmarket is just 7 miles away with a good range of amenities including schools, shops, supermarkets, restaurants and leisure facilities. The cathedral town of Bury St Edmunds and the University City of Cambridge offer a wider range of amenities. There is excellent access to the A14 and A11 (M11) and a branch line connection from Kennett to Cambridge and Ipswich. Cambridge, Audley End and Whittlesford Parkway offer direct rail lines into London, with the fastest trains taking under one hour. Stansted International Airport is approximately an hour’s drive.

Accommodation

Entrance hall

with a stone tiled flooring, stairs leading to the first floor, under stair cupboard.

Living room/dining room

an exceptional double aspect room with solid oak flooring and high ceilings, feature stained glass windows and a glazed door leading to the rear courtyard and gardens.

Kitchen

newly refurbished with contemporary shaker style base and wall mounted units, inset 2 bowl sink, integrated stainless steel oven and grill with 4 burner gas hob, stainless steel splash backs and extractor hood over, integrated fridge, freezer, dishwasher and microwave, slate tiled flooring.

First floor landing

with a large walk in linen cupboard.

Bathroom

with a modern suite comprising a bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, hand basin and low level WC, tiled flooring and part tiled walls.

Inner landing

with stairs leading to the second floor.

Bedroom 2

with a built in storage cupboards.

Ensuite shower room

with a large walk in shower cubicle, hand basin and low level WC, slate tiled flooring and part tiled walls, part sloping ceilings.

Bedroom 3

with windows to the rear aspect.

Second floor

Bedroom 1

a delightful double aspect character room with sloping ceilings and exposed beams, solid oak wood flooring.

Ensuite bathroom

with a bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, hand basin and low level WC, tiled flooring and part tiled walls, sloping ceilings.

Outside

The Coach House is located in the north west corner of the Herringswell Manor estate with shrub borders to the front and an attractive aspect overlooking an open green space. To the rear of the property is a private courtyard with paving and raised decking, established planting and a gate leading to the communal Zen gardens.

The entrance to the Herringswell Manor grounds is via a secure access with wrought iron gates leading through a tree lined approach into the complex. The delightful communal grounds benefit from extensive mature specimen trees and a Japanese Garden with hard and soft landscape elements including gravel paths, feature rockeries, planted with traditional species (including bamboo, acers, magnolias), Japanese style benches, stone lanterns and bamboo wing fences. A ‘Circular Walk’ to the perimeter is roughly 1km taking in the woodland and path from The Manor past The Lodges, The Temple and into the Japanese garden.

Agent’s note

The vendor is connected to a Pocock + Shaw employee.

Services and tenure

Tenure The property is freehold.

Services Mains water, drainage and electricity are connected.
The property is not in a conservation area and is in a low flood risk area. The property has a registered title.
Fibre internet connection is available.
Mobile phone coverage by the four major carriers available.
Council Tax F West Suffolk District Council