Brandon, Suffolk

A gracious Grade II* listed house requiring modernisation, with 3 adjoining apartments and a detached cottage, situated on the edge of town in a wonderful parkland and wooded setting. All in 18-acres.



Situated on the northern fringes of the town in a wonderful, mature parkland setting, Brandon Hall is a substantial Grade II* house dating back to the early 18th-century, built of traditional construction with knapped flint elevations with red brick headers under a hipped slate roofline.

Brandon Hall has been a cherished and much-loved family home through generations spanning over a century, offered to the market for the first time since 1919, this wonderfully versatile home offers a rare opportunity to acquire a property of character, distinguished by its original features, generous proportions and a number of particularly striking rooms.

The building extends to almost 8,800sq-ft, incorporating 3 self-contained apartments, two of which being tenanted, whilst a further third apartment is presently incorporated into the principal house.

In brief, the accommodation comprises reception/dining hall with large sash windows, with complete fielded panelling and stunning segmental arched staircase, open fire and flagstone flooring. The billiard room and dining room share the same elegant characteristics with shuttered sash windows and panelling, along with a rear hall with access to the garden and cloakroom.

The elegant sitting room has full-height French doors providing access and views over the grounds, open-fireplace with marble surround. The games room is an incredible double-height room with large bay to the east and two sets of French doors to the west, stone pillars, panelling, original timber floors and feature fireplace.

To the north there is a traditionally equipped kitchen, scullery, boiler room, utility, cold store and garden room.

On the first floor is a large, gracious landing with double aspect, with sash windows affording wonderful views that align with the driveway and church to the east, and down the tree-lined avenue through the parkland gardens to the west.

There are five double bedrooms, all of which have their own character and original features, with large sash windows affording wonderful views. The bedrooms are served by two bathrooms and separate WC, with traditional white bath suites with panelled bath and wash hand basin.

Outside
The property is approached from Chalk Lane onto a long driveway, flanked by meadows, leading up to a circular gravel driveway providing parking for a large number of vehicles.

The grounds of Brandon Hall extend to just over 17 acres, incorporating a number of components, with grazing meadows to the west, walled vegetable garden and orchard, tennis court and formal gardens. The magical setting is largely enveloped by a mature woodland, with lime tree-lined pedestrian walkway. There is a further shared driveway to the north, providing secondary access which leads to garaging and access to Apartments 1 & 2.

Apartment 1 & 2
Situated on the ground and first floor, adjoining the hall, there are two self-contained apartments that would serve well for those looking for AST income, potential ‘holiday let’ or further ancillary accommodation for relatives. Both apartments have their own fitted kitchen and living rooms, two good-sized bedrooms and bathroom.

Apartment 3
Located to the south side of Brandon Hall is an adjoining duplex, comprising kitchen/breakfast room, sitting room, ground-floor bathroom and two first-floor bedrooms.

Hall Cottage
To the east of the house, situated part-way down the driveway to the main hall, Hall Cottage is a charming brick-and-flint two-storey cottage under a slate roof. The cottage extends to almost 1,000sq-ft, comprising side entrance hall, leading to a breakfast room, small fitted kitchen, ground-floor bathroom with adjoining cloakroom, sitting room and 2 first-floor double bedrooms. The cottage has its own private garden and parking area.

Agents Note
We understand the present annual income from tenants is in the region of £22,000.

Location
Brandon Hall is located on the fringes of the town, in what feels like a ‘country setting’ yet convenient for the amenities and road connections. Brandon is an attractive West Suffolk town situated within the unique Breckland landscape and close to the extensive Thetford Forest. The town offers a range of facilities for everyday living including shops, schools, churches and a railway station, together with a modern sports complex. The nearby market town of Thetford, approximately six miles distant, provides a wider selection of amenities including a leisure centre with indoor swimming pool, as well as numerous sporting and social clubs. The train station provides an hourly service to central Cambridge (approx. 35 mins).

Bury St Edmunds, with a thousand years of history to explore, offers a wealth of award-winning restaurants, cafes and casual dining. The historic cathedral of St Edmundsbury, once one of the most important monasteries in medieval Europe, is set in the elegant surroundings of the Abbey Gardens and is a centrepiece for the town. There are many local shops, annual festivals and stunning parks. The Apex and Theatre Royal offer a variety of live productions and along with two cinemas provide excellent entertainment for all ages. Bury St Edmunds is truly "a jewel in the crown of Suffolk".

Services
Mains water and electricity • Oil-fired heating • Private drainage (three systems) • Broadband: Ofcom suggest Ultrafast 1,800Mb available • Mobile: Ofcom suggest all providers likely

Agents Note
The sellers have organized a survey of the property in order for prospective purchasers to understand the level of works involved. A summary is available from the agents prior to viewing (particularly if you are travelling far), please contact Emmerson Dutton on or email for further information.

Listed Building Entry
House. c.1730 with late C17 core. Main range of 2 windows, recessed between projecting wings of 2 windows wide. 2 storeys. Knapped flint with red brick headers; quoins, set-back moulded plinth and 1st floor string all of red brick. Hipped slated roof rebuilt C19 after fire; axial chimneys of red brick. C18 small-pane sash windows with fielded panelled internal shutters, within earlier segmental arched openings. C18 entrance door with 2 lower panels and 12-light glazed upper part. Late C17 shell canopy cantilevered on heavily carved and enriched console brackets. Limestone semi-circular entrance steps. The entrance hall and 2 front parlours have complete fielded panelling. In the entrance hall is a segmental-arched and panel led opening to the staircase, which has turned balusters, moulded and wreathed handrails, console brackets to treads and dado panelling. The rear elevation was remodel led mid C18; gault brick with dressings of red brick, windows with segmental arched heads of finely gauged brick and small-pane sashes with arched heads. Rear entrance door similar to front door, with flat canopy on carved console brackets. To right is a mid C19 2-storey extension, and to left a billiard room extension of c.1900, both having walling of knapped flint with quoins of red brick. A legal document dated 1708 describes the house as "newly built".

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