Chevington, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP29

Immaculately presented and extended country house in stunning parkland setting.

Description

This substantial eight bedroom property, with additional two bedroom annexe and further separate guest suite was formerly part of the Marquis of Bristol’s Ickworth Estate and has been sympathetically renovated offering luxurious and state of the art living. Benefiting from underfloor heating, air conditioning, Sonos sound system, CAT 6, 1 GB WI FI lease line ,Reko lighting system, Toto sanitary ware and a comprehensive security CCTV system. Set in just over 27 acres of parkland this residence is set behind electric gates and a long winding drive which culminates in a wide gravel forecourt and then through ornate brick piers to the clock house courtyard.

The main house which extends to 8,168 sq. ft. is set over three floors. On the ground floor there is a spacious, light filled reception hall, elegant double aspect drawing room, a very comfortable sitting room with double doors out on to the mature, landscaped gardens and a large study/office. Of particular note is the stunning bespoke, luxury open plan kitchen entered through the rear entrance hall with utility and cloakroom off. The kitchen has been built to the highest specification with high-end appliances including Wolf ovens and a Sub-Zero built in fridge. The island is a sight to behold with built in Bora Tapinaki and induction hob. In addition to the kitchen, through pocket doors lies a pantry fitted out with a commercial walk in fridge and separate walk in freezer. The kitchen opens out into the garden/family room which benefits from a coffee station, walls of glass either side of the room with bi-fold doors out on to the terrace affording views out across the surrounding south facing gardens and parkland. The dining room lies beyond and has two sets of double doors out on the the west facing garden. A second office can be accessed from the dining room and externally via the internal courtyard.

On the first floor the principal bedroom lies along the western elevation with en suite shower room and walk in wardrobe. A further guest suite affords a large bedroom, en suite bathroom and dressing room with doors out on to the balcony. There are a further two double bedrooms, one with an en suite bathroom and balcony, and a family bathroom. The second floor offers three further bedrooms as well as a bathroom.

Outside

The grounds are very much a feature of the property and are well maintained by the gardener. To the west of the house there is a wide sand stone terrace ideal for relaxing or entertaining. There is also a striking avenue of pleached hornbeam trees running south from the sitting room bay window. The entire 27.2 acres are fully fenced throughout with stock proof fencing and are predominantly given to parkland but also feature a six acre post and rail paddock with water laid on, woodland belt and orchard featuring dessert and cider apples as well as pear and cherry.

There is carport parking for four cars and EV charging.

Annexe, Old School House and outbuildings:

A separate annexe which features a sitting room with kitchenette, two bedrooms and a bathroom is located within the courtyard along with the detached former school house offering a guest suite.

Location

This property is set within the heart of mature parkland close to the villages of Horringer, Chedburgh and Chevington.

The cathedral town of Bury St Edmunds is approximately four miles to the north east, which provides a full range of schooling, recreational and shopping facilities. Other centres within easy reach are Newmarket( 11 miles), Cambridge (29 miles) and Ipswich ( 30 miles).

The property is conveniently located for road communications, with the A14 3 miles to the north. There are fast and frequent trains to London Kings Cross from Cambridge (about 60 minutes) and from Stowmarket to London Liverpool Street Station (about 85 minutes). Stansted Airport is about 40 miles distant and London about 85 miles.

There is a broad selection of schools in the area, including Culford School, Barnardiston and Old Buckenham Hall. Sporting amenities include racing at Newmarket and local point to points. Golf at Flempton, Stowmarket and Bury St Edmunds.

All distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 10,552 sq ft


Acreage: 27.4 Acres

Additional Info

Holding Deposit : £3,461.54 ( 1 week )
Deposit Payable : £20,769.23 ( 6 weeks )
Minimum Term : 6 months
Rent must be paid monthly in advance

Heating: Oil fired and underfloor electric heating
Drainage: Private
Mains water and electricity