Blyford

A superb Grade II Listed 16th Century detached house over three floors, set in a wonderful position overlooking water meadows. EPC E.

Location - Blyford Hall sits in a rural position along a private drive, not far from the River Blyth. The nearby village of Blyford boasts a 15th century pub, The Queens Head. The property is around three miles from Halesworth, where a good range of local shops and amenities can be found, along with the station connecting to Lowestoft and Ipswich. The A12 is within easy reach, and the Heritage Coast, with its popular resorts of Southwold and Walberswick, is just over six miles to the east.

The House - Blyford Manor sits in a wonderful position overlooking marshland and adjacent to the Blyford Hall farm buildings. The boasts high ceilings and impressive exposed timbers. The Manor is Grade II Listed and believed to date from the 16th Century. On the ground floor is an entrance hall, three reception rooms, kitchen, dining room, pantry, utility room and cloakroom. On the first floor are three bedrooms and three bathrooms. On the second floor are three further bedrooms and a bathroom.

The Manor is approached via an impressive tree lined drive, adjacent to the River Blyth. In addition to the immediate gardens, there are a number of grass paddocks between the Hall and the church.

Ground Floor - Entering through the main front door to the

Entrance Hall - With high ceiling, ceiling height windows and archway leading to the

Main Hallway - With large double cupboard with coat hook battens and storage cupboard over. Doors lead to the

Kitchen - 5.6m x 4.10m (18'4" x 13'5") - With a range of hand made base and wall units with slate work surface, inset double sink with mixer tap over. Aga with wall mounted plate rack and a shelf over with hanging hooks. Spotlights and opening leading to

Dining Area - 3.30m x 3.20m (10'9" x 10'5") - With original wooden floors and triple aspect windows. A wealth of character beams and a hatch/trap door leading to the cellar.

From the kitchen a door leads into a Pantry with window to the front elevation, with a range of brick supports with slate worksurface above and an array of wall mounted shelves. Water softener and space for fridge and freezer.

A further door leads to the

Utility Room - With window to rear elevation. Space for washing machine and tumble dryer. Two cupboards with racked shelving and butler sink set into a slate work surface with taps over. Extractor fan. Further door to the

Boiler Room - With window to rear elevation. Space for washing machine and tumble dryer. Two cupboards with racked shelving and butler sink set into a slate work surface with taps over. Extractor fan. Further door to the

Cloakroom - With WC, wall mounted wash handbasin, extractor fan and radiator. Window to side elevation.

Returning to the main hall, a door leads into the

Sitting Room - 5.20m x 3.80m (17'0" x 12'5") - With bay window overlooking the rear garden. A large inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove. Beamed ceiling, two double panel radiators, TV point and telephone point.

Rear Lobby - With door leading out onto the rear patio along with a small shelved cupboard. Door to

Drawing Room - 5.7m x 5.60m) (18'8" x 18'4")) - A dual aspect, beamed room with windows to the rear and side elevation. Fireplace with wood burning stove, double radiator and wall mounted lights. A further door leads back to the hallway, where a partially glazed door leads to the

Study - 3.50m x 3.30m (11'5" x 10'9") - With double aspect windows, double panel radiator, TV point and telephone point.

From the entrance hall, the staircase leads to the

First Floor - Galleried Landing
With beamed opening leading into the landing area. Stairs to the second floor and doors to

Bedroom One - 5.70m x 3.30m (18'8" x 10'9") - A double bedroom with window to front elevation. Double-door cupboard housing the hot water tank and a range of slatted shelving. TV point, telephone point and double panel radiator. A low-level door leads into the

En-Suite - With low height ceiling and inset beams. Roll top bath with mixer taps and rainfall shower over. Vanity sink with mirror over and low-level flush WC. Two radiators, one with heated towel rail, inset spotlights, extractor fan, tiled floor and window to rear elevation.

Family Bathroom - Incorporating a four piece suite comprising walk-in shower, roll top bath, hand wash basin and low level flush WC. Over sink vanity unit with mirror. Radiator with heated towel rail, spotlight and extractor fan. Tiled floor.

Bedroom Two - 5.00m x 4.80m (16'4" x 15'8") - A large beamed double bedroom with window overlooking the rear garden and field beyond. Double panel radiator, ornate fireplace and TV point. Door leading into a ‘Jack and Jill’ dressing area shared with Bedroom Three.

Bedroom Three - 6.10m x 6.00m (20'0" x 19'8") - From the landing, a step up leads to a very large beamed room with double aspect windows, fireplace and door leading into the joint dressing room. Wall mounted goblin lights. Door and steps down into

En-Suite Bathroom - With suite comprising shower cubicle, roll top bath with mixer taps over, vanity sink with cupboard under and WC. Wall lights, double panel radiator and spotlights. Extractor fan and dual aspect windows.

Returning to the landing, a cupboard houses a second hot water tank and slatted shelving. A further cupboard with shelving.

A further door opens to the staircase to the

Second Floor - Landing Area
With restricted height.

Bedroom Four - 3.50m x 3.30m (11'5" x 10'9") - With restricted height. Window to front elevation and double panel radiator.

Bedroom Five - 4.60m x 4.30m (15'1" x 14'1") - A double bedroom with restricted height. Ceiling inset with beams. Centre beam with slatted wooden screen. Double panel radiator.

Further along the landing, an internal door leads into a suite comprising

Bedroom Six - 5.40m x 4.50m (17'8" x 14'9") - A large double bedroom with eave and centre beams. Window to the side elevation. Double panel radiator and TV point. Access to roof space.

Family Bathroom - Comprising of a white suite with panel bath with mixer tap and handheld shower, WC and pedestal wash handbasin with mirror over. Skylight window and restricted height ceiling with beams. Double panel radiator and extractor fan.

Outside - The property is approached by a private driveway which leads to the front of the house and the gravelled driveway area. There is a range of mature trees and flowerbeds. The rear garden is laid to lawn and wraps around the property, with a terrace area to the rear bordered by a low wall. To the side of the property is a further grass area and gravel steps heading down to a gated side access and a brick built storage outhouse.

Services - Services Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating.
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Council Tax - Council Tax Band G; £3,630.13 payable 2025/2026
Local Authority East Suffolk district Council

Viewings Strictly by appointment with the Agent

Term - To let unfurnished on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy for an initial term of twelve months (with a view to extending). Monthly rent payable £3,100 per calendar month.

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October 2025