Hengrave, Bury St. Edmunds

GLORIOUS GEORGIAN FARMHOUSE NESTLED IN ONE ACRE OF GROUNDS ON THE OUTSKIRTS OF HENGRAVE: AN OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A PIECE OF PRESERVED SUFFOLK HISTORY.

Positioned in a secluded setting at the end of a shared driveway, a gated entrance opens up to a manicured lawn bound by a brick and flint wall with pleached hornbeam that complement this hidden pastoral paradise. Upon arrival you are greeted by the handsome six bedroom Georgian double fronted Grange Farmhouse - a 250-year-old home layered in history.

Built in 1777 by a local aristocrat, Sir Thomas Rokewood Gage, whose ancestral home was neighbouring Hengrave Hall. Above the elegant wood pannelled portico a commemorative stone tablet bears his initials. Over the past decade, a light touch conservation of the building’s fabric has been curated side-by-side with entire renovation aspects to introduce modern living comforts. Behind the scenes there is the conversion of a spectacular traditional English country kitchen with a large walk-in pantry, a plethora of period features preserved and a complete replacement of the plumbing system throughout. Of particular note, is an ornate stone carving and substantial inner hall entrance door that were likely repurposed here from Tudor remains following the East Wing demolition at Hengrave Hall in 1775. Contemporary interior design nuances include the bijou sixth bedroom wrapped in Soane Britain wallpaper, bathrooms updated with bulkhead lighting by Trinity Marine mixed with light sconces by Pooky elsewhere and spaces awash with a colourful palette by Farrow & Ball, Little Greene and Earthborn.

The outdoors offers a wild meadow with far-reaching countryside views towards the River Lark, a bountiful kitchen garden with raised beds, a courtyard with workshop, garden cellar, formal lawns, and an expanse of gravel with parking for several vehicles. A wondrous detached brick and flint barn with potential for a myriad of uses (subject to planning permission).

LOCATION:

The property lies on the edge of the semi-rural and much favoured village of Hengrave – only four miles north west of the fine Suffolk cathedral town of Bury St. Edmunds. The University City of Cambridge is easily reached via the A14 east-west major road link, which is accessed via neighbouring Risby village to facilitate commuting ease, and with the M11 providing a fast route to London. Reputable state and private schools (Culford School is only four miles) , an eclectic range of high street and independent shops, and some the country’s finest restaurants. They include Michelin star Pea Porridge and Guide featured Maison Bleue, Bellota and Lark – leisure facilities can be found within a short drive as are the majestic rambling Lackford Lakes and Cavenham Heath.

** Open House days on Sat 6th June & Fri 12th June between 10am and 4pm - reserve your viewing in advance by contacting Whatley Lane