Benton Street, Hadleigh, Ipswich, IP7

16th century timber-framed hall within 21 acres of exceptional grounds, private yet walking distance to Hadleigh, with pool complex, equestrian facilities and cottage.

ABOUT THIS HOUSE
Priory Hall sits hidden within its grounds, positioned behind a red brick wall that leads to tall electric iron gates. From the moment you arrive, you are in your own world. The house is immediately impressive, its timber-framed façade full of character, yet you remain just a short walk from the centre of Hadleigh. It is a rare balance of privacy and convenience.

Believed to date back to the 16th century, the house has evolved into a generous and highly liveable home. The layout is centred around a welcoming entrance hall, with well-proportioned reception rooms that lend themselves naturally to both family life and entertaining. Many rooms open directly to the gardens and terraces, alive with colour and energy through the seasons.
The Hall is a defining feature. A vast, vaulted space with exposed timbers and a gallery above, it has previously hosted weddings but offers complete flexibility for future use.

An indoor swimming complex adds another dimension, a bright, vaulted space designed for year-round use with a strong connection to the outside.

The grounds extend to just over 21 acres. Formal lawns and parterre gardens sit alongside a lake, a lily-filled pond, a kitchen garden, tennis court and wider parkland. Equestrian facilities with spectacular views of the parkland are well arranged with separate access, and a range of outbuildings, including a barn and pavilion, provide further opportunity. A separate cottage offers additional accommodation.

Priory Hall is a home that combines scale, connectivity, versatility and a true sense of escape.


ABOUT THIS AREA
Set on the edge of Hadleigh, Priory Hall is surrounded by rolling countryside, with a landscape that invites you out to walk, ride and explore. Bridleways and footpaths weave through farmland and along the nearby River Brett, offering quiet moments by the water and the chance for paddleboarding.

Hadleigh itself is a thriving market town, known for its historic timber-framed buildings, independent cafés and strong sense of community. It offers everyday convenience alongside a relaxed, village-like feel, with regular farmers’ markets, the much-loved Hadleigh Show, and a lively local scene.

Just outside the town, The Marquis is a firm favourite, known for its restaurant and spa, perfect for long lunches or an easy escape.
For families, schooling is a major draw. Well regarded options include Old Buckenham Hall School, Orwell Park School, Ipswich School and Ipswich High School, alongside excellent state schools and Colchester Royal Grammar School. Manningtree Station, with direct trains to London Liverpool Street in under an hour, is also within easy reach.

With the Stour Valley and Constable Country close by, and the Suffolk coast within easy reach, this is a location that balances countryside living with connection, offering access to some of the very best of Suffolk.


TOWNS and CITIES
Ipswich 10 miles
Colchester 14.2 miles
Stowmarket 15.8 miles
Bury St Edmunds 23.1miles


TRAIN STATIONS
Manningtree Station 8.8 miles
Ipswich Station 9.9 miles
Colchester Station 13.7 miles


AIRPORTS
Stansted Airport 50 miles
Southend Airport 52 miles
London Heathrow 106 miles