Tooks Common Lane, Ilketshall St Andrew

Believed to date back to the 1800s, this charming former ale house occupies a generous plot extending to approximately 4 acres (STMS), offering a unique blend of character, space, and potential. The property also benefits from numerous outbuildings, one of which has planning permission granted for conversion.

The accommodation is entered via a front porch leading into a welcoming hallway and onward to the principal sitting room. Rich in period charm, this inviting space features an impressive inglenook fireplace with a wood-burning stove, creating a wonderful focal point. An additional reception room is accessed from the sitting room and enjoys direct access to the gardens, making it ideal as a 4th bedroom, family room, study, or entertaining space.
To the rear of the property, a hallway leads past a ground-floor bedroom with its own en-suite shower room before opening into a striking split-level dining room with a double-height ceiling and staircase rising to the first floor. From the dining room there is access to a family bathroom and a kitchen overlooking the rear gardens. The kitchen in turn leads to a utility room and a conservatory enjoying views across the surrounding grounds.
On the first floor, a central landing serves two bedrooms. The principal bedroom benefits from access to a private balcony, providing elevated views over the gardens and paddocks beyond.
Outside, the property is approached via a crescent-shaped driveway providing ample parking. The extensive gardens wrap around the sides and rear of the house, creating a wonderful setting for outdoor living. Beyond the formal gardens lie enclosed paddocks, ideal for those with equestrian or smallholding interests. Towards the far end of the plot is a single stable & tack room plus a separate field shelter, while two substantial outbuildings provide further versatility, with one already benefitting from planning permission for conversion.
Since 2021 the property has benefitted from a new tiled roof, replacement flat roof covering & a new Grants oil fired boiler. A new sewage treatment system will be installed early August 2026
Offering a rare combination of historic character, generous accommodation, useful outbuildings, and approximately 4 acres of grounds (STMS), Old Butchers Arms presents an exceptional opportunity in a picturesque rural setting.
SERVICES
Mains water and electricity are connected. Drainage is to a private system. (Durrants has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fittings or services and so cannot verify they are in working order.)
TENURE
Freehold.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with the agent's Beccles Office.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
East Suffolk District Council. Council Tax Band – C