Bentley, Ipswich, IP9
- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
7
- BATHROOMS
4
- SIZE
5,193 sq ft
482 sq m
- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
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Key features
- Beautifully renovated and thoughtfully interior designed
- Stunning interiors with exceptional attention to detail
- Spectacular natural light throughout
- Private and peaceful setting
- Additional land available by separate negotiation
- Private woodland
- Within easy reach of the estuary and beach
- Spacious, self-contained annexe or home office
- Off-street parking
- Not listed
Description
ABOUT THIS HOUSE
Bentley House is, above all, a brilliant family house. There is space in abundance, yet it still feels warm and welcoming, with wonderful privacy all around. It has the sort of layout that works just as well with children tearing around as it does with a house full of guests.
During the current owners’ time at Bentley House, it has undergone a significant renovation, bringing the house back to life while carefully preserving its original character. The owner is an interior designer and her eye is evident throughout, with confident use of colour and pattern alongside original sash windows, shutters, fireplaces and high ceilings.
For me, the drawing room is the standout, with floor-to-ceiling windows bringing in incredible light and views across the garden. The dining room comes a close second, made for long lunches, big dinners and weekends with friends. With seven bedrooms and flexible annexe accommodation, there is plenty of room for everyone.
Outside, mature gardens surround the house, with a swimming pool tucked away in a sunny corner and woodland for children to explore and build dens. Beyond the garden, the village church can be seen through the trees, a lovely backdrop to this peaceful setting.
ABOUT THIS AREA
This is a particularly lovely corner of Suffolk, with the peace and space of the countryside but plenty going on close by. A short drive brings you to the Orwell and Stour estuaries, with sandy beaches, sailing and beautiful stretches of coastline to explore. The King Charles III England Coast Path also follows the nearby shoreline.
Alton Water is another local highlight, with miles of waterside walks and cycling, as well as sailing and paddleboarding.
For everyday life, Fields Farmshop and Café at East Bergholt is a local favourite, while Suffolk Food Hall is brilliant for stocking the kitchen or lunch overlooking the Orwell. The Wild Rabbit at Harkstead is another excellent nearby spot.
Families are well catered for, with Royal Hospital School, Ipswich High School, Orwell Park and Ipswich School all within reach, alongside the highly regarded Colchester grammar schools.
Further afield, Aldeburgh, Southwold and Snape Maltings make brilliant days out. Manningtree station also makes London accessible in under an hour, with direct trains to Liverpool Street. Life here feels wonderfully tucked away, yet good schools, great food, the coast and London are all within easy reach.
TOWNS & CITIES
Manningtree 6.3 miles
Ipswich 6.5
Dedham 8 miles
Hadleigh 10.3 miles
Woodbridge 15.3 miles
Colchester 19.2
London 77.9 miles
PUBS & RESTAURANTS
The Wild Rabbit, Harkstead
The Swan, Stratford St Mary
Lucca, Manningtree
The Crown, Stoke by Nayland
The Red Lion, East Bergholt
TRAIN STATIONS
Manningtree Station 6.3 miles
London Liverpool Street from 55 minutes
Colchester Station 14.8 miles
London Liverpool Street from 47 minutes
AIRPORTS
London Stansted Airport 44.7 miles
Heathrow Airport 98.9 miles
London Gatwick Airport 97 miles
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- Band: TBC
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Private
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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