Church Lane, Wickham Skeith

Built in 1840's as the Rectory for St. Andrew's Church, Wickham Hall is a handsome and imposing detached period house, set in a prominent, idyllic position surrounded by peaceful countryside. The property provides more than 4,500 sq ft of beautifully appointed accommodation set over four floors, with various splendid original details, and benefits from a detached, self-contained coach house annexe providing two further bedrooms.

Entering through an imposing porch, you are greeted by the family room, a welcoming space in which to relax, with its wooden flooring, ornate carved detailing and impressive open fireplace. From here one is lead through to a central hallway, off which there are a further four reception rooms. These include the similarly proportioned drawing room and sitting room, both of which have fireplaces and dual aspects, including southeast-facing bay windows overlooking the gardens, and a formal dining room which offers access to the gardens via French doors. The kitchen and breakfast room together create a wonderful space for modern family life; the well-equipped kitchen is fitted with farmhouse-style units to base and wall level, integrated appliances, an electric Aga and a central island. Access to the basement is from the inner hall and includes a wine cellar.

To the first floor, the impressive galleried landing has a ceiling lantern skylight overhead, welcoming plenty of natural light, and provides access to six double bedrooms; these include the generous principal bedroom with its spacious, luxury en suite bathroom, two bedrooms with en suite shower rooms. The remaining three bedrooms have access to two family bathrooms. Stairs rise to the second floor, where there is an additional double bedroom, a study area and an en suite shower room.

Coach House The Coach House creates an ideal annexe, and offers splendid ancillary accommodation. Comprising a sitting room, study, a fully equipped kitchen/dining room, two double bedrooms with en suite bathrooms connected via a galleried landing, and a shower room. The space provides complete living accommodation for guests, family members or even short-term use as a holiday let.

General Local Authority: Mid Suffolk District Council Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage services are connected. Oil-fired central heating. Mobile and Broadband checker: Information can be found here https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/ Council Tax: Band H EPC Rating: F Agent's note: The property is on two titles. There is a pedestrian and vehicular right of way to St Andrew's Church only. A small parcel of gravel beside the church belongs to the property, but is licensed to the church by the current owners on an annual basis for use as car parking.

This property has 6.56 acres of land.