Hawstead

Dating from the 19th century and surprisingly not listed, Hawstead Hall is an impressive Victorian family home positioned in an elevated setting with spectacular far-reaching views over a delightful valley. The property offers almost 4,000 sq ft of light, flexible accommodation arranged over two floors, and beautifully combines modern amenities with a wealth of original features. With high ceilings, attractive fireplaces and period details throughout, the property has been recently renovated - including a new roof - and is presented to a wonderfully high standard.

Configured to provide ideal space for family life, the ground floor accommodation flows from an impressive central reception hall and comprises four spacious reception rooms, including a dual aspect sitting room, a spacious drawing room with a feature fireplace, useful study and reading room. The open-plan kitchen/dining/family room is an impressive space offering further reception space; the kitchen is fitted with a range of bespoke units including a large central island, an AGA and modern integrated appliances, whilst the dining room provides the ideal space for family entertaining with a set of French doors opening to the gardens. Completing the ground floor is a useful utility room, a cloakroom and a boot room with doors opening to the rear gardens. There is also a cellar which is accessed via the reception hall.

The first floor provides four spacious bedrooms, two of which benefit from en suite facilities and dressing rooms. All bedrooms enjoy far-reaching views over the surrounding countryside. A family bathroom and an additional walk-in closet complete the internal accommodation.

Outbuildings Lying to the west of the house are a range of versatile outbuildings. Comprising a double carport, large barn with 3 stables/stores and tack room, an ‘American Barn’ with 4 further stables and covered yard, a Games Room/Workshop barn, and further covered barn/garaging store. All the outbuildings offer potential for conversion to ancillary accommodation, subject to the necessary consents.

General Local Authority: West Suffolk District Council Services: Mains water and electricity services are connected. Oil-fired central heating. We understand that the private drainage at this property may or may not comply with the relevant regulations. Further information is being sought. Mobile and Broadband checker: Information can be found here https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/ Council Tax: Band G EPC Rating: D Agent's note: There is a permanent right of way for the owner of Hawstead Hall; providing access through the northern boundary from the road across a driveway found to the side of neighbouring Bull Hill Cottage. Planning: There is currently an approved planning permission in relation to the outbuilding that sits adjacent to the main house. This is under reference DC/24.1575/HH. Copies of the planning consent and accompanying plans are available from the planning department of the West Suffolk District Council or the vendor's agent. Prospective purchasers are advised that they should make their own enquiries of the local planning authority.

This property has 2.2 acres of land.