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Enjoying a wonderfully tranquil rural setting hidden away in the country lanes, a beautifully appointed and classic Suffolk farmhouse in 5 acres, complete with leisure complex, tennis court and large modern barn.

THE PROPERTY

Understood to date from the late 17th Century, Brunswick Farm is a classic Grade II Listed Suffolk farmhouse enjoying a tranquil rural setting surrounded by the picturesque countryside of the Deben Valley. Well-presented throughout, the farmhouse offers light and well-proportioned accommodation extending to some 4,577 sq ft and features a classic and well-equipped farmhouse kitchen with granite work surfaces and an Everhot electric range. Double doors access a stunning orangery with a wide roof lantern and further doors onto the garden terrace. The elegant dining room, with its fine fireplace, is open plan into a delightful sitting room, with its open studwork and tucked away snug. A linking terrace hall leads to an atmospheric library/music room with its fitted book and display shelves. Both rooms have brick fireplaces with wood burning stoves, together with underfloor heating. Set off the rear hall/boot room is a good-sized study, utility room and cloakroom, and there is access to the purpose built 2,000 bottle racked wine cellar.

On the first floor, a master suite comprises a well- proportioned bedroom with a spacious dressing room and a luxury bathroom/shower room. There are three further double bedrooms and a family bathroom whilst above, there are two interconnecting attic bedrooms and the third bathroom. The property benefits from an oil-fired central heating system and many of the rooms are dual aspect enjoying views across the gardens.

THE LEISURE COMPLEX

A discreet single storey C-shaped brick range under slate roofs, which focuses into a central, south facing sun trap courtyard, with full height glazed elevations, includes an indoor heated pool and jacuzzi together with sauna and steam rooms. There is a multi-purpose games/snooker room and a multi-purpose gym/at home office/guest bedroom. The building has independent services and its own heating system.

THE BARN

A substantial 6,000 ft multi-purpose steel framed farm building, with electric roller doors and three phase power connection, has an independent access and offers scope for a variety of uses, including the creation of stabling, work shop or general storage.

GARDENS AND GROUNDS

Brunswick Farm sits amidst delightfully mature and sheltered gardens and grounds, enclosed by post and rail fencing and natural hedgerow. To the rear of the house are connecting terraces, the widest of which features a Jamie Oliver brick pizza oven, beyond are formal gardens with lawns and well-stocked herbaceous borders. There is a tucked away and sheltered hard tennis court, with a summer house pavilion (with kitchen/shower room), a 50-tree orchard, and a productive kitchen garden, complete with Hartley Botanic greenhouse. To the south is a three acre grass meadow which, together with the west meadow, would be ideal for paddocks.

In all the property extends to about 5 acres.

LOCATION

Brunswick Farm enjoys a delightfully, tranquil rural setting hidden away in the quiet lanes between Framlingham, Kettleburgh and Earl Soham. The historic market town of Framlingham, with its impressive Norman castle is just a few minutes’ drive away and offers an excellent range of local shopping, commercial and recreational facilities, as well as providing top performing schools in both the state and private sectors. The neighbouring villages of the Deben Valley offer further local facilities, whilst the popular riverside town of Woodbridge (12 miles) and the county town of Ipswich (14 miles) to the south are easily accessed. The A12 bypasses at Wickham Market (6 miles), whilst Stowmarket Station lies some 16 miles to the west, from where trains run to London’s Liverpool Street Station in about 85 minutes.

Framlingham – 1.5 miles
Woodbridge – 12 miles
Ipswich – 14 miles (London Liverpool Street Station - 70 mins approx.)

DIRECTIONS (IP13 9RU)

If approaching from Kettleburgh, proceed along Kettleburgh Street towards Framlingham and where the road bends 90 degrees to the right, turn off to the left (effectively straight on) at the base of the hill. Follow this lane for approximately 2 miles, where Brunswick Farmhouse will be found on the left-hand side.

If approaching from Earl Soham, turn off the A1120 to the right, immediately before Earl Soham Church. Follow this lane up into open countryside for approximately 2 miles and turn right signed to Kettleburgh, where Brunswick Farmhouse will then be found on the right-hand side.

If approaching from Framlingham, turn right opposite Fram DIY into Brook Lane. At the end of the lane, turn left. Proceed up the hill, following the road round to the right and continue into open countryside. Take the next left, signed to Kettleburgh, where Brunswick Farmhouse will be found on the right-hand side.

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PROPERTY INFORMATION

Services: Mains electricity (including three phase to the barn/pool annexe) and water are connected to the property. Modern private drainage system. There are 2 electric car charging points.

Broadband: Superfast fibre is available to the property which also has Catt 5 wiring throughout.

Fixtures & Fittings: Items regarded as fixtures and fittings, together with the curtains and certain furnishings and equipment may be available by separate negotiation.

Viewings: By appointment with Jackson-Stops.
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