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Layham Park, Layham Road, Layham, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 5NB

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Layham Park Layham, Suffolk

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The tranquil village of Layham is situated between the larger villages of East Bergholt and Upper Hadleigh. Hadleigh is a thriving market town steeped in

history with a main high street displaying evidence of architecture from many different periods. There is an extensive range of amenities/services including

primary schools, a leisure centre, swimming pool and library. The major town of Ipswich is 9 miles distant and provides access to the A14 trunk road and

A12 to London. There are excellent rail links to London's Liverpool Street at Manningtree (10 miles) and Colchester (15 miles).

Set amidst 25 acres of rolling grazing land and accessed via a rising private driveway, Layham Park enjoys an outstanding elevated setting with panoramic

views across the Brett Vale. Of early 18th Century origins, the property is Grade II listed and of grey gault brick with hipped slate roofline, three window

range of double hung sashes and aesthetic symmetry as was popular in the architectural styling of the Georgian era. Offering in excess of 5,400 sq ft of

accommodation, the principal residence is comprised of four formal reception rooms, six bedrooms (two en-suite) and a self-contained single storey annexe.

Retained features include 9ft ceiling heights, granite topped kitchen/breakfast room, parquet flooring, marble surround fireplaces, original panelling and oak

flooring. Further benefits to the property include a detached triple garage, stable block, heated swimming pool and an outstanding setting standing proudly

above the Brett Vale with no immediate neighbours, set within 25 acres of gardens, lakes, grazing and amenity land.

An early 19th Century Grade II listed country house set on high ground with no immediate

neighbours, approached via a half-mile driveway and set within 25 acres.

Timbered double doors opening to:

ENTRANCE HALL: 9' 6" x 9' 3" (2.90m x 2.82m) With patterned

terracotta tiled flooring, decorative cornicing, panelled part-glazed double

doors opening to:

RECEPTION HALL: 22' 0" x 10' 10" (6.73m x 3.31m) With stripped

wooden flooring throughout, staircase off, 9ft ceiling heights, dado rail

and corner fireplace with inset grill, stone surround and mantle over.

SITTING ROOM: 22' 6" x 14' 6" (6.86m into bay x 4.44m) With three-

window bay to front affording outstanding views over the surrounding

grounds, detailed panelling, cornicing and parquet flooring. Fireplace with

marble hearth, surround and wooden mantle over. Door to outside.

DRAWING ROOM: 19' 10" x 15' 11" (6.07m x 4.86m) Afforded an

east/west dual aspect with 8ft window to front, further window to rear and

ornate wall carvings, cornicing and central ceiling rose. Karndean tiled

flooring and fireplace with marble tiled hearth, wooden surround and

mantle over. Double doors with step down to:

SUN ROOM: 20' 10" x 11' 5" (6.37m x 3.49m) Enjoying a glazed

surround on three sides with southerly side aspect opening to the side

terrace and swimming pool. Tiled flooring throughout and underfloor

heating.

DINING ROOM: 21' 0" x 18' 1" (6.42m x 5.52m into bay) An

outstanding reception room with detailed wall carvings, dado rail, ornate

cornicing and three-bay window to rear overlooking rolling grounds.

Further 8ft window to rear, parquet flooring and central fireplace with

marble hearth, wooden surround and mantle over.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 26' 4" x 13' 4" (8.04m x 4.07m)

Fitted with a matching range of solid wood base and wall units with




granite preparation surfaces over and tiling above. Stainless-steel single

sink unit with drainer to side, mixer tap over and window to front

overlooking gardens. Appliances include a Rangemaster electric oven with

five-ring gas hob over and extraction above. Further fitted appliances

include a fridge/freezer, microwave and dishwasher. A central granite

topped island provides further base level storage with further granite

topped breakfast table to rear. Tiled flooring throughout, range of

spotlights and further window to side.

UTILITY ROOM: 11' 1" x 6' 7" (3.40m x 2.02m) Fitted with range of

base units and stainless-steel single sink unit with hot and cold taps over.

Space and plumbing for washing machine, dryer and American style

fridge/freezer. Door to outside and further door providing internal access

to annexe.

CLOAKROOM: Fully tiled and fitted with ceramic WC, wash hand

basin within a base level unit and stained-glass window to front.

ANNEXE: (Accessed via independent external door or via utility room)

Door opening to:

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 15' 1" x 8' 5" (4.60m x 2.58m)

Fitted with a matching range of wooden base and wall units with worktops

over and tiling above. Stainless steel single sink unit with drainer to side,

mixer tap over and window to side. Fitted appliances include an oven with

grill above, four-ring hob with extraction above and space for

fridge/freezer. Door to:

INNER HALL: 7' 8" x 6' 6" (2.36m x 2.00m) With door to linen

cupboard housing water cylinder with useful fitted shelving.

SITTING ROOM: 19' 9" x 12' 8" (6.03m x 3.87m) With 9ft ceiling

heights, window to rear and fireplace with stone hearth, surround and

mantle above. Opening to:

STUDY: 8' 5" x 5' 7" (2.57m x 1.71m) With window to side and door to:

BEDROOM: 16' 6" x 12' 7" (5.04m x 3.85m) With window to front and

further door to:

INNER HALL: Spanning the depth of the annexe with secondary

staircase, door to useful under stair storage recess and further door linking

to the utility room of the principal residence.

SHOWER ROOM: 8' 3" x 6' 0" (2.53m x 1.84m)

First floor

LANDING: Offering a wealth of period detail including cornicing, dado

rail, deep skirting and recessed archways. Door to storeroom with sliding

door to fitted storage unit and hatch to loft. Further door to secondary

landing with secondary staircase to annexe.

MASTER BEDROOM: 21' 11" x 14' 1" (6.70m into bay x 4.31m) With

a range of part-glass fronted bespoke fitted wardrobe units, three window

bay affording elevated views and door to:

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM: 10' 1" x 5' 11" (3.08m maximum x

1.82m) Fully tiled and fitted with ceramic WC, pedestal wash hand basin

and fully tiled separately screened shower unit with chrome shower

attachment. Window to rear.

BEDROOM 2: 18' 2" x 14' 1" (5.56m into bay x 4.31m) With range of

fitted wardrobe units, three-window bay and further range of base level

storage.

BEDROOM 3: 15' 8" x 9' 4" (4.78m x 2.87m) With window to front,

range of fitted wardrobe units.




BEDROOM 4: 15' 2" x 13' 7" (4.63m x 4.16m) With window to rear,

floor-to-ceiling fitted wardrobe units and door to:

EN-SUITE BATHROOM: 10' 3" x 5' 9" (3.13m x 1.76m) Fully tiled

and fitted with ceramic WC, wash hand basin within a floating base level

unit, bidet and half-length bath with chrome shower attachment. Window

to front.

FAMILY BATHROOM: 11' 0" x 6' 6" (3.36m x 1.99m) Fully tiled and

fitted with WC, pedestal wash hand basin, bidet and sunken bath with

chrome shower attachment.

SHOWER ROOM: 6' 10" x 5' 6" (2.09m x 1.70m) Fully tiled and fitted

with ceramic WC, pedestal wash hand basin and fully tiled separately

screened shower unit with chrome shower attachment.

Second floor

OFFICE: 22' 6" x 13' 1" (6.87m x 4.00m) A versatile room, currently

being utilised as an office with range of fitted shelving. Window to front,

door to eaves storage space and door to:

BEDROOM 5: 15' 4" x 14' 7" (4.68m x 4.45m) With window to rear

affording an outstanding elevated view over the surrounding grounds with

the market town of Hadleigh distant.

BEDROOM 6: 14' 7" x 11' 0" (4.46m x 3.37m) With window to side,

door to eaves storage and further door to:

CLOAKROOM: 6' 1" x 5' 9" (1.87m x 1.77m) Fitted with ceramic WC,

pedestal wash hand basin and door to eaves storage, Velux skylight.

STOREROOM: 11' 6" x 10' 3" (3.53m x 3.14m) With window to front.

Outside

Approached via a sweeping driveway of approximately 0.5 miles, Layham

Park sits proudly on high ground, immediately surrounded by mature,

formal gardens with range of terraces, evergreen hedging, both fledgling

and mature trees, flowerbeds and lake. To the eastern elevation, the

property has a side terrace with heated swimming pool, affording

outstanding views over the surrounding grounds. Adjacent to the pool

terrace is a covered seating area.

THREE-BAY GARAGE: 18' 3" x 18' 0" (5.58m x 5.49m) With up-and-

over doors to front, light and power connected.

Further complementing the grounds is a walled kitchen garden and

outbuildings including a detached barn and stable block comprising five

loose boxes and a tack room.

SERVICES: Mains water and electricity are connected. Private drainage.

Oil-fired heating. NOTE: None of these services have been tested by the

agent.

LOCAL AUTHORITY: Babergh District Council, Endeavour House, 8

Russell Road, Ipswich, IP1 2BX (0300 1234000).

VIEWING: Strictly by prior appointment only through DAVID BURR.

NOTICE: Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of

these sales details, they are for guidance purposes only and prospective

purchasers or lessees are advised to seek their own professional advice as

well as to satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their

correctness. No representation or warranty whatsoever is made in relation

to this property by David Burr or its employees nor do such sales details

form part of any offer or contract.

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