The Old Rectory

Offering light and elegant accommodation throughout, this fine Grade II Listed former rectory - believed to date in part to the early 16th and 17th Century, which was later rebuilt and refaced in the 18th and 19th century - sits in the heart of the picturesque Suffolk village of Newton. Tucked away behind the golf course, the property benefits from over 5 acres of beautiful gardens and grounds. In addition, are a wide variety of outbuildings that could offer further ancillary accommodation subject to the necessary consents.

A handsome and welcoming entrance hall provides access to the majority of the principal rooms, all beautifully proportioned, with period features and high ceilings; the elegant drawing room with open fireplace, and dining room both have impressive full height bay windows overlooking the gardens, along with a door that joins the two rooms. A study, sitting room and a cloakroom complete this side of the ground floor and together the four formal reception rooms offer comfortable space for a large family. From an inner hall, access is provided to the large kitchen/ breakfast room with space for a kitchen table and access to both a sizable utility room and a snug to the other side. There are two cellars, one acts as a substantial wine store which is accessed from the inner hall, and the other is an ideal pantry, located near the kitchen.

Two staircases lead to the first floor; consisting of the spacious principal bedroom with a substantial en-suite bathroom, and four further double bedrooms, one is currently being used as a dressing room to form a principle suite, another with en-suite, a separate wc, and family bathroom. A second floor has another bathroom and four further rooms, which offer additional bedrooms or an ideal spot for a play room for children, an office space for home workers, or an au pair guest space.

Local Authority: Babergh District Council.
Services: Oil-fired central heating. Mains water, drainage and electricity.
Council Tax: Band G.
Tenure: Freehold

Nestled away, behind Newton Green golf course, yet under half a mile from the centre of this picture perfect village, the property is well placed for those wanting their own privacy and tranquillity, yet being able to dip in and out of all that is on offer within Newton, including the pub. A few miles north, is the market town of Sudbury which sits on the River Stour, forming part of the Stour Valley and Dedham Vale OANB. The area is known widely for its countryside, rivers, chocolate box villages, hamlets and towns; and being one of the prettiest parts of Suffolk.

The market towns of Sudbury with branch line rail service and Hadleigh, along with the medieval village of Lavenham are all within a few miles respectively and have a range of shopping and recreational facilities. Both the A12 and Colchester are about 12 miles to the south; the latter has an extensive range of facilities and a mainline rail service to London Liverpool Street taking less than an hour.

The area has excellent sporting and leisure opportunities, including a number of golf courses water activities on the river and many excellent areas for walking, riding and also bird watching. There are a number of excellent schools in the area, private, state and grammar.

Newton Village Centre 0.5 miles, Sudbury (Station with trains to London Liverpool Street via Marks Tey in 80 minutes) 3.2 miles, Colchester 12 miles, Cambridge 37 miles, Aldeburgh 47 miles.

Well positioned within its stunning grounds, The Old Rectory is approached by a long, tree-lined gravel drive than weaves round a teardrop shaped central lawn before sweeping to the front of the house; offering ample space for parking. To one side is a double garage, with attached stores that surround a courtyard, behind which, is an array of larger outbuildings that incorporate the stable complex with hardstanding, and the open sided barn. The paddocks, grazing and meadow land, lie to the side of these buildings and boarder the entire plot, extending their way around the edge of the formal gardens to the rear, and back round to the opposite side; with a second gated entrance from the road ideal for horse box. An additional storage barn sits in the West paddock, which subject to the necessary consents might offer potential for conversion.

The formal gardens are south and east facing, with sprawling lawns that are interspersed by pathways and flower beds that are bursting with a wide variety of colours and specimen planting. Bordered by mature and well-shaped hedging and trees, the formal gardens lead to a sunken pool with patio and well planted surround, and the pool house. The tennis court, which is in need of resurfacing, is hidden by a tall collar of hedging. Combining all that is on offer with this fine residence, it would make a perfect family home for the next custodians.

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