6 bedroom house

An outstanding fully moated grade II listed country house providing a substantial level of accommodation including a stunning recently built oak framed drawing/cinema room and guest accommodation, whilst standing within delightful grounds comprising moated formal gardens, meadows, superb triple bay home office and large games room. All in about 3 acres.

With medieval origins and many alterations in the 17th century and later years, this historic home retains many high status features including a wealth of exposed timbers and studwork, large Inglenook fireplaces, oak flooring and internal doors, original 17th century staircase tower and mullion windows. In 2007/2008 a stunning rear extension was commissioned resulting in one of the finest additions to a period home in the area, constructed of a beautiful vaulted oak frame creating a breath-taking drawing / cinema room with Mezzanine library / sitting area and fabulous ground floor bedroom suite.

Brook Farm enjoys a splendid rural setting on the edge of the picturesque and conveniently positioned village of Beyton and the property offers beautifully arranged accommodation, currently in brief comprising; entrance door to impressive heavily timbered Reception/Dining Hall with red brick fireplace, Sitting Room with Inglenook, Family Room, farmhouse style Kitchen Breakfast Room with Aga, Utility, wonderful recently built Ground Floor Suite with luxurious en-suite bathroom, stunning oak framed Drawing Room with Mezzanine Sitting Area/Library.

A fine 17th Century staircase tower with Ovolo-mullioned windows leads to a long first floor Landing, Master Suite, three further Bedrooms and two bathrooms. On the second floor is a further Bedroom, Sitting Room/ bedroom and Bathroom, completing the beautifully arranged accommodation which extends to over 6000 sq ft, including home office and games room.

Outside - Brook Farm is approached along a sweeping driveway providing plenty of vehicle parking, turning space and space for garaging. To the front is a 47ft games room/gym and of particular note is the fabulous oak framed and glass triple bay home office with adjoining garden store.

Brook Farm is fully moated and to the front of the house is a foot bridge leading across the moat to the entrance. The gardens are situated mostly within the moat and a second more recently built foot bridge crosses the rear moat, leading to the meadows. All in about 3 acres (s.t.s).

Location - Brook Farm is situated on the edge of the village backing onto open countryside. The picturesque village of Beyton with its historic village green and two pubs is situated only 5 miles from the historic market town of Bury St Edmunds. Nearby train stations include, Thurston, Elmswell and Stowmarket only 10 miles away. Beyton provides excellent access to the A14 Ipswich to Cambridge dual carriageway with M11 link to London and Intercity rail service from Stowmarket to London's Liverpool Street.

Directions - When travelling from the direction of Bury St Edmunds along the A14 Dual Carriageway, take the turning signposted Beyton, Tostock, Thurston. Turn right towards Beyton and when passing the village green on the right, turn left at the T junction and first right onto Drinkstone Road, where the driveway leading to Brook Farm will be found at the second turning on the right hand side.

Services - Mains electricity and water. Oil fired radiator central heating. Klargester treatment plant private drainage (2008). Council Tax Band G.



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