Description
Representing a fine example of a Grade II Listed country residence, just 3 miles from the historic Bury St Edmunds town centre and within walking distance of the grounds of Ickworth Park, Horringer House comprises 18th century origins with considerable early 19th century alterations including a unique 4 storey tower constructed in Italianate style. The tower is distinctively finished in red brick and gault brick dressings with a slated pyramid roof, while the original house boasts mellow brick elevations, large sash casement windows and dentil cornicing befitting of the era of build. Of particular note is the splayed two-storey bay protruding from the construction of the south elevation. The extensive accommodation schedule amounts to approximately 9,322 sq.ft including a self-contained annexe and up to eight bedrooms in the principal residence. The ground floor boasts 5 reception rooms, a grand entrance hall with flag stone flooring and cantilevered staircase leading to the galleried landing and the central AGA kitchen/breakfast room is well-equipped for modern living with access to a lower ground floor utility and wash room as well as a tack room and additional store rooms. The interior of the property has been overhauled in the last decade and now presents to a high standard while retaining the marble fireplaces ornate décor and delicate plaster works throughout. Horringer House is nestled within a 30.6-acre (sts) parkland style setting comprising a variety of formal lawns, paddocks and specimen trees. The residence itself is set around a walled courtyard providing access to the house, annexe and out-buildings, all of which are bisected by the in and out driveway.
ENTRANCE HALL: With flag stone flooring, primary staircase to first floor and door to office.
DRAWING ROOM: Distinctively set with the bay window, enjoying a Southerly aspect over the lawns, the drawing room is an idyllic space for formal entertaining with a fine fireplace, high ceilings and ornate cornicing.
DINING ROOM: A palatial room, well equipped for formal dining and wonderful views of the adjacent grounds.
SITTING ROOM: Set with a central fireplace, bay window to side and sash window to rear. The sitting room is a cosy space located to the corner of the property with access to an internal store room, housing one of the oil-fired boilers.
AGA KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: Tastefully divided to afford a duality of culinary preparation spaces, storage and work-surfaces with an informal dining area. The kitchen/breakfast room is set around the oil-fired Aga with a range of matching wall and base units, with marble work tops over as well as a centrally positioned island affording additional work space and storage under.The kitchen has an access door leading to staircase rising to ATTIC ROOM. The breakfast area is well positioned for less formal dining as well as providing access to the annexe.
OFFICE: Located adjacent to the entrance hall, the office is a private yet grand room capable of fulfilling a number of uses with window to front aspect and marble fireplace.
REAR HALL: With door to courtyard and access to staircase leading to 'The Tower'.
CLOAK ROOM: White suite comprising W.C. and hand wash basin.
BOOT ROOM/WASH HOUSE: Accessed via the kitchen providing a wealth of integral storage space with a personnel door opening onto the central courtyard. The boot room is divided to comprise a; UTILITY ROOM: With a range of base units, additional sink with inset drainer and mixer tap over, window to rear and side aspect and space for further white goods if so required. TACK ROOM: With dual aspect windows to front and side and providing additional storage space, particularly equipped for equine needs.
The Annexe The annexe enjoys independent access via two lockable doors, providing an idyllic space for guest accommodation or short-term residential lets. Accessed initially by a door from the kitchen/breakfast room of the main house which in turn leads to an internal hallway, walk-in boot room and a secured bolted door leading to the courtyard.
The annexe in brief comprises; BEDROOM WITH ENSUITE: with white suite comprising WC, handwash basin and corner shower.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: With a range of base units including a number integrated appliances and spaces for white goods.
SITTING ROOM: With dual aspect windows and fireplace.
First Floor MASTER SUITE: A palatial bedroom with ornate cornicing, a central fireplace and a wealth of storage complimented by wonderful views afforded by the bay fronted window.
BEDROOM 2: Bedroom with dual aspect windows to the side.
BEDROOM 3: Bedroom with dual aspect windows to rear and side as well as door to EN-SUITE: With white suite comprising W.C, hand wash basin and shower.
BEDROOM 4: A double bedroom with dual aspect window to front and side.
BEDROOM 5: A double bedroom with window to front.
BATHROOM White suite comprising W.C., handwash basin, panel bath and corner shower. Sash window to side aspect and ornate fireplace.
SHOWER ROOM: Located in the same hall way as bedroom 4 with white suite comprising W.C, hand wash basin and shower with dual aspect windows to rear.
SNUG: A delightful walk-through space with integrated storage flanking the bay window to the north elevation, the snug is a versatile space on the first floor capable of fulfilling a number of uses as well as being another bedroom if so required.
ATTIC ROOM: Located over the boot room and wash room, accessible from the kitchen. The attic room provides additional storage space divided into two distinct areas. Windows to side.
Second Floor BEDROOM 6: A palatial bedroom with dual aspect windows to rear and side with EN- SUITE: with white suite comprising W.C, handwash basin and shower.
Third Floor BEDROOM 7: Enjoying some of the best views 'The Tower' has to offer, a spacious double bedroom with dual aspect windows to front and rear.
BEDROOM 8: A double bedroom with window to side.
Outside The property enjoys access via an in and out driveway bisecting two separate parts of the grounds to the house, both of which follow the sweeping pea shingle drive to the central courtyard around which the residence and various outbuilding are set. In brief the outbuildings comprise;
GARAGE: With up and over door.
LOG STORE: Set on the side of the garage providing ample storage space.
STORE: Set to the other side of the garage again providing storage space with stairs rising to a first floor Games Room;
STABLE BLOCK: Currently used as storage but formerly housing 3 stables. The stable block is a versatile outbuilding capable of being reinstated to fulfil equine needs if necessary.
STORE: Located on the side of the stable block providing additional storage. Ideal for use as another tack room.
CARPORT & STORE: Built within the brick and flint walls of the grounds, the carport provides a covered space for a single vehicle.
The grounds are tastefully divided comprising a formal lawn to the west, a substantial water garden to the south-west and complimented by maturing kitchen garden set within the walled grounds.
To the East of the residence is the majority of the parkland as well as two individually fenced paddocks. Paths meander further through the woodland which comprises many fine trees including Oak and Beech
In all about
30.6 acres AGENTS NOTE: We understand this sale is subject to a grant of probate.
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: West Suffolk Council, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU.
COUNCIL TAX BAND: H - £3,810.02 per annum.
VIEWING: Strictly by prior appointment only through joint agents DAVID BURR (Bury St Edmunds office 01284 725525) & Savills.
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