Description
SITUATION Blessem Hall is set at the foot of a private driveway, completely hidden from view and set amidst a mature, diverse nature reserve with grounds of approximately 10 acres. Retained and protected by dedicated conservationists over the course of the past 30 years. The nature reserve is home to a number of protected species including dormice, barn owls, badgers and great crested newts. Wickerstreet Green forms a picturesque hamlet, home to a notable cluster of individual listed buildings, high specification contemporary conversions and forms a unique landscape set between the highly regarded villages of Kersey and Boxford. The village of Kersey is home to the splash, The Bell public house and is one of the most photographed parishes in the county. The village of Boxford is particularly well served with an often outstanding rated primary school, two pubs, a butchers, a wine bar and café, general stores, a post office and health centre. Commuter links are via the A12 trunk road 15 miles distant, Colchester North Station, 12 miles and Manningtree station 15 miles. Local independent schools include Old Buckingham Hall 10 miles and Littlegarth preparatory school 7 miles.
DESCRIPTION Completely hidden from view and accessed via a private driveway, Blessem Hall is set within a 10 acre nature reserve site and forms a five bedroom (one en-suite), detached, individual property dating from the 1970s. Offering an accommodation schedule in excess of 3,800 sq ft the property presents a unique opportunity to further develop and enhance the conservation works commenced by the current owner that include the home of owls, dormice, badgers and great crested newts. Having benefitted from a substantial two-story extension in the 1990s, the property offers accommodation in excess of 3,800 sq ft to the principal dwelling in addition to garaging, workshop and a range of versatile outbuildings/garden office/ancillary stores. Arranged via an Aga kitchen/dining room with a dual aspect sitting room off, the property is ideally suited as a family home with further notable attributes including a snug with parquet flooring, an inner hall with terracotta tiled flooring, a generously proportioned utility room, ground floor study and cloakroom.
Five first floor double bedrooms are accessed by two separate staircases with a substantial landing space and access across the entire floor via either staircase, complementing en-suite facilities to the principal bedroom and a separate family bathroom and shower room.
The approach is via a 50 metre (approximate) track from the road opening to a concrete driveway with a border of mature trees, ample private parking and direct access to the integral garage. Within the 10 acre enveloping grounds are a number of ponds, native tree specimens, wooded areas and wildflower meadows. Hazel dormice are located and encouraged within the curtilage with the current owner facilitating an arrangement with Suffolk Wildlife trust to monitor the animals.
IMPORTANT AGENTS NOTE: An additional 5.75 acres of land are available via separate negotiation. Please contact David Burr Leavenheath Ltd for further details.
LOCAL AUTHORITY: Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council, Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich IP1 2BX (0300 123 4000) Band: E
SERVICES: Mains water and electricity are connected. Private drainage and oil central heating. NOTE: None of these services have been tested by the agent.
COMMUNICATION SERVICES (SOURCE OFCOM): Broadband: Yes, Ultrafast - Speed: up to 1,800 mbps download, up to 220 mbps upload
Phone signal: Yes - Provider: Likely, Indoor limited EE, Three, O2
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