Property description

Beccles- 5.9 miles

Norwich- 24.6 miles

Southwold- 6.8 miles

London- 127 miles



The West Wing of Henstead Hall stands slightly elevated at the end of a sweeping private gravel drive with views over a large well-kept grass lawn which is bordered by mature trees, hedges and woodland. A rare opportunity to enjoy a stunning, detached Grade II listed property set in 3.5 acres, with approximately 5800Sqft of spacious and flexible accommodation. The West Wing has undergone a meticulous program of refurbishment giving you seven bedrooms, five reception rooms and has an abundance of character. Henstead Hall is located off the A12 and close to the coastal town of Southwold. Henstead Hall consists of the West wing, East wing and the South wing.



Accommodation comprises briefly :



Entrance hall

• Sitting room

• Drawing room

• Ball room/Dining room

• Kitchen/Breakfast room

• Games room

• Seven bedrooms

• Four bathrooms

• WC

• Lift to first floor

• VIEWINGS AVAILABLE FROM 29TH JUNE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY



The Property

The West Wing of Henstead Hall is a fine house with a double fronted façade, the front door is flanked by Doric columns. The imposing entrance hall of the West Wing welcomes one to the property with two stunning reception rooms on either side. The sitting room has marble fire place, high ceilings, and ¾ length sash windows with views over the extensive lawns to the front. Drawing room is of larger proportions and is an elegant room for entertaining. The kitchen/breakfast room is a fantastic family living space. There is a range of wall and base units and plumbing for appliances. A stunning ball room/dining room with wooden flooring and 20ft high ceilings makes for another fantastic entertaining room. There are three large sash windows which open from floor to ceiling and lead out to a flag stone terrace which is ideal for al fresco dining. The games room is on the opposite side of the hall way, this is a wooden paneled room with a large bay window overlooking the gardens. A large staircase leads up to the first floor where four bedrooms can be found. The Master bedroom enjoys and large en-suite bathroom with a roll top bath, walk-in shower and solid oak floors, a second door leads through to the dressing room with fitted wardrobes. A cloak room and further bathroom can also be found on the first floor along with a manually operated bell boys lift between the ground floor and first floor. All bedrooms on the first floor over look the front gardens with views of the church and rolling countryside. The third floor consists of a self contained two bedroom flat with a sitting room and two bathrooms, one being an en-suite. Access to the attic is gained on the third floor.



Henstead Hall has been a hotel in the past and the possibility of running such a business again could be explored. A Residential Home, Bed and Breakfast are all avenues Henstead Hall could easily lend itself to very well.



Outside

Henstead Hall is approached by a long driveway banked by lawned garden. The property is set in approximately 3.5 acres, of which includes a woodland area and a flag stone terrace. Parking is mainly to the front of the property and can accommodate several vehicles.



Location.

Henstead is a small village outside of the market town of Beccles. A fuller range of amenities can be found in Beccles, which is a busy market town with many shops, restaurants, schools, pubs and supermarkets. A market selling fresh produce is held every Friday in the town, there is a local bus station which runs a regular service to Lowestoft, Norwich and many of the smaller villages around. The town is located on the Waveney River which is a gateway to the Broads network. The train station runs a link to London Liverpool Street via Ipswich and the unspoilt Suffolk coastline with the beaches of Southwold and Walberswick are within easy driving distance.



Tenure

Vacant possession of the freehold will be given upon completion.



Fixtures & Fittings

All fixtures and fittings including curtains are specifically excluded from the sale, but may be available in addition, subject to separate negotiation.



Agents Note

The property is offered subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, whether public or private, all way leaves, easements and other rights of way whether specifically mentioned or not.



Services

Oil fired central heating and hot water. Mains electricity. Septic tank.



Local Authority

Waveny District Council

Tax Band:

Main House:E

Flat : A

Postcode: NR35 7LD