5 bed detached house for sale

Ash Street, Semer, Ipswich, Suffolk IP7

Dove House is an extraordinary Grade II listed farmhouse positioned in a picturesque village setting overlooking the Brett Valley. Dating from the 16th Century with splendid, period features including chamfered beams, wall timbers and oak mullioned windows, the property has also been extended over time seamlessly blending the different periods. This fine home offers ample accommodation coupled with incredible views in a beautifully tucked out of the way position.

Internally, the main house radiates from a welcoming entrance hall, offering spacious and well-proportioned rooms of some elegance. On the ground floor are four principal reception rooms together with a charming kitchen/ breakfast room with inglenook fireplace and inset aga, a separate utility and boot room, along with a cloakroom. On the first floor are five bedrooms, one with en suite and a family bathroom. Of particular note, the property enjoys exquisite views of the gardens, grounds and undulating countryside from every aspect.

The annexe adjoins the main house and is accessed through the library. It consists of a bedroom with en suite, a kitchen, a dining/sitting room as well as a boiler room and shower room.

General
Local Authority: Babergh Distrcit Council
Services: Oil-fired central heating. Shared private drainage system, which we understand from the vendor, does comply with regulations. Shared water.
Council Tax: Band G
Tenure: Freehold<br /><br />The property is set behind a charming walled garden approached via gates and a sweeping gravelled driveway that winds past the picturesque gardens and round via the lake, overlooking the neighbouring grazing pasture beyond, giving a real sense of arrival. Estate fencing surrounds the formal lawns immediately to the front of the house, with a foot gate opening to the gardens with a variety of mature trees, shrubs and hedges as well as a delightful pergola and aviary filling the air with the sound of bird song.

To the east of the house is a lake with an island in the centre and stocked with coarse fish.

In addition there are 4 acres of paddocks, ideal for grazing and offering further far-reaching views.

In all about 4.4 acres.

Agent's Note:
Our client owns the neighbouring two cottages which are being retained. They are currently used as holiday cottages. However, the vendors are currently applying for change of use to residential, and in addition, will include a covenant or restriction for the benefit of the purchasers of Dove House that they cannot be used for holiday let. Full wording to be agreed between legal representatives.<br /><br />Dove House is situated along Ash Street in the picturesque Brett Valley which is conveniently located to the west of Ipswich. Nearby Bildeston has a village shop and a renowned public house and Hadleigh is approximately 3 miles away and has excellent amenities including a supermarket and a medical centre. The county towns of Ipswich and Colchester are within easy reach and both have a wider range of facilities, as well as mainline rail service to London Liverpool Street taking approximately 65 and 51 minutes respectively.