• Stunning 1882 former milking parlour with original beams & vaulted ceilings +
• Substantial and versatile living space including five bedrooms +
• Bespoke kitchen, light-filled conservatory & impressive indoor swimming pool +
• Party barn, workshops & extensive outbuildings for multiple uses +
• Beautiful landscaped gardens, paddocks & open countryside setting +
• Granary Cottage, a self-contained converted Granary with three bedrooms and its own garden, is also for available by separate negotiation - ask the selling agent for more details. +
• EPC Rating = C +

Fabulous Country property with pool complex and panoramic views

Description

This unique former milking parlour was built by William Henry Smith the wealthy owner of the eponymous retail business who, as well as being a member of Parliament and the first Lord of the Admiralty (1877-1880), undertook a revolution of the farming industry in an effort to reduce the number of farm hands and tenant farmers.

Dating back to 1882, the main part of the brick built building retains not only the initials WHS clearly on the exterior wall but also many of the beams and charm of the original building. The main house was painstakingly refurbished by the current owners and later extended to include an indoor pool, conservatory and guest suite and now extends to around 5,225 sq ft.

The flowing layout is designed for both comfortable family living and entertaining on a grander scale when required. At its heart, in the open plan main living space, is a beautiful bespoke kitchen complete with a central island, integrated appliances, and a zinc covered breakfast bar for casual dining. In addition there is a large walk-in pantry and separate utility room with exterior access. This incredible vaulted space which is flooded with natural light opens through oversized sliding doors on the right into a light-filled conservatory, perfectly placed to enjoy the gardens year-round and far-reaching views across the farmland beyond.

At the rear left of this exceptional space a further sliding door leads into a family room, with a studio beyond, together with bedrooms four and five and family bathroom. To the rear right a slate floored inner hall leads to the guest bedroom suite and the incredible indoor swimming pool which could be the only space to surpass the kitchen.

The entrance hall is as striking as it is functional with Suffolk pamment flooring, its huge front door and curved staircase to the main bedroom on the first floor – a room with exposed beams and an inspired bathroom.