Hawstead, Suffolk, IP29 5NT

A beautifully situated former rectory in a peaceful village setting with extended open-plan living accommodation , 4 receptions,4 bedrooms 3 and bathrooms .Views across 3.3 acres of open meadows land which is available to rent .

GROVE HOUSE is an elegant detached and extremely light family house, situated mid-way between the green and village church, occupying a prominent, yet private, position backing on to open grass meadows.

Built by the diocese in the 70’s to replace the neighbouring Victorian rectory when it was sold twenty years ago to the current owners, who undertook a meticulous programme of modernisation and remodelling.

This included a complete redesign of the principal accommodation, redefining the living space and creating a home ideal for the modern family.

A substantial extension further complements the accommodation and creates well-proportioned and versatile living space.

A central open-plan living space with dining/sitting and kitchen areas is complemented by a study, separate sitting and garden rooms.

The design also incorporates traditional elements of a country house with a pantry, boot room and large integral store room.

Whilst upstairs, the principal suite is vaulted with a full height gable window overlooking the garden and meadow.

Briefly, the house comprises: HALL – with door through to OPEN-PLAN LIVING ROOM – a versatile double aspect space with a feature oak and glass staircase, with sitting and dining areas open to the double-aspect KITCHEN fitted with modern wall and base kitchen units, with peninsular breakfast bar and extensive work surface with fitted Miele hob with extractor over, sink and drainer, built-in Miele oven and fridge, and dishwasher, and a WALK-IN PANTRY with fitted shelving.

SITTING ROOM - a peaceful double-aspect room with an open fireplace with surround and mantelpiece GARDEN ROOM – a fabulous room with a double-aspect through bi-fold doors to terrace, large gable window overlooking the garden and meadows beyond.

STUDY – with a built-in work station, overlooking the terrace and garden, with vaulted glass ‘atrium’ over. SIDE HALL - door to front garden .

BOOT ROOM - with space for coats and boots, door to terrace. CLOAKROOM – with low-level WC and wash hand basin.

UTILITY ROOM –fitted with a large work surface and storage with space and plumbing for washing machine and dryer, inset with sink and drainer, door through to STORE ROOM – with side access housing oil-fired central heating boiler.

FIRST-FLOOR LANDING overlooking the atrium through to the terrace and garden.

PRINCIPAL SUITE – a well-proportioned double-aspect room with a vaulted ceiling, and full height gable window overlooking the meadow .

With a range of fitted built-in wardrobe cupboards, and EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM with large shower cubicle, low-level WC, wash hand basin and heated towel rail.

BEDROOM TWO SHOWER ROOM with corner shower cubicle, wash hand basin, low-level WC, and heated towel rail.

BEDROOM THREE BEDROOM FOUR FAMILY BATHROOM – with shower cubicle, double ended panel bath, low-level WC, wash hand basin, heated towel rail, and a large walk-in shelved LINEN CUPBOARD .

OUTSIDE The property sits centrally in a garden enclosed with mature hedges and trees, bordered on two sides by meadowland and post and rail fencing.

AGENT’S NOTE: This area is currently rented from a local charity, and we understand this arrangement could continue.

The additional land extends to approximately 3.37 acres, and has, until recently, been home to Alpacas, Digby, Marlon and Nugget, and a brood of chickens.

GENERAL INFORMATION • Mains water, drainage and electricity. Oil-fired CH • Underfloor heating throughout ground-floor.

• Council Tax – West Suffolk – Band F - £3,178pa • Ofcom states Superfast broadband is available • Ofcom states mobile signal is available • EPC rating D • What3words: wished.remodel.fermented ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING (AML) AND ID CHECKS - In order to comply with current legislation, in the event that you make an acceptable offer and before solicitors are instructed, we must complete a number of checks for which you will be charged £30 including VAT per person (a company, trust, or similar will be charged a one-off fee of £75 including VAT).