5-bedroom detached house · IP29 4HQ
For saleListed 70 days
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About
A one-of-a-kind country home where light-filled interiors, exceptional craftsmanship and seamless indoor-outdoor living redefine modern rural luxury.
ABOUT THIS HOUSE From the moment you step inside, Peacock Priory has an extraordinary sense of light and space.
Your eye is drawn through the house to the colourful walled garden and swimming pool beyond, while every principal room has been designed to embrace the gardens.
At the heart of the home is a spectacular kitchen, defined by a soaring double-height ceiling, a dramatic roof lantern and handcrafted cabinetry.
The generous central island naturally becomes the social hub, while wide glazed doors open seamlessly onto the terrace, creating an effortless connection between inside and out.
Designed for entertaining on every scale, it offers an abundance of space for family and friends to gather, celebrate and stay, with guests moving effortlessly between the pool, gardens and kitchen as long summer lunches drift into warm evenings.
Created from a collection of historic buildings, Peacock Priory combines original brick and flint walls with craftsmanship and contemporary design.
Complete privacy, uninterrupted countryside views and beautifully landscaped gardens create a setting that feels peaceful, while the finish throughout gives the house the atmosphere of a luxury countryside retreat.
Entirely unique, it is a home designed to be lived in and enjoyed every day.
ABOUT THIS AREA Approached via a long private driveway, Peacock Priory occupies an exceptional setting, surrounded by rolling farmland and protected by ancient woodland, creating remarkable privacy and an overwhelming sense of peace.
Positioned on one of Suffolk's highest points, the far-reaching south-westerly views stretch for miles across the surrounding countryside, capturing everything that makes country living so special.
Despite its wonderfully secluded setting, the village of Shimpling, with its traditional pub, church and village hall, is just moments away.
The historic villages of Long Melford, Lavenham and Clare are all within easy reach, offering an excellent selection of independent shops, cafés, restaurants and everyday amenities, while the cathedral town of Bury St Edmunds provides outstanding shopping, leisure and cultural facilities.
Schooling is a particular strength, with highly regarded independent schools including Old Buckenham Hall, Barnardiston Hall, South Lee, Finborough and Culford all within comfortable reach, alongside an excellent choice of state schools.
Fast rail services from Sudbury and Colchester connect to London Liverpool Street in approximately 80 and 50 minutes respectively, making Peacock Priory ideally placed for those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle without sacrificing connectivity.
POINTS OF INTEREST Long Melford 5.2 miles Sudbury 7.9 miles Bury St Edmunds 10.8 miles Newmarket 19.7 miles Cambridge 34.8 miles London 74.2 miles PUBS AND RESTAURANTS Queens Head, Hawkedon The Black Lion & Scutchers,Long Melford The Crown, Hartest Pea Porridge, Bellota, Maison Bleue, Lark, Bury St Edmunds TRAIN STATIONS Sudbury Station 8.6 miles Stowmarket 16.7 miles Bury St Edmunds Station 10.7 miles AIRPORTS Standsted Airport 35.5 miles Southend Airport 57.9 miles London Heathrow 75.9 miles
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