Bildeston, Suffolk, IP7 7EB

An elegant 7-bedroom period house with separate cottage and an enormous range of high-quality outbuildings providing studio, gym, office complex and games room, situated in an exceptional 1.7-acre setting yet located in the village centre.

Situated in an incredible 6-acre setting yet tucked behind the high street of the village, The Brooks is an exceptional unlisted period house of elegant proportions and versatile accommodation.

Believed to date back to the 16th-century then having been extended and gentrified in the early 18th-century with later Victorian alterations, the property is graced with considerable natural light and wonderful original features to include large sash windows, picture rails and attractive fireplaces in almost all rooms (including the cloakroom!).

Arranged over three floors, the accommodation extends to around 4,200ft2 comprising a large reception hall with attractive staircase to the first floor, ornate stained-glass interior windows and large cloakroom.

The drawing room enjoys a double aspect, with doors to the south giving access to the gardens and marble fireplace with wood-burning stove.

The dining room has a fabulous bay window, with bespoke window seating, fireplace with wood-burning stove flanked by handmade cupboards and shelving and a snug with open fireplace.

The Aga kitchen has a range of handmade painted shaker-style units with matching display cabinets, solid wood worktops and twin Belfast sink.

There is a study/hobbies room with attractive brick floors and an arched window overlooking the walled courtyard and a utility/laundry room with further base and eye level storage units and door to the gardens.

On the first floor is a large, elegant landing leading to the triple-aspect principal bedroom with a north, east and southerly orientation and bespoke wardrobes, four-poster bed and attractive fireplace.

The guest bedroom has lovely views of the gardens, fireplace and its own en suite bathroom.

There are three further good-sized double bedrooms on the first floor, served by a large traditional bathroom with ball-and-claw bath and large walk-in shower cubicle.

On the second floor are two further double bedrooms, sharing a large bathroom, with corner bath and separate shower cubicle.

Gardens and Grounds The Brooks is situated centrally within this highly regarded and well-served village, yet somehow providing a mature, private environment to enjoy the copious levels of wildlife and tranquility.

The property is approached from the high street via a single-file road to a gated driveway, with 4-bay car port and extensive parking further past the outbuildings to more secure garaging.

The property benefits from formal gardens, with orchard and active vegetable gardens, together with an enclosed walled courtyard by the house and further partially walled seating area.

There are a variety of mature trees, to include field maple, oak, willow, walnut and ash, together with an outstanding redwood (believed to be planted by Rev Professor Henslow, mentor to Charles Darwin).

Services Mains water, drainage and electricity • Oil-fired heating • Babergh District Council Tax Band G •