This historic six-bedroom country house in the village of Brome, near Eye, has gone on the market for £895,000.

East Anglian Daily Times: Chequers in Brome, near Eye, has grounds including woodlands and lawned gardensChequers in Brome, near Eye, has grounds including woodlands and lawned gardens (Image: Jim Tanfield/Inscope Images)

Believed to date from the late 1600s, Chequers has around 2.7 acres of grounds, including woodland and lawned gardens.

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It is on the market with Jackson-Stops in Ipswich, after having been in the ownership of the same family for nearly 65 years.

East Anglian Daily Times: An interior at Chequers in Brome, a period property which is currently on the marketAn interior at Chequers in Brome, a period property which is currently on the market (Image: Jim Tanfield/Inscope Images)

The home has many original features including impressive exposed beams, but is not listed.

East Anglian Daily Times: An impressive fireplace at Chequers in Brome, which is on the market for £895,000An impressive fireplace at Chequers in Brome, which is on the market for £895,000 (Image: Jim Tanfield/Inscope Images)

Its accommodation covers 3,763 sq ft, including three reception rooms, a playroom and study.

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On the first floor, the master bedroom has a dressing room which could be adapted to incorporate an en-suite. There are also five further double bedrooms, a family bathroom and a modern shower room.

East Anglian Daily Times: One of the bedrooms at Chequers in BromeOne of the bedrooms at Chequers in Brome (Image: Jim Tanfield/Inscope Images)

The main driveway to the house opens off the A140, and there is a garage, parking and turning area, as well as an enclosed, shingled courtyard.

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A multi-purpose studio/games room, including a cloakroom and the utility/laundry room for the main house, could potentially be converted into an annexe.

East Anglian Daily Times: Some of the impressive exposed beams at Chequers in Brome, near EyeSome of the impressive exposed beams at Chequers in Brome, near Eye (Image: Jim Tanfield/Inscope Images)

For more details, contact Jackson-Stops in Ipswich on 01473 218218.

East Anglian Daily Times: Chequers in Brome, near Eye, is on the market with Jackson-Stops with a guide price of £895,000Chequers in Brome, near Eye, is on the market with Jackson-Stops with a guide price of £895,000 (Image: Jim Tanfield/Inscope Images)