This six-bedroom farmhouse set in a "wonderful rural location" on the Shotley peninsula south of Ipswich has been listed for sale.

East Anglian Daily Times: The Vale Farm is in Harkstead, near IpswichThe Vale Farm is in Harkstead, near Ipswich (Image: Chapman Stickels)

The Vale Farm is set in more than six acres of land in Harkstead, about seven miles from Suffolk's county town.

East Anglian Daily Times: The home can be bought with or without the equestrian facilitiesThe home can be bought with or without the equestrian facilities (Image: Chapman Stickels)

It comes with a hard tennis court, heated swimming pool with poolhouse, extensive equestrian facilities and separate cottages.

East Anglian Daily Times: Inside the property, which is for sale for between £1.75m and £2.5mInside the property, which is for sale for between £1.75m and £2.5m (Image: Chapman Stickels)

The Vale Farm is listed for sale for £2.5million, but can be bought without the equestrian land for £1.75m.

East Anglian Daily Times: The land at the home in HarksteadThe land at the home in Harkstead (Image: Chapman Stickels)

It is being marketed by estate agent Chapman Stickels, which described it as being a "fine" home in a "wonderful rural location".