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£2.5m farmhouse with tennis court and heated swimming pool for sale
The Vale Farm, Harkstead, is for sale at a guide price of £2.5m - Credit: Savills
A Grade II listed farmhouse with a heated swimming pool and equestrian facilities has come up for sale in Harkstead near Ipswich.
The property, known as The Vale Farm, is advertised at a guide price of £2,500,000.
The Vale Farm, Harkstead, is Grade II listed with equestrian and leisure facilities - Credit: Savills
Believed to date back to the 15th century, the property was originally a series of cottages but was later transformed into one large and characterful farmhouse. It still retains a number of distinctive period details, including exposed studs, beams and eye-catching feature fireplaces.
One of three reception rooms at the property, featuring timbered ceilings and a large brick fireplace - Credit: Savills
But it's the location that Savills' property agent, Mark Oliver, thinks is particularly stunning. "Magically set in one of the best locations in Suffolk, The Vale Farm is wonderfully positioned between two lovely estuaries of the River Orwell and Stour," he says.
The tennis court at this £2.5m property in Harkstead has been resurfaced recently - Credit: Savills
As a result of its rural location, the property is surrounded by open countryside with lovely valley views and also includes extensive equestrian facilities, a heated swimming pool and pool house and a recently resurfaced tennis court.
The large/kitchen breakfast room at this £2.5m property for sale in Harkstead - Credit: Savills
Inside, ground-floor accommodation includes a large entrance hall leading to three formal reception rooms as well as a large kitchen/breakfast room with garden access and a study and a cloakroom.
The master suite at The Vale Farm is impressive, with a dressing room and twin bathrooms - Credit: Savills
There are six bedrooms on the first floor, including the impressively large master suite which features a large walk-in dressing room and twin bathrooms.
The property also includes a heated pool and pool house in its sprawling grounds - Credit: Savills
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Outbuildings include a large barn, tractor shed, stables and stores, as well as several garages and a heated pool house.
In all, the property extends to approximately 6.5 acres and benefits from fibre optic broadband and mains electricity and water.
Contact Savills for further details.
PROPERTY FACTS
Harkstead, Ipswich
Guide price: £2,500,000
Savills, 01473 234800, www.savills.com
