A “deceptively large” village home with its own annexe has come up for sale off Lavenham High Street at a guide price of £1.5m.
Described by selling agents Savills as an “impressive village house with an incredible walled garden”, Grade II-listed Perseverance House has a Georgian façade, which has been built in front of the original farmhouse, and a modern rear extension.
It also boasts many original features of the period including sash windows, shutters, deep skirtings, decorative cornicing, attractive fireplaces and bay windows, with plenty of modern touches too.
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Entering through the Greek Doric porch at the side of the property, which has fluted columns and a cornice, you are met with the impressive entrance hall and curved staircase.
A double drawing room, accessed from the hall, has been converted from two separate reception rooms into one large room that can still be separated by a set of bi-fold doors. It is also home to two east-facing bay windows overlooking the High Street and two fireplaces with marble mantelpieces.
Also on the ground floor is a large cloak cupboard, a study with a hidden bar, a dining room, utility room and WC.
The kitchen/breakfast room is located in the extension, which was added in 2008 and has nearly doubled the size of the house.
The light and airy bespoke kitchen has underfloor heating, wooden base units with granite worktops and a curved island with inset sink. There is also a four-door AGA, NEFF induction hob, oven, two Fisher & Paykel dishwasher drawers and space for a fridge/freezer. Extra storage is provided via a pantry next to the kitchen/breakfast room.
A hallway off the kitchen/breakfast room leads to an extensive vaulted studio space, which is flooded with natural light and includes shelved units and a sink area, making it perfect for creatives. A small alcove in this room currently used as an office.
Perseverance House also has a cellar located behind the staircase, which is fitted with wine bins, making it an ideal addition for wine connoisseurs.
Upstairs, there are five good-sized bedrooms. The principal bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe, air conditioning and a large, tiled bathroom with a freestanding bath, a double shower, twin basins and separate WC and bidet. Located at the rear of the house, it enjoys wonderful views over the walled garden.
The remaining four bedrooms are all doubles, two of which have showers and basins in the room and one with an en suite shower room with WC. There is also a separate WC on the first floor and an attic room on the second floor which could be used in a number of ways.
Outside, Perseverance House is approached through wooden gates and has off-street parking for multiple cars as well as a double garage and workshop.
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It also boasts a large walled garden, which is well-presented and offers a great deal of seclusion. There is a terrace to the back of the house with a raised area acting as a lovely sun trap, with raised beds planted with roses and lavender. The lower part of the terrace is tiered with an elegant water rill running through.
The garden itself is a wonderful space for those who love to entertain and spend time outdoors. It is mainly laid to lawn and is decorated with many specimen plants, herbaceous borders and an attractive Judas tree.
Behind the studio is a rose garden with an arch and additional terrace, sheltered by a vine-covered pergola. A boules court and pond can also be found in the grounds.
Included in the sale is a one-bedroom flat which sits above the double garage opposite the main house. Originally used as stables for Perseverance House, the first floor flat now comprises a fitted kitchen, reception/dining room, shower room and double bedroom with fitted wardrobes.
Lavenham is well-known as a beautiful, historic village with a variety of shops, art galleries, and restaurants. It also has a post office, pharmacy and two Co-ops and is around seven miles from the town of Sudbury and 12 miles from Bury St Edmunds.
For more information, please contact Savills.
PROPERTY FACTS
Perseverance House, High Street
Guide price: £1,500,000
Savills, 01473 943373
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