An exceptional Grade II listed framhouse in Drinkstone, near Bury St Edmunds, has gone on the market. Picture: BEDFORDS (Image: BEDFORDS)
Hill Farm House can be found in a luxury rural setting in Drinkstone, with far-reaching views of the countryside yet only two miles south of the hustle and bustle of the A14.
Situated just 15 minutes away from the popular town of Bury St Edmunds this is the perfect family home surrounded by farmland and mixing old-fashioned features with a modern interior.
The house is Grade II listed and extends to just over 5,000 sq ft of living space, arranged over three floors and offering four reception rooms, six bedrooms and five bathrooms.
On the ground floor there is a reception hall with modern hardwood oak flooring, a large fireplace with a wood burning stove and wood mantle, a rear hallway and cloakroom and a staircase up to the first floor.
Hill Farm House is an exceptional Grade II listed farmhouse situated in an unrivalled rural setting surrounded by farmland. Picture: BEDFORDS (Image: Archant)
To the back of the property there is an double-aspect study with built-in shelving, an open fire place and access to the side hall.
The drawing room has exposed timbers, oak floors and a fireplace and the sitting room is very spacious - enjoying a double-aspect along with a dining room and opening out into the kitchen.
Here the kitchen is a modern addition to the building and provides access to the walled courtyard garden.
It boasts granite worktops, a breakfast bar, space for three fridge freezers, two double ovens and a glazed link leads to another office along with a luxury gym.
Hill Farm House is an exceptional Grade II listed farmhouse situated in an unrivalled rural setting surrounded by farmland. Picture: BEDFORDS (Image: Archant)
Upstairs on the first floor there is a master suite with a walk-in wardrobe and large ensuite bathroom with a freestanding bath.
In addition there is a guest bedroom with shower room, and a further double bedroom, both are served by the family bathroom.
There is also a staircase leading up to the second floor, which has been cleverly reconfigured with a landing/study area and two double bedrooms, both served by their own shower rooms.
Outside of the property there is a guest annexe, along with a heated swimming pool, a man-made pond, an astro tennis court and two barns - the 'north and south barns'.
Hill Farm House is an exceptional Grade II listed farmhouse situated in an unrivalled rural setting surrounded by farmland. Picture: BEDFORDS (Image: BEDFORDS)
The 'north barn' has been partially converted, complete with a workshop and a separate yoga studio.
While the 'south barn' is a timber-framed barn with weather-boarded elevations underneath a clay pan-tiled roof and offers enormous potential - with detailed planning and Listed Building consent it could provide a modern office space.
For more information about the property see here.
Hill Farm House has a number of rooms and is built with a traditional timber-frame. Picture: BEDFORDS (Image: Hill Farm House has a number of rooms and is built with a traditional timber-frame. Picture: BEDFORDS)
Hill Farm House even has a tennis court in its grounds. Picture: BEDFORDS (Image: Hill Farm House even has a tennis court in its grounds. Picture: BEDFORDS)
Hill Farm House has three floors with a huge number of rooms. Picture: BEDFORDS (Image: Hill Farm House has three floors with a huge number of rooms. Picture: BEDFORDS)
Hill Farm House even has a tennis court in its grounds along with a pool. Picture: BEDFORDS (Image: BEDFORDS)
Hill Farm House has its very own yoga room. Picture: BEDFORDS (Image: : BEDFORDS)
The house is Grade II listed, due to its architectural relevance and historical importance. Picture: BEDFORDS (Image: BEDFORDS)
Hill Farm House has a luxury bathroom with a free-standing bath. Picture: BEDFORDS (Image: BEDFORDS)
Hill Farm House is a substantial family house, likely to date back to the 18th century and built of traditional timber-framed construction,. Picture: BEDFORDS (Image: Hill Farm House is a substantial family house, likely to date back to the 18th century and built of traditional timber-framed...)
On the first floor of Hill Farm House there is a superb master suite enjoying a double-aspect with views over the gardens. Picture: BEDFORDS (Image: On the first floor of Hill Farm House there is a superb master suite enjoying a double-aspect with views over the gardens. Pi...)
On the first floor of Hill Farm House there is a superb master suite enjoying a double-aspect with views over the gardens. Picture: BEDFORDS (Image: Archant)
Hill Farm House has a number of rooms and is built with a traditional timber-frame. Picture: BEDFORDS (Image: Hill Farm House has a number of rooms and is built with a traditional timber-frame. Picture: BEDFORDS)
Hill Farm House has modern features despite its 18th century buildingt. Picture: BEDFORDS (Image: Hill Farm House has modern features despite its 18th century buildingt. Picture: BEDFORDS)
Hill Farm House has modern features despite its 18th century buildingt. Picture: BEDFORDS (Image: BEDFORDS)
Hill Farm House in Drinkstone could be yours for £1,895,000. Picture: BEDFORDS (Image: BEDFORDS)
The Hill Farm House extends just over 5,000 square feet. Picture: BEDFORDS (Image: The Hill Farm House extends just over 5,000 square feet. Picture: BEDFORDS)
It is situated in an unrivalled rural setting with out-houses and more. Picture: BEDFORDS (Image: BEDFORDS)
The property has around 3 acres all together, in Drinkstone. Picture: BEDFORDS (Image: BEDFORDS)
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