5 bedroom detached house for sale

Holmwood is a handsome Grade II listed property, originally dating back to around 1865, offering an extensive range of period features throughout, including lattice windows, fine fireplaces and original exposed timbers. The interior is truly exceptional and provides beautifully presented accommodation with a pleasing layout and wonderful views. A central reception provides a welcoming first impression from which the other principal rooms flow, hence the layout is ideal for both entertaining and families. Through on to the dining room, with original herringbone brick flooring and aspect out to the front garden. This links well to the kitchen/breakfast room with ample worktop and storage, 5 ring cooker and large pantry, with a further breakfast area. There is a superb drawing room with an impressive and wood burning stove. Double doors lead on to the terrace with immaculate and beautifully designed gardens. A sitting room leads off of the main drawing room, with additional downstairs cloakroom, and a perfect home/office area. On the first floor the landing gives access to a master bedroom with garden and paddock views. With a further 4 delightful bedrooms and large family bathroom.

Outside
The grounds of over 8 acres are a special feature of this property. A sweeping gravel
driveway leads around the house to a generous parking area and direct access to the
gardens. The gardens incorporate several seating areas with well stocked flower beds
containing an abundance of herbaceous perennials and shrubs. There are formal rose beds
off the terrace which lead through a gate to one of the two fully fenced paddocks. Off the
larger paddock which borders the woodland is a large stable block with 4 boxes and
additional workshop. Further to this is a large chicken coop area. The mixed woodland is a
haven for wildlife and bluebells in the Spring. There is a second vehicular access linking to a
large gravel yard which now provides access to the immaculate and newly built 2 bedroom
annexe, running as a successful holiday let, Holmwood Lodge. This annexe has a
completely separate spacious garden which also retains full privacy for the main house.
Further to this is a large steel barn ideal for storage for the likes of boats or classic cars.

Hitcham is a popular village with a shop and Parish Church surrounded by countryside providing some fine country walks. Neighbouring Bildeston has shops, a primary school, doctors’ surgery and popular pubs/restaurant. The well served village of Lavenham is about 6 miles. The A14 trunk road, providing access to the ports of Ipswich and Felixstowe and access to the Cathedral town of Bury St Edmunds, can be joined at Stowmarket 7 miles, the latter also providing a commuter rail link. For the daily commuter there are also mainline stations at Manningtree and Colchester.