A fine Grade II listed Elizabethan farmhouse with self-contained annexe, large 'party barn' and tennis court. All set in 3.2-acres of grounds adjoining farmland, within this delightful rural yet convenient setting.
Tawny's is a traditional timber framed farmhouse of plastered elevations under a thatched roof, being Grade II due to its architectural importance and historical relevance, believed to date back to the 16th-century with an adjoining Victorian stable block of red brick elevations under a tiled roof, which has been cleverly incorporated into the principal accommodation. Internally, the house offers large and bright rooms which are well decorated and beautifully presented throughout, retaining many notable features including the fine exposed timber frame and heavily beamed ceilings; inglenook fireplaces, exposed brick floors and even the original dovecote openings, now glazed and featured.
The original elements have been skillfully blended with contemporary nuances, allowing modern living in a traditional setting, with the accommodation as a whole extending to around 3,500ft2. The property comprises a side hall with tiled floors and access to the cloak/shower room with modern Victoria & Albert suite and shower cubicle.
The kitchen/breakfast room is a stylish and well-equipped, fitted with painted shaker-style units with granite worktops and large matching island, inset Belfast sink, Aga with matching freestanding Aga gas cooker, exposed brick floors, pantry and inglenook fireplace. Leading through to a double aspect sitting room with pamment floors, inglenook fireplace with wood-burning stove.
The sitting room leads through to the Victorian 'wing', with double aspect vaulted library/snug with considerable storage, through to a side hall with study and stairs to the galleried landing, with bedroom and bathroom. Accessed from the hall is an east-facing conservatory, overlooking the attractive gardens.
The first floor has a striking vaulted bedroom with fine exposed frame and double aspect, a large landing/dressing area with fitted wardrobes, luxury bathroom with stylish Victoria & Albert suite comprising freestanding bath, sink on painted stand, low level WC and storage cupboard. There are two further bedrooms.
Adjacent to the house, partly converted from the barn is a self-contained annexe overlooking the well planted, sheltered walled courtyard. The annexe comprises fitted kitchen/breakfast room, a spacious sitting room whilst on the first floor is a vaulted bedroom with en suite.
Outside
Lying to the West of the house are an excellent range of useful traditional outbuildings including a magnificent two storey Elizabethan barn with integral workshop with electricity supplied; Grade II listed and has been known to host informal 'pop up' concerts. There is also a useful three-bay timber cart lodge fronting onto a broad gravel turning circle providing ample parking for numerous cars.
Tawny's stands in ground extending to about 3.2 acres. The principal garden is mature, well planted and enjoys a southerly aspect. Open lawns sweep from the house with deep, well stocked flower and shrub borders and backed by a belt of mature trees offering seclusion and protection. There is also a large ornamental natural pond, again backed by mature trees and containing a wealth of aquatic plants.
Adjacent to the garden and accessible from the conservatory and annexe is a delightful walled courtyard with a paving and gravelled floor displaying an abundance of flowers and flowering shrubs, giving colour and appeal to this bright protected suntrap. Extending to the west are further private grounds with an open meadow and a lime avenue together with a belt of light woodland and also a fenced hard tennis court. The grounds back directly on to open undulating farmland.
Services
Mains water and electricity • Private drainage via Treatment Plant • LPG-fired heating • Council Tax Band: Mid Suffolk Band 'G' and 'A' (annexe) • Broadband: Ofcom suggest Ultrafast 1,800Mb available • Mobile: Ofcom suggest all providers likely.
Location
Aspall Green is a small hamlet and the historical home of Aspall Cyder, a family-owned cider and cider vinegar company. Aspall Cyder has been produced in the area for nearly 300 years, with the company founded by Clement Chevallier in 1728. The village of Aspall Green is located near the village of Debenham and the town of Stowmarket.
Stowmarket has many amenities including a mainline train to London Liverpool Street, the journey time is approximately one hour thirty minutes. Debenham has a Doctors surgery, Veterinary surgery, shops, pubs, butchers, cafés and well-respected schools.
