Broke Hall Park, Nacton, Suffolk, IP10

Set within the parkland grounds of the magnificent Broke Hall, on the banks of the River Orwell, a well-presented home overlooking its delightful walled garden.

The Chestnuts is nicely tucked away on the edge of Broke Hall Park, with a sheltering backdrop of woodland. Presented to a high standard throughout, the property, with its mellow red brick elevations offers light and well laid out accommodation extending to some 2,962 sq ft which flows well and includes a spacious reception hall, generously proportioned, triple aspect drawing room and a light filled dining room with full height windows and French doors. A snug sitting room and delightful conservatory link between the drawing room and kitchen, all of which have bi-fold doors opening into the walled garden with its sheltered terracing. The well fitted kitchen features an electric AGA and there is a utility room/rear hall, with a cloak and shower room off.

On the first floor, set off a central landing is an impressive principal bedroom which enjoys fine views to the south east over the walled gardens and countryside of the valley beyond. There is a modern en suite walk-in wet room shower. A guest suite includes a double bedroom, an en suite bathroom and dressing area. There are two further double bedrooms, a family bathroom and a smaller fifth bedroom currently set up as a study. The principal rooms focus to the south east into the delightful walled garden.

The property benefits from recently installed new double-glazed windows throughout and has an oil-fired central heating system.

THE WALLED GARDEN

The house focuses and accesses into its fabulous south-east facing walled garden, a beautifully sheltered suntrap, which creates a micro climate for the well-stocked, colourful and varied herbaceous and shrub beds which border the wide central lawn. There are many roses, a variety of fruit trees and climbers, including a trumpet vine. The terraces, which are ideal for alfresco dining and quiet contemplation, link to an impressive and productive kitchen garden with raised beds and greenhouse, adjacent to which are brick potting/garden stores. The garden further benefits from a watering system.

The rear door of the house opens into a walled parking courtyard fronting onto which is a double garage with electric controlled doors and which has an electric car charging point with a 3-phase electrical connection.

Post and rail fencing enclose an area of meadow garden interspersed with walnut and sweet chestnut trees with five-bar gates providing access to the approach driveway. The property is completed with a stable range with a pair of loose boxes, a tack room and a small yard area and in all extends to 1.1 acres.

LOCATION

Set within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Broke Hall Park sits on the banks of the River Orwell opposite Pin Mill. The Hall itself is a magnificent red brick Grade II* listed Georgian mansion situated at the end of a third of a mile long lime tree avenue and is surrounded by a Repton designed deer park. Today the Hall is sub-divided into apartments and flats, and the former estate buildings of which the Chestnuts is one, have been converted to a select number of residences. Broke Hall Park is administered by a resident’s association with a modest annual charge for parkland and driveway maintenance. There is access through the parkland to the foreshore from where dinghies can be launched, and a riverside path, which leads to the neighbouring village of Levington and beyond.

Nearby Nacton village, home to the well-reputed Orwell Park Prep School, which stands at the head of the drive, also has a primary school and is located just two miles from the southern edge of Ipswich, conveniently close to local amenities, which include John Lewis and Waitrose stores, among many others. Regular rail services run between Ipswich station (4 miles) and London Liverpool Street Station in about 70 minutes and the A14/A12, which bypasses the town, links to the riverside town of Woodbridge (9 miles) and the thriving coastal resort of Felixstowe (9 miles) as well as Cambridge, the Midlands, Stansted Airport and London’s M25.

DIRECTIONS (IP10 0ET)

From the Nacton interchange on the A14 proceed in a south easterly direction towards the village of Nacton. After a 90° left hand bend, take the next turning right signed to Broke Hall. Proceed past the parish church and Orwell Park School. At the end of this lane go through the brick pillared gates into Broke Hall Park. Continue down the main driveway towards The Hall and follow the driveway through left and right hand bends, following which the Chestnuts will be found on the right hand side.

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PROPERTY INFORMATION

16-acre meadow. Included in the sale are shares in the jointly owned 16-acre shore field meadow situated between the park and the foreshore from where there are uninterrupted river views across to Pin Mill.

Services. Mains electricity is connected to the property. Private modern drainage system. Metered mains water is via the Broke Hall Park supply. Oil-fired central heating.

Service charges. There is an annual parkland and driveway maintenance charge levied by the Broke Hall Park Residence Association of circa £600 for the property.

Broadband. Fibre broadband is available in Broke Hall Park.

Fixtures and fittings. Items regarded as fixtures and fittings are initially excluded from the sale, although certain items may be available by separate negotiation.

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Viewing. By appointment with Jackson-Stops.
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