A Grade II listed farmhouse with a heated swimming pool and equestrian facilities has come up for sale in Harkstead near Ipswich.

The property, known as The Vale Farm, is advertised at a guide price of £2,500,000.

Ipswich Star: The Vale Farm, Harkstead, is Grade II listed with equestrian and leisure facilitiesThe Vale Farm, Harkstead, is Grade II listed with equestrian and leisure facilities (Image: © chris rawlings 2020)

Believed to date back to the 15th century, the property was originally a series of cottages but was later transformed into one large and characterful farmhouse. It still retains a number of distinctive period details, including exposed studs, beams and eye-catching feature fireplaces.

Ipswich Star: One of three reception rooms at the property, featuring timbered ceilings and a large brick fireplaceOne of three reception rooms at the property, featuring timbered ceilings and a large brick fireplace (Image: © chris rawlings 2020)

But it's the location that Savills' property agent, Mark Oliver, thinks is particularly stunning. "Magically set in one of the best locations in Suffolk, The Vale Farm is wonderfully positioned between two lovely estuaries of the River Orwell and Stour," he says.

Ipswich Star: The tennis court at this £2.5m property in Harkstead has been resurfaced recentlyThe tennis court at this £2.5m property in Harkstead has been resurfaced recently (Image: © chris rawlings 2020)

As a result of its rural location, the property is surrounded by open countryside with lovely valley views and also includes extensive equestrian facilities, a heated swimming pool and pool house and a recently resurfaced tennis court.

Ipswich Star: The large/kitchen breakfast room at this £2.5m property for sale in HarksteadThe large/kitchen breakfast room at this £2.5m property for sale in Harkstead (Image: © chris rawlings 2020)

Inside, ground-floor accommodation includes a large entrance hall leading to three formal reception rooms as well as a large kitchen/breakfast room with garden access and a study and a cloakroom.

Ipswich Star: The master suite at The Vale Farm is impressive, with a dressing room and twin bathroomsThe master suite at The Vale Farm is impressive, with a dressing room and twin bathrooms (Image: © chris rawlings 2020)

There are six bedrooms on the first floor, including the impressively large master suite which features a large walk-in dressing room and twin bathrooms.

Ipswich Star: The property also includes a heated pool and pool house in its sprawling groundsThe property also includes a heated pool and pool house in its sprawling grounds (Image: © chris rawlings 2020)

Outbuildings include a large barn, tractor shed, stables and stores, as well as several garages and a heated pool house.

In all, the property extends to approximately 6.5 acres and benefits from fibre optic broadband and mains electricity and water.

Contact Savills for further details.

PROPERTY FACTS
Harkstead, Ipswich
Guide price: £2,500,000
Savills, 01473 234800, www.savills.com