A country house set within about eight acres of gardens, grounds and with its own tennis court is for sale on for £1.5m.
The Old Rectory, on the edge of Kettlebaston, 30 minutes from Ipswich, has come to the market for the first time in more than 90 years, according to the listing.
The property, which is believed to date back to the 17th century, is described as being in a secluded setting in the heart of the Brett Valley.
The house has several period features, including sash windows, deep skirting boards, decorative cornicing, and open fireplaces.
According to the listing, it is not a listed building.
The current accommodation is set out over three floors and is said to be filled with natural light.
A gravel driveway, approached from a no-through lane, leads to the house, which is set in an elevated spot behind mature trees. Parking is available to the north of the building.
Reception rooms lead off a central hall, with the drawing room highlighted for its bay window and marble fireplace.
There is a sitting room which opens onto the kitchen and breakfast room.
The kitchen has been designed by Orwells Furniture. Features include an AGA, integrated appliances, a double butler-style sink, and a walk-in pantry.
French windows open from both the kitchen and sitting room onto a terrace, which extends along the full width of the house.
According to the listing, this allows for a connection between indoor and outdoor space.
Additional rooms on the ground floor include a dining room with an open fire and French doors, a dual-aspect study, a boot room, a cloakroom, and a cellar.
Accommodation on the first floor comprises the main bedroom with an en suite bathroom which has been refurbished, as reported in the listing, and has south-facing views over the gardens and valley.
There are three further bedrooms, including one with an en suite, a family bathroom, and a laundry room located off the landing, as well as an additional dressing room or study reached by a few stairs.
The second floor contains two more double bedrooms, one of which has far-reaching views, a further bathroom, and a large attic room.
Aside from the main house, the listing mentions a cart lodge positioned behind a yew hedge, about 30 feet from the main building.
This detached annex is described as having been converted and includes a kitchenette and shower room.
The separate accommodation has also been used as a holiday let in the past and is said to provide potential for generating income or hosting guests.
The listing states the grounds are among the key features of the property. Spread over nearly eight acres, the gardens are maintained and include mature trees.
In addition to the all-weather tennis court, other facilities include a productive kitchen garden with a greenhouse.
Outbuildings such as a workshop and tractor shed are included.
The setting is described as private, with views over gently undulating countryside.
The house is situated on the edge of Kettlebaston. Nearby, villages such as Chelsworth, Monks Eleigh and Bildeston offer a strong sense of community.
The historic wool town of Lavenham is noted for its medieval architecture and has independent shops, cafés, and pubs. Both Bildeston and Lavenham provide primary schools and medical facilities.
For those seeking secondary education, the listing mentions independent schools in the area, including Old Buckenham Hall, Finborough School, and South Lee. Ipswich School, the Royal Hospital School, Culford School, and Framlingham College are also noted as being within reach.
Sudbury and Hadleigh provide a wider range of amenities, including regular markets and leisure facilities. Rail links to London are available from Sudbury (via Marks Tey), Stowmarket, and Manningtree.
Ipswich, Colchester, and Bury St Edmunds are described in the listing as being conveniently reached from the property and offering shopping, cultural and recreational amenities. Cambridge and Newmarket are also said to be accessible from this location.
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