A Victorian home with four acres and stunning views of the River Gipping has gone on the market for £1.25 million.

Ipswich Star: Manderley Manor is set at the end of a long drive amidst four acres of woodland grounds running down to the banks of the River Gipping.Picture: JACKSON-STOPSManderley Manor is set at the end of a long drive amidst four acres of woodland grounds running down to the banks of the River Gipping.Picture: JACKSON-STOPS (Image: JACKSON-STOPS)

Manderley Manor is up for sale in Sproughton with Jackson-Stops - offering a beautiful Victorian house with an annexe - which is set at the end of a long drive amidst woodland grounds.

Living here you could enjoy the country house setting but stay just minutes from the busy town of Ipswich, with the train station just one mile away.

The house, which has an elevated position and dates back to 1850, commands views across its grounds and the water meadows of the River Gipping.

The house has been comprehensively refurbished and offers an immaculate presentation with light and well laid out accommodation extending to some 3,739 sq ft.

Ipswich Star: Manderley Manor is set ain Sproughton on the outskirts of Ipswich - there are five bedrooms.Picture: JACKSON-STOPSManderley Manor is set ain Sproughton on the outskirts of Ipswich - there are five bedrooms.Picture: JACKSON-STOPS (Image: Manderley Manor is set ain Sproughton on the outskirts of Ipswich - there are five bedrooms.Picture: JACKSON-STOPS)

It has five bedrooms, three luxury bath/shower rooms, a panelled reception hall, three reception rooms, a kitchen and utility room, cloakroom and basement, multipurpose second floor study, two-bed annexe and a garage.

It benefits from a modern gas fired central heating system, with under floor heating in the dining room.

The house, despite being recently renovated, displays many period features including wooden panelling, ecclesiastical windows and a stunning dining room overlooked from a minstrels galleried landing above.

The house is reached by impressive wrought iron gates, which hang on brick pillars and stand at the head of the lit 200 yard driveway.

Ipswich Star: Manderley Manor is set ain Sproughton on the outskirts of Ipswich - there are five bedrooms and three luxury bath/shower rooms and a fantastic dining space.Picture: JACKSON-STOPSManderley Manor is set ain Sproughton on the outskirts of Ipswich - there are five bedrooms and three luxury bath/shower rooms and a fantastic dining space.Picture: JACKSON-STOPS (Image: Manderley Manor is set ain Sproughton on the outskirts of Ipswich - there are five bedrooms and three luxury bath/shower room...)

To the rear of the house is a wide paved terrace and decking linking to the coach house, ideal for alfresco dining, complete with a sunken hot tub area.

Adjacent to the main house and with a linking arch is the former coach house which has been transformed into an annexe, suitable for a variety of purposes.

Inside, in addition to a spacious open plan ground floor living room, there is a fully equipped kitchen and two first floor bedrooms and a bathroom, set off a spacious landing.

Ipswich Star: The kitchen in Manderley Manor is extravagant yet modern. Picture: JACKSON-STOPSThe kitchen in Manderley Manor is extravagant yet modern. Picture: JACKSON-STOPS (Image: The kitchen in Manderley Manor is extravagant yet modern. Picture: JACKSON-STOPS)

Ipswich Star: A country house in Sproughton with four acres has gone on the market. Picture: JACKSON-STOPSA country house in Sproughton with four acres has gone on the market. Picture: JACKSON-STOPS (Image: JACKSON-STOPS)

Ipswich Star: Manderley Manor is set at the end of a long drive amidst four acres of woodland grounds running down to the banks of the River Gipping.Picture: JACKSON-STOPSManderley Manor is set at the end of a long drive amidst four acres of woodland grounds running down to the banks of the River Gipping.Picture: JACKSON-STOPS (Image: JACKSON-STOPS)

Ipswich Star: Manderley Manor is set at the end of a long drive amidst four acres of woodland grounds running down to the banks of the River Gipping.Picture: JACKSON-STOPSManderley Manor is set at the end of a long drive amidst four acres of woodland grounds running down to the banks of the River Gipping.Picture: JACKSON-STOPS (Image: JACKSON-STOPS)

Ipswich Star: Manderley Manor is set at the end of a long drive amidst four acres of woodland grounds running down to the banks of the River Gipping.Picture: JACKSON-STOPSManderley Manor is set at the end of a long drive amidst four acres of woodland grounds running down to the banks of the River Gipping.Picture: JACKSON-STOPS (Image: JACKSON-STOPS)

Ipswich Star: Manderley Manor is set ain Sproughton on the outskirts of Ipswich - there are five bedrooms.Picture: JACKSON-STOPSManderley Manor is set ain Sproughton on the outskirts of Ipswich - there are five bedrooms.Picture: JACKSON-STOPS (Image: Manderley Manor is set ain Sproughton on the outskirts of Ipswich - there are five bedrooms.Picture: JACKSON-STOPS)

Ipswich Star: A country house in Sproughton with four acres has gone on the market. Picture: JACKSON-STOPSA country house in Sproughton with four acres has gone on the market. Picture: JACKSON-STOPS (Image: JACKSON-STOPS)

Ipswich Star: Manderley Manor is set ain Sproughton on the outskirts of Ipswich - there are five bedrooms and three luxury bath/shower rooms.Picture: JACKSON-STOPSManderley Manor is set ain Sproughton on the outskirts of Ipswich - there are five bedrooms and three luxury bath/shower rooms.Picture: JACKSON-STOPS (Image: Manderley Manor is set ain Sproughton on the outskirts of Ipswich - there are five bedrooms and three luxury bath/shower room...)

Ipswich Star: Manderley Manor is set ain Sproughton on the outskirts of Ipswich - there are five bedrooms and three luxury bath/shower rooms and a fantastic dining space.Picture: JACKSON-STOPSManderley Manor is set ain Sproughton on the outskirts of Ipswich - there are five bedrooms and three luxury bath/shower rooms and a fantastic dining space.Picture: JACKSON-STOPS (Image: Manderley Manor is set ain Sproughton on the outskirts of Ipswich - there are five bedrooms and three luxury bath/shower room...)

Ipswich Star: An aerial view of Manderley Manor in Sproughton outside Ipswich. Picture: JACKSON-STOPSAn aerial view of Manderley Manor in Sproughton outside Ipswich. Picture: JACKSON-STOPS (Image: JACKSON-STOPS)

Ipswich Star: A country house in Sproughton with four acres has gone on the market. Picture: JACKSON-STOPSA country house in Sproughton with four acres has gone on the market. Picture: JACKSON-STOPS (Image: JACKSON-STOPS)

Ipswich Star: Manderley Manor is set at the end of a long drive amidst four acres of woodland grounds running down to the banks of the River Gipping.Picture: JACKSON-STOPSManderley Manor is set at the end of a long drive amidst four acres of woodland grounds running down to the banks of the River Gipping.Picture: JACKSON-STOPS (Image: JACKSON-STOPS)