Thurston House On C.13.82 Ha (C.34.15 Acres)

For Sale by Private Treaty

Thurston, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, UK

”An exquisite country house set within c.34.15 acres of serene gardens and parkland.”

Location:

Thurston House is in an ideal location, situated about 2km from the village of Thurston in rural Suffolk while being a short 10km drive from the historic market, cathedral town of Bury St Edmunds, well regarded for its charming high street and variety of restaurants. Slightly further afield at around 32km from Thurston House, you will find the famous town of Newmarket, a global centre for horse racing. The city of Cambridge, 55km via the A14, offers up outstanding shopping, cultural and recreational experiences while also providing excellent educational facilities. London is also easily commutable via the M11 while there are fast trains to King’s Cross from Cambridge (47minutes) or to London Liverpool Street from Stowmarket (80 minutes).

Description:

This Grade II listed country house will strike you upon arrival for its character and scenic setting. The house is a well-designed red brick house ingrained in history. Downstairs, includes a spacious reception room leading into a sizable drawing room, dining room and study. The grand staircase leads off the main hall. To the rear there is an impressive conservatory, breakfast room, kitchen and a comfy snug ideal for family use. Upstairs, there is plenty of living space with five bedrooms on the first floor and a further three bedrooms on the second floor. There are also four attic rooms which could be used for storage or children’s bedrooms.

Accommodation:

Beautifully kept 8-bedroom country house.

In addition to the main residence there is also a two-bedroom apartment.

Outbuildings:

Thurston House boasts an enviable array of outbuildings. An indoor swimming pool and summer room are located in a courtyard which also features workshops and two garages. There are also outstanding equestrian facilities which include a manège, a horse walker and stabling that could be expanded inside the large gable end barn.

Land:

Thurston House’s first-class gardens are very well structured with ample hedges and plants. There is a well-maintained grass lawn which sweeps from the house down towards the parkland. This faultless garden also has the luxury of a kitchen garden and vegetable patches. The grounds include productive grazing paddocks and acres of idyllic parkland while there is also a pond supporting wildlife and a tree avenue along the drive.

History:

Thurston house is steeped in history and it is believed to date back to the 1300s. Built throughout the centuries with major building works occurring in 1763 and further renovations in the 1990s. The estate also once owned much of the local parish and previous owners include Tyrell Cavendish who lost his life on board the Titanic in 1912. The village hall, Cavendish Hall was built in 1914/15 in memory of Tyrell Cavendish.

Amenities:

• Education – there are numerous good schools in the area both public and private. Notably, Culford School, Old Buckenham Hall, Framlingham College, Ipswich School and Ipswich High School.
• Dinning – Pea Porridge, Maison Bleue, The Weeping Willow, 1921,
  Tuddenham Mill, The Angel Eatarie, The Packhorse Inn, The White Horse, The Leaping Hare Restaurant.
• Racing can be found at Newmarket.
• Wyke Vineyards offers a farmers market and country store.
• Theatre at Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds.
• National trust properties can be found at Ickworth and Melford Hall.
• Thetford Forest is also nearby for walks and activities.
• Golf at Bury St Edmunds.

Services:

Mains water, electricity and oil-fired central heating with private drainage.

Solicitor with carriage of sale