Eye, Suffolk, IP23

An early 16th Century property extending to over 5,000 sq ft with a south facing garden positioned adjacent to Eye Castle.

Positioned within a conservation area and set in the heart of the medieval market town of Eye, The Vinery occupies an enviable position, situated within approximately quarter of an acre, with south facing garden and affording views of both the castle ruins and the parish church.

Believed to originally date from the early 16th Century, with later additions, the core of the property is of timber framed construction, presenting painted, rendered elevations beneath a mix of plain and pan tiled roofs, along with slate to the eastern elevation. Listed Grade II and extending to some 5,200 sq ft, the property is arranged over three storeys to offers generous and flexible use accommodation, with three principal reception rooms, AGA kitchen/breakfast room, impressive central library hall with timber cross beam, and garden room.

There are five first floor bedrooms, the principal room benefitting from an en suite, in addition there are three further bathrooms, one of which is Jack & Jill. The second story comprises four formalised and usable attic rooms, offering the versality of additional bedrooms, study and studio/playroom.

It is worth noting that the property was originally two separate dwellings, and retains secondary street access, meaning it is ideally suited for those with a multi-generational living requirement, or indeed those seeking an annexe.

OUTSIDE

Approached over Church Street, the shingled driveway provides ample parking provisions and gives way to the detached double garage. The south facing and landscaped garden offers a circular lawned area, edged with planted borders and a wide terrace, along with an aluminium greenhouse.

LOCATION

The Vinery is located within a conservation area in the historic core, on the edge of the medieval market town of Eye. The town has a beautiful parish church, castle, public house, and a variety of independent retailers.

Eye is well located between the market towns of Stowmarket and Diss which provide a wide range of shopping, recreational and educational facilities. There are main line stations in both towns with services to London Liverpool Street Station.

The A140 provides routes to the A14, M11 and the main motorway network beyond. Eye is also well positioned for the county towns of Ipswich and Norwich, together with Bury St Edmunds, which offer a wider range of facilities and further regular train services to London.

DISTANCES

A140 – 1.5 miles
Diss – 5.5 miles (London Liverpool Street 90 mins)
Stowmarket – 14.5 miles (London Liverpool Street 90 mins)
Ipswich – 21 miles
Bury St Edmunds – 21 miles
Norwich – 23 miles

DIRECTIONS (IP23 7BD)

From London proceed north on the A12 and at Copdock turn left on to the A14 westbound. Turn off on to the A140 signposted to Norwich. After approximately 12.5 miles take the turning on the right signed to Eye. On entering the town, take the turning into Church Street where the property will be found on the right-hand side before reaching the Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul.

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SERVICES

Mains gas, electricity, water & drainage are connected.

Council Tax – Band G

EPC – Exempt

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS

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

VIEWINGS

Strictly by appointment with Jackson-Stops.