Thurston, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31.

Thurston House has a long and interesting history and is believed to date back to the 1300s. It has been built on throughout the centuries with the last major building works in 1763, with further renovations in the 1990s.

The front door opens via an attractive glazed entrance porch into the large and light reception hall. This leads through to a well-proportioned drawing room, spacious dining room and study, providing ample living and entertaining space. An impressive staircase leads off the main hall to the first and second floor bedrooms. To the rear of the staircase, a sizeable conservatory
overlooks the delightful terrace and manicured gardens. Via the conservatory and breakfast room you will find a large family kitchen, breakfast room and utility room. The bespoke Smallbone kitchen is finished with granite worktops and extends to provide ample space for family living. The snug to the rear of the property offers further comfortable living space with its substantial fireplace adding a level of country charm.

The first floor comprises five spacious bedrooms, two of which have access to generously proportioned en suites. Along with its en suite, the principal bedroom features a large walk in dressing room. Two additional family bathrooms, a study and a spacious laundry room add further convenience to the first floor. The second floor leads to three further bedrooms, one bathroom and a walk in dressing room. In addition, there are four attic rooms which could be used for storage or as children's bedrooms, along with a bathroom.

The properties attractive formal gardens with boxed hedges and herbaceous borders lead onto a sizeable kitchen garden with a selection of well established fruiting trees. The grounds include a number of immaculately fenced paddocks with additional field shelters, while the ancillary pony stables, horse walker and all-weather manège provide ample facilities for any equine buyer. The mature parkland setting features three driveways, one towards the yard and the remaining two towards the main house. The principal drive, flanked by mown grass and a charming avenue of lime trees, provides private entry via automatic wrought iron gates and brick pillars.

Thurston House's grounds boast a wide selection of traditional yet well-maintained outbuildings. The largest of these is a substantial traditional barn, allowing for farm machinery or car storage. Adjoining this outbuilding is a range of stables, tack rooms, a three car garage and a workshop. A separate modern agricultural barn allows for additional flexible storage.
The property benefits from a two bedroom Coach House flat above the workshop which has a large kitchen and living room. The pool area in the corner of the garden offers a wonderful summer entertaining spot with a small terrace for outdoor dining, a pool room/gym and a covered swimming pool.

The land in Lot 1 extends to approximately 16.24 acres and comprises a mix of gardens, paddocks and woodland.

Lot 2 extends to approximately 17.91 acres of parkland and woodland and offers development opportunity, subject to planning permission. Thurston House is site no. HE23506 in the recently Mid Suffolk Council Call for Sites.

When you arrive at Thurston House, the grand quintessential house sits beautifully in the parkland with historic trees and a large pond in front of the house. Thurston House is situated about 1 mile from the village of Thurston and 6 miles east of Bury St Edmunds, the historic market, cathedral town known as the jewel in the crown of Suffolk. Bury St Edmunds is recognised for its history, beautiful outside spaces and great mix of independent and high street shops and for being Suffolk's Foodie Town with its fantastic eateries.

The famous racing centre of Newmarket is approximately 20 miles away and the city of Cambridge is 34 miles via the A14, providing excellent shopping, recreational, cultural and educational facilities. London is easily accessible via the M11 and there is a fast train to King's Cross (47 minutes) from Cambridge or to London Liverpool Street from Stowmarket (80 minutes).