Mickfield, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14

A beautifully restored Grade II* listed medieval hall house set amidst delightfully mature part moated gardens and grounds, at the end of a half-mile long drive, complete with detached cottage and oak framed Barn.

Situated at the end of a half-mile long private driveway and surrounded by arable farmland, Reads Hall enjoys an ‘oasis’ setting amidst delightfully mature part-moated gardens and grounds. Listed Grade II*, the property is a medieval manor house, understood to date from the mid-15th century. The original property was altered and extended during the 16th and 17th centuries, with the addition of a cross wing and Tudor brick chimney. Well-maintained and further enhanced since its restoration in the early 1970’s, Reads Hall is a very complete example of a medieval manor house and displays a wealth of period features, including fine exposed ceiling timbers, Tudor brick floors and impressive open fireplaces. There are restored 16th and 17th century leaded light windows, an original newel staircase and oak boarded floors and doors. On the first floor, an impressive vaulted sitting room is open to the roof apex and displays the medieval roof timbers and a smoke blackened crown post. The rooms enjoy fine views over the surrounding gardens and countryside and the property benefits from modern electric heating, together with three wood burning stoves.

READS HALL COTTAGE

Positioned to the east of the Hall and with fine views across the meadow and surrounding farmland, the cottage includes a Plain English kitchen with an Esse cooking range, a large sitting room, two bedrooms and bathroom. There is a large, decked terrace complete with hot tub, along with access onto the meadow.

OUTSIDE

Wrought iron gates access an avenue shingle driveway, flanked by a line of mature poplars and the north moat, which sweeps to a parking and turning area beyond the house. Enclosed by mature hedgerow and trees, the landscaped gardens are laid to a series of lawns, and beyond the moat, which is overhung by willow and ash trees, is an area of woodland, along with orchard with a variety of fruit trees, including apple, walnut, pear, and medlar.

The driveway continues to provide a secondary parking area along with access to the modern oak framed Suffolk Barn (49’ x 25’) constructed in 2020. To the east is about 2 acres of meadow, sheltered by mature hedgerow, from where there are far reaching views across the surrounding farmland.

In all the property extends to approximately 4.75 acres.

LOCATION

Reads Hall enjoys a private and secluded rural setting within the Parish of Mickfield in the heart of Suffolk. Debenham lies just 4.5 miles to the east and provides an excellent range of local facilities, including top performing primary and high schools, together with an impressive sports centre and a range of local shops. Stowmarket lies 6 miles to the west and offers a full range of shopping and commercial facilities, as well as providing regular main line rail services which run to London’s Liverpool Street in about 85 minutes. The region’s road network is easily accessed, with the A140 (Ipswich to Norwich road) linking to the A14 (5.5 miles), which accesses Cambridge and The Midlands

DISTANCES

Debenham – 4.5 miles
Stowmarket – 6 miles
Ipswich - 11 miles (London Liverpool Street Station 70 mins)
Diss – 11 miles

DIRECTIONS (IP14 5LU)

From Ipswich, travel in a northerly direction on the A14 dual carriageway. Turn off on the A140 signed to Norwich. Proceed beyond the crossroads with the A1120 and through the village of Stonham Parva. Shortly after the next crossroads, signed to Mickfield, prepare to turn right off the A140. After a further 400 yards, turn right on to a concrete farm track way, which is marked by a bridleway sign. Proceed down the track driveway, which is flanked by arable farmland and leads to Reads Hall.

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SERVICES

Mains electricity and water are connected. Private drainage system.

Council Tax:
Reads Hall - Band G
Reads Hall Cottage – Band B

Broadband: Ofcom reports that standard & ultrafast are available at the Hall

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.