Buxhall, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14

The major portion of a magnificent country hall standing in stunning formal gardens and grounds of 4.7 acres. Grade II Listed and standing in spectacular grounds adjacent to the fine parish church of Buxhall, Copinger Hall was the home of the Copinger family for over 500 years. The actual date of the original building is unknown, however it is believed to date from medieval times and has gone through many alterations over the years. In 1853 a Woolpit white brick facade was added and in 1990 a programme of restoration began including the division of the house. The owners have carried out work to the house and grounds to provide a wonderful and comfortable family home with over 5,000 sq ft of accommodation. Six panelled front door with glazed panel above, into the reception hall with wood burning stove and impressive staircase to the first floor with understairs cupboard and cloakroom. Drawing room with large bay and glazed double French doors to the garden with working shutters, open fireplace with carved wooden over mantle and surround and built-in cupboards with arch headed doors. Sitting room with open fireplace, carved wooden over mantle and surround, flanked by two arched recesses with cupboards under and a door to a deep walk-in storage cupboard. Dining room with ceiling cross timbers, open fireplace, carved over mantel and surround with door to the kitchen/breakfast room with range of wall and floor units incorporating an electric four oven AGA, sink unit and space for fridge freezer with further display shelves. Off the kitchen is the utility room, space and plumbing for washing and drying machines, large stainless steel sink, part glazed back door to the rear terrace and door to a shelved pantry. Extensive landing off which is the master bedroom with large bay overlooking the church, garden and grounds, with open fireplace with marble over mantle and surround. En suite bathroom with bath, WC inset basin, cupboards and shower. Bedroom two. Bedroom three with en suite shower and WC and wash basin. Bedroom four with double doors to deep wardrobe cupboard. Family bathroom with bath, WC, wash basin and airing cupboard with hot water cylinder. Staircase to the second floor with wide landing used as an office with steps up to a bed area. Bedroom five with storage cupboards and en suite bathroom with bath, WC and wash basin. Bedroom six and walk through to bedroom seven with roof light and door to attic storage space. OUTSIDE Fully restored timber framed barn (15 x 6 mtrs) with tiled roof and weatherboarded elevations with internal glazed partitioning providing workshop with separate personnel door and double doors opening onto the terrace. To the side is a further open fronted lean-to and storage outbuilding. All weather tennis court. Immaculate gardens and grounds with wide areas of lawn, deep flower borders, mature trees including Oak, Ash and Lime and structured ''compartments' with mature Yew hedging and Yew balls with a perimeter delineated by a mature mixed deciduous hedge with Lime avenue approach over the first section of the drive. Part brick and flint wall separates the garden from adjoining Buxhall Church. Raised terrace and steps up to the church with a magnificent Lime tree overhanging. To the rear of the house is a timber and glazed garden store, along with a York stone terrace with steps up to the garden. A path skirts the side of the house to a wide shingled parking area in front of the property with mixed mature hedging screening the property from next door. LOCATION Copinger Hall stands in a charming prominent position next to the parish church in the village of Buxhall in the heart of Suffolk. As well as the fine parish church the village has a popular public house/restaurant, The Crown and is well placed for access to Stowmarket, which offers a good range of everyday facilities. The mainline railway station offers a regular service to London's Liverpool Street taking approximately 80 minutes. The village is also conveniently located for easy access to the A14. More comprehensive facilities are available in the historic town of Bury St Edmunds, which offers an excellent range of amenities with schooling in the public and private sectors, extensive shopping facilities and a good range of leisure facilities. DISTANCES Stowmarket - 3 miles (London Liverpool Street Station 80 mins) Bury St Edmunds - 14 miles Ipswich - 16 miles DIRECTIONS (IP14 3DJ) On the A14 take the exit to Wetherden/Haughley Park/Haughley New Street. After about 0.5 of a mile take the right turn to Buxhall. Continue for about 2.5 miles and take another right to Buxhall. Follow the road for a further half a mile, passing the property on your right and then turning right towards the church. The main entrance is on the right hand side. what3words: drags.scripted.rebounder PROPERTY INFORMATION Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil-fired central heating. Local Authority: Mid Suffolk District Council Council Tax Band: F FIXTURES AND FITTINGS Items regarded as fixtures and fittings, including carpets and curtains, are initially excluded from the sale, although certain items may be available by separate negotiation. VIEWINGS By appointment with Jackson-Stops.