Playford Hall is a substantial country property near Woodbridge in Suffolk with a lake, a moat and walled and terraced gardens. The property is listed Grade II* and was built in the 16th century, and altered through the years by various owners.
Accommodation is arranged over three floors: the main reception rooms are all impressive. The drawing room is a very grand room with excellent proportions and a magnificent fireplace; the sizable dining room offers excellent space for entertaining and enjoys views over the moat and gardens, while the sitting room is currently used for less formal entertaining. The lower ground floor has the cellars, while upstairs the master bedroom suite is located on the first floor, and three further bedrooms and two bathrooms. The second floor has four further bedrooms, two bathrooms and a playroom.
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The gardens have been lovingly planned by the current owners, with wide herbaceous borders and a secluded fountain garden. The vegetable garden is laid out alongside the herb garden and kingfishers and otters play in the water system. There is also a hard tennis court, a paddock and over three acres of woodland. The gardens and grounds come to around 28 acres. Two gate lodges are also included in the sale.
Playford Hall is perfectly positioned in a secluded area just four miles from Woodbridge in Suffolk, and just five miles from Ipswich for trains into Liverpool Street.
The guide price is £3.25m. For further information please contact Strutt & Parker on 01473 220 429 or visit www.struttandparker.com.
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