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Layham, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 5 bed detached house for sale
Layham, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7
£1,750,000
Layham, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7
£1,750,000
Our Summary
- This fine family home offers a wealth of period features throughout such as cornicing, sash windows and high ceilings and offers potential for updating
- There is also an attic space offering further scope subject to the necessary consents
- THE COTTAGESited away from the main house, Layham Cottage offers potential for use as a holiday let or additional guest accommodation
- Attached to the cottage are a number of stables, with hay loft above, offering potential for conversion subject to planning
Description
Nestled in undulating gardens and grounds, Layham Lodge is a fine country home with a cottage, situated on the outskirts of the Dedham vale AONB and just outside the charming village of Layham. The property, which has been in the same ownership for over 60 years, boasts a wealth of period features including cornicing, sash windows, and high ceilings. The ground floor accommodation includes a reception hall, study, sitting room, dining room, drawing room, kitchen, and utility room. The first floor features five generous double bedrooms, including an en-suite bathroom, and two further family bathrooms. The property also has an attic space offering further scope subject to necessary consents. The cottage, which is detached from the main house, offers potential for use as a holiday let or additional guest accommodation. The 16-acre grounds include a swimming pool, outbuildings, and a range of mature and specimen trees, providing a tranquil and secluded setting. The property is located within easy reach of the historic market town of Hadleigh, Colchester, and Ipswich, and offers excellent schools, shopping facilities, and communication links.