The property is a Grade II listed home steeped in history, set within a 3.3-acre rural plot on the edge of the picturesque village of Rattlesden. It boasts a wealth of original features, including exposed timbers and studwork, and offers versatile accommodation with well-proportioned rooms. The central reception hall leads to a dining room, an elegantly proportioned room with a wood-burning stove, and a spacious kitchen/breakfast room with an oil-fired AGA and Bosch appliances. A separate office/study is accessible from the kitchen. The sitting room is a charming double-aspect room with a beamed ceiling and a wood-burning stove, and the first-floor principal bedroom features wide original floorboards and an Elizabethan chimneypiece with views over the garden. The property also includes a later addition, the family room, which is light and bright with French windows opening to the beautiful gardens. The annexe provides additional accommodation with an open plan kitchen/reception room, bathroom, and bedroom. Outside, the grounds are spectacular, featuring a variety of ancient and interesting trees, expansive lawns, an orchard with a selection of fruit trees, and stunning ponds. The informal tennis court and kitchen garden add to the property's appeal. There are also woodstores, workshops, and a double garage. Rattlesden village offers a village green, a 13th-century church, a primary school, and two well-regarded pubs. The community is active with various clubs and societies, and there is a well-used village hall, pavilion, and playground. Stowmarket, a vibrant market town, is nearby and provides comprehensive amenities, including the Museum of East Anglian Life and the Regal Cinema. Bury St. Edmunds, a cathedral town, offers an array of amenities, excellent schools, and cultural events. The property is connected to mains water and electricity, has oil-fired heating, and private drainage. The local authorities are Babergh and Mid Suffolk Council, with the property falling under Band G for Council Tax.