"Location
The charming village of Stanstead is nestled in the heart of what if often referred to as Lovejoy country, with nearby villages and towns of Long Melford 2 miles, Lavenham 6 miles, Sudbury 6 miles and Bury St Edmunds 10 Miles.
Stanstead and the surrounding villages are steeped in history, with timber framed houses interspersed with antique shops, boutique hotels, restaurants and picturesque scenery.
The market town of Sudbury is 6 miles away and offers a comprehensive range of amenities, schooling and a commuter rail link to London s Stratford and Liverpool Street stations.
The Old White Hart
The Old White Hart is an exceptionally well presented detached property in a calm, rural village close to the Suffolk Essex border. The property, converted in the last 20 years from a public house, dates back some 650 years and has been tastefully restored by its current owners to create a magnificent family home.
This extensive abode has been significantly renovated in the last two years and offers adaptable and spacious accommodation, finished to a high standard throughout.
Ground Floor
The entrance vestibule has exposed brickwork and large stone tiles. This opens to a second porch which has exposed beams, floor to ceiling brickwork and plenty of space for coats and boots.
The drawing room has an elegant feel with an impressive inglenook fireplace from floor to ceiling with a substantial wood burning stove, triple bay sashed window with a built in oak window seat with useful storage. The Suffolk stone floor has under floor heating. This room is currently used as a as a sitting room, music room and second study.
Open beams separate the drawing room from the double aspect dining room, which can easily seat 12 people. The retention of the bar means this is a stunning space for special occasions and Sunday dinners for all the family.
The original property has been substantially enlarged with the addition of a simply, breath taking kitchen, diner and family room. This is the heart of the home for the property s current owners. With large oak beams, wrought iron lighting, large multi colour slate tiles, solid wood windows and French doors, cream matching units, walnut worktops, a central island and a large ceramic sink, there is room to entertain and enjoy the views of the courtyard and garden. This room is enjoyed by the current owners for the most part of their family time.
This room leads to a spacious downstairs shower room and ground floor bedroom.
The second reception room is a fantastic size is currently used as a study with two deep recessed windows, an open fireplace, floor to ceiling fireplace and exposed timbers.
The study leads through an oak door to the old kitchen which has been tastefully restored in recent months to create a versatile utility laundry room with space for an American style fridge freezer, plumbing for dishwasher and washing machine, new walnut effect worktops and a round sink with Victorian mixer tap.
The laundry leads to a beautifully elegant French style bathroom with large cream stone tiles, a white roll top claw foot bath, his and hers marble sink vanity unit and two leaded hardwood windows with views to the lawn. This room also houses the boiler in a bespoke unit.
Three additional guest rooms adjoin the property, all en suite and updated in the last year or so. They are currently used as occasional guest rooms for family visitors and friends. Each can be accessed from the garden but could easily be linked to the main property if desired. The rooms are perfect for older children who need their own space, older relatives who would like to be close by or ideal as a bed and breakfast.
First Floor
The first floor accommodation mirrors the charm and character of the ground floor, with a magnitude of exposed timbers. Unusually for a property of this period, many of the first floor rooms, are of generous proportions with high ceilings. The spacious landing links the rooms and could easily be used as an occasional bedroom.
One of my favourite rooms is the dual aspect master bedroom suite. It exudes character, with large timbers and an exceptional crown post supporting the ridge timbers. Magnificent rooftop field views are enjoyed from the front aspect. A door leads to an ensuite shower room.
Adjoining the master bedroom is the second bedroom, which is currently used as a snug for the master bedroom suite. Again, this room has impressive timbers with another crown post supporting the ridge timbers. Access to eaves storage.
Bedroom three is a cosy characterful room, currently being used as a nursery. This room has exposed brick chimney breast with an inset Victorian fireplace, exposed timbers and window to front aspect.
The fourth bedroom on this floor is dual aspect with views to Glemsford church.
Outside
The garden is mainly laid to lawn, with mature trees that include a particularly pretty cherry tree which blossoms each April.
The garden has a substantial decking area completed a year ago, as well as a large paved area running the depth of the property, ideal for entertaining and dining al fresco.
The gravelled drive provides extensive parking for a number of vehicles.
The garage is currently used for storage of tools and wood, with a personal door to side and power connected.
There is external lighting by way of security lights and lamp posts and there is an outside water tap.
Summary
The immaculately presented accommodation includes
Drawing room music room with impressive brickwork
Dining room with original bar
Study or sitting room with open fireplace
Kitchen dining breakfast sitting room finished to a high standard in the last year
Adjoining shower room and large bedroom on the ground floor
Utility room updated in the last year
Downstairs bathroom with roll top bath and his & hers marble sinks
4 bedrooms upstairs
3 further guest bedrooms for large family or bed and breakfast potential
Garage
Ample parking
Private gardens"
Message agent
Available
For Sale
7 beds
Detached
108 days on market
