The Manor, Herringswell, Suffolk, IP28

Herringswell Manor is a wonderful Grade II listed Manor House which sits in the heart of a stunning 8 acre private estate close to the rural hamlet of Herringswell. With origins back to the 5th Century, the Manor house and outbuildings have been converted into unique, highly individual apartments, boasting a rare fusion of character, style and quality, combining many wonderful period features. Location Herringswell is an attractive small village set in Suffolk countryside in between the horse racing town of Newmarket and historic cathedral city of Bury St Edmunds. The village benefits from excellent road connections via the A14 and A11 dual carriageways, Bury St Edmunds being just 12 miles west, the horseracing town of Newmarket being approximately 8 miles east, the university city of Cambridge again 22 miles to the east. The A14 and A11 also provides good access to the east coast ports, the midlands and Stansted airport (44 Miles) and London via the M11. Herringswell Manor situated just outside the village and is understood to have been built as a private home with outbuildings in 1906, however it is understood that there has been a house on the site in various forms since the Saxon times. It is approached via a tree lined driveway with electronic gates leading to the main house and gardens. Herringswell Manor was developed by the City & Country Group who have a long history in converting and restoring historic and unique dwellings. The Apartment Apartment 9 is situated on the upper floor of the Manor and offers a truly unique home to live in. Tastefully presented throughout and fitted to the highest of standards the rooms are all generous in size yet boast their own design and character, from exposed beams to leaded light windows. The Kitchen was designed and supplied by John Lewis of Hungerford with Neff appliances and the cabinetry in the Sitting room and master bedroom built by Neville Johnson. In addition, the gas fired heating is controlled by a state of the art Honeywell wireless system, there is a CAT 5 network cable system and the property has a water softener fitted. Outside The 8 acres of gardens, both formal and informal are for the use of the residents and consist of open lawns and a themed Japanese garden with water feature. Apartment 9 has the benefit of two reserved parking spaces. Services Mains water, drainage and electricity are connected. Gas is via a communal Calor gas supply billed to each property separately. The property benefits from CAT 5 network cabling except in bedroom 1. Superfast broadband is available. Council Tax Band: D Forest Heath District Council The property is Grade II Listed The property is not in an conservation area but is Grade II listed. The property is in a low flood risk area. What Three Words: dots.vibrates.perfectly