Location

Kenton Lodge is located on the edge of the village of Kenton and is easily accessible to the nearby village of Debenham. Debenham is a particularly picturesque Suffolk village which offers far better than average local facilities including sought after primary and secondary schools, a sports/community centre, three public houses, a newsagent, post office, butcher/delicatessen, greengrocers, vet, police station, fire station, doctors surgery, flower shop, bakery, hardware store, antique shops and a supermarket among others. Also just four miles away is an excellent gym and wellness centre.

The village is surrounded by other sought after and historic market towns including Eye and Framlingham.

Eye (7.5 miles) is a charming town with further shops, services, and schooling options while the historic market town of Framlingham (7 miles) famed for its medieval castle and excellent range of day-to-day amenities. The property is located approximately 16 miles north of Ipswich, where there are direct train services to London Liverpool Street, with journey times from just over an hour. Additional rail connections are available at Diss (12 miles) and Stowmarket (13 miles), providing convenient access to London and other major destinations.

All times and distances are approximate

Description

Kenton Lodge is an outstanding country house, situated in an exceptional elevated and particularly beautiful part of the Suffolk countryside.

Believed to date back to the 16th century, the house is not listed and has been extended and remodelled over the years. It retains a wealth of original features, including exposed timber beams, inglenook fireplaces, and generously proportioned, light-filled rooms with high ceilings throughout and now offering a perfect blend of character and comfort.

The property is approached via a sweeping driveway that leads to the elegant front entrance. Inside, a spacious entrance hall invites you in to the home and flows seamlessly into the main living areas.

The beautifully appointed sitting room is located to the front of the property and enjoys a dual aspect and features an inglenook fireplace with a wood-burning stove. The drawing room is also an elegant room and comprises a wood-burning stove and access to the light-filled sunroom offering wonderful views over the gardens. A door from the sunroom leads to a terrace which is the perfect place to sit and enjoy the far reaching views over the undulating countryside.

On the opposite side of the hallway is the impressive kitchen/breakfast room, ideal for entertaining. This well-equipped space includes an Aga, a central island, integrated appliances, and ample storage. A walk-in pantry and a spacious utility room sit beyond the kitchen and provide access to the rear courtyard. Completing the downstairs accommodation is a study and cloakroom.

The first floor is reached via a handsome staircase, where four spacious, beautifully presented bedrooms and well-appointed family bathroom are arranged around a generous landing. The principal bedroom is a particularly fine room and benefits from an en suite bathroom. A further staircase leads to the second floor, which offers two additional bedrooms and a bathroom with a very useful, large store room off. All the bedrooms are of excellent proportions and enjoy far-reaching views over the gardens and rolling countryside.

Kenton Lodge sits within about 2.1 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, occupying a wonderfully elevated position that offers enviable views across the surrounding Suffolk countryside.

The established gardens provide a high degree of privacy and seclusion, predominantly laid to lawn and interspersed with mature trees, shrub and herbaceous borders and pond. To the southern side of the garden lies a swimming pool, perfectly positioned to enjoy the sunshine.

Set within the grounds of Kenton Lodge is a charming cottage, offering excellent secondary accommodation. The cottage features a spacious kitchen/breakfast room, a sitting room and three well-proportioned bedrooms.

In addition to the main house and cottage, the property boasts a superb range of outbuildings, including two stables and a large barn which houses a double garage and a spa complex. The spa includes a swimming pool, sauna, and a shower.