Location

Elmsett Manor is situated off a quiet country road surrounded by established gardens and with delightful open countryside views set in the heart of rolling farmland, (eight miles) NW of Ipswich and (four miles) NE of Hadleigh

The house is set on the outskirts of the village of Elmsett which an attractive village green, The Rose and Crown public house, primary school, 12th century St Peter's Church, community shop and village hall.

The attractive market town of Hadleigh has a comprehensive selection of shops for every day needs and three schools. Colchester and Ipswich have a much wider range of educational and recreational amenities.

Commuters have the advantage of train services running from Colchester or Manningtree to London's Liverpool Street Station the journey taking 50 and 55 minutes respectively.

Description

Surrounded by rose-covered walkways and exquisitely landscaped gardens, the property has been lovingly curated by a leading garden designer to create a rare blend of charm, comfort, and timeless elegance.

The main house offers five generously proportioned bedrooms and two bathrooms, with an undeveloped attic featuring existing windows — presenting exciting potential for further accommodation or creative space.

Throughout the home, original features abound: multiple open fireplaces bring warmth and character to both informal and formal rooms, while the heart of the home — a spacious kitchen with an Aga and built-in fire place — offers a cosy hub for family life.

Entertaining is effortless, with a large, elegant drawing room and a more intimate dining room for special occasions.

A separate pool kitchen connects directly to the walled summer garden and Mediterranean-style pool area, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor lifestyle.

Off the kitchen is the boot room, cloakroom and the adjoining store barn, a perfect room to use when dining al fresco as it leads straight out in to the garden and pool area.

The first floor accommodation provides a particularly spacious principal bedroom with a large bathroom with roll top bath across the landing.

There are a further four bedrooms and a family bathroom.

The sixth bedroom/dressing room is on the second floor and has a door through to a spacious attic which offers scope for further accommodation.

Outside
A truly exceptional garden, lovingly created and curated over four decades by a leading garden designer, this award-winning landscape has been celebrated in Country Life and Gardens Illustrated.

Spanning approximately 12 acres, the grounds include formal parterre gardens, a three-acre wildflower meadow, mature specimen planting, and a series of tranquil ponds.

A romantic and immersive setting, the garden has been proudly featured in the National Garden Scheme and opened in support of the Red Cross for many years.

Opposite the house lie two beautifully maintained paddocks, perfectly positioned alongside the wildflower meadow, offering open views and a sense of rural elegance.

Further highlights include a charming shell maze, sweeping lawns, and a walled Mediterranean-style pool garden and summer area — all designed with timeless beauty and seasonal interest in mind. The result is a garden of rare distinction: a living work of art as captivating as it is serene.

Beyond the main residence, a large detached studio offers versatility for creative or professional use, while the expansive second-floor office enjoys panoramic views across the gardens, paddocks, and lake — a truly inspiring setting.