Location

Pipkin House is located on the edge of the village of Upper Layham, an area renowned for its attractive countryside walks and notable landmarks including the River Brett and the Hadleigh Railway Walk. Nearby is The Marquis at Lower Layham, a highly regarded restaurant, hotel and spa.

The attractive market town of Hadleigh lies just over one mile away and offers a comprehensive range of shops for everyday needs, together with three schools. East Bergholt is also close by and is particularly well regarded for its excellent school. A wider selection of educational and recreational amenities can be found in the larger towns of Colchester (14.5) and Ipswich (10 miles).

For commuters, mainline train services run from Colchester or Manningtree to London Liverpool Street, with journey times of approximately 50 and 55 minutes respectively. From Liverpool Street Station there are excellent onward connections, including direct access to the Elizabeth Line and London Heathrow.

Description

Pipkin House is a substantial five-bedroom home set within the stunning Suffolk countryside. Beautifully modernised, upgraded and extended to an exceptional standard, the property now offers a delightful family residence. Internally the accommodation is generously proportioned, light-filled and thoughtfully arranged, with a layout that flows seamlessly throughout.

The front door opens into a welcoming entrance hall, leading through to the kitchen, utility room, pantry and a useful storage room. The kitchen is superbly appointed with ample cabinetry, quartz work surfaces, a DeLonghi range cooker and an integrated wine fridge. The adjoining utility and pantry provide excellent additional storage. A garden room, accessed from both the utility and family room, creates a wonderful indoor-outdoor space and incorporates an outdoor kitchen with induction hob, breakfast bar and further storage. French doors also provide access to the gardens.

To the rear of the property is an impressive triple-aspect family room, flooded with natural light and featuring two sets of glazed sliding doors opening onto the south-facing terrace. This versatile space is ideal for both everyday family life and entertaining. Completing the ground floor is a cloakroom, study and an elegant sitting room, centred around a charming fireplace and enjoying French doors opening directly onto the gardens.

Stairs rise to the first floor, where there are five exceptional bedrooms and the family bathroom. Three bedrooms benefit from their own en-suite facilities, while another includes a dressing room that could easily be converted into an additional en-suite if desired. Of particular note is the luxurious principal bedroom suite, stylishly fitted with a central bath, 'his and hers' stone basins and a large corner shower. At the far end of the suite, French doors open onto a private balcony with steps leading down to the northern side of the garden.

Outside
Pipkin House is set well back from the road and benefits from ample parking for several vehicles, along with an integral garage and a Tesla EV charging point. The property is surrounded by private gardens extending to approximately 0.7 acres, offering a high degree of privacy and a wonderful sense of space. Within the garden are several terraced areas, ideal for al fresco dining and outdoor entertaining, as well as a detached outbuilding currently used as a gym and benefitting from both electricity and internet connectivity, making it equally well suited as a home office or studio.