The Green, Naughton, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7

Set back from the green, Naughton Hall is believed to date back to the 17th century and is timber framed with plastered elevations. Enriched with original features, including beamed ceilings and walls, open fireplaces, brick and hardwood flooring, octagonal chimneys and leaded windows, this fine home is set within the most exquisite gardens that are moated on three sides.

Internally, the accommodation radiates from a welcoming entrance hall, offering spacious and well-proportioned rooms of some elegance. On the ground floor are three principal reception rooms together with a study, family room and shower room/cloakroom that could be used as a guest suite or granny annexe as it sits away from the main rooms and has access to the outside. There is also a charming country kitchen/breakfast room with Aga, a utility, and a boot room with pantry.

Whilst on the first and second floor are six bedrooms, a family bathroom and shower room. Views over the manicured gardens and countryside beyond can be enjoyed from all aspects of the property. Of particular note, the properties can be purchased almost fully furnished subject to requirement and additional negotiation.

Positioned off the green, Naughton hall benefits from a rural village setting. Naughton has a charming pub and church, as well as a farm shop. The village is conveniently located for Hadleigh, Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds, Sudbury and the nearby medieval village of Lavenham (8.4 miles), one of England's finest medieval villages. The nearby area hosts an array of beautiful Church's, market squares, grocery stores, pharmacist, post offices, and schools, as well as galleries, speciality shops, fine restaurants, hotels and pubs.

More comprehensive facilities can be found in the historic market town of Hadleigh (4.8 miles) and the Cathedral town of Bury St Edmunds (18.5 miles), which offers a full range of schooling, recreational and shopping facilities. There is excellent schooling in both the private and public sectors and a range of swimming pools, health clubs and golf clubs. For the rail commuter, Ipswich station is about a 20 minute drive and has a regular rail service to London Liverpool Street taking approximately 65 minutes.

Hadleigh 4.8 miles, Lavenham 8.4 miles, Stowmarket 9 miles, A14 7.6 miles, Sudbury 13 miles, Ipswich 10.7 miles, Bury St Edmunds 17.9 miles

Local Authority: Babergh District Council.
Services: Oil-fired central heating, private drainage which does not comply. Mains water and electricity.
Council Tax: Band G.
Tenure: Freehold.
Agent's note: There is a footpath crossing the woodland parcel only.

Set back from the green, Naughton Hall is approach by a shingle drive that leads to a large gated parking area to the side of the property, along with a cart lodge and useful outbuildings. A second pedestrian entrance can be found nestled between two tall perfected shaped conifers with feature cast iron gate that sits perfectly in line with the shingle footpath leading to the front door, bordered by beautiful circular carved hedging, immaculately cut lawns and colourful flower beds.

The gardens are a real feature of this charming home and wraps around the property on all sides. Areas for sitting and wonderful outdoor 'rooms' to enjoy, with a wide variety of mature trees, shrubs and spring bulbs complete the scene. The moat has been carefully incorporated into the landscape, with an abundance of wild flowers and spring bulbs that surround the fringes, along with a quaint bridge that leads to a secret garden to enjoy the morning coffee or escape from the sun.

A further parcel of land of circa 1.86 acres set away from the main garden is available by separate negotiation. Previously pasture land, now an enchanted woodland which is gated and could be converted into an area for grazing. A wonderful area to enjoy a pleasant walk, away from the main gardens.