Summary - Whittingham Hall, Metfield Road, Fressingfield, EYE IP21 5SB
5 bed 1 bath House
A substantial 17th-century estate with farmland, outbuildings and a detached cottage — ideal for rural living or diversification.
Grade II listed country house dating to 1653
Whittingham Hall is a rare Grade II listed country house dating from 1653, set within about 15.61 acres of formal gardens, paddocks and productive outbuildings. The main house offers abundant period character — shaped gables, exposed beams, inglenook fireplaces and a large Great Hall — together with practical rooms including a modern kitchen with oil-fired AGA and an enclosed heated swimming pool. A detached two-bedroom cottage, garaging, stables and a substantial range of farm buildings make this a genuine small estate rather than a standard dwelling.
The property suits buyers seeking a working rural holding, multi-family living, or lifestyle buyers wanting space and seclusion. The grounds are mature and well-curated, with formal lawns, specimen trees and wide uninterrupted views across arable countryside. Internally the house is very large (approximately 8,879 sq ft) and includes flexible reception space ideal for entertaining, hobbies or home offices.
Important constraints are factual and material: listed status means any alterations will be constrained and potentially costly; the location is remote with very slow broadband and average mobile signal; and the advertised data shows a single bathroom (buyers should verify current sanitary provision). The estate scale brings running and maintenance costs typical of historic houses and farm buildings.
In short, Whittingham Hall offers significant character, space and agricultural potential for those prepared to manage a historic listed estate. It will particularly appeal to buyers seeking a sizeable country property with outbuildings and land, or to those considering diversification or equestrian use, but it requires acceptance of conservation responsibilities and rural service limitations.
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