Summary - THE OLD GUILDHALL THE STREET MONKS ELEIGH IPSWICH IP7 7AU
4 bed 2 bath Link Detached House
Spacious character-filled family house in a picture-postcard Suffolk village.
Grade II-listed late 14th-century house with many original features
Extremely large interior — approx. 3,357 sq ft and ~10 rooms
Half-acre garden backing to the River Brett with mature specimen trees
Detached barn plus dedicated off-street parking for several cars
Newly renovated interiors but listed status limits alterations
Medium flood risk due to garden watercourse and river frontage
Council Tax Band G — relatively high running costs
Average broadband speeds despite excellent mobile signal
Steeped in history yet thoughtfully updated, this Grade II-listed four-bedroom home dates to the late 14th century and offers generous living across approximately 3,357 sq ft. Recent sympathetic renovations expose original oak posts, king post and inglenook fireplaces while creating bright, usable spaces — large kitchen/breakfast room, separate drawing and sitting rooms, study and versatile snug. The house will appeal to families seeking character, space and easy access to village amenities.
Outside, roughly half an acre of formal lawns, specimen trees and a riverside boundary to the River Brett create a private, picturesque setting for children and pets. A detached barn provides covered parking and storage; there is additional off-street parking accessed through an archway. Local countryside walking, village life and nearby towns including Colchester and Bury St Edmunds make this a well-located rural family home.
Be aware this property’s listed status protects its historic fabric and will restrict structural changes and some alterations. The garden reaches the river and a spring-fed culvert runs across the lawn, which contributes to a medium flood risk in part of the plot and will require ongoing management. Council tax sits at the higher end (Band G) and broadband speeds are average — factors worth budgeting for alongside routine maintenance of an historic timber-framed house.
Overall this is a rare, characterful home for buyers who value provenance, room sizes and an established village setting; practical considerations around listing consent, flood risk and higher running costs are material and should be assessed early.
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