Summary - THE PRIORY DENHAM BURY ST EDMUNDS IP29 5EW
8 bed 4 bath Equestrian Facility
Grade II listed country house with annexe, stables and arena permission on c.12 acres..
Grade II listed thatched country house dating to c.1550
Approximately 12 acres (sts) with paddocks and parkland meadows
Six stables, horse walker, lunge pit; arena planning permission granted
Self-contained 2-bed annexe (The Lodge) plus six bedrooms main house
Extensive outbuildings 4,450 sq.ft — suitable for conversion (subject to planning)
Private drainage and LPG heating; mains water and electricity
Listed status restricts alterations; conversion may be complicated and costly
Slow broadband, average mobile signal, and higher council tax band
The Priory is a rare Grade II listed thatched country house set in about 12 acres (sts) on the edge of Denham, offering broad rural views and extensive equestrian facilities. The principal house dates to the mid-16th century and retains many period features — exposed beams, mullion windows and open fireplaces — while benefiting from modernised living spaces including a large open-plan kitchen/dining/family room and multiple reception rooms.
The estate includes a self-contained two-bedroom lodge annexe, six further bedrooms in the main house (eight bedrooms in total), three bath/shower rooms, a study/gym/family room and c.10,189 sq ft overall accommodation (c.5,612 sq ft habitable). Outbuildings extend to about 4,450 sq ft and currently provide workshops, storage, rubber-matted wash bay and tack/feed areas; these buildings have genuine conversion potential subject to planning. Equestrian infrastructure on the plot comprises six stables, paddocks, a lunge pit, a five-horse walker and planning permission already granted for a 60m x 30m arena.
Practical points to note: the property is Grade II listed which will constrain alterations and may complicate conversions; services include mains water and electricity but private drainage and LPG heating. Broadband is slow and mobile signal average. There is a re-directed public footpath along the northern boundary and the estate carries a relatively high council tax band. For buyers seeking a characterful family home with established equestrian use or an owner-occupier investor looking to enhance value through sensitive conversion, The Priory offers substantial scope and privacy, but requires acceptance of listed-building responsibilities and some estate maintenance.
Viewing is most relevant for purchasers prioritising privacy, equestrian facilities and historic character rather than those seeking a low-maintenance, modern-equivalent rural home.
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