Summary - Dark Lane House, Easton IP13 0ER
6 bed 4 bath Detached
Sprawling Grade II farmhouse with cottage, barn, pool and tennis court in 3.5 acres..
- Grade II listed 17th-century farmhouse, circa 3,800 sq ft
- Main house: 6 bedrooms, 4 bath/shower rooms across three floors
- Self-contained one-bedroom cottage offering flexible use or income
- Extensive outbuildings: multipurpose barn, stores, studio, garages
- Heated swimming pool and club-size hard tennis court on site
- Grounds c.3.5 acres: orchard, parkland meadow, woodland, irrigation borehole
- Listed status restricts alterations; consent likely required for works
- Oil heating, private drainage and high council tax increase running costs
A handsome Grade II listed 17th-century farmhouse offering substantial family accommodation across three floors, set in about 3.5 acres of mature gardens, parkland and woodland in the Deben Valley. The main house provides generous reception rooms, a large farmhouse kitchen/breakfast room, a sizeable study and six bedrooms with four bath/shower rooms — ideal for a large family or those wanting flexible living space.
The estate includes a self-contained one-bedroom cottage, a large timber multipurpose barn, workshops, former stable, two garages, a heated swimming pool and a club-size hard tennis court. Practical estate features such as an irrigation system fed by the property’s borehole and fast fibre broadband add convenience for country living, while multiple outbuildings present scope for hobbies or small-scale home business use.
Important considerations: the house is Grade II listed which will limit alterations and require listed-building consent for many changes. The property uses oil-fired central heating with a shared boiler for the pool and cottage, has private drainage, and the ground and buildings require ongoing upkeep given the plot size. Council tax is described as very expensive and larger estates like this carry higher maintenance and running costs.
Sited close to Framlingham, Wickham Market and Woodbridge, and with reasonable rail and A12 access, the home combines seclusion with practical connections. It will appeal to buyers seeking a characterful country estate with extensive grounds, significant outbuildings and adaptable accommodation, and who accept the responsibilities of owning a listed property and large plot.
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