8 bed detached house for sale

All Saints Road, Creeting St. Mary IP6

This substantial Victorian Gothic property, dating back to 1863, is a Grade ii-listed former rectory offering extensive and versatile accommodation, set within nearly 10 acres of grounds.

The property features eight bedrooms and seven bathrooms arranged over four floors, making it suitable for large families, multi-generational living, or potential commercial use (subject to permissions). Previously operated as a 4-star silver-rated guesthouse, it offers scope for continued use as a family residence, B&B, or events venue.

Ground floor accommodation includes three formal reception rooms, a main kitchen and separate catering kitchen, utility room, study, two WCs, and a large reception hall with original tiled flooring. The lower ground level offers two cellars for additional storage.

On the first floor, there are five en-suite bedrooms. The top floor provides further bedroom accommodation, a bathroom, and a store room. A self-contained west wing apartment includes a bedroom, bathroom, kitchenette, and sitting room.

Externally, the property benefits from a horseshoe driveway with ample parking, formal gardens, mature trees and shrubs, a pond, vegetable patch, greenhouse, and shed. Outbuildings include a small garage, a large storage barn, and a detached flint outbuilding converted for use as a home office.

For those seeking a property with both historical allure and endless potential, this majestic residence is a rare gem waiting to be cherished and brought into its next illustrious chapter.

History: Originally on the site of Creeting House was a small Rectory but the building burnt down in 1861 leaving only the kitchen quarters standing. Following this the property was rebuilt in 1863 and the house remained as a Rectory until sold by the Church in 1954. Following this time the property was converted into a private school and continued as a school until 1988 when it was converted for use as a commercial company, and back into a house with the current occupiers in 1994.

Position: Situated opposite St Mary's church in the heart of the village of Creeting St Mary which is ideally located for the A14. Amenities within the extended village include a popular local primary school, community centre and local Parish Church. The nearest shopping facilities are available within the small town of Needham Market which is approximately 2 miles to the south. Other nearby towns include Stowmarket which is approximately 4 miles to the west, Debenham 10 miles to the east, Bury St Edmunds 16.5 miles to the west and county town of Ipswich is approximately 10 miles to the south east. From Needham market, Stowmarket and Ipswich there are mainline rail connections to London Liverpool Street with a journey time of approximately 1 1⁄2 hours (from Stowmarket). Stansted Airport is approximately 1 hour 10 minutes away.

Agents Notes:
Tenure - Freehold (Grade II Listed)
Council tax - Band G
Services - Electric/mains drainage/water
Heating - Radiators via lpg
Mobile - All networks cover indoor
Broadband - Superfast is available