13 bed country house to rent

High Street, Saxmundham IP17

19th century georgian manor house

Built in the early 19th century (1840) and now painstakingly restored and authentically furnished, Sibton Park is a stunning 13-bedroom venue, with orangery and commercial kitchen. The orangery has the capacity to seat up to 150 guests, making it perfect for weddings, corporate events or large family and friends’ get togethers. The formality of the ground floor reception rooms contrasts with the modern-day party pad that lives in the basement.

Travelling up a winding driveway, and over an ornamental bridge across a lake, arriving at Sibton Park is as spectacular as the building itself. It was designed and built in 1827 by Decimus Burton, who was also responsible for the forecourt of Buckingham Palace, as well as London Zoo and Kew Gardens. Stepping inside is equally jaw-dropping. From the period-correct, hand-painted Chinese wallpaper in the Drawing Room to the fine antique furniture, Sibton Park does everything on a grander scale. It’s the same upstairs, where 13 individually decorated bedrooms await your arrival, while down in the basement you’ll find a cinema, games room, cellar, gym and bar.