Old Bloxhall House, Hitcham

About this property

Bildeston 2.4 miles. A stunning Grade II listed farmhouse settled into the countryside of Hitcham, near Bildeston, Old Bloxhall House is ideal for a family or group of adults looking to explore the countryside of Suffolk. Be welcomed into a property where care has been taken to keep many of the building’s period features, including wooden beams stretching throughout, an inglenook fireplace and exposed brickwork. Old Bloxall House offers three places where you can rest your feet and enjoy a coffee, including a sitting room with stylish lime furniture complementing the bare brick fireplace fitted with a woodburning stove and traditional roof beams, a drawing room with a range of books and a more intimate snug with a window seat offering view of the garden beyond. The kitchen/diner is vast, a fantastic space for communal cooking where contemporary décor has been added to house ample amenities, irresistible to any budding chef, and all guests can enjoy a meal together at the large dining table. Six bedrooms can be found throughout this beautiful property, each with period features and their own individual character, including a super-king-size, three king-sizes, a double, and finally a second-floor twin, shower room and bathroom for guests to refresh in. Outside, the grounds are stunning, well-manicured and featuring an ancient former moat, wildlife pond and mature trees, and you will simply love dining alfresco in the sunshine. Hitcham is a quaint village resting in the countryside of Suffolk, offering countryside views and walks. Further from the property you will find the village of Bildeston, where there are many historic buildings as well as a local convenience store where you can stock up on essentials and a pub offering hot food and a glass of your favourite beverage. For more eateries, independent shops and a taste of history, head over to the town of Bury St Edmunds, where the stunning cathedral and the ruins of the abbey at Abbey Gardens will make a fantastic day out. Explore the countryside of Suffolk with a stay at Old Bloxhall House.

Within the county of Suffolk lies Bildeston, a small village holding lots of history, situated north of the Dedham Vale aonb and south-east of the larger town of Bury St Edmunds. This thriving village enjoys a whole host of amenities, including several pubs, one of which is a gastro-pub, The Crown, where you can delight in excellent food on holiday. Along with these watering holes, there is a village shop and Post Office, a village hall and a bike shop, so you aren't far away from all you need within this little corner of Suffolk. The surrounding area is made up of rolling hills, vast farmlands with a scattering of villages, so ensure you've packed some walking boots for your holiday so you can enjoy the landscape to the fullest. Around 40-minutes in the car brings you to the large town of Ipswich where you can find all of your favourite shopping places as well as a wide selection of restaurants, some on the waterfront overlooking the banks of the lovely River Orwell.

Accommodation

Six bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x king-size zip-link (can be set up as a twin on request), 1 x king-size with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x king-size, 1 x second-floor double, 1 x second-floor twin.

Second-floor bathroom with bath, basin and WC.

Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.

Cloakroom with basin and WC.

Kitchen/diner.

Utility.

Sitting room with woodburning stove.

Snug.

Drawing room

Oil heating with woodburning stove.

Gas oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, kettle, toaster.

Smart TV, WiFi.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Off-road parking for 6 cars.

Rear garden laid to lawn, patio with furniture.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 2.4 miles, pub 2.5 miles.

Note: Part of the garden has a moat surrounding it, the moat is open so please do supervise children.

Note: This property has limited head height and steep steps in some areas.

Note: Sorry, no unaccompanied teenagers.

Note: If you wish the king-size to be set up as a twin please let us know.

Note: There is external cctv cameras facing away from the property covering the driveway, this is not continuously monitored and and is there for security and insurance purposes.