Elmsett

About this property

An Impressive Grade II Listed Period Farmhouse for Refurbishment set on 2.3 Acres at Elmsett Airfield.

What We Say at The Zoe Napier Group.

You don’t have to love flying, but if you do and especially if you own or share a light aircraft you could not wish for a better location. Literally fly into the airfield and utilise the farmhouse as a main residence or simply as a weekend retreat. The bonus is the large outbuilding to utilise as required (stp) and there is even space for the family pony.

History & Background

Poplar Hall is a substantial Grade II Listed property which is an attractive 16^th and 17^th Century timber framed and plastered building with 18^th Century alterations. The external aesthetic appearance enjoys much of the exposed timber frame on the upper storey, whilst featuring a good ridge chimney stack with four octagonal shafts. The price reflects the fact that the property needs refurbishment and modernising.

The house is nestled in its own acreage extending to 2.3 acres where there are mature gardens, an orchard  and an area suitable for a paddock. The extensive red brick ancillary building has had various commercial uses for well over a decade; latterly being a function suite , where  there is still a commercial kitchen for caterers and a separate office. This building could serve for a multitude of uses including requirements for business use (stp) to the potential for an annexe or holiday cottages (stp).

Just a short walk  from the house  is the active airfield. For those looking to combine home with their flying pleasures (or business), Elmsett Airfield (EGST) is in picturesque Suffolk. While not licensed the airfield has all the facilities of a much larger airfield and is well kept.  The airfield is home of Hawker Restorations, specialising mainly in the restoration of WWII Hurricanes, as well as Aero Anglia (Flight maintenance). The runway is 23/05 and the take-off distance available is 890m. Light Aircraft parking is available to rent with hard tie down points, and possibly hangarage, subject to availability/negotiation.  Lat N52 04 33/Long E000 58 43. Please PPR should you wish to use the runway when viewing. 100ll Av Gas on site.

Setting & Location

The property is part way along  the private entrance road leading to Elmsett Airfield, where the house is nestled well back with extensive screened frontage with two main entrances providing a carriage style driveway approach.  A right of way  leads to further access for the orchard/paddock area.

Beyond the property are the airfield hangars and various  former agricultural buildings. The owner/farmer utilises some for their agricultural needs, while there are purpose-built hangars for aircraft restoration and maintenance, as well as a few light industrial tenants.  A short walk leads to the aircraft parking. The entire site is surrounded by glorious open countryside where there is a very extensive  network of public footpaths and bridleways.

The property lies just over one mile to the east of Elmsett village and approximately 4 miles to the north of the charming and historic town of Hadleigh, which lies between Ipswich (9 miles) and Sudbury (15 miles). The area is just 12 miles from the glorious Dedham Vale known as Constable Country where John Constable painted the famous Hay Wain at Flatford in the vale. Elmsett boasts an attractive green where St Peters Church lies opposite. The Street is the hub of activity where there is a pub/restaurant,and a primary school.

Ground Floor Accommodation

The property resonates well with that of a period hall house, enjoying notably high ceilings and particularly generous sized rooms. The main entrance door leads to an entrance vestibule where two pairs of double doors lead from either side to the two principal rooms, each having additional access into the rear hallway. The sitting room/snug with an attractive Inglenook fireplace and exposed timbers to the high ceilings. Access also leads into the farmhouse kitchen/breakfast room, extensively fitted with a spacious breakfast area. French doors also lead out to the garden. The rear hallway connects the turning staircase to the first floor where there is built in storage and a cloakroom & separate w.c. The family/dining room is triple aspect divided with an open stud wall with a feature fireplace and French doors onto the garden.

First & Second Floors

The turning staircase benefits from a double height window range bringing much light into the house and galleried landing. A further staircase leads to the top/attic floor where there are two large attic bedrooms. Off the main landing are five very large double bedrooms. The largest of these rooms has an additional small room attached – an ideal area for an en-suite. There is also a family bathroom with separate shower.

1921 sq ft Detached Ancillary Building

This building extends to 1921 sq ft. and has had multiple uses over the years. More latterly the building was utilised as a function hall with a main function room with dance floor area and access into a commercial kitchen. There is also a separate office and further a rear hall with ladies, gents and disabled toilets where doors opened on to the rear land for outside catering/entertaining with marquee on occasions. A highly versatile building and ideal for permissible business uses or for conversion to an annexe or holiday let accommodations stp.

Grounds

The house is nestled back from the private road serving the airfield and well screened offering maximum seclusion with two main entrances forming a carriage style drive approached from either side of the house. The established grounds include shade from mature trees and there is a small part walled courtyard garden. Behind the ancillary building is a paddock and orchard  area. A right of way allows for vehicular access. The paddock area could be ideal for a couple of ponies or similar.

Agents Notes

• Registered Title SK243236
• Listed Building Entry Number 1037281
• The property has a bore hole on its land. This bore hole serves the whole farm and therefore will require an easement for access to maintain and for official inspections. The service costs are proportionately shared.
• The small mast on site is redundant and can be removed.
• A shared maintenance agreement is in place for the front drive where there is a right of access.
• Our client has completed a questionnaire supplying the buyer with additional information. Please request this from the agent.

Services

Mains Electricity

Private Water

Modern Private Drainage

Oil Fired Heating

EPC rating: Exempt. Council tax band: G, Tenure: Freehold,

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