\n The Old Rectory, located on Upper Street in Stanstead, Suffolk, is being marketed by Savills as a “magnificent” family home.\n<\/p>\n
\n Set on one acre of land, the property has a blend of period charm and modern design, including high ceilings, large windows and a quadruple garage.\n<\/p>\n
\n One of the bedrooms (Image: Savills)\n<\/p>\n
\n A spokesman for Savills said: “The Old Rectory is approached through electric wooden gates, where there is a sweeping gravel driveway beyond leading to this magnificent former Victorian rectory, which has been comprehensively renovated, enhanced and extended to create an exceptional family home.”\n<\/p>\n
\n Inside, the principal sitting room features a five-bay window, French doors to the front gardens, and a fireplace with a wood-burning stove.\n<\/p>\n
\n The adjoining snug offers a cosier space with a cast-iron fireplace and garden views.\n<\/p>\n
\n The sitting room (Image: Savills)\n<\/p>\n
\n A further reception room can serve as a formal drawing room, music room or playroom.\n<\/p>\n
\n At the heart of the home is a high-spec Neptune kitchen and dining room with bespoke cabinetry, granite worktops, Siemens appliances and a central island.\n<\/p>\n
\n Bi-folding doors lead to a terrace that connects the indoor and outdoor living areas.\n<\/p>\n
\n An adjoining snug (Image: Savills)\n<\/p>\n
\n A family room off the kitchen includes a bay-window extension, multiple garden doors, and a modern wood-burning stove.\n<\/p>\n
\n Additional amenities include a utility room, boot room, cloakroom and extensive storage.\n<\/p>\n
\n To the rear, an elevated decked terrace overlooks landscaped gardens filled with mature trees and colourful borders.\n<\/p>\n
\n Nearby villages and towns include Clare, Cavendish, Long Melford and Lavenham.\n<\/p>\n
\n Bi-folding doors open onto a terrace (Image: Savills)\n<\/p>\n
\n There are several golf courses in the area, and Newmarket racecourse is within easy reach.\n<\/p>\n
\n The property offers good road access via the A14<\/a> at Bury St Edmunds<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n \n The house combines period character with high-end contemporary finishes.\n<\/p>\n \n \n Property agent Samantha Holmes, associate director in the residential sales team at Savills in Suffolk, said: \u201cThe Old Rectory is a wonderful period home of elegant proportions set in beautifully presented private gardens.”\n<\/p>\n \n She added: “The property has been comprehensively renovated, enhanced and extended to seamlessly blend a wealth of original features with modern finishes and contemporary design \u2013 resulting in a home of remarkable comfort, scale and style.\u201d\n<\/p>\n \n Bedroom (Image: Savills)\n<\/p>\n
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