Mill Lane, Little Yeldham, CO9

The Spinney is an exceptional country house situated in a superb position along a quiet lane within extensive mature grounds and affords versatile family accommodation that is suitable for a wide range of modern lifestyles. There are an impressive array of outbuildings and a superb indoor swimming pool with adjoining studio.

The property is entered via a panelled door which has a lead canopy above with detailed fluted columns. The reception hall is especially impressive with a large galleried landing, chevron tiled floor, feature recess, ornate doors to the reception rooms and a striking circular fanlight above. The sitting room has a dual aspect with views to the grounds, detailed cornicing, and an ornate stone fire surround and hearth. The dining room is generously proportioned and is well placed being adjacent to the kitchen, and offers formal entertaining space with views to the grounds, and has detailed cornicing to match the sitting room. To the rear elevation of the property is a useful study which overlooks the rear garden. Adjacent top this is a corridor which leads to an attractive conservatory with a tiled floor which links the main house to the pool complex.

The kitchen/breakfast room is stunning and arranged over a split level with the breakfast area having French doors to a large terrace making it perfect for entertaining. Steps lead down to the kitchen with is fitted with a range of floor and wall mounted units which have quarts tops and upstands. There is an ornate recess which houses the Aga and integral appliances include a microwave, dishwasher and an integral fridge. There are twin sinks, a tiled floor and views to the rear. Steps rise to the utility/preparation kitchen which is extensively fitted and has integral appliances to include a 'Bosch' oven and grill, hob with extractor hood above, plumbing for a washing machine, and a glazed door to the boot room. This is particularly useful room with twin doors to the garden, a range of storage cupboards and a glazed roof. The remainder of the ground floor comprises a well-appointed cloakroom which is tiled to dado height and has a matching white suite.

The galleried landing is especially impressive and has a large circular rooflight and a window to the front and a feature arch corridor. The principal suite is at the rear of the property with views to the garden. There are twin doors to a dressing room with hanging and shelf provision. A second door accesses the well-appointed en-suite which has a large walk-in shower, an oval ended bath set in a tiled plinth and a matching wc, bidet and basin. The guest suite has a part vaulted ceiling and a door to an en-suite with tiled shower cubicle, pedestal wash basin and a wc. There are three further bedrooms, all of a generous size, two of which have built in wardrobes. These are served by a family bathroom with a vanity unit, oval corner bath and a wc.

The galleried landing is especially impressive and has a large circular rooflight and a window to the front and a feature arch corridor. The principal suite is at the rear of the property with views to the garden. There are twin doors to a dressing room with hanging and shelf provision. A second door accesses the well-appointed en-suite which has a large walk-in shower, an oval ended bath set in a tiled plinth and a matching wc, bidet and basin. The guest suite has a part vaulted ceiling and a door to an en-suite with tiled shower cubicle, pedestal wash basin and a wc. There are three further bedrooms, all of a generous size, two of which have built in wardrobes. These are served by a family bathroom with a vanity unit, oval corner bath and a wc.

Outside

The property is approached via a pair of five bar gates that lead to an extensive drive, and in turn to the car port, garage and workshop. The drive is flanked by large expanses of lawn, and a semi-circular red brick wall has central steps and a path leading to the front door through a well-stocked gravel garden hosting a variety of shrubs and plants to provide year-round colour and interest. There a variety of trees to the front which include walnut, oak and spruce.

The rear grounds are delightful, and benefit from a south and westerly aspect allowing them t take advantage of the afternoon and evening sun, there is an impressive and stone terrace immediately to the rear of the house which is perfect for large scale family entertaining which is abutted by attractive brisk piers and wrought iron railings. Beyond this are extensive expanses of lawn with numerous herbaceous borders and large open spaces with a large variety of native trees to include ash, oak maple and acers. There is a useful vegetable plot to the side with raided beds and a green house. On the north aspect is a large copse of trees which provides a haven for wildlife and has an attractive 'Monet' style bridge which gives access from the formal garden.

To the end of the garden is an attractive natural pond with irises, which is screened by a beech hedge with an opening in the middle, to the south are fine views to fields and a small plantation of cherry trees.

In all about 2.40 acres (sts).

Agents notes:

The Garden room and studio would make an excellent annexe if required, subject to the necessary consents being sought.

There are some TPO's on site, we are waiting for the local authority to confirm which trees are protected.
 

HALL  

SITTING ROOM 19' 8" x 15' 5" (6.00m x 4.70m)  

DINING ROOM 18' 8" x 11' 11" (5.70m x 3.65m)  

UTILITY ROOM 12' 7" x 8' 3" (3.84m x 2.54m)  

BOOT ROOM 10' 9" x 7' 8" (3.30m x 2.35m)  

KITCHEN 21' 11" x 9' 0" (6.70m x 2.75m)  

BREAKFAST ROOM 15' 3" x 11' 3" (4.66m x 3.43m)  

STUDY 9' 10" x 8' 10" (3.00m x 2.70m)  

CONSERVATORY 10' 10" x 8' 2" (3.32m x 2.50m)  

LEISURE COMPLEX 33' 7" x 21' 10" (10.25m x 6.66m)  

SWIMMING POOL 23' 11" x 8' 1" (7.30m x 2.48m)  

PANTRY 10' 9" x 5' 8" (3.30m x 1.75m)  

GARDEN ROOM 20' 8" x 15' 3" (6.30m x 4.65m)  

CAR PORT 19' 8" x 11' 1" (6.00m x 3.40m)  

First floor  

GALLERIED LANDING  

PRINCIPAL SUITE 15' 3" x 12' 1" (4.65m x 3.70m)  

DRESSING ROOM 6' 6" x 6' 0" (2.00m x 1.85m)  

ENSUITE 12' 5" x 6' 8" (3.80m x 2.05m)  

GUEST SUITE 12' 0" x 11' 8" (3.67m x 3.56m)  

ENSUITE 9' 2" x 6' 0" (2.80m x 1.85m)  

BEDROOM THREE 17' 4" x 9' 2" (5.30m x 2.80m)  

BEDROOM FOUR 12' 0" x 10' 4" (3.66m x 3.16m)  

SHOWER ROOM 7' 6" x 5' 10" (2.30m x 1.80m)  

BEDROOM FIVE 10' 4" x 11' 1" (3.15m x 3.40m)  

Outside  

STUDIO 20' 11" x 11' 5" (6.40m x 3.50m)  

STORAGE  

GARAGE 19' 0" x 10' 7" (5.80m x 3.25m)  

GARAGE/STORE 19' 0" x 7' 10" (5.80m x 2.40m)  

WORKSHOP 34' 5" x 28' 11" (10.50m x 8.83m)