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Welcome to the latest edition of the Suffolk Lifestyles – showcasing some of the best properties for sale in the county.

Torquil MacLeod, Director of Sales

As John Keats put it in his poem of 1820 ‘The season of mists and mellow fruitfulness’ is here. With the onset of Autumn the children have returned to school and the buyers are back out there searching. However, there is more property on the market and therefore buyers have more choice. It is imperative if you are selling to ensure that your house stands out from the crowd. At Fine and Country, our marketing is second to none and the autumn has started with a flurry of sales. This may be down to one or indeed any number of factors relating to Fine and Country’s marketing. It might be the fact that we employ a professional photographer to show off your house or it might be as a result of the high quality brochures that we prepare. It might be as a direct result of a feature in one our Lifestyle magazines. Or it might simply be down to Fine and Country’s coverage, perhaps an applicant who is referred from our Park Lane office in Mayfair or indeed one of our regional offices.

If you are considering buying or selling then contact us and we would be delighted to help.

For one of the widest selections of homes in the UK and around the world visit www.fineandcountry.com

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Greenacre House, Hinderclay

‘A House of Plenty’

An impressive Modern Family House with an attached Annexe and a Detached Garage/Lodge Building with further accommodation above situated in the village of Hinderclay.

Two Reception Rooms and a Kitchen/Dining Room. Utility Room ; Cloakroom ; Lobby/Boot Room. Master Bedroom with Dressing Room, Balcony and En Suite Bathroom.

Three Further Bedrooms and a Family Bathroom. Attached Two Bed Annexe. Detached Garage/Lodge with accommodation above. Gardens and Grounds in excess of 1 acre.

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Kates cottage, Finningham This beautiful four bedroom modern family home situated in a small and friendly village in Suffolk enjoys a fabulous south facing aspect and backs onto a tranquil stream visited by kingfishers.

Built in around 1985, the house has been recently updated and benefits from clean, crisp modern décor and stunning grounds.

Guide Price: £465,000

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Little Cornard

Old Timbers, Fordham

Rohan is an incredibly spacious detached family property situated in its own secluded grounds approaching an acre offering beautiful rolling landscape views to the front.

Theobald’s Close is a delightful three storey town house located in the desirable village of Long Melford.

This sizeable property offers a range of flexible accommodation including the option to have an annexe accommodation to one end. The master bedroom as it stands currently has an en-suite shower room; there is a second en-suite bedroom, a large living room, large conservatory/dining room and large recently fitted kitchen /breakfast room.

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The property is located in a small mews alongside five other properties. There are three reception rooms, four bedrooms three of which have en-suite facilities. There is a delightful fully enclosed courtyard garden with a range of flowers and shrubs and is ideal for al fresco dining, off road parking and a garage.

Guide Price: £300,000

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Blackthorpe Barn this Christmas

Every November and December, the historic Blackthorpe Barn is quite literally transformed into a Christmas and craft lovers delight. The Christmas Shop is, as it suggests, a haven for everything Christmassy from special gifts, baubles and decorations to lighting and gift wrap.

Another of Blackthorpe Barn’s ‘must sees’ is the Best of British Crafts, over 60 exhibitors each weekend To complete preparations for Christmas many visitors also choose their perfect Christmas Tree directly from Rougham Estate where the Barn is situated.

Event time and dates:

Christmas Trees Sat 26 Nov – Thurs 22 Dec 9am – 5.30pm Christmas shop Sat 5 – Fri 25 Nov 10am – 5pm Sat 26 Nov – Thurs 22 Dec 9am – 5.30pm Christmas Café Sat 5 Nov – Thurs 22 Dec 11am – 4pm Weekdays 10am – 5pm Weekends

Reindeer Sun 4 & Sun 11 Dec 11am – 3pm Free Santa’s Grotto 26 – 27 Nov, 3 – 4, 10 – 11, 17 – 18 Dec 11am – 4pm Weekends Crafts Sat 12 Nov – Sun 11 Dec 10am – 5pm Weekends Adults £2, OAPs £1, kids free,Season tickets £6

For more information see www.blackthorpebarn.com or call 01359 270238.

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St Catherines, Botesdale

‘Historic Charm’

A magnificent Detached Grade II Star Listed former Hall House set in Walled Gardens in the heart of the village of Botesdale.

The Ancient House, Clopton This is the quintessential English country cottage with pink colour washed elevations under a pantile roof.

Three Reception Rooms. Bespoke fitted Breakfast Kitchen with separate Utility and Cloakroom. Master Bedroom with En Suite Bathroom. Four Further Bedrooms (three of which are interconnecting). Character includes Exposed Beams, Panelling and Fireplaces. Ample Parking; Carport and Workshop. Enclosed Partly Walled Gardens. The Accommodation extends to 2,157sq.ft

Open fireplaces and brimming with character, this is the stuff that dreams are made of. Whoever views this house will undoubtedly fall in love with its charm from the outset, but at The Ancient House, beauty is far more than just skin deep and exploration within its walls will add to the delight.

Guide Price: £400,000

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Fine & Country Magazine has teamed up with one of Suffolk’s most innovative Floral Designers to give two readers a chance to WIN a Floral Design Course for Christmas 2011 Two lucky winners will have the opportunity to join us in our Suffolk Studio to attend a Christmas Floral Design Course between the 7th and 22nd December. The course includes expert tuition, all materials, a superb two course seasonal lunch and best of all the chance to impress your friends and family with two substantial floral Designs.

Our now renowned Christmas Courses always include a glorious Christmas Wreath and a wonderful table piece.

You will also have a chance to browse in the Christmas shop where the unique quality of the Figa & Co. style can be seen in furniture and lighting design as well as home ware accessories and Christmas decorations.

To enter, answer this question: Name the most common colour of the favourite Christmas plant Poinsettia.

Please e.mail your answers to sarah.clarke@fineandcountry.com Closing Date:- 1st December 2011. Course dates subject to availability. If we can’t accommodate a date for the Christmas courses the place can be used with the Spring courses, 21st-30th March 2012. Call ;/ Email or visit our website for details of all our courses.

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Holcombe Cottage, Botesdale

‘Rural But Not Rustic’

A Traditional Farmhouse Style Family House set in charming Gardens and Grounds of around 0.3 acres in the village of Stuston Three Receptions ; Conservatory, Breakfast Kitchen with Utility and Cloakroom. Master Bedroom with En Suite Shower Room, Four Further Bedrooms ; Family Bathroom, Ample Parking ; Detached Double Garage, Charming Landscaped Gardens with a Cabin/Summerhouse. The Accommodation extends to 2,045sq.ft

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Willow Cottage, Hitcham From very first sight, Willow Cottage is the epitome of an English country cottage, with its stunning thatched exterior in bright and honeyed tones, picturesque cottage gardens and enticing pastoral charm.

Inside, this home more than lives up to this reflection, with stunning timber frames throughout and carefully considered and tasteful décor adding up to embody the very best that country living has to offer.

Guide Price: £575,000

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A Fairway to Travel When played well, golf is a majestic game and sometimes, just sometimes when I stand on the driving range with the wind in my hair I can glimpse just a hint of its appeal. To hit the ball cleanly so it soars up and away, a small fleck of white against the pale blue sky is indeed intoxicating. But more often than not my own effort is rewarded with an arm juddering thud as the ball spins off at an alarming angle. For many people this pursuit for golfing excellence is addictive and they happily hand over their soul to this powerful, subtle, infuriating, exhilarating and beautiful game.

My husband is one such victim and I have come to recognise the success of his ‘round’ by the sound his golf bag makes as it hits the kitchen floor. Will he saunter into the room, generous

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- by Kathy Churchill and effusive from a solid back 9 or will head be down, shoulders sagging, as once again that tricky par 3 at the 5th has defeated him. Perhaps I should have come along to offer my support, advice and understanding but 18 holes on a rainy Sunday afternoon in March is not really my idea of quality together time.

some of the world’s most exciting courses. As Martin’s wife I therefore find it my duty, when possible to come along, if not for the ride in the golf buggy, then for the après-golf and to see what some of these destinations also have to offer the ‘non-player’, a word only whispered in club houses of old!

However golf courses have now sprung up in the most exotic of destinations and are a much more tempting prospect. There are a few golfing holiday specialists but if you are looking for firsthand experience and knowledge Holmes Travel, based near Woodbridge, is the place to go.

Directors, John Ferguson and Martin Churchill, being avid golfers themselves have combined a love of the game with their passion for travel and know

Marrakech in Morocco is the perfect place to start. This exotic city, bursting with life, has become a luxury destination with a wonderful selection of boutique hotels and traditional riads in which to stay. For golfers it boasts three championship standard courses, the Royal Marrakech, the Amelkis and the Palmerie. Opened in 1923, the Royal Marrakech is one of the country’s most celebrated golfing venues and a favourite of Winston

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Churchill, a frequent visitor to this vibrant city. With the golfers happily teeing off beneath the snow-capped peaks of the Atlas Mountains that leaves plenty of time to lose yourself in the narrow streets of the souks. The shopping here is a real treat, beaded kaftans, leather satchels, antique lanterns, slippers and carpets of every colour. Reunited for supper to discuss the perfect drive off the 13th and to gloss over your spending spree there are rooftop hangouts, glamorous restaurants and chic courtyard cafes. Marrakech makes for the perfect long weekend.

Sotogrande in Southern Spain is another popular destination for a short golfing break. The courses here speak for themselves, Valderrama, Sotogrande, The San Roque Club and with Alcaidesa nearby you are spoilt for choice. Holmes Travel offers a fine selection of villas to rent or there is the NH Almenara, a lovely hotel set high within the resort with wonderful views down to the sea and its own 27 holes. The attraction for me is the year-round sunshine, the social life of the beach clubs and the chance to explore the white washed mountain villages of Andalucía.

Venturing further afield Mauritius stands out as ‘the’ long haul destination

for golfers but with turquoise seas and soft white sand this tropical island hideaway has lots to offer. The Paradis Hotel and Golf Club is an outstanding family resort and is a sporting paradise, offering every kind of water sports, tennis, various sized swimming pools, kids clubs and of course a choice of three championship golf courses. The Constance Belle Mare Plage is another luxury resort of great character that is excellent value with the green fees included in the price. But for me just the warm Indian Ocean lapping at my toes, a good book and perhaps the occasional visit to the Clarins Spa are enough to keep me very, very happy.

South Africa, a wonderfully diverse country, is home to some spectacular golf courses, especially along the Garden Route, a scenic drive of long sandy beaches and expansive bays east of Cape Town. Here after a quick 18 holes you can throw your clubs in the back of the Land Rover and set off on safari through the game reserves around Port Elizabeth. Further east you reach the magnificent Drakensberg Mountains and tucked amongst the towering peaks you will find Cathedral Peak Hotel. This family run mountain resort is steeped in history and as well as being a perfect family retreat has the most beautiful 9-hole course. The

panoramic views from the greens are breath taking and the mountains offer hiking, pony trekking, bike trails and climbing for the whole family to enjoy.

And finally how about a trip to the Legend Golf and Safari Resort where you are flown by helicopter to the Extreme 19th Hole on top of Hanglip Mountain. From here you tee-off from the edge in an attempt to hit a hole-inone on the 19th located at the bottom of the cliff. It is the longest par 3 in the world and a winning shot will earn you US$ 1m in prize money. Perhaps it is time to dust off my clubs after all!

If you are interested in learning more about any of these locations or prices for golfing packages please contact: Holmes Travel, 42g Barrack Square, Martlesham Heath, Suffolk IP5 3RF T: 01473 610 666 E: martin@holmestravel.co.uk www.holmestravel.co.uk

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Stone Cottage, Starston

‘Rolling Stone’

A Detached Brick and Flint Cottage standing in Gardens and Grounds of nearly 0.75 acres in a lovely position just outside the village of Starston Three Reception Rooms, Breakfast Kitchen with separate Pantry and Utility, Four Double Bedrooms ; Two Single Bedrooms. Two Bathrooms, Gated Drive and Parking Area, Charming Mature Cottage Gardens and Grounds, A range of Outbuildings. The Accommodation extends to 2,138sq.ft

Guide Price: £489,950

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Clarice House

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3. Free day must be taken on the same day as the fully priced day. 4. Clarice House reserves the right to end this promotion at any time and without prior warning.

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The Retreat, Hoxne

‘Cottage Comforts’

A 17th Century Thatched Cottage situated in the village of Hoxne.

Two Reception Rooms with Beams and Inglenook Fireplaces. Modern Kitchen and Garden Room. Two Staircases. Three Bedrooms. En-Suite Shower Room ; Family Bathroom and Cloakroom. Ample Parking and Attached Single Garage. Charming Cottage Gardens. The Accommodation extends to 1,837sq.ft

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“A broad curriculum backed by a full range of activities, options and visits provides pupils with a well-rounded edu- cation. Supported by excellent pastoral care, pupils show splendid personal development in their years at this school.”

ISI Inspection 2010 Holmwood House is a thriving co-educational independent preparatory School for children aged 4 to 13 years.

Located on the edge of Colchester in 34 acres of beautiful grounds, the school’s extensive facilities offer its pupils unrivalled opportunities, including a swimming pool, science labs, cookery room, music, dance and drama facilities, new state-of-the-art sports hall, superb sports fields and onsite squash and all-year tennis courts.

Pupils thrive in small classes, taught by subject specialists from Year 4 upwards, with the addition of Latin in Year 6, and demonstrate excellent academic progress appropriate to their age and ability.

Flexi and weekly boarding are popular options in Years 6, 7 & 8 with many senior pupils boarding for at least part of their final year to prepare them for their senior schools.

For many years at Holmwood, a healthy crop of pupils has been awarded scholar- ships to the very wide range of senior schools, both local and further afield, to which they progress at 13.

Happiness is the key to progress For further information about the school or to arrange a personal visit, please contact Helen Rogers, Admissions Registrar, on 01206 574 305 or e-mail helen. rogers@holmwood.essex.sch.uk www.holmwood.essex.sch.uk

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Corner Farm Barn,

‘Whats Round the Corner’

A Magnificent Single Storey Brick and Pantile Barn Conversion.

Three Receptions. Stunning Breakfast Kitchen with separate Utility and Cloakroom.

Four Double Bedrooms; Two Bathrooms. Charming Partly Walled Gardens. Plenty of Parking and Triple Bay Cart Lodge. The Accommodation extends to 2,789sq.ft

Guide Price: £535,000

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Town Farm, Ditchingham

‘Nature Calls’

A charming Detached Granary Conversion set in Enclosed Gardens with a Detached Garage down a private track just outside the village of Metfield.

Breakfast Kitchen ; Cloakroom. One Reception. Three First Floor Bedrooms both with En Suite Bathrooms. Oversized Detached Single Garage. Enclosed Garden. The Accommodation extends to 951 sq.ft

Guide Price: £255,000

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A Truly Delicious Christmas Here at Longwood Farm we produce succulent and tasty turkeys and geese, with absolute freedom to pastures throughout the whole of their livesthe perfect choice for your special Christmas meal.

We also produce top quality beef with natural marbling, hung properly for three weeks, Our pork is always in demand with its crisp crunchy crackling, we have a full range of sausages, chipolatas including gluten free. Gammon and bacon are available. Tasty lamb and our excellent poultry as well as our seasonal specialities ie lamb cracker, chicken pillows and three bird roasts.

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We also have a full compliment of groceries, vegetable, bread, and dairy produce to make your Christmas truly delicious.

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We certainly do at Fine & Country.

To find out more, contact Sarah on Telephone: 0777 367 9527 sarah.clarke@fineandcountry.com or visit our website

www.fineandcountrylifestylesmagazines.com where your advert would be seen by all our online readers who are regularly updated with an e-newsletter sent out from our offices in the region. *45,000 copies printed quarterly and posted out to the top 2 rateable value properties

Opening times Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Saturday 8:30am to 2:00pm

Longwood Farm Tuddenham St. Mary, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 6TB, UK Telephone and Fax: 01638 717120 Email: sales@longwoodfarm.co.uk www.longwoodfarm.co.uk

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The Gables, Harleston

‘Victorian Splendour’

Rosemary Cottage, Metfield

An exceptional Detached Victorian House which has been sympathetically restored, set in charming Landscaped Gardens in the heart of Harleston.

A handsome Georgian residence, formerly the Police House, standing centrally within the popular village of Metfield.

Three Receptions ; Garden Room, Bespoke Kitchen, Pantry and Breakfast Room, Store Room; Cloakroom and Cellar Master Bedroom with Bathroom and Dressing Area Three Further Bedrooms ; Family Bathroom Partly Walled Landscaped Gardens Workshop and Secure Parking Area . The Accommodation extends to 2,762sq.ft

The flexible accommodation currently includes a fully self-contained and separate holiday cottage Five Bedrooms ; Three Receptions ; Two Bathrooms. Spacious Breakfast Kitchen Area with pantry. including brick tiles. Adorable cottage gardens ; Small range of outbuildings. Accommodation extends to 2,200sq.ft.

Guide Price: £465,000

Guide Price: £445,000

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Here are a selection of properties Fine & Country have sold recently.

SOLD

After a year long search for the right property, F&C were far and away the most friendly and efficient of all the estate agents we dealt with. Sally and Philippa were both extremely helpful and were very quick to keep us up to date on all the new properties coming in that may have suited our needs.We were also pleased to receive follow up phone calls after we had viewed a property. The purchase itself was as easy as these things can be, and I found myself ringing F&C for advice regarding my own sale rather than my actual agent.

Karheena Woodroffe

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The whole experience of dealing with Fine & Country was good and positive!

-Steven Clarke

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Well done! Kudos to Sally for orchestrating well!

-Terry Kendrick

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Happy and Satisfied with Purchase!

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it’s a big move make it a smooth one At Hayward Moon we are a group of licensed conveyancers who specialise in commercial and residential property conveyancing.

We have a dedicated team of lawyers who can assist and advise you on most property matters whether they be residential or commercial.

haywardmoon.co.uk Bury St Edmunds: 01284 727290 | Ipswich: 01473 234730

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Squires Barn, St Cross, South Elmham ‘

‘Nature Calls’

An exceptional Timber Framed Barn Conversion providing versatile accommodation set in charming Landscaped Gardens and Grounds with Stabling in a stunning position.

Double Height Reception Hall with Galleried Landing. Three Receptions ; Conservatory. Breakfast Kitchen with Aga and separate Utility Room. Potential Ground Floor Annexe with Two Bedrooms. First Floor Master Bedroom with En Suite Bathroom. Two Further Double Bedrooms ; Family Bathroom. Courtyard with Garage and Car Port.

Landscaped Gardens with a wonderful Pond, Orchard, Paddock and Field. The Accommodation extends to 3,488sq.ft Guide Price: £615,000 Contact 01379 646020

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Stone Farm, Little Cornard

The Granary

A truly delightful Grade II Listed Georgian former farmhouse, set in grounds of approximately 0.75 of an acre.

A charming Detached Granary Conversion set in Enclosed Gardens with a Detached Garage down a private track just outside the village of Metfield.

The accommodation is extremely well presented and includes five bedrooms, two bathrooms, three reception rooms, study, kitchen/breakfast room and cloakroom.

Garage, parking and established gardens backing onto farmland.

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‘Perfect Place to Loaf Around’

Breakfast Kitchen ; Cloakroom. One Reception. Three First Floor Bedrooms both with En Suite Bathrooms. Oversized Detached Single Garage. Enclosed Gardens.

The Accommodation extends to 951 sq.ft

Guide Price: £255,000

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2. The size of the problem. The extent and severity of the damp, along with where it is dry, will give a indication of where the damp may be coming from.

3. The causes of the damp. These are normally maintenance faults. The information above gives the clues for where to look.

Fixing your damp problems becomes straightforward when all the above are known.

It is a case of using the knowledge to remove the faults properly.

More advice on damp is available at www.davidkinsey.co.uk For an informal discussion about your particular damp issues, ring me without obligation on 01263 734815. If I'm out, leave a message and I'll ring you back.

Alternatively, email enquiries@davidkinsey.co.uk

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Upper Barn Farm, Mendham

‘Upper Class’

A magnificent Barn Conversion with an Annexe commanding stunning views over the Waveney Valley.

The Main Accommodation consists of Four Bedrooms ; Four Receptions ; Three Bathrooms. The Annexe consists of Two Bedrooms and Two Reception Rooms Fantastic Equestrian Facilities including a Full Size Arena, Stable Block and Barn. Gardens and Grounds in all extend to just over 12 acres. The property enjoys a wonderful position at the end of a long drive with no near neighbours. The Accommodation extends to 3,490sq.ft.

Guide Price: £750,000

Contact 01379 646020

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Oak Farm Cottage, Gislingham

‘Living History’

A Detached Grade II Listed, partly Thatched Cottage standing in the pretty village of Gislingham.

Three Receptions ; Stunning Main Bedroom ; Two further Double Bedrooms. Masses of character including exposed beams, studs and open fireplaces. Off road parking and Garaging. Charming enclosed Cottage Gardens.

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Heritage Classic Fireplaces & Stoves

Stone, Marble, Wood & Cast Iron Fireplaces Electric & Gas Fires Gas & Multifuel Stoves Mirrors, Accessories, Kindling & Logs

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Visit one of the largest Showrooms in East Anglia Open: Mon - Thurs 9-5 // Fri 9-4 // Sat 10-5 Hunnable Ind Est, Gt Yeldham, CO9 4HD

01787 238123

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Woodley, Acton A family friendly, beautifully presented four bedroom home.

Standing on a generous plot of ¼ of an acre Woodley is a stunning newly extended and refurbished detached family home located in this delightful Suffolk village. The property presents exceptional and flexible accommodation arranged over two floors and features a stunning open plan kitchen / family room perfect for modern day family living.

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SUFFOLK TREE SERVICES LTD Professional, Competitive, Qualified and Fully Insured Specialising in all aspects of tree surgery including: 24 hr storm damage cover Precision Felling, Crown Reduction, Pollarding, Pruning, Planting, Hedging Works Tree Reports and Consultancy Firewood Logs, Woodchips for your garden and Sawn Timber for Sale

www.suffolktreeservices.co.uk info@suffolktreeservices.co.uk TEL 01787 319200

Open 7 Days

Win a ÂŁ150 Christmas Hamper full of delicious goodies Simply answer the following question: How many different cheeses does the Goodies Farm Shop sell in their delicatessen and cheesemonger?

Email your answer by the 14th December to sarah.clarke@fineandcountry.com quoting ref. GFS SL/6 in order to qualify.

Visit www.goodiesfarmshop.co.uk for more information.

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The Mill Hotel Competition

How many rooms are there at the Mill Hotel?

Please send your answer to... sarah.clarke@fineandcountry.com, quoting ref. TMH/SL The winner will stay the night in the Mill Suite, there will be a bottle of Perrier Jouet on ice, dinner for two will be served in the riverside restaurant.

Prize value is ÂŁ287.00 The Mill Hotel in Sudbury Walnut Tree Lane, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 1BD 01787 375544 www.themillhotelsudbury.co.uk

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Fine & Country Staff Horse Riding Day. Fine & Country recently held their annual staff horse riding day at Poplar Park Equestrian Centre in Woodbridge, Suffolk for staff in the East Anglia region, from experienced riders/racehorse trainers through to absolute beginners.

The day started with much amusement with our Norfolk Sales Director asking to borrow waterproof trousers and being given leather riding chaps which he struggled to put on!

The names of the available horses had been written on a board within reception and Fine & Country staff attempted to allocate horses to each other dependent on the horse’s name. This was not helped by the fact that it was thought that the letter “E” next to the name of the horse was for “Easy” where in fact it was for “Experienced Rider”.

Thankfully staff at the yard organised everyone and allocated horses

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dependent on the rider’s experience, weight and height.

We were asked to ride our horses into the outdoor arena and wait until everybody was ready. This in itself proved problematic for some, particularly when we were all asked to face our horse in the same direction to have a group photograph taken. Our Sales Director for Essex, who is new to riding, looked a little concerned when his horse started pawing the ground and he was told to ensure that the horse didn’t lay down and roll over.

With the sun shining during the morning, we had a lovely hack through Poplar Park’s miles of glorious countryside, supervised

by Jonjo Hardwick who is an experienced instructor and runs Poplar Park on a day-to-day basis.

We were also accompanied by the yard Labrador, Murphy. This was thoroughly enjoyed but all.

Following a well earned pub lunch, those staff who wanted to step things up a gear stayed on to ride during the afternoon and enjoyed trotting and cantering through woodland.

It was agreed that the day was a huge success and some members of staff are now planning to return to Poplar Park Equestrian Centre with their own friends and family.

For further information, please contact Poplar Park Equestrian Centre on 01394 411023.

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Birds Farm, Belchamp Walter Bird’s Farm is situated on the outskirts of the beautiful village of Belchamp Walter.

Surrounded by acres of glorious farmland with stunning rural vistas, Bird’s Farm is a splendid newly built home which cleverly combines the feel of a traditional farmhouse with all the benefits of luxurious modern living.

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It’s your future. Secure it.

Purchases. Buy-to-Let. Remortgages. Independent Mortgage Advice.

Unit 1, Moseleys Farm, Fornham All Saints, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP28 6JY E: advice@aslmortgages.co.uk T: 01284 748926

Make the dream come true

Newly refurbished Farm Shop - Under New Management Maxine and Chris look forward to welcoming you to the newly refurbished Farm Shop in Assington set in the heart of the Suffolk countryside. We are proud to support our British Farmers, Growers & Producers and this is reflected in the vast range of carefully selected products on offer. Many are “award winning” foods sourced locally and regionally from small Artisan producers, including organic, fair-trade, free range and rare breed varieties. Our objective is to provide our customers with fresh, traceable, good quality, ethically sourced products. We also stock a selection of gluten/wheat free foods (Bread & Cake Mixes/Biscuits/Flour etc) and we are happy to source specialist ingredients wherever possible to suit individual dietary requirements.

- Our products include: Free Range Eggs, Cheeses, Sausages, Bacon, Smoked Fish, Handmade Cakes, Handmade Preserves, Condiments, Pesto, Olives, Biscuits, Confectionery, Ice Cream, Pies, Pasties and Quiches, Local Ale and Cyder, Free Range Poultry and Rare Breed Meats - Regular Dairy and Bakery Delivery - Fresh Meat and Bread orders taken - Fresh Fruit and Vegetables – “Assington” Apple Juices and Hand Picked Strawberries/Apples/Pears (seasonal) - General Stores Section - stocking a condensed range of essential groceries

- General Stores Section - stocking a condensed range of essential groceries - Newspapers and postage stamps now available - Hampers, gift bags and boxes made to order – Not just for Christmas !

Opening Hours 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Saturday 10.00 am to 4.00pm Sunday and Bank Holidays Assington Farm Shop, The Street, Assington, Suffolk CO10 5LW Tel: 01787 211610 Email: assingtonfarmshop@btinternet.com

Building Surveys, Homebuyer and Valuations Reports carried out anywhere in East Anglia.

Local Residential Surveyors offering a Prompt Personal Service at Competitive Rates 9 Guildhall Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1PR Tel: 01284 705505

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20 Years in the Making No two kitchens ever leave our workshop looking the same because no two customers are the same.

For more than two decades we have combined beautiful design, classic cabinetry skills and a passion for wood, to create individual kitchens, cabinets and furniture that are made for you and made for life.

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Beautifully hand crafted, bespoke kitchens, cabinets and furniture Showroom & Parking: 497-499 Wherstead Road, Ipswich, IP2 8LL (on the A137 just off the A14) Telephone: 01473 680091 sales@orwellsfurniture.co.uk www.orwellsfurniture.co.uk

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