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Moat Hall was built in the Georgian period, and has been carefully restored to create this fine country home which o ers over 5,000 sq ft of impeccable accommodation.

Each room enjoys spectacular views of either the moat or pretty landscaped gardens. The property combines charming period character with a contemporary feel, located on the outskirts of the popular village of Fordham. Surrounding the Hall, is land owned by The Woodland Trust.

The formal entrance at the front of the house opens into a generously proportioned reception hallway, with an attractive turned spindle staircase ascending to the first and second floors. From here, all of the principal reception rooms can be accessed, including the drawing room and dining room, both with two sash windows overlooking the formal front garden.

The kitchen/breakfast room is superb with a high vaulted ceiling incorporating exposed timbers. It has underfloor heating and a wonderful dual aspect with French doors leading out to the terrace, perfect for summer entertaining. The bespoke 'Orwells of

Ipswich' kitchen has a range of hand-painted units with granite and stone work surfaces, and a double larder cupboard. The focal point of the kitchen is the Everhot, with three independently controlled ovens, an additional plate warming oven, cast iron hot and simmer plates, and a three-zone induction hob.

The principal suite comprises three rooms; the bedroom with feature fireplace, ensuite and large dressing room. The en-suite bathroom has a stunning antique French, ball and claw foot slipper bath. From here, a door leads into an L-shaped room, currently used as a dressing room, which could alternatively be used as a nursery/further bedroom, with a separate door to the rear landing.

On the second floor are three double bedrooms, all with walk-in or built-in wardrobes, a family bathroom and a separate cloakroom with WC. The family bathroom has a corner bath, WC, tiled shower cubicle, washbasin, cast iron radiator and underfloor heating.

A bridge over the moat leads to the formal gardens, which are predominantly west facing and laid to lawn. There is a floodlit all-weather surface tennis court with a small pavilion and a substantial meadow beyond. To the front of the property, on the opposite side of the road is a large enclosed 'wild garden' under the ownership of the vendors.

For more on the property, which has a guide price of £1,950,000, contact Fenn Wright’s Stanway team on 01206 216543 or visit fennwright.co.uk