Properties of the week: elegant homes in the east of England
Featuring a timber-framed Grade II farmhouse and an elegant Georgian mansion
1. The Old Rectory, Palgrave
Suffolk: £1.65m
An elegant Georgian former rectory situated in the heart of the picturesque village of Palgrave. Main suite with dressing room, 5 further beds, family bath, 2 showers, kitchen, 3 receps, garden room, snug, office, utility; triple garage and garden.
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2. Tye Cottage, Nedging Tye
Suffolk: £540,00
A charming 16th century cottage with a catslide thatched roof. 2 beds, family bath, kitchen, dining room, 1 further recep, self-contained 1-bed annexe, garden.
3. The Old Post House, Felsted, Dunmow
Essex: £550,000
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This stylish 17th century village cottage has a main suite, 3 further beds, family bath, kitchen/breakfast room, recep, office, garden.
4. French’s Farm, Debach, Woodbridge
Suffolk: OIEO £700,000
A handsome timber-framed Grade II farmhouse. Main with en-suite cloakroom, 3 further beds, family bath, kitchen, 2 receps, utility, self-contained 1-bed annexe, garden, garage.
OIEO £700,000; Strutt & Parker
5. Pigg Lane, Norwich
Norfolk: OIEO £475,00
Overlooking the River Wensum in the historic cathedral quarter of Norwich, this townhouse has a main suite, 4 further beds, family bath, kitchen/breakfast room, recep, garden, parking.
6. Tog Lane, Great Horkesley, Colchester
Essex: £1.795m
A Grade II, 16th century hall house with an attractive Georgian façade. The property is surrounded by 2 acres of mature gardens. Main suite, 5 further beds, 2 baths, kitchen/breakfast room, dining room, 2 further receps, self-contained 1-bed annexe, outbuildings including a timber barn and a carport.
7. The White Horse, Hitcham
Suffolk: OIEO £700,000
Dating back to medieval times and restored in the 18th century, this property retains many period features. 5 beds, family bath, shower, snug, kitchen/breakfast room, 2 receps, annexe.
8. Broke Hall, Nacton, Ipswich
Suffolk: £525,000
This first-floor apartment in an elegant Georgian mansion enjoys views over the River Orwell. 2 beds, family bath, shower, open-plan kitchen/dining/living room.
9. Cox Common, Halesworth
Suffolk: OIEO £1.5m
A 16th century Grade II farmhouse set in 10 acres. 5 beds (2 en suite), shower, kitchen/breakfast room, 2 receps, 1-bed annexe; outbuildings.
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