The Park, Great Barton, Bury St Edmunds

An exceptional detached individual home blending unique contemporary design and historic charm in a desirable location. In brief the property offers 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a stunning architect designed Kitchen/Breakfast room within generous grounds of approximately 0.5 acres while offering modern finishes with creature comforts such as air conditioning and underfloor heating.

The History


Turret Lodge was built in 1923 by American architect Arthur Schofield in the American Colonial style and once owned by Ernest Payne, the well-regarded Suffolk artist. Turret Lodge has enjoyed a rich history and occupies a discreet yet established setting within The Park in Great Barton. The Park was once part of the grounds of the Bunbury Estate, associated with Barton Hall. Turret Lodge was built on the first plot of land to be sold from the estate, with the other properties following more recently. The property has unique character and a rich history, but it remains unlisted in status. The current owners have substantially enhanced and extended the accommodation while retaining the historic charm. The kitchen/dining/living room addition is inspired by the architectural charm of the buildings in nearby Hall Park.

The Accommodation

Turret Lodge has been substantially improved by the current owners, with the goal of providing a comfortable and modern family home. By combining charming historical features with modern technologies and contemporary finishes they have created one of the most unique homes in the region. An outstanding feature of the house is the asymmetric peaked-roof kitchen/dining/living room. It is flooded with natural light and fitted with high end premium culinary appliances, a Dekton-stone waterfall effect kitchen island and a walk-in pantry. The focal points of the room are the suspended log burning stove and frameless glass window seat overlooking the rear gardens. The central cosy sitting room has high ceilings, period detailing and log burning stove. The study/snug is a currently a library for the owners. On the ground floor is the principal bedroom suite comprising a substantial bedroom, dressing room and striking marble bathroom with high quality finishes and a premium feel. Another large bedroom is located on the ground floor as is the main bathroom with roll-top bath and separate shower, 2 cloakrooms and a utility/boot room. On the first floor there is a dramatic bathroom and 3 large bedrooms including a guest suite. Each room providing a different view of the stunning gardens.

The Grounds

Turret Lodge enjoys a private setting with grounds of approximately half an acre enclosed by century old towering mature beech trees from the original Bunbury Estate and Arboretum. It is a plantsman's garden, designed and planted by an award winning Royal Horticultural Garden designer with several distinct areas while retaining an informal layout. To the front is a prairie style mixed border with David Austin roses, cottage garden plants and exotic grasses. There are rambling roses through the trees and an architectural beech hedge along the western boundary with a small vegetable plot and fruit/herb garden to the east. To the rear, the south facing gardens are predominately laid to lawn with protected mature woodland at the rear boundary. A Japanese maple garden flanks the eastern boundary with a variety of species creating a striking layered effect. Under the ancient Magnolia is a stumpery, home to over 30 species of fern and on the western side of the grounds is an exotic shade garden with resilient large leaf palms. There is a classic English cottage garden to the rear of the house. The gardens have been designed with minimal maintenance required to provide year-round colour, structure and interest across the seasons. Being south facing, the rear garden provides plenty of full sun with shady places under the trees to relax.

Technical Details.

In addition to its historic charm, Turret Lodge has been transformed into a modern family home by including underfloor heating; 3 reverse cycle heat pumps which provide air-conditioned heating and cooled air; a 'back to base' intruder and fire alarm; double combination ovens, gas hob and a Zip tap providing boiling, chilled and sparkling filtered water. The kitchen/dining/living room has Crittall style glass internal and external doors opening onto the sun-drenched porcelain tiled terrace.

Services

Mains water, drainage and electricity are connected. Gas Central heating using radiators in the main house and underfloor heating in the kitchen/dining/living room. 3 Reverse Cycle Air Conditioner heat pumps providing heated and cooled air. 2 log burners.

LOCAL AUTHORITY: West Suffolk Council: 01284 763233. Council Tax Band: Band F - £3,144.24.

EPC Rating: D


AGENTS NOTE

We understand that part of the garden is subject to Tree Preservation Orders.


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