The opportunity to own magnificent properties with a heritage such as East Bergholt Lodge are rare.
Originally built in the 16th century, it was for many generations the home of the Hughes and Wake-Walker families. Admiral Sir William Frederic Wake-Walker KCB CBE was famous for his participation at Dunkirk, as well as his role in the sinking of the German battleship Bismarck.
Grade II * listed, East Bergholt Lodge is thought to date from 1505. It was remodelled in the 18th century, and 20th century enhancements added a Gothic porch and Tudor style chimney stacks.
There are 10,500 sq ft of accommodation over three floors. On the ground floor are the principal rooms ¬– drawing room, library, dining room, kitchen, sitting room, utility room ¬– plus there’s a cellar and a vast timber-panelled entrance hall.
Climb the magnificent staircase to a galleried landing and on the first floor are seven bedrooms, one with an en suite; the others share a cloakroom and bathroom. On the second floor are seven more bedrooms - former staff quarters - a tank room and store room.
Next to the Lodge is Lodge Cottage, Grade II listed, timber-framed, with two double bedrooms. This is ideal staff accommodation and for the past two decades has been the home of the housekeeper of East Bergholt Lodge.
The grounds extend to almost 15 acres, with meadows, terraces, a croquet lawn, former tennis courts, swimming pool, pond and woodland. There are also several outbuildings including garages and a barn with former stables.
East Bergholt Lodge has enormous potential to be refurbished as an impressive family home. It could also become a perfect country house hotel, given its location just minutes from the A12 and London train connections nearby at Manningtree.
East Bergholt Lodge, Hadleigh Road, East Bergholt CO7 6QU
Guide price: £2,250,000
Viewing: By appointment only with Clarke and Simpson
T: 01728 724200
clarkeandsimpson.co.uk
