Offers over

£750,000

(£228/sq. ft)

9 bed detached house for sale
Water Run, Hitcham, Suffolk IP7

    • 9 beds

    • 5 baths

    • 5 receptions

    • 3,291 sq. ft

Just added
Freehold
Added on 22/07/2026

About this property

  • Imposing Grade II Listed former Miller's House

  • Approx. 3.3 acres (sts)

  • Over 3,500 sq.ft. Of character accommodation

  • Detached annexe (The Bakery)

  • Two former one-bedroom holiday cottages

  • Traditional barns and stable buildings with development potential (subject to planning)

  • Mature gardens, pond and enclosed paddocks

  • Former tennis court

  • Multi-generational living/income potential

  • Available as a whole or in separate lots

An exceptional Grade II Listed former Miller's House set within approximately 3.3 acres (sts), offering over 3,500 sq.ft. Of accommodation together with a detached annexe, former holiday cottages, extensive outbuildings and outstanding future potential.

An exceptional Grade II Listed former Miller's House set within approximately 3.3 acres (sts), offering over 3,500 sq.ft. Of accommodation together with a detached annexe, former holiday cottages, extensive outbuildings and outstanding future potential.

Originally built to serve the neighbouring mill, Mill House is a handsome brick and flint Georgian residence occupying a delightful rural setting on the outskirts of the sought-after village of Hitcham. Combining period character with remarkable versatility, the property presents a rare opportunity for those seeking a substantial family home with ancillary accommodation, income potential or scope for future development.

The principal house extends to over 3,500 sq.ft. And offers beautifully proportioned accommodation including three generous reception rooms, a character farmhouse kitchen with impressive brick fireplace, garden room, utility room and three bedrooms arranged over the upper floors. The flexible layout includes a reception room currently utilised as a ground floor bedroom, ideal as a study or home office if required. Throughout, sash windows, exposed beams and period fireplaces complement the property's historic character.

The detached annexe, known as The Bakery, provides excellent independent accommodation, making it ideal for multi-generational living, guests or home working. In addition, two former one-bedroom holiday cottages offer further flexibility and income potential (subject to any necessary consents), whilst planning applications are currently being pursued for the conversion of the traditional barn and stable buildings into residential accommodation.

Outside, the grounds are a particular feature, extending to approximately 3.3 acres (sts) with mature gardens, specimen trees, a picturesque pond, enclosed paddocks, a former tennis court, extensive parking and a range of traditional outbuildings. The peaceful rural setting offers an exceptional country lifestyle whilst remaining conveniently placed for Bildeston, Hadleigh and Stowmarket, with excellent road links and mainline rail services to London Liverpool Street available from Stowmarket.

Agent's Note - The vendors are prepared to consider the sale of the property either as a whole or in separate lots.

Lot One - Mill House together with The Bakery, gardens and associated grounds.

Offers in the Region of £550,000. Lot Two - The pair of former one-bedroom holiday cottages.

Offers in the Region of £300,000. Planning applications are currently being pursued in respect of the former barn and stable buildings for conversion to

residential accommodation. The above guide prices are based upon the property being offered in its current form. Should

planning permission be granted prior to exchange of contracts, the vendors reserve the right to review the guide prices to

reflect the enhanced value created by the planning consent. Further information is available from the selling agents.

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    Freehold

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