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House History

 
Old Drift House is a delightfully maintained home dating back to the 15th century when Henry V may have been on the throne and before Richard 111 sent the Princes to the Tower.

Built in the height of the wool trade Old Drift House was originally a single storey hall house and, with the exception of the kitchen, was replaced by another timber construction some time in the 1500's. A century later additional accommodation was added to each end of the central hall and finally the first floor was added about 200 years ago.

Old Drift House was tastefully restored by Phil Darby in 1974 and it's thanks to Phil and his wife Peggy, that the enchanting house has retained many of its charming characteristics including the magnificent thatched roof and lead-light windows. The restoration unveiled beams throughout, a 16th century bread over, Inglenook fireplaces and possibly the oldest surviving wattle and dorb chimney in the country.

All these features combine to create a warm, homely atmosphere in a property dating back to a bygone era.

Old as the house might be the accommodation is tastefully modern and has been carefully upgraded by Euan and Jill Black, to 5 Star Gold standard and has won Best Suffolk Self Catering Establishment for 2 years running.  Attention to detail is exceptional and they are glad to offer the opportunity for others to experience the peace and tranquillity that this house has brought to their family for decades.

Property Summary

Ground Floor

A modern open plan feel, with spacious and sociable rooms that link seemlessly from one end of the house to the other.

Kitchen diner

• Large modern country style, fully fitted
• Dishwasher, fridge, freezer, microwave, electric cooker, mixer taps, generous supply of pots, pans and utensils

Living room

• Warm welcoming split level room, with large leather chairs and sofas.
• Beamed throughout, inglenook fireplace, baby grand piano, TV/freeview, DVD, video, stereo, ipod docker, WiFi, stairs to 1st Floor.

Dining room

• Large enough for all guests, inglenook fireplace, bread oven, beamed throughout

Entrance Hall

• Traditional brick flooring with shoe rack and stairs to 1st Floor

Shower room

• Shower, toilet, basin and coat cupboard

First Floor

4 spacious bedrooms, an ensuite and family bathroom

• 2 bedrooms with double beds (super king & king)
• 1 en suite, with bath, mixer tap and shower head, toilet and basin
• 2 bedrooms with twin/double beds
• Family bathroom with bath, mixer taps and shower head, toilet and basin
• 2 sets of stairs and 2 landings

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