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Thurstons is an exceptional farmhouse positioned within its own postcode. It has stunning grounds, which extend to about 8.5 acres. The property offers wonderful and flexible accommodation as well as numerous useful outbuildings. The house is believed to date to the early-mid 16th Century and is Grade II* Listed for special architectural and historic interest. There is wealth of character and period charm with features including ornamental pargetting, mullion windows, exposed, roll-moulded timbers and beams and original inglenook fireplaces. Internally the accommodation comprises a kitchen/breakfast room, utility, dining room, sitting room, a study and a cloak room. Two separate staircases lead up to the first and second floor bedroom accommodation. The double aspect kitchen/ breakfast room is a light filled room with views over the gardens. The kitchen is well equipped with wooden work surfaces, ample storage and an Aga. There are two stable doors providing access to the gardens. Adjoining the kitchen is a former dairy, which is now the utility room, which also has stairs to an office room above. The sitting room has an attractive inglenook fireplace with an inset wood burning stove, and superb views over the garden. Completing the ground floor is a double aspect dining room with wood burning stove, a study and a cloakroom. An original staircase leads up to the bedroom accommodation: where there are four spacious bedrooms, as well as a large family bathroom. Two of the bedrooms benefit from en suite shower rooms, with the principal bedroom also being fitted with extensive, handmade wardrobes. Stairs lead up to the second floor which has been carefully converted into a library or cinema room. There is still plenty of character and original features including exposed beams. Gardens & Grounds Thurstons is approached up its own private drive, which leads through the delightful landscaped gardens and grounds which are all within about 8.4 acres. To the front of the
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In Framlingham, East Suffolk, estimated 2026-27 council tax averages £200 a month for a couple and £150 for a single person; the most common band is B (£1,816 a year).
Area estimate — this home's bill depends on its band
| Band A | £1,557 / year |
| Band B | £1,816 / year |
| Band C | £2,075 / year |
| Band D | £2,335 / year |
| Band E | £2,854 / year |
| Band F | £3,372 / year |
| Band G | £3,891 / year |
| Band H | £4,670 / year |
Estimated from ONS, Ofgem and Census data. Single-person figures include the 25% single-person discount.