The huge mansion once owned by the Kray twins has sold for £2.25 million.
The same infamous twin brothers, Ronnie and Reggie Clay, were two of London’s most notorious mobsters in the 1950s and 1960s.
They were the crime bosses of The Firm, an organized crime gang wreaking havoc in London’s East End, and the two were responsible for murder, arson, and armed robbery.
The couple, who fled to Hadley, Suffolk during World War II, fell in love with the area and vowed to return and buy a house there.
They bought a mansion called Brooks in 1967 for just £11,000. And now it’s for sale for the first time in 30 years.
The light-filled mansion sits on 6.4 acres of land in Bildeston, away from Hadley’s High Street.
Realtor Bedfors describes a 4,200-square-foot, 9-bedroom home as “peaceful” and “one of the most distinctive settings I’ve ever seen.”
He adds that the house is adorned with “great original features such as large sash windows, picture rails, and attractive fireplaces in nearly every room (including the walk-in closet).”
In addition to the nine spacious bedrooms, the house has three bathrooms, one with a crocodile bath and a large shower.
There is also a large reception hall, a garden living room with a fireplace, a dining room with “big windows, custom window seats” and a cozy fireplace.
The house has a study with brick floors, arched windows and a utility room.
The AGA kitchen features hand-painted shaker units with matching screens, solid wood countertops and double Belfast sinks.
According to the real estate agent:[The house is] Located in the heart of this acclaimed and well-kept village, it still offers a mature country setting to enjoy rich levels of wildlife and tranquility.
The extensive grounds include mature oaks such as field maple, oak, willow, walnut and ash, maple, willow, hickory and hose ichii trees and fine redwoods.
There is also a large grassy area for family picnics and a formal garden near the house with a lawn and active vegetable garden.
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Source: Metro
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