4 bedroom detached house for sale

Green Valley Farm is a beautifully presented family home, found in a rural position with the added benefit of four holiday cottages, numerous other outbuildings in a plot of almost 10 acres.

Green Valley Farm itself is a light, spacious property offering over 2,400 sq ft of accommodation arranged over three floors, with some stunning period features adding to the property's charm and character. The welcoming entrance hall leads to a spacious drawing room, offering plenty of natural light and woodburning stove inset into an impressive inglenook fireplace. Adjacent is the spacious snug which could lend itself perfectly as a study. To the other end of the house is the open plan kitchen/dining room which has been fitted with a central island and extensive cabinetry; triple aspect views of the gardens keeping the space light. From the dining area are a set of French doors that open onto the gardens. Further on this floor is a cloakroom and useful utility.

To the first floor there are two double bedrooms, both benefitting from en suite bathrooms. To the second floor there are two additional bedrooms, one of which has an en suite shower room, the other has an en suite cloakroom. All four bedrooms benefit from wonderful countryside views.

Holiday Cottages
The four holiday cottages are known as The Dairy, The Cowshed, The Woodshed and The Nissen Hut. All have been formed from the conversion of previous farm outbuildings. Finished with weather-boarding and each offering landscaped areas in which to dine al fresco, all four properties have been beautifully renovated by the current owners.

Completed to an exacting standard, the extremely well-presented accommodation offers a peppering of period features including exposed timbers, vaulted ceilings and exposed brickwork floors. All four cottages offer one-bedroom with The Woodshed and The Dairy set over two floors. Each property offers delightful open-plan living areas with modern bathrooms and fitted kitchens in each unit. Each cottage creates a welcoming home-from-home space ideal for those looking to escape to the Suffolk countryside.

General
Local Authority: East Suffolk District Council.
Services: The majority of the farm and three holiday lets have electric central heating, with the exception of the main house and the Dairy which both have oil-fired heating. The house and the dairy are on a septic tank which may not comply with current regulations; further information is being sought. The three remaining holiday cottages are on a treatment plant which we understand does comply. The property also benefits from mains water and electricity.
Council Tax: Band E
Tenure: Freehold
Agent's note: Please note, there is a further barn available by separate negotiation. Further details are available upon request.

The property is approached via a gravelled driveway with parking and turning for a number of vehicles, with the main house being separated to one side from the holiday cottages by post and rail fencing. The cottages and outbuildings sit comfortably alongside each other, surrounding a beautiful, Grade II listed timber-framed barn. The building offers ideal undercover space for use by those renting the holiday cottages, could also be utilised as a party barn, or subject to the necessary consents, could offer potential as further accommodation. The gardens immediately surrounding the main house are predominantly laid to lawn with a variety of mature trees, shrubs and hedges surrounding the boundary. Within the garden is a further outbuilding, comprising an office together with a number of workshops and stores.

The remainder of the plot is currently focused towards equestrian use, with two paddocks to the south and west of the house. In addition, the current owners have already implemented planning permission for Construction of stable block for use of homeowner. Including 4 stables, tack/feed room, hay store, tractor shed & kennels under Ref: DC/21/0490/FUL. The concrete footings for which have already been completed. Further information is available from the vendor's agent. The whole has the benefit of stunning views across open countryside to the rear. Prospective purchasers are advised that they should make their own enquiries of the local Planning Authority.

In all 9.7 acres.

Situated to the edge of the village of Ubbeston, and near the ever-popular village of Laxfield, Green Valley Farm is ideally placed towards the coastal side of Suffolk. Surrounded by undulating open countryside, the property is approximately 6.5 miles away from the market town of Halesworth, which offers a range of local and high street amenities, including independent shops, public houses, restaurants, a doctor’s surgery, and a supermarket. Halesworth has a thriving centre of arts for the community called 'The Cut' which is used as theatre, cinema, exhibitions, and workshops.

For commuters Halesworth also offers branch line train services into London and main road networks are just 6 miles distant for the A12, and 11 miles for the A143 at Harleston.

The renowned seaside town of Southwold, lies approximately 15 miles to the east, is a popular Georgian coastal resort, known as the home of Adnams Ales and the Sole Bay Brewery. Recreational facilities include sailing and fishing along the coast and river estuaries, golf courses at both Halesworth and Southwold and there are many fine walks and bird-watching opportunities at the internationally renowned Minsmere Reserve.

There is also a wide choice of schooling options both in the private and state sectors with Laxfield Primary School, Framlingham Prep and College, and St Felix, all nearby.