6 bedroom detached house for sale

AN AUTHENTIC AND IMAGINATIVE BARN CONVERSION, IN A WONDERFUL RURAL SETTING, WITH A PAIR OF FLEXIBLE USE ANNEXES.

Gables Barn is a classic traditional timber frame and brick Suffolk Barn professionally converted to create an imaginative and unique country home. Extending to some 3,325 sq ft, the flexible use accommodation features a stunning and atmospheric open plan main barn room, vaulted to the boarded roof apex and displaying a wealth of fine original timbers. Divided into sitting and dining areas, there are wide windows with French doors and a full height gable window. A central double fronted Yeoman woodburning stove sits on a raised brick plinth, there are boxed uplighters and adjustable pitched ceiling fans to help with temperature adjustment. The aforementioned French doors lead out onto garden terraces and the room is overlooked by two independently accessed flexible use galleries.

Set off the main reception hall is an equally atmospheric kitchen, with exposed weather boarding, a separate pantry and utility area with a stable door to gardens, whilst beyond the main barn room is a snug sitting room. The flexible use layout allows for four bedrooms, including a first-floor master with a dressing room and en suite bath/shower room. There are three ground floor bedrooms sharing the second bathroom set off an inner hall.

The property benefits from an oil-fired central heating system, together with electric underfloor heating in certain areas of the ground floor and also has a security system.

THE COURTYARD & ANNEXE BARNS

Arranged around a secure courtyard are two holiday annexes with associated outbuildings, stores and garaging. Both the Willows Barn Annexe (817 sq ft/76 sq m) and Brambles Barn Annexe (920 sq ft/86 sq m) with each having open plan living/dining spaces, kitchen, bathroom and three bedrooms. Both have independent boilers.

The holiday cottages have been successfully let over the last 18 years. Most recently they have been marketed, and let, on a low-key basis and produce circa £20,000 pa. However, based on previous letting experience, and the current market, it is anticipated that this could be increased to circa £35,000 pa

Linking between the annexe barn is a games room and workshop barn whilst fronting into the courtyard is a more recently constructed double garage opposite which, the four bay cart lodge has two enclosed garaging bays. Set off the courtyard is a further original brick cart lodge currently used as a lumber store.

OUTSIDE

A five-bar gate accesses a shingle driveway which sweeps around the barn leading into the courtyard and beyond to the recently constructed timber workshop barn (9 x 5 mtrs). with the benefit of light and power connected.

Enclosed by natural hedgerow, the gardens are laid mainly to grass interspersed with a variety of mature trees including oak, ash and horse chestnut. A large natural pond is overhung by further willow and ash trees, whilst off the drive is an additional single garage.

In all the property extends to about 1.2 acres.

LOCATION

Gables Barn enjoys a lovely rural setting in the heart of the picturesque Helmingham Estate and overlooks arable fields both to the front and rear. Hidden away in the lanes that run through the Estate, the property has access to a network of local bridleways and footpaths and is conveniently accessible to the nearby market towns of Debenham (5 miles), Framlingham (10 miles) and Woodbridge (9 miles). All of which, together with the county town of Ipswich (8 miles) provide a full range of local shopping, commercial and educational facilities. Main line rail services are available from both Ipswich and Stowmarket (11 miles) connecting to London Liverpool Street Station in about 70 and 85 minutes respectively, whilst the A14 (10 miles) links to both Cambridge and The Midlands as well London’s M25 and Stansted Airport via the A12.

DISTANCES

Debenham - 5 miles
Woodbridge – 9 miles
Framlingham – 10 miles
Ipswich – 8 miles (London Liverpool Street Station 70 mins)

DIRECTIONS (IP14 6EP)

From Ipswich travel in a northerly direction on the Henley Road passing through the village of Henley. At the bottom of the steep hill in Hemingstone turn right and immediately left (diagonal crossroads) signed to Gosbeck. Proceed up the hill, take the first right hand turning signed to Gosbeck Village. From the junction proceed for 1.5 miles, passing through the village of Gosbeck where Gables Barn will be found on the left-hand side.

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AGENT’S NOTE

The barn is subject to a standard Helmingham Estate Covenant requiring consent for any alterations/additions to the property. (It is understood, that to date, any such requests have been approved).

PLANNING PERMISSION

The planning permission for the new garage/workshop building includes consent for a ground floor extension to the main barn, which is now activated and runs in perpetuity. Further details available from the agents or East Suffolk Planning Department Reference.

PROPERTY INFORMATION

Services: Mains water and electricity are connected to the property. Drainage is to a modern treatment plant system.

Fixtures & fittings: Items regarded as fixtures and fittings are initially excluded from the sale, although certain items may be available by separate negotiation.

Viewings: By appointment with Jackson-Stops.