Bungay -5.4 miles
Beccles - 5.6 miles
Norwich - 21.4 miles
Southwold - 11.0 miles

An exciting opportunity to purchase this substantial detached barn conversion situated in the rarely available North Suffolk Village of Ilkesthall St. Andrew. The property converted by the current owners and enjoyed over the last three decades offers versatile, compromised space set over a footprint that exceeds 4000.sq.ft. The beautiful character of the barn blends with the convenience of modern living providing a perfect space for family living, entertaining and working. The accommodation offers five bedrooms, two en-suite bathrooms, multiple reception areas, a substantial workshop, and much more. All of this set in the attractive and desirable rural village of Ilketshall St Andrew over looking acres of common land whilst just a short drive from Beccles, Bungay & Halesworth.

Accommodation comprises briefly:
Entrance Porch
Open Plan Family Sitting/Dining Room
Snug & Bar
Kitchen/Breakfast Room with Walk In Pantry
Utility Room
WC
Veranda
Ground-Floor Master Bedroom & En-Suite
Ground Floor Guest Bedroom
WC & Shower Room
First Floor Double Bedroom with En-suite
Two Further Mezzanine Bedrooms
Attached 43.ft Workshop & Separate Car Port
Double Garage & 3 x Single Garages
Delightful Walled Garden

The Property
As you step from the front entrance porch into the main part of the barn, the grandeur and charm becomes immediately apparent. Striking beams and timbers run throughout, framing the various sections of this expansive room and impressive vaulted ceiling. The left half of the main barn is currently used as a large dining space and the right half is split into a sitting area which enjoys a large wood burner and feature bar ideal for entertaining. The sitting rooms opens to the snug. Across the room is access to a veranda, with views over the delightful walled rear garden. To the left is access to the kitchen/breakfast room, equipped with oil fired Aga type range, electric induction hob and oven. A large walk-in pantry offers ample storage and space for the fridge-freezer & dishwasher. To the back of the kitchen is a hallway that leads down a short flight of steps to a long sunny corridor. Immediately to your right is a utility room housing our laundry equipment and to the left is one of two doorways into the enormous workshop space. Further along the corridor you will find the impressive master bedroom suite, consisting of a very generous bedroom space with integrated storage, an en-suite bathroom and attractive views out over the walled garden via French doors. To the end of the long hallway is access to the attached car port. Back in the main barn, two separate staircases lead up to the first floor bedrooms, the left hand of which is a delightful double bedroom that looks out over the living spaces below and an up close aspect to the magnificent timbers of the vaulted ceiling. The second set of stairs leads up to an open landing that gives access to both another mezzanine bedroom and an enclosed substantial double bedroom with built-in storage and integrated en-suite bathroom. Returning to the ground floor we find a door in the study which leads down to the office and walk in store. This exceptionally bright and sunny room leads into the guest bedroom which enjoys independent access from outside and a w/c and shower room off the entrance lobby. These two spaces would lend themselves to secondary accommodation or an additional working area.

Outside
The plot can be approached by either of two shared drives that lead across a band of stunning common land that forms the delightful frontage to this home. Leading up to the front of the barn we find an extensive parking area that leads us to both the main entrance and the independent entrance that serves the guest/office area. An attractive substantial walled garden sits to the rear of the property, this space has been beautifully landscaped. A large veranda leads off the main living space providing an elevated, covered area to enjoy the garden throughout the year. Steps lead down to the garden where a series of paths lead through the well planted flower beds and areas of lawn. From the master bedroom French doors open to an area of patio perfect to enjoy a morning coffee. At the far rear of the site extensive parking leads to a variety of outbuildings which include the attached 43.ft workshop and a car port whilst across the yard we find a large double garage, 2x oversized single garages and a standard single garage ( the latter three are currently let on three year excluded leases) along with garden stores and a wash room.

Location
The property itself is set back from the road enjoying a view over the large frontage that forms part of the village common. Ilketshall St Andrew is a rural village located equidistant to the market towns of Beccles, Bungay and Halesworth. Beccles provides a good range of schools and amenities, along with strong rail and bus links. The Cathedral City of Norwich is just over 20 miles to the North, providing a mainline train link to London Liverpool Street and an airport offering various national and international flights. The unspoilt heritage coastline of Suffolk with the lovely beaches of Southwold and Walberswick are just over 10 miles away.

Fixtures and Fittings
All fixtures and fittings are specifically excluded from the sale, but may be available in addition, subject to separate negotiation.

Services
Oil fired central heating. Wood-burning stove.
Mains electric and water. Solar Panel System (producing £1746 income 2023/24)
Private Drainage.

EPC Rating: TBA

Local Authority:
East Suffolk Council
Tax Band: E
Postcode: NR34 8NB

Agents Note
This property is offered subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, whether public or private, all way leaves, easements and other rights of way whether specifically mentioned or not. Our vendor currently lets the three of the garage units which provide an income of £4000 per annum. The solar panels provide an excellent tariff which a 2023/24 income of £1746.

Tenure
Vacant possession of the freehold will be given upon completion.