Map5 bedroom detached house
Study
Sold STC
Detached house
5 beds
3 baths
3,363 sq ft / 312 sq m
Key information
Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Ask agent
Features and description
- Tenure: Freehold
- Classic timber framed Suffolk barn converted in 2005
- Accommodation extending to some 3,363 sq ft
- Vaulted central reception hall with gallery landing
- 2 reception rooms + study
- Bespoke fitted kitchen/breakfast room with sitting area
- 5 first floor bedrooms & 3 bathrooms (2 en suite)
- Triple cart lodge garaging with studio above
- Treehouse & stores
- Secluding gardens & maturing woodland grounds
- In all about 1.75 acres
Enjoying a rural, edge of village setting, an impressive stand-alone converted Suffolk barn, set in 1.75 acres with ‘big sky’ views.
Esthers Barn, converted by the present owners in 2005, is a stand-alone traditional timber frame Suffolk barn. Non listed, the property presents classic weather boarded elevations under slate roofs and sits well amidst its maturing gardens and grounds abutting the neighbouring farmland. The classic barn layout presents accommodation extending to some 3,363 sq ft and includes an impressive vaulted central reception hall with a galleried and bridged landing above. With oil-fired underfloor heating throughout the ground floor, the accommodation flows well from the central hall. A spacious and atmospheric sitting room with French doors to the garden and a large brick fireplace. Beyond the staircase the open central barn area can accommodate a dining table, as at present, with snug sitting areas beyond with a glazed elevation and central French doors opening onto the garden terrace. There is a separate study and the kitchen kitchen/breakfast room, set off the hall, features a bespoke fully fitted kitchen with a large central island, quartz work surfaces, an induction hob and recently installed Neff oven. There is a further sitting area with French doors and beyond is the utility room with the separate cloakroom.
On the first floor, set on either side of the open vaulted galleried landing are a total of five bedrooms, including a spacious master bedroom, all of which have vaulted ceilings and exposed timbers. There are two en suite bath/shower rooms, together with a third family bathroom.
OUTSIDE
Recessed oak gates access a wide shingled driveway which leads beyond the front of the barn to provide parking and access to the triple bay garage/cart lodge with its matching weather boarding and slate roof with an external staircase leading to a flexible use studio room with separate office beyond. Light and power is connected.
GARDENS & GROUNDS
The Barn sits well amidst maturing gardens and grounds enclosed by natural hedgerow and post and rail fencing and includes a delightful slate paved terrace to the rear of the barn, ideal for alfresco dining, with a paved pergola pathway leading to a moat side lower terrace with views across the former moat, which is overhung by mature ash and willow tree. The gardens surrounding the barn are laid mainly to lawn and include an area of raised kitchen garden beds and a multipurpose garden store. A ‘fun’ custom built tree house overlooks the pond and beyond the gardens the grounds are interplanted with a maturing range of mixed trees through which there are mown rides and open glade areas. The gardens abut the surrounding farmland to the rear from where there are panoramic rural and big sky views. In all the property extends to about 1¾ acres.
LOCATION
Esther’s Barn enjoys a convenient and accessible location on the edge of the ever-popular village of Debenham, sited at the head of one of Suffolk’s most picturesque rivers, the Deben. The village has a thriving local community, a useful range of local shops, both primary and high schools and an excellent multi-faceted leisure/sports centre. There are further facilities in the neighbouring market town of Framlingham (9 miles) to the west, whilst the county town of Ipswich lies some 14 miles to the south, with Stowmarket (8 miles) to the east providing main line rail services to both Norwich and London Liverpool Street stations. The A14, which bypasses Stowmarket, links to Cambridge and The Midlands, as well as to London and Stansted airport via either the A12 or the M11.
DISTANCES
Debenham village centre – ¾ of a mile
Framlingham - 9 miles
Stowmarket station & A14 - 8 miles
Ipswich – 14 miles
DIRECTIONS (IP14 6BN)
From Ipswich travel in a northerly direction on the B1077. After passing through the village of Witnesham, proceed straight over at the Ashbocking crossroads and continue through Helmingham and Framsden. At the junction with the A1120 turn left and shortly afterwards turn right signed to Debenham. Proceed into the village and after climbing a small hill on the high street turn immediately left after the brow of the hill into Gracechurch street. Continue beyond the High school and sports centre out of the village and into open countryside where Esthers Barn will be found on the right-hand side.
SERVICES
Mains electricity and water are connected to the property. Modern private drainage system.
It is reported that good adequate broadband is available.
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
Items regarded as fixtures and fittings, are initially excluded from the sale, although certain items may be available by separate negotiation. The fitted carpets within the property are included.
VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment with Jackson-Stops, Ipswich
Esthers Barn, converted by the present owners in 2005, is a stand-alone traditional timber frame Suffolk barn. Non listed, the property presents classic weather boarded elevations under slate roofs and sits well amidst its maturing gardens and grounds abutting the neighbouring farmland. The classic barn layout presents accommodation extending to some 3,363 sq ft and includes an impressive vaulted central reception hall with a galleried and bridged landing above. With oil-fired underfloor heating throughout the ground floor, the accommodation flows well from the central hall. A spacious and atmospheric sitting room with French doors to the garden and a large brick fireplace. Beyond the staircase the open central barn area can accommodate a dining table, as at present, with snug sitting areas beyond with a glazed elevation and central French doors opening onto the garden terrace. There is a separate study and the kitchen kitchen/breakfast room, set off the hall, features a bespoke fully fitted kitchen with a large central island, quartz work surfaces, an induction hob and recently installed Neff oven. There is a further sitting area with French doors and beyond is the utility room with the separate cloakroom.
On the first floor, set on either side of the open vaulted galleried landing are a total of five bedrooms, including a spacious master bedroom, all of which have vaulted ceilings and exposed timbers. There are two en suite bath/shower rooms, together with a third family bathroom.
OUTSIDE
Recessed oak gates access a wide shingled driveway which leads beyond the front of the barn to provide parking and access to the triple bay garage/cart lodge with its matching weather boarding and slate roof with an external staircase leading to a flexible use studio room with separate office beyond. Light and power is connected.
GARDENS & GROUNDS
The Barn sits well amidst maturing gardens and grounds enclosed by natural hedgerow and post and rail fencing and includes a delightful slate paved terrace to the rear of the barn, ideal for alfresco dining, with a paved pergola pathway leading to a moat side lower terrace with views across the former moat, which is overhung by mature ash and willow tree. The gardens surrounding the barn are laid mainly to lawn and include an area of raised kitchen garden beds and a multipurpose garden store. A ‘fun’ custom built tree house overlooks the pond and beyond the gardens the grounds are interplanted with a maturing range of mixed trees through which there are mown rides and open glade areas. The gardens abut the surrounding farmland to the rear from where there are panoramic rural and big sky views. In all the property extends to about 1¾ acres.
LOCATION
Esther’s Barn enjoys a convenient and accessible location on the edge of the ever-popular village of Debenham, sited at the head of one of Suffolk’s most picturesque rivers, the Deben. The village has a thriving local community, a useful range of local shops, both primary and high schools and an excellent multi-faceted leisure/sports centre. There are further facilities in the neighbouring market town of Framlingham (9 miles) to the west, whilst the county town of Ipswich lies some 14 miles to the south, with Stowmarket (8 miles) to the east providing main line rail services to both Norwich and London Liverpool Street stations. The A14, which bypasses Stowmarket, links to Cambridge and The Midlands, as well as to London and Stansted airport via either the A12 or the M11.
DISTANCES
Debenham village centre – ¾ of a mile
Framlingham - 9 miles
Stowmarket station & A14 - 8 miles
Ipswich – 14 miles
DIRECTIONS (IP14 6BN)
From Ipswich travel in a northerly direction on the B1077. After passing through the village of Witnesham, proceed straight over at the Ashbocking crossroads and continue through Helmingham and Framsden. At the junction with the A1120 turn left and shortly afterwards turn right signed to Debenham. Proceed into the village and after climbing a small hill on the high street turn immediately left after the brow of the hill into Gracechurch street. Continue beyond the High school and sports centre out of the village and into open countryside where Esthers Barn will be found on the right-hand side.
SERVICES
Mains electricity and water are connected to the property. Modern private drainage system.
It is reported that good adequate broadband is available.
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
Items regarded as fixtures and fittings, are initially excluded from the sale, although certain items may be available by separate negotiation. The fitted carpets within the property are included.
VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment with Jackson-Stops, Ipswich
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