6 bedroom detached house for sale

Twites barn is an outstanding conversion of a C17th century Grade II listed timber-framed barn standing in approximately one and a third acres. The substantial frame indicates the prosperity at the time of the original owner; seldom do barns have such a substantial and well-crafted frame with some very rare characteristics. At the time of conversion the barn’s frame was most unusually complete with retained original assembly markings on the main components. Features of particular note include; vaulted clasped purlin roof with principal rafters at half-bay intervals, exposed frame features to all reception room and bedrooms, oil fired central heating, double glazed windows, mains drainage and most impressive, flexible accommodation with commanding views from the first floor drawing room. Situated on rising ground set back from the village road, enjoying far reaching rural views yet within a few miles from the centre of Bury St Edmunds. Access to the A14 east to Bury and west to Cambridge and the M11. The listing building entry conveys the importance of this building and the historical/ architectural merit. Rarely do properties such as this, or in this particularly sought after village come to the market- we therefore unreservedly recommend an early appointment to view.

The accommodation comprises; vaulted reception hall with galleried landing above, cloakroom/wet room, dining room, open-plan sitting, informal dining/ kitchen, utility room. The bedroom wing accommodates, master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, two double bedrooms one of which is used as a study. On the first floor, large galleried landing, glazed screen to the magnificent vaulted drawing room, three further bedrooms, bathroom. Planning permission exists for the construction of a one-bedroom annexe with hall, kitchen, shower room, sitting room and integral garage, with playroom above the whole. The property has ample telephone points, broadband connection and internal/external speaker cabling, there is also a conduit should cable communications become available.

The accommodation in detail comprises:

Entrance door within glazed screen leads to the;

vaulted reception hall: 11’11x 17’10 (3.6m x 5.4m).

Wealth of exposed framework rising to the rafters with tie beam, purlin and aisled structure, all in their natural condition. Pamment floor, radiator, stairs lead off with useful space beneath. Glazed screen to the dining room and door to the;

cloakroom / wet room: With white suite of; W.C., hand basin, radiator, extractor fan. Tiled floor and walls to the wet room area having direct supply shower head.

Dining room: 17’5 x 18’5 (5.3m x 5.6m). Oak floor, exposed wall

framework. French windows with matching sidelights to the south facing rear patio with garden beyond. Radiator, down lighting, twin glazed doors to;

kitchen / breakfast / family room: 25’5 x 17’1 (7.7m x 5.2m) and the dedicated kitchen area being 12’ x 11’9 (3.6m x 3.5m).

A double aspect room with views of both the formal and informal grounds beyond. A most appealing and flexible room currently enjoyed as a sitting room with adjacent dining area being close to the fitted kitchen. The kitchen is formed from hand made cream colour painted ‘Smith and Wareham’ units with cupboards and drawers, integrated dishwasher and refrigerator. Range style cooker with five burners (private supply), two ovens, grill and pan drawer, completed by an extractor hood above. Work surface is in both granite and oak with butler sink and mixer tap, further rinsing sink. Central island unit with cupboards beneath and granite work surface. Period style radiator. The entire room is finished with a slate floor and features exposed wall framing and down lighting.

Utility room: 7’8 x 11’5 (2.3m x 3.4m) max. Double stainless steel sink with drainer with centre mixer tap having cupboard beneath. Space for drier and space and plumbing for washing machine.Worksurface, pine combination wall cupboard, consumer unit, radiator. Built-in airing cupboard housing pre-lagged tank. Ample space for upright ‘fridge/freezer. Slate floor and door to the cloakroom / wet-room.

Inner hallway: Radiator.

Master bedroom: 18’ 2 x 16’3 (5.5m x 4.9m). Exposed wall framing upon a brick plinth. Double aspect room with two built-in double wardrobes with blanket cupboards above. Door to;

en-suite bathroom: A large en-suite comprising; roll top bath with brass centre mixer tap, pedestal hand basin both upon a tiled dais. Radiator, bidet, W.C., built-in cupboard housing central heating boiler with useful shelf above, tiled shower enclosure (direct-feed), slate floor, extractor fan.

Bedroom 2: 12’3 x 11’11 (3.7m x 3.6m). Wall framing, vanity hand basin, radiator.

Bedroom 3: 13’4 x 11’11 (4.0m x 3.6m). Timber-framing, radiator, telephone point.

Galleried landing: 18’2 x 12’ (5.5m x 3.6m). Vaulted ceiling with exposed rafters, tie beam with braces and clasped purlin. Fitted pierced fronted low-level cupboards with display area above.

Internal French windows with matching sidelight to the stunning;

drawing room: 26’2 x 24’1 (8.0m x 7.3m) to 1m eaves. Magnificent roof structure with tie beams, braces, purlin and substantial rafters. The gable end has mullion-glazed windows with a glazed gablet divided by the tie beam. Splendid far-reaching westerly views across the formal gardens, informal grounds and rolling countryside beyond.

Inner landing:

Bathroom: Panelled bath, hand basin, W.C., shower enclosure. Radiator, tiled floor, fitted cupboard, extractor fan, wall lights.

Bedroom 4: 14’ 4 x 12’2 (4.3m x 3.7m) to 1m eaves. Vanity hand basin, radiator, wall light points.

Bedroom 5: 14’4 x 12’2 (4.3m x 3.7m) to 1m eaves. Radiator.

Bedroom 6: 11’8 x 9’8 (3.5m x 3.0m) to 1m eaves. Radiator.

Outside: Twites Barn is approached via one of two un-made drives, the primary drive leads to the front of the property with an expanse of lawn, mature trees and ample parking area. The service drive leads to a large hard standing providing ample gated parking and space for sheds, storage and suchlike. Alternatively, this area could easily be incorporated within garden curtilage.

The gardens extend to the west with steps through a rose arch leading to approximately an acre of natural wildlife area. It has been conserved to form a delightful wild flower meadow with various fruit and sapling trees. Enjoying stunning views of open gently undulating countryside set to farmland with a vista looking back towards the barn. The land is enclosed with stock-proof fencing and is classed as agricultural at present.

At a glance

Address: Twites Barn, Great Saxham, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.

Postcode: IP29 5JR

Tenure: Freehold

Bedrooms: 6

Room to extend? Consent for Annexe and garage.

Square footage: 3800 square feet

Distance from Bury: 2.5 miles.

Upgrade potential: Minor

Vendors position in moving: Smaller venture

Drainage: Mains

Viewing arrangements: Via agent on or Clive

Further questions:

Heating: Oil fired to radiators

Windows: Double glazed casement

Special comments: Substantial accommodation, magnificent frame, convenient to Bury and A14

Council Tax: Band G

Date on market: May 2011

Local Authority: St Edmundsbury

Below is a copy of the listed building entry showing some of the architectural features together with estimated dates.

Tl 76 se great saxham twites corner 5/109 Barn, 20 yards west of - Twites Farm Cottages. - II Barn, early or mid-C17. 5 bays, 2 aisles. Timber-framed and weather-boarded with corrugated iron roof. Wall wind bracing through the studs. Jowled main posts and aisle tie beams. Clasped purlin roof with principal rafters at half- bay intervals. Large clear assembly marks on main components. Complete frame.