4 bedroom barn conversion / farm house for sale

Description: The Old Barn is a black weather boarded barn under pan tiled roof with exposed brick and flint plinth converted about 30 years ago to a very high standard.

The barn benefits from a wealth of period features including inglenooks, exposed beams, Suffolk latch doors and brick flooring.

The property also benefits from oil fired central heating and drainage is via a private system.

The accommodation in brief comprises: Entrance hall, Aga kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, w.C., snug/bedroom five, dining room and sitting room. On the first floor there is the master bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, three further bedrooms and family bathroom. Outside there is a large enclosed courtyard area, heated swimming pool and terrace, lawned area and a further two acres (sts) available via separate negotiation. 

Vendor’s Statement “I really love the barn, adds Yvonne, it’s such a family home and has a wonderful atmosphere”. “Living here offers a real country lifestyle without being too remote”. 

About The Area: Needham Market is an historic small town with a good selection of independent shops and an active community. The A14 gives access to the larger neighbouring towns of Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds, the nearby town of Stowmarket has main line to London Liverpool Street, which takes approximately 80mins.

Accommodation in more detail comprises of: 

Solid Wooden Door To:  

Entrance Hall: With slate flooring, window to side, wall lights and opening to further hallway, inset spotlights, three windows to the front, feature brick and flint exposed plinth and stairs to the first floor. Door to: 

Kitchen: 22’5 x 16’5 (6.83m x 5m) A lovely farmhouse kitchen/breakfast with feature inglenook with bressumer over housing an electric four oven cream aga flanked on either side by pine storage cupboards allowing space for a large upright fridge/freezer. A range of Orwell painted units with open plate rack above, solid maple worktops over, space and plumbing for dishwasher, exposed timbers, a French pamment floor, windows to the front and the rear and inset spotlights, door to: 

Utility: Housing the oil fired boiler, space and plumbing for washing machine and space for large larder fridge, spotlights, pamment floor, door to rear lobby, further storage space, Whirlpool recycling unit and stable door to the rear. Door to: 

W.C.: Comprising of white suite, low level w.C. And hand wash basin, tiled walls, slate flooring and cast iron Victorian radiator, central light. 

Snug/Bedroom Five: 13’9 x 12’1 (4.19m x 3.68m) Two windows to the rear courtyard, central light, exposed timbers, exposed brick and flint plinth and radiator. 

Dining Room: 10’9 x 15’8 (3.28m x 4.78m) French doors to the rear wooden deck, exposed timbers to ceiling and walls, exposed brick and flint plinth, ornate cast iron radiator, wooden floor and spotlights. 

Sitting Room: 30’8 x 23’4 (l-Shaped) (9.35m x 7.11m) A magnificent room with vaulted ceiling and feature brick fireplace with wooden bressumer over, brick hearth housing wood burning stove, exposed timbers, oak floor, central light, two radiators, window to front and rear and French doors to brick patio and pool area.  

First Floor Galleried Landing: With three windows to the front and inset spotlights. 

Master Bedroom: 16’7 x 16’2 (5.05m x 4.93m) Exposed timbers to wall and ceiling, triple aspect room with windows on three sides, central light, two radiators and door to: 

En-Suite Bathroom: 11’10 x 8’3 (3.61m x 2.51m) This stunning en-suite with white suite comprising of roll top ball and claw foot bath with chrome taps and shower attachment, French style hand wash basin with chrome mixer tap, low level w.C., shower cubicle with rainfall shower and shower attachment, tiled walls, ceramic tiled floor, Velux to ceiling and central light. 

Family Bathroom: White suite comprising of contemporary fittings including hand wash basin, low level w.C., free standing bath with chrome mixer tap and shower attachment, shower cubicle with rainfall shower head, tiled walls, sandstone flooring, Velux to ceiling and inset spotlights, heated towel rail. 

Bedroom Two: 12’3 x 8’1 (3.73m x 2.46m) Window to rear, exposed timbers, central light and radiator. 

Bedroom Three: 12’3 x 8’3 (3.73m x 2.51m) Window to rear, central light, radiator and laminate flooring. 

Bedroom Four: 16’4 x 7’10 (4.98m x 2.39m) Window to rear, exposed timbers, spotlight and radiator. 

Outside: There is an enclosed walled pool area with heated swimming pool 32’ x 16’ (9.76m x 4.88m) with steps down to the shallow end and measuring 7’ (2.13m) in depth at the deep end.

Surrounding terrace providing dining area, two outbuildings. Pool House 11’2 x 7’4 (3.40m x 2.24m) with French doors and window to side, brick flooring, sink unit and storage cupboards, space for fridge, door to Shower Room with fully tiled walls, brick flooring and shower cubicle, inset spotlights, extractor fan, ceiling light. 

Shed/Workshop: With power and light.

Side access to the rear enclosed walled garden comprises of a wooden deck with balustrade providing dining and seating area, brick paved patio with fishpond, flower borders and mature trees and shrubs. Also an oil tank, outside light and tap.

Double open bay cartlodge with power and light and door to storage shed. Wooden steps up onto a lawned area which opens to a field approx. Two acres (sts) available via separate negotiation. 

Directions: From the A140 roundabout turn signposted Pipps Ford and follow drive along, turn right via a farm track and property will be located on the right hand side. 

Local Authority: Mid-Suffolk District Council.  

Current Council Tax Band: E