Property history of The Firs, Cratfield, Halesworth IP19 0QD, 14th Apr 2011
Previously listed for sale on
14th Apr 2011
£785,000
- 5 bedroom detached house
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Property description
Location: The Firs is situated outside the village off a quiet country lane in this beautiful unspoilt rural area of north Suffolk. Within the village there is a public house and community hall. Day-to-day amenities are just 4 miles away in the villages of Laxfield and Fressingfield, a bus passes the door for Laxfield Primary School. The nearest railway station is at Halesworth (7 miles) operating train services to Ipswich and connections on to London Liverpool Street. Private and public sector schooling is available at Framlingham (9 miles) home to well regarded Framlingham College and Thomas Mills High School. For those who enjoy the seaside, the renowned Heritage Coast including Southwold, Walberswick and Dunwich is within 15 miles. The quiet lanes and bridle paths surrounding the property are ideal for walkers and horse riding.
The Property: The Firs is an impressive country house of 11 principal rooms, its origins are believed to date back to the 16th Century with later Georgian and Victorian additions. Displaying classic features of attractive red brick and rendered elevations with tall sash windows and impressive inglenook fireplaces, the well proportioned and naturally light living space with high ceilings extends to approximately 2, 700 sq.Ft. Arranged over two floors. Annexe cottage with 'disabled persons unit' also provides an ideal opportunity for extended family accommodation, studio use or office space. An elegant sitting room enjoys a double aspect and looks out upon the south facing garden as does the farmhouse kitchen which has a walk-in larder and a Rayburn cooker. The main living room features heavy beams, inglenook fireplace and bread oven, oak flooring and east facing windows allowing the natural light to flood in. Off this room is a sun room and rear hall providing access through to the annexe. There are two staircases ascending to the first floor, the five bedrooms, family bathroom and a modern shower suite. The master and two further bedrooms to the front of the house look down upon the south garden. The fourth and fifth bedrooms share a shower room and may be accessed from the rear stairwell. Please refer to the floor plans for a layout of the annexe cottage.
Grounds and Outbuildings: A sweeping driveway brings you to a central parking area, cart lodge garage, Suffolk barn and workshops. The main barn is well timbered beneath a slate roof with floor area measuring 73' x 28'. Attached to one end of the barn is a block construction workshop with vehicle access from a secondary driveway. At the eastern end is an attached building (40' x 11') which has power and lighting and a shower, offering potential for studio use. There is a three bay cart lodge with further workshop or stores all beneath a slate tiled roof. To the north of the barn complex is a separate stable block comprising three horse boxes and open bay. Of concrete block construction beneath a pantiled roof and measuring approximately 38' x 13', the stables face an area of hard standing with independent driveway access. West of the main property is a former cider works with driveway access off Tongs Lane and beyond this lies grassed fields and maturing woodland. Remains of an ancient moat are an attractive water feature. There is a former camping Hideaway site and overall, the property extends to approximately 9.1 acres (3.68 ha).
Services: Mains water and electricity are connected. Private drainage. Oil fired boiler supplying radiator heating system and hot water in the main house. Oil fired Rayburn cooker. Electric heating and hot water in annexe. Please note that the services/appliances/central heating and heating system/plumbing and electrical installations have not been tested by the selling agents and the purchasers must satisfy themselves as to the condition and warranty of these items.
Directions: From the centre of Cratfield with The Poachers public house on the right, take the next left turn onto Manse Lane and follow this road out of the village. Having passed the village hall, take the right hand turn signed Tongs Lane and The Firs will be found immediately on the right hand side clearly indicated by our sale board.
Viewing: Strictly by appointment with tw Gaze, 10 Market Hill, Diss, Norfolk IP22 4WJ - Telephone .
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Postcode: IP19 0QD
The Property: The Firs is an impressive country house of 11 principal rooms, its origins are believed to date back to the 16th Century with later Georgian and Victorian additions. Displaying classic features of attractive red brick and rendered elevations with tall sash windows and impressive inglenook fireplaces, the well proportioned and naturally light living space with high ceilings extends to approximately 2, 700 sq.Ft. Arranged over two floors. Annexe cottage with 'disabled persons unit' also provides an ideal opportunity for extended family accommodation, studio use or office space. An elegant sitting room enjoys a double aspect and looks out upon the south facing garden as does the farmhouse kitchen which has a walk-in larder and a Rayburn cooker. The main living room features heavy beams, inglenook fireplace and bread oven, oak flooring and east facing windows allowing the natural light to flood in. Off this room is a sun room and rear hall providing access through to the annexe. There are two staircases ascending to the first floor, the five bedrooms, family bathroom and a modern shower suite. The master and two further bedrooms to the front of the house look down upon the south garden. The fourth and fifth bedrooms share a shower room and may be accessed from the rear stairwell. Please refer to the floor plans for a layout of the annexe cottage.
Grounds and Outbuildings: A sweeping driveway brings you to a central parking area, cart lodge garage, Suffolk barn and workshops. The main barn is well timbered beneath a slate roof with floor area measuring 73' x 28'. Attached to one end of the barn is a block construction workshop with vehicle access from a secondary driveway. At the eastern end is an attached building (40' x 11') which has power and lighting and a shower, offering potential for studio use. There is a three bay cart lodge with further workshop or stores all beneath a slate tiled roof. To the north of the barn complex is a separate stable block comprising three horse boxes and open bay. Of concrete block construction beneath a pantiled roof and measuring approximately 38' x 13', the stables face an area of hard standing with independent driveway access. West of the main property is a former cider works with driveway access off Tongs Lane and beyond this lies grassed fields and maturing woodland. Remains of an ancient moat are an attractive water feature. There is a former camping Hideaway site and overall, the property extends to approximately 9.1 acres (3.68 ha).
Services: Mains water and electricity are connected. Private drainage. Oil fired boiler supplying radiator heating system and hot water in the main house. Oil fired Rayburn cooker. Electric heating and hot water in annexe. Please note that the services/appliances/central heating and heating system/plumbing and electrical installations have not been tested by the selling agents and the purchasers must satisfy themselves as to the condition and warranty of these items.
Directions: From the centre of Cratfield with The Poachers public house on the right, take the next left turn onto Manse Lane and follow this road out of the village. Having passed the village hall, take the right hand turn signed Tongs Lane and The Firs will be found immediately on the right hand side clearly indicated by our sale board.
Viewing: Strictly by appointment with tw Gaze, 10 Market Hill, Diss, Norfolk IP22 4WJ - Telephone .
Freehold
Postcode: IP19 0QD