4-bedroom house · IP30 9HL
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Enjoying a wonderfully private position on the fringes of Elmswell, Hill Farm Barn is an impressive period conversion combining characterful accommodation with mature gardens, paddock, and far-reaching views across the Suffolk countryside.
Description Hill Farm Barn is a substantial period barn conversion extending to approximately 3,291 sq.
Ft, occupying grounds of approximately 3.9 acres on the edge of the well-served village of Elmswell.
The property combines characterful accommodation with mature gardens, paddock and views across the surrounding countryside.
Originally forming part of a traditional farmstead, the barn has been converted to provide versatile accommodation arranged around vaulted spaces with exposed timber framing.
The layout offers flexibility for a variety of requirements, including family living, guest accommodation multi-generational living and home working.
The accommodation is centred around a vaulted dining hall with exposed timbers and traditional brick flooring, creating an impressive reception space.
The lounge features a vaulted ceiling, wood-burning stove and views across the gardens.
A further reception room provides additional flexible accommodation and can be used as a family room, study or playroom.
The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with an extensive range of shaker-style units complemented by timber work surfaces.
Integrated appliances include a neff double oven, hob with extractor hood and dishwasher. The breakfast area provides informal dining space overlooking the surrounding gardens.
The bedroom accommodation is arranged to provide flexibility and privacy. Three ground-floor double bedrooms overlook the rear gardens, two benefiting from en-suite facilities.
The principal bedroom occupies the first floor and enjoys exposed timbers, dual-aspect countryside views and an adjoining en-suite shower room.
Outside, the property is approached via five-bar gates leading to a sweeping carriage driveway providing extensive parking and access to a detached double garage with adjoining studio/home office.
The gardens include lawns, mature trees, ornamental planting, ponds and a walled courtyard, together creating a varied outdoor environment.
Beyond the formal gardens lies a paddock currently managed as a wildflower meadow, suitable for a variety of uses subject to any necessary consents.
An enclosed kitchen garden, greenhouse, raised beds and young orchard further enhance the outdoor space.
Despite its semi-rural setting, the property remains conveniently placed for access to local amenities.
Elmswell offers a range of facilities including shops, schooling and community services, together with a railway station providing services to Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich, Cambridge and Stowmarket, with onward connections to London Liverpool Street in one hour 20 minutes.
The historic market town of Bury St Edmunds lies approximately nine miles away and offers an extensive range of shopping, educational, recreational and cultural facilities.
Key Features •Exceptional 19th-century barn conversion •Approximately 3,291 sq.
Ft of versatile family and multigenerational accommodation •Grounds extending to approximately 3.9 acres •Wildflower meadow paddock with equestrian and livestock potential •Magnificent, vaulted reception spaces with exposed timbers and traditional brick flooring •Flexible living space designed for modern living, including dedicated areas for home working •Generous country kitchen with scope to extend (subject to any necessary consents) •Four bedrooms, three with en-suite facilities •Large detached double garage, carriage driveway, and extensive parking •Excellent transport links, including easy access to the A14, Stansted Airport and rail connections to London •Well-served village location with a range of amenities •No onward chain
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