5-bedroom house · IP31 3LX
Sold STCListed 247 days
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About
Looking to move out of the rat race? The rural views from this five bedroom detached barn conversion have to be seen to be believed!
With five bedrooms, three bathrooms and ample parking, this is a must view for those looking for a country location for their next home.
Converted from a timber frame barn about 20 years ago, this superb property has a wealth of beams, nooks and crannies as well as lots of character and benefits from really spacious accommodation throughout with a light and airy feel to the whole home.
Due to its rural setting at the end of a long shared driveway and the accommodation currently comprises an entrance hall with built-in cupboards and door to a cloakroom.
on the way through to the main reception room, there is an area that could make an ideal study space.
The simply hug dual aspect sitting room includes a full height glass door to the rear gardens and stairs off to the first floor landing.
The separate dining room is an ideal space for entertaining with window to side aspect.
Tucked away off the dining room is the snug, a really cozy space to unwind and relax at the end of the day in front of the wood burner.
The kitchen has windows to side and rear and is fitted with a range of traditional style units providing all the storage you might need with wooden worktops over and has space for a range oven with over-mantle.
The utility room has a stable door to into the garden. On the first floor there is a part galleried landing with storage cupboard, airing cupboard and window to front with countryside views.
Each of the generous sized five bedrooms and en-suite shower room to the master bedroom. A bathroom and shower room completes the first floor accommodation.
Outside - Ample parking is provided down the side and to the front off the property with five bar gated access to either side.
The current owner has part of the rear garden laid to shingle to provide further parking but could very well be turfed.
There is an extensive block paved patio to the immediate rear of the property, an ideal space to relax and entertain in the better weather.
Location - Set back down a long driveway with vehicular access provided by the owners, this home enjoys panoramic views over the Suffolk countryside towards the popular village of Norton, which has a thriving local community supported by an great range of local facilities which are within a short walk and include a well-regarded primary school, church, village hall, playing field, garage, shop and service station, together with popular local public house "The Dog".
Within a short drive is access to the A14, linking to Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge and London via the M11 Motorway.
The nearby village of Elmswell and the town of Stowmarket are both on the main line rail link to London Liverpool Street Station.
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