Detached 4 bedroomed house with pretty south facing gardens whilst situated in the highly regarded village of Drinkstone.


Barleywood is a well-presented detached modern home, built in 2001 of traditional construction with rendered elevations under a pan-tiled roof line.

The property enjoys a good deal of natural light whilst displaying delightful features throughout and the ground floor comprises a good-size reception hall with staircase leading to the first-floor landing and cloakroom. The sitting room has glazed double doors to the garden and a stone fire surround housing a wood-burning stove and double doors to the dining room, with views over the gardens.

There is a study with fitted bookcase and a kitchen/breakfast room, which is fitted with a range of shaker-style base and eye-level units with preparation worktops housing an integrated Siemens 4-ring hob and double oven with extractor over. Adjoining the kitchen is a utility room with further storage units and oil-fired boiler.

On the first floor is a large landing area with the principal bedroom offering a large level of built-in storage cupboards, as well as an en suite shower room with fitted storage units. There are three further double bedrooms served by the family bathroom.

Outside - From the village road, the property is approached via 5-bar gates onto a shared driveway with turning space, which leads on to the double garage with twin up-and-over electric doors.
The gardens are an attractive feature of Barleywood, planted with a variety of well-stocked beds, mature shrubs and trees, along with garden shed and pergola. There is a greenhouse and a paved terrace creates an ideal area for outdoor entertaining, whilst enjoying the southerly aspect.

Location - The main village of Drinkstone is situated approximately 9 miles from the historic market town of Bury St Edmunds and a similar distance from Stowmarket, which has a mainline station to Liverpool Street. The A14 is about 3 miles away giving good access to the County town of Ipswich, the Port of Felixstowe and the A12, and in a westerly direction to Cambridge and London via the M11. Both Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket have a wide range of shopping, leisure and recreational facilities, and local shops, a pub and a health centre are available in the neighbouring village of Woolpit.

Directions - When entering Drinkstone from the direction of the village Beyton/Hessett, turn left into Gedding Road and the property is further along on the right hand side.

Services - Mains water, drainage and electricity. Oil-fired radiator central heating. No onward chain. Council Tax Band F. EPC Rating D.