Positioned to the outskirts of this desirable village, The Barn is a beautifully presented South-facing timber-framed barn conversion with far-reaching views across open countryside to the rear. Retaining character features throughout such as exposed timbers, the property benefits from full height windows and vaulted ceilings providing plenty of natural light, complimenting the bright, spacious internal space, making an impressive family home.

Acting as the heart of the property, the main reception space comprises the large, open plan sitting/dining area which leads into the welcoming kitchen/breakfast area. The space benefits from a high, part-vaulted ceiling, an open fireplace with inset Jet-master and French doors to both the front and rear aspects, welcoming plenty of natural light; the whole offers an ideal space for entertaining. The Kitchen has plenty of storage space with fitted cabinetry, Central Island and La Cournue range cooker. A utility room provides further space for household appliances and storage.

The ground floor also has a comfortable, triple-aspect snug which leads to the principal bedroom with dressing room and en suite bathroom and double doors to terrace. Steps lead down from the hall to the second bedroom which has an en suite shower room and adjoining kitchenette, which could be used as a self-contained annexe if required. The first floor has a galleried landing and two further double bedrooms, as well as a family shower room.

Local Authority: East Suffolk District Council. Services: Oil-fired central heating. Mains water and electricity. Private Drainage; which the vendor believes is compliant.
Council Tax: Band G.
Tenure: Freehold.

The property is in a peaceful rural setting, close to the small villages of Cretingham with its golf and country club and Brandeston with its famous prep school. Both benefitting from local pubs, the latter also stocks essential groceries. The historic town of Framlingham is 5 miles away and offers a range of shops, supermarkets, pubs and restaurants, an impressive 12th century castle and several schools, including the independent Framlingham College. There are further amenities such as Wickham Market, and the town of Woodbridge nine miles to the south. Meanwhile, Ipswich is within easy reach, with its excellent shopping and leisure facilities and mainline train services to London Liverpool Street in just over an hour.

Framlingham 5.3 miles, A12 6.8 miles, Woodbridge 9 miles, Ipswich 11 miles, Aldeburgh 18 miles.

At the front of the property, the sweeping gravel driveway leads to plenty of parking space, bordered by lawn with several mature trees. Access is provided to the detached garage, store and office above; the latter making an ideal space to work from home. To the rear is a large terrace with vine-covered pergola, which takes full advantage of the views to the south, and being bordered on three sides by The Barn, makes an ideal sheltered space for al fresco dining and entertaining.

There is a fenced vegetable garden with greenhouse (with mains electricity) and raised beds and orchard with mature fruit trees. The immediate grounds are laid to lawn bordered by a post and rail fence with gates leading to a large paddock, ideal for playing or grazing and a further area of lawned garden beyond the field with a stream and separate field gate.