A stunning, contemporary modern barn in a tucked away and accessible edge of village location with rural views.

Threshing Barn was custom built, and completed in 2018 for the present owners, to the designs of the well-reputed local architect Peter Wells. The high levels of insulation, together with the ground source heat pump, have enabled the property to secure a strong B Grade energy rating.

With its striking cedar clad elevations, under a zinc roof, the property benefits from underfloor heating throughout and offers accommodation extending to some 3,480 sq ft. Within, it features a stunning 30 ft. part vaulted living/dining room with a six meter floor to ceiling window together with wide bi-folding doors opening onto the west facing terrace and garden. This light filled room has reclaimed wide French oak herringbone patterned flooring, and is open plan to the fully equipped and bespoke kitchen, with its siltstone surfaces, Rangemaster cooker and fitted cabinets. The flooring runs through to an atmospheric sitting room which, with its bi-fold doors also enjoys fine views. Beyond the kitchen a rear hall accesses a walk-in pantry and a flexible use study/games room and a boot room.

A wide stair tower, with custom placed ‘letterbox’ windows and open tread staircase rises to a vaulted galleried landing, set off which are the five west facing bedrooms, with the principal having a dressing room and en suite bathroom. There is a shared shower room along with a second en suite shower room, and in addition, there is a roof room above three of the bedrooms and a useful first floor laundry room.

OUTSIDE

Electronically controlled gates access a shingled parking and turning area to the front with access to a cart lodge and double length garage. Pathways around the house lead to a west facing terrace ideal for alfresco dining and beyond to access a plant room and separate utility store barn.

GARDENS

Situated to the west and abutting a newly created 72-acre country park, the gardens feature wide lawns with wild flower borders, whilst a shale path leads to a series of circular ‘mood’ terraces from where there are views back towards the barn, as well as across the country park and fields beyond. There is also a potting shed, chicken run and kitchen garden and in all the plot extends to about two thirds of an acre.

LOCATION

Threshing Barn enjoys a secluded and tucked away location on the edge of the village of Westerfield, within walking distance of Ipswich. Set at the end of a private driveway, the property is easily accessible to the nearby town, which provides a full range of local shopping, commercial, educational and recreational facilities

The village itself has two local pubs, a rail station, with connecting rail services to London’s Liverpool Station via Ipswich taking about 70 minutes, together with regular bus services into the town. There are a number of golf courses locally including Ipswich, Woodbridge and Rushmere together with the Fynn Valley course in neighbouring Witnesham, whilst the East Coast with the Orwell, Stour and Deben estuaries provide excellent water sport opportunities.

The main A12 and A14 dual carriageways, which bypass Ipswich, link to Cambridge and The Midlands, London’s M25 and the Haven Ports.

DISTANCES

Ipswich Town centre - 2 miles (London Liverpool Street Station - 70 mins approx.)
Westerfield Station – walking distance
Woodbridge – 7 miles

DIRECTIONS (IP6 9AA)

From the Ipswich inner ring road (Colchester Road) proceed in a northerly direction on the Westerfield Road. The trackway that leads to Threshing Barn will be found on the left-hand side approximately 200 yards beyond the level crossing over the East Suffolk branch line. Proceed along the track driveway turning right at the neighbouring Brick Barn, proceed down the drive towards Mill Farm House where the electronically controlled entrance gates to Threshing Barn will be found on the left-hand side.

SERVICES

Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected. Ground source heat pump providing for the underfloor heating and hot water.

Fibre Broadband is available.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS

Items regarded as fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale.

Council Tax: Band G

EPC: B

VIEWINGS

By appointment with Jackson-Stops.