5 bedroom barn conversion for sale

Cockfield is a charming Suffolk village consisting of nine greens and hamlets spread around the undulating countryside North of Lavenham. Local amenities include two pubs, a primary school, garage, restaurant, two Churches and shop/Post Office while just 7 miles away is the Cathedral town of Bury St Edmunds which offers a further range of amenities and exceptional transport links.

A beautifully presented barn conversion enjoying delightful countryside views, elegant and spacious reception rooms, 3 bedrooms in the principal accommodation and a detached annexe with provision for a further 2 bedrooms set adjacent to the property over a private courtyard. The property enjoys expansive formal lawns in the region of 0.36 acres, ample off-road parking and particularly mature surroundings.

A beautifully proportioned barn conversion set in an enviable rural location in this sought-after Suffolk village with the added benefit of a detached annexe and countryside views. 

In all about 0.36 acres.  

ENTRANCE HALL: With a 3.4m wall of glass at the front elevation and 5.5m semi-vaulted ceiling. Providing access to a staircase rising to the first floor with steps leading down to the principal ground floor accommodation. Door to:- 

SITTING ROOM: With a particularly impressive red brick fireplace comprising 2 log-stores either side of the central log burning stove with bressummer over as well as 2 further windows to the side aspect and internal windows overlooking the garden room to the rear of the property. A wall of glass looking back to the hall. 

BEDROOM/DINING ROOM: A comfortable room located to the other end of the property with ample space for entertaining/dining and windows to the front aspect.  

STUDY: A substantial room located off the hallway capable of fulfilling a number of uses and currently a very comfortable office space finished with a 2.6m wall of glass looking in to the internal hallway. Windows to front aspect.  

AGA KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: A particularly expansive space located to the rear of the property and overlooking the private courtyard between the barn and the annexe. Fitted with a range of matching wall and base units including an AGA which is part LPG, part electric, integrated dual butler sink with stainless steel insets and mixer tap over. Silestone worktops. Integrated dishwasher. Space for white goods including a freestanding American style fridge/freezer. Dual doors opening to the: 

GARDEN ROOM: With panoramic views of the rear garden and annexe beyond. Rear facing sky-light windows with electric blinds and French style double doors leading to the rear terrace. 

UTILITY ROOM: Accessed via the kitchen with space for further white goods and an additional range of wall and base units housing the oil-fired boiler, Silestone worktops, washer/dryer and stable style door leading to the rear terrace. Door to:- 

SHOWER ROOM: Well appointed white suite comprising WC, hand wash basin, double shower with glass sliding door and frosted window to rear elevation. 

First floor  

LANDING: A substantial mezzanine-style storage area with wall mounted storage cupboards, one of which houses the water cylinder. 

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM: Retaining many hallmark conversion features including exposed beams and studwork with beautiful south-facing views over surrounding farmland. Wall of integrated storage with door to:- 

EN SUITE: With white suite comprising WC, hand wash basin and bath with shower attachment over and sky-light window to side. 

BEDROOM: A substantial bedroom with staircase rising to:- 

SECOND FLOOR MEZZANINE: Providing space for further sleeping accommodation or storage. 

BEDROOM 4 A double bedroom with integrated storage and staircase rising to:- 

SECOND FLOOR MEZZANINE: Providing space for further sleeping accommodation or storage. 

FAMILY BATHROOM: With white suite comprising WC, hand wash basin, bath with shower attachment over and sky-light window to rear. 

ANNEXE & BOOT ROOM Accessed by the courtyard at the rear of the barn and with self-contained private access and independent services. The annexe has full planning for further conversion into an independent 2-bedroom dwelling but currently comprises a detached 1-bedroom dwelling over ground floor level with a door leading to:- 

SITTING/DINING ROOM: With approximately 5m high vaulted ceilings and exposed oak studwork. French style double doors opening on to the private rear terrace. Open plan to:- 

KITCHEN: With a range of integrated appliances including a Vaillant LPG boiler, Bosch gas hob with extractor over, dual ovens, stainless steel sink inset with mixer tap and drainer and space for additional freestanding appliances.  

BEDROOM: A substantial bedroom with a wall of glass and a personnel door to the courtyard. 

SHOWER ROOM: With a white suite comprising WC, hand wash basin, shower with glass door and window to side. 

Outside A drive providing extensive parking leads to an area that would be well suited for a DOUBLE GARAGE (subject to any necessary planning consents).

The gardens are a lovely feature of the property with large sunny terraces opening onto a large expanse of lawn. 

SERVICES: Main water and electricity. Shared private drainage. The barn is oil fired heating while the annexe is LPG heating. NOTE: None of these services have been tested by the agent. 

LOCAL AUTHORITY: Babergh District Council:[use Contact Agent Button]. Council Tax Band: E - £2,304.00 – 2023.  

EPC RATING: Currently awaiting EPC report. 

VIEWING: Strictly by prior appointment only through DAVID BURR Bury St Edmunds[use Contact Agent Button]. 

NOTICE: Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these sales details, they are for guidance purposes only and prospective purchasers or lessees are advised to seek their own professional advice as well as to satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness. No representation or warranty whatever is made in relation to this property by David Burr or its employees nor do such sales details form part of any offer or contract.