Hintlesham, Ipswich, Suffolk ( Sold ) Guide Price £835,000

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION A five-bedroom (one en-suite) beautiful barn conversion, creating a unique charming home, tucked away amidst open farmland, enjoying an enviable setting between the highly-regarded market town of Hadleigh and the Suffolk county town of Ipswich, situated on the periphery of the much sought-after parish of Hintlesham, accessed by a quiet country lane. Offering an accommodation schedule of approximately 3,700 sq ft arranged over three floors, plus a further 567 sq ft approximately, in the cart lodge. The property boasts an array of character and individual features throughout including a wealth of exposed honey coloured timbers and studwork, exceptional inglenook fireplace with inset stove in the stunning drawing room, a four oven AGA kitchen/breakfast room, with secondary oven and hob. All internal doors complete with Suffolk latches. It is understood to have been converted approximately 30 years ago, the property blends modern countryside living with excellent commuter and access links. Enhanced and improved by the current owners during their tenure, the property further benefits from a double cart lodge with ample storage space above, adjacent log/bin store, ample parking and private, un-overlooked rear gardens ideally placed for the morning to afternoon sun.

Panelled timber door opening to:

RECEPTION HALL: 18' 8" x 13' 1" (5.71m x 3.99m) and 12' 1" x 6' 10" (3.69m x 2.10m) An elegant reception hall affording a wealth of individual character with an array of exposed timbers and studwork, central ceiling timber and split-level staircase rising to first-floor. Walkway to rear with library, roof void and panel glazed double doors opening to:

DRAWING ROOM: 24' 3" x 20' 2" (7.40m x 6.15m) and 10' 9" x 10' 3" (3.30 m x 3.14m) An elegant stunning unique reception room afforded a dual aspect with floor-to-ceiling glass paneling to front and further glass paneling to rear. The focal point of the room is an outstanding inglenook fireplace with redbrick hearth, surround and oak bressumer beam over with inset wood burning stove, wealth of exposed timberwork and raised seating area to rear with glass panel doors opening to:

MORNING ROOM: 26' 9" x 10' 11" (8.16m x 3.34m) A delightful room currently divided into a seating area and more formal dining area with range of bespoke softwood storage units, hatch to loft and window to front. French doors opening directly to the rear terrace with windows adjacent. A full-height store provides a range of useful fitted shelving.

DINING ROOM: 15' 4" x 13' 8" (4.69m x 4.18m) A versatile room set to the rear of the property, adjacent to the kitchen and ideally suited as a dining room if so required or offering excellent potential as a home office. Notable features include a single wall of exposed timberwork with casement window to side and French doors to rear garden.

AGA KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 17' 7" x 17' 1" (5.38m x 5.23m) A bespoke, painted Oak kitchen fitted with a matching range of base and wall units with double depth granite preparation surfaces over and upstands above. Double butler sink unit with mixer tap over. A four oven oil-fired AGA provides the principal cooking source with Stoves electric oven adjacent and four-ring Neff ceramic hob. Further fitted appliances include a full-height fridge with freezer compartment above, Bosch dishwasher and recycling units. The kitchen units comprise a range of wall units with inset shelving, corner carousel unit and a full-height style unit with inset granite surface. Tiled flooring. Ample room for large kitchen table. Tiled flooring throughout, windows to front and rear, two ceiling lights and range of spotlights, opening to:

REAR HALL: With tiled flooring throughout, spotlights and door to outside. Door with Suffolk latch opening to:

UTILITY ROOM: 9' 5" x 9' 3" (2.88m x 2.82m) Fitted with a range of base and wall units with granite-effect worktops over, sink unit with vegetable drainer to side, mixer tap above and window to front, space and plumbing for further fridge/freezer if so required, washing machine/dryer and also housing oilfired boiler.

STUDY: 12' 0" x 11' 7" (3.66m x 3.55m) With windows to front and side, range of useful fitted shelving and exposed timberwork.

SHOWER ROOM: 9' 3" x 7' 11" (2.83m x 2.43m) Partly tiled and fitted with ceramic WC, pedestal Topravit ceramic wash handbasin and double shower unit.

First floor

LANDING: Spanning the width of the barn with a wealth of exposed timber and studwork, door to linen cupboard housing water cylinder with useful fitted shelving. Open ceiling void with wealth of exposed timber work and door opening to:

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM: 13' 8" x 11' 11" (4.18m x 3.64m) Set beneath a 13foot vaulted roofline with wealth of exposed timberwork, windows to front and side and door with Suffolk latch to:

DRESSING ROOM: 8' 1" x 6' 0" (2.47m x 1.84 m) With range of fitted shelving units, hanging rails and obscured glass window to rear.


EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM: 11' 0" x 5' 5" (3.36m x 1.66m) Recently replaced with a matte tiled finish and fitted with ceramic WC, oval wash handbasin within a granite topped unit with mirror above and double shower with both mounted and hand-held shower attachment. LED spotlights, extraction and obscured glass window to rear.

BEDROOM 2: 11' 11" x 11' 11" (3.65m x 3.65m) With windows to front and side, exposed timberwork.

BEDROOM 3: 12' 3" x 11' 10" (3.75m x 3.63m) With window to front, high quality exposed timberwork and door to extensive attic space.

FAMILY BATHROOM: 11' 8" x 9' 10" (3.58m x 3.02m) Partly tiled and fitted with ceramic WC, pedestal wash handbasin, bath with fully tiled surround and shower unit. Wealth of exposed timber work, 11-foot vaulted roofline and obscured glass window to rear.

Second floor

LANDING: With Velux window to rear and door to:

BEDROOM 4: 12' 5" x 8' 2" maximum (3.80m x 2.50m maximum) With Velux window to rear, wealth of exposed timberwork and doors to fitted wardrobe, hatch to loft.

BEDROOM 5: 16' 5" x 13' 0" maximum (5.01m x 3.97m maximum) With exposed timbers and studwork, window to side and double doors to fitted wardrobe.

Outside The property is tucked away on Priory Road, amidst open farmland, approached by a five-bar gate opening into a sweeping brick paved driveway providing parking for approximately seven to eight vehicles. Direct access is provided to the:

DOUBLE CART LODGE: 21' 1" x 17' 7" (6.43m x 5.36m) With significant oak timberwork, two open bays to front and staircase rising to loft storage space (6.43m x 5.36m). Light and power connected.


GARDENS The gardens are set to the rear of the property arranged via a single expanse of lawn with dense border plants, both fledgling and mature trees and a lower rear terrace enjoying a south-easterly aspect. The gardens enjoy a mostly walled border.

SERVICES: Mains water and electricity are connected. Private drainage. Oilfired central heating. NOTE: None of these services have been tested by the agent.