Brook Farm, Chediston, Suffolk
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BROOK FARM, CHEDISTON, SUFFOLK A stunning Grade II Listed Suffolk Long House with seven bedrooms set in 10 acres (sts), parts of the property date back to the 16th Century with the most amazing sitting/family/dining room. There are OUTBUILDINGS with PLANNING CONSENT to convert to a one bedroomed Annexe. There is a further DETACHED TIMBER FRAMED BARN with hayloft which is ripe for conversion (stpp). LOCATION Brook Farm is next to the Church in Chediston which lies in the heart of the village, on a slight incline overlooking the river Blyth. Recent excavations just outside Chediston churchyard led to the discovery of a burial, possibly Saxon. Brook Farm is only three miles to Halesworth which is a thriving market town with many independent shops, supermarket, restaurants, library, vets and a doctors surgery. It is well known for "The New Cut" , an arts centre, used for exhibitions, theatre and workshops. There is a train station with links to London Liverpool Street. GUIDE PRICE: £725,000 * Stunning Views and Location * Capacious sitting room/dining room/family room * Dining Room * Snug * Kitchen, Utility Room/Dairy * Master bedroom * Six Further bedrooms * Three Bathrooms * 10 Acres approx (STS) * Outbuildings with planning permission for annexe and DETACHED BARN ripe for conversion BROOK FARM - INTERIOR The Entrance door (currently unused) leads directly into a Dining Hall which has a wood burner with storage cupboards either side. A further door leads down into the cellar. To the right of the Dining Hall is the Kitchen which has a tiled ceramic floor, a range of bespoke cream wooden base units with granite worktops, a butler sink and an oven and hob both serviced by propane gas, there is also double ceramic sink to the other side of the kitchen. A cream AGA services the hot water. The Dairy has a range of cream base units with pine worktops and also houses the mega flow electric tanks. A downstairs bathroom comprises; bath, wc and wash hand basin. There is a secondary staircase leading to the first floor and a stable door which leads out to the Boot Room. The Boot Room has a range of cupboards and shelves and glazed door to the side. The Snug is just off the Dining Hall and is a light and airy room being double aspect and has a wood burner with bressemer beam over and a range of fitted shelves to one wall. Up a few stairs from the Dining Hall you enter into the most amazing room which the current owners use as a Sitting/Games/Dining Room and is the most fantastic entertaining space. The dining area has a table which will easily seat fourteen people. The Sitting Room has a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and bi-folding doors at one end and a single door at the other. An large Inglenook fireplace with a bressemer beam over houses a further wood burning stove. On one wall of the reception room the current owners have left an exposed section of wall to demonstrate the wattle and daub construction. In the Dining Hall is the main staircase leading to the first floor where you will find the Master Bedroom which is heavily beamed, as is the rest of the property, with a door to a jack and jill wc to bedroom three. The second Bedroom could become a master suite as it has its own staircase back down to the kitchen, off the landing there is a bathroom comprising a white three piece suite and next door currently a Study/Bedroom 4 could be used as a dressing room. On this floor there is a further bedroom which also has access to the jack and jill wc off the Master Bedroom. Up a steep staircase to the second floor there are three further bedrooms and a bathroom. BROOK FARM - OUTBUILDINGS The property has current planning permission to convert one of the outbuildings into a spacious one bedroom annexe with Sitting Room, Kitchen, Study, Shower Room and a double bedroom (full plans available with the owners). Along with the Annexe there is a detached Timber Framed Barn with hayloft ripe for conversion (stpp). BROOK FARM - EXTERIOR Brook Farm sits well on its plot of 10 acres (sts) being mainly wild flower meadows with amazing views over the undulating countryside beyond. There is a large shingled patio area outside of both the Dining Room and Sitting Room which is perfect for "al fresco" dining with a generous lawned area beyond. An orchard was planted some seven years ago with a selection of apples, pears, quince, greengages and damson. A vegetable patch, although a little overgrown, has sixty tons of top soil and would be perfect for growing all measure of fruit and vegetables. There is a pond near to the Timber Framed Barn and a range of farm buildings which have a cattle yard and bull pen. On entering from the road there is a sweeping drive leading up to Brook Farm with a five bar gate at the entrance. TENURE Brook Farm is freehold and vacant possession will be given upon completion. LOCAL AUTHORITY Suffolk Coastal District Council Council Tax Band E EPC: Exempt due to being a listed property SERVICES There is an Aga housed in the kitchen supplying hot water to the property with a back up electrical hot water system. There are also three wood burning stoves. A Klargester septic tank has been installed and the property is on mains electricity. FIXTURES AND FITTINGS All fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale, but may be available subject to separate negotiation. AGENTS NOTES The property is offered subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, whether public or private, all way leaves, easements and other rights of way whether specifically mentioned or not. TO BOOK A VIEWING PLEASE CALL 01728 724566 www.huntingfieldestates.co.uk .