BEAUTIFULLY SITUATED BARN IN AN ELEVATED SETTING AND EXCELLENT LAND Baylham Stone House, The Stone, Baylham, , IP6 8LB

Freehold Stunning views over the gently undulating surrounding countryside

Baylham Stone House, The Stone, Baylham, Suffolk, IP6 8LB Freehold

4/5 bedrooms ◆ 4 bath/shower rooms ◆ 4 reception rooms ◆ study ◆ kitchen, breakfast/garden room ◆ stable block and machinery/hay barn ◆ gardens and meadows ◆ About 5 acres ◆ 4 acre field also available ◆ EPC rating = D

Situation Distances: 7.5 miles (London Liverpool Street Station from 85 minutes) 4.2 miles 8 miles (London Liverpool Street Station from 65 minutes) (All mileages & times are approximate)

Baylham Stone House is situated along a quiet lane in an elevated position with far reaching views. It is convenient for access to Needham Market, Stowmarket and Ipswich with their varied selection of shopping, educational and recreational facilities.

The commuter can take advantage of the direct train service link to London’s Liverpool Street Station from either Stowmarket or Ipswich. There is also easy access onto the A14 which connects the east coast port of to , Newmarket, Cambridge and the Midlands. Description The property is a beautifully presented detached barn located in a special landscape area and believed to date from the late 1700's and early 1800's.

It is built of clay lump and has an interior local oak frame with a cavity wall between, offering a high level of insulation. The exterior is part rendered under a clay pantile roof.

Internally there are a wealth of features including exposed timbers, oak and stone floors, vaulted ceilings and large windows allowing the light to flood into the interior. THE ACCOMMODATION

The flexible ground floor accommodation is well proportioned with an impressive entrance hall giving access to the boot room and cloakroom as well as leading through into a spectacular double height hall with views out onto the stunning rear courtyard.

Leading off the inner hall is the spacious drawing room with French doors out into the courtyard and the sitting room, which benefits from a wood burner with bressumer over.

The dining room leads into the kitchen which has a combination of wall and base mounted units, Karndean flooring, Hotpoint drawer fridge, induction hob, Neff oven and microwave, freezer and dishwasher. The recently added breakfast room is light and airy benefiting from views across the lawned gardens.

The two eastern wings of the barn provide very flexible accommodation with one side accommodating two study's and the other could potentially be a self-contained annexe, both with separate vehicular and pedestrian access.

On the first floor there is a gallery landing off which lie the master bedroom with en suite shower room and 3 further double bedrooms and 2 bathrooms (1 en suite).

OUTSIDE

The house is approached through an electric wooden gate and onto a circular gravelled drive which culminates in a wide parking sweep to the front of the property and garaging.

There are lawned gardens surrounding the house interspersed by established trees and mature planting offering the property a high degree of privacy and seclusion.

The inner courtyard has been landscaped and is planted with a parterre filled with a range of plants and trees and a central fish pond. wBeyond the formal garden lies the paddocks which are gated and fenced off amounting to approximately 5 acres.

There is a further 4 acres of paddock land along the western boundary, available via separate negotiation, which have a variety of trees around the far boundary. Outbuildings

The stable block fronts a courtyard with 3 stables, tack room and feed room. There is also a cart lodge and machinery/hay barn.

Directions

From Ipswich proceed westbound on the A14 and take the Claydon exit (J52). Take the second exit onto the B1113 keeping in the right hand lane and at the traffic lights turn right towards Great Blakenham. At the junction at the end of this road, turn left onto Stowmarket Road and proceed out of the village towards Needham Market. Turn left towards Baylham (signed Baylham Care Home) and proceed through the village. At the top of the road, bear left and take the pretty, winding country lane. At the top of the hill take the left hand turn and the property will be found about 200 yards on the left hand side.

POSTCODE

IP6 8LB

Services

Mains water & electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating. Ultra fast Broadband and PV solar panels. Tenure: Freehold Local Authority: District Council Outgoings: Council Tax Band H Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Savills

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