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Guide Price A pretty three bedroom detached £295,000 Freehold barn conversion situated in the Ref: P4693/C Pightle Barn rural Parish of Gosbeck, 9 miles Gosbeck Nr from Ipswich. IP6 9SQ

Spacious entrance hallway, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, Contact Us Clarke and Simpson cloakroom. Well Close Square Three first floor bedrooms and bathroom. Framlingham Suffolk IP13 9DU Off-road parking, garage, and good size garden of just over 0.2 T: 01728 724200 F: 01728 724667 acres. And The London Office 40 St James Street London SW1A 1NS

[email protected] www.clarkeandsimpson.co.uk Location The property sits adjacent to farm and light industrial buildings within the rural Parish of Gosbeck, nine miles north of the county town of Ipswich. The village has a church and garage and is located close to the village of Coddenham which has a public house, an excellent village shop, and a community centre with a tennis court. Stonham Aspal primary school is under two miles from the property and Debenham High School, known for its good reputation, is approximately four miles from the property. There are railway stations at , which is approximately four and a half miles away, at , which is six and a half miles, and at Ipswich.

Description Pightle Barn (also known as The Thatched Barn) is understood to have been converted in 1987 and is an attractive traditional building under a thatched roof. The reed thatch is believed to be about twenty years old and the vendor previously received a quote of £8,000 to replace the ridge. Internally, it offers a spacious hallway with two large reception rooms, as well as a kitchen and a cloakroom. On the first floor there are two double bedrooms, a single bedroom/study, and a bathroom. Adjoining the barn is an oversized garage/store room, beyond which, to the east, is a further area of garden enclosed within post and rail fencing. In all, the property occupies a site of approximately 0.2 acres although additional land may be available by separate negotiation.

The Accommodation The House Ground Floor

Entering through the solid wooden entrance door to the

Spacious Hallway 14’ x 10’4 (4.27m x 3.15m) An attractive full height open area with many exposed ceiling and wall timbers. Suffolk brick floor, telephone point, small under stairs cupboard, skylight, and stairs to first floor with galleried balcony. Cloak/Shower Room Heavily timbered and fitted with low flush WC, pedestal wash basin and fully tiled shower cubicle. Single panel radiator.

Sitting Room 17’9 x 12’6 (5.41m x 3.81m) West facing. A light and spacious room with many exposed wall and ceiling timbers, TV aerial lead-in, double panel radiator, telephone socket, attractive Suffolk brick floor, wall light points.

Kitchen 10’2 x 9’10 (3.10m x 3.00m) East facing. With door to outside, fully fitted with a range of base and eye level kitchen units with cream effect fascia doors comprising roll top work surface over and incorporating space and plumbing for dishwasher, space and plumbing for a washing machine, four ring electric hob with single over below, integrated fridge/ freezer, and double panel radiator. With large window overlooking the garden and moat. Dining Room 17’11 x 12’5 (5.46m x 3.78m) West facing. With space for large dining table, Suffolk brick floor and a wealth of exposed wall timbers. Two double panel radiators, TV aerial lead-in, telephone socket. Wall light points.

The stairway from the entrance hall leads to the

First Floor

Galleried Landing With large fitted airing cupboard, hatch to attic, and doors to

Bedroom One 17’5 x 12’4 (5.31m x 3.76m) West and North facing. A light good size dual aspect double room complete with TV aerial lead-in, single panel radiator and telephone socket.

Bathroom East facing. Fully fitted suite comprising low flush WC, vanity wash basin and pine panelled bath with chrome mixer tap shower attachment over, extractor fan, and double panel radiator.

Bedroom Two 12’ x 10’ (3.66m x 3.05m) South facing window. A double bedroom with exposed ceiling and wall timbers, TV aerial lead-in, telephone socket in, and single panel radiator. Part vaulted ceiling.

Bedroom Three 12’ x 7’ (3.66m x 2.13m) South and west facing. A dual aspect single bedroom or study with exposed beams and a single panel radiator.

Outside The property is approached off a farm drive (leading to farm and light industrial buildings) and the owner will pay a fair contribution for maintenance, which will be according to user. A wooden five bar gate gives access to a parking area for several vehicles. Adjacent to this is an oversize single garage of 17’ x 12’ housing the oil fired boiler and providing excellent storage. To the front of the property is an area laid to grass edged by an attractive neighbouring pond. Beyond this is a an additional area of garden enclosed within post and rail fencing. In all, the property extends to approximately 0.2 acres.

Site Plan (Indicative Only)

Viewing Strictly by appointment with the agent. Services Mains water, electricity and drainage connected. Oil fired central heating. Council Tax Band D; £1,455.31 payable per annum 2014/2015. Local Authority District Council, Council Offices, High Street, Needham Market, Suffolk IP6 8DL; Tel 01449 724500.

NOTE:

1. These particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending purchasers or lessees in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. No warranty can be given for any of the services or equipment at the property and no tests have been carried out to ensure that heating, electrical or plumbing systems and equipment are fully operational. Any distances, room aspects and measurements which are given are approximate only. No guarantee can be given that any planning permissions or building regulations have been applied for or approved.

2. Photographs taken in previous years.

March 2015

Directions From Framlingham take the B119 towards Saxtead. At the T-junction turn left onto the A1120 and follow this road into Pettaugh. In Pettaugh turn left opposite the shop towards Crowfield. Follow this road past the Crowfield Rose pub on the right and take the first left signposted to Ipswich. Go past the garage on the right and Pightle Barn is on the right just past Poplar Farm.

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