The Green, Ashbocking, Ipswich, IP6

Part of our Signature collection is this Grade II listed former farm house set in a popular village location with grounds of around 2.5 acres with both stables and outbuildings. The historic property farmhouse has a wealth of period charm and character which includes inglenook fireplaces and beams.


Set on a plot approaching 2.5 acres with stables and a paddock is this former farmhouse, that is believed to date prior to 1432, offering an extensive range of period features and charm throughout.

The farmhouse itself offers accommodation approaching 2,150 sq.ft., there is a double cartlodge, it's own moat and a range of outbuildings including four stables.

The reception hall has exposed ceiling beams and wall timbers. To the left is the dining room which has a triple aspect outlook with exposed wall timbers and ceiling beams and a feature curved inglenook fireplace with an inset grate.

To the other side of the hall is the sitting room which has exposed ceiling beams, a dual aspect outlook and inglenook fireplace with inset wood burner. Adjacent to this there is a snug/family room which has a wood effect floor and exposed ceiling beams and wall timbers. There is a sizeable kitchen/dining room which has a quarry tiled floor and is equipped with an extensive range of base units, wall cupboards, work tops and drawers. There is a gravity fed Aga along with a range-style cooker and a door to the rear garden.

Off the kitchen/dining room there is a small office and also an inner hall that has stairs to the first floor. There is also a utility/cloakroom where there is a wall cupboard, work top, base unit and a WC. From the inner hall there is a further study which has a built-in cupboard and French doors onto the side garden. Adjacent to this there is a wet room comprising a shower, basin and WC.

The landing has an airing cupboard and provides access to all four double bedrooms and the family bathroom. Bedroom one has built-in wardrobes and an en-suite comprising a shower, basin and WC.

Bedroom two has a dual aspect outlook with exposed wall timbers. Bedroom three has a built-in cupboard and overlooks the front as does bedroom four. Both bedrooms three and four have exposed wall timbers. There are two steps up to the family bathroom which comprises a bath, basin and WC.
Overall the property is situated on a plot approaching 2.5 acres.

The property is recessed from the road by a front garden which measures approximately 150ft in length and is predominantly laid to lawn with a range of mature trees. The property is accessed from the road by Feoffee Farm Drive (private road) and serves Feoffee Farm and the four neighbouring properties. This leads to a parking area and a double cartlodge.

Immediately to the rear of the property is a boiler cupboard and outside WC and further outbuilding/store with a greenhouse. The formal gardens are predominantly laid to lawn with a range of mature trees and shrubs. The property also has its own moat where there is a bridge that crosses it and onto the paddock. Accessed via double gates with a driveway to it there are four stables, a considerable hardstanding area and further outbuildings.

The paddock itself is enclosed by fencing and is approximately 1.5 acres.


Location

The property is situated in the village of Ashbocking which is a popular village situated to the north of Ipswich and west of Woodbridge. The property is located within the sought-after Debenham High School area and the neighhbouring village of Witnesham has its own primary school. In addition to the array of countryside walks Ashbocking provides good access to the towns of Ipswich, which has a Mainline Railway Station, and Woodbridge.

Directions

Leaving Ipswich in a northerly directions along the Westerfield Road, at the roundabout with Valley Road continue straight over towards the villages of Westerfield and Witnesham. Upon passing through these villages proceed along the B1077 until reaching the crossroads for Ashbocking. From here proceed straight over onto The Green, Ashbocking where the property can be found on the left hand side just before the turning for Allotment Lane.

Important Information

Services - We understand that mains water and electricity are connected. Drainage is via a sewage treatment plant. Oil fired central heating.
Tenure - Freehold
Council Tax Band - F
EPC rating - N/A