Rectory Road, Brome, Eye, Suffolk, IP23

Magnificent barn conversion

Description

An outstanding 16th-century barn conversion of exceptional quality, seamlessly blending historic character with high-specification finishes, set within beautifully landscaped gardens with far-reaching countryside views.

Whistlecraft is a particularly impressive barn conversion, offering superbly proportioned accommodation and delightful south-west-facing gardens.

Believed to date originally from the 16th century, with extensions and alterations throughout its history, this enchanting threshing barn has been meticulously converted by our clients, in conjunction with the highly regarded and multi-award-winning Beech Architects, into an exceptional high-specification family house that seamlessly blends striking contemporary design with rustic historical charm.

In keeping with the Suffolk vernacular style, the timber-framed building features handsome red brick and weatherboard elevations, complemented by contemporary anthracite wooden windows under a traditional pantile roof.

Internally, the accommodation flows remarkably well. At the heart of the house is a vaulted open-plan space comprising the sitting room, dining room, and kitchen, framed by exposed ancient timbers, with polished concrete floors running throughout the ground floor.

At the centre of the room is a modern dual-sided wood-burning stove partition, which provides a focal point and delineates the sitting area from the kitchen and dining room.

The contemporary kitchen features bespoke shaker-style cabinetry, granite worksurfaces, a Rangemaster cooker, an integrated dishwasher, and a generous island with an oak worksurface and double sink. The dining area is ideal for entertaining, with space for numerous guests.

The spacious sitting room features two sets of bi-folding doors, leading to both the terrace and garden, as well as to a secluded courtyard. Additional reception rooms include a library, study, and snug, providing versatile accommodation ideal for comfortable family living.

There are six double bedrooms arranged over the ground and first floors, each with an adjoining en suite bath or shower room, making the house well suited for multi-generational living. In a contemporary wing on the ground floor are two well-proportioned bedrooms, including one with an attractive redbrick chimneypiece. Stairs in the kitchen and sitting room lead to four further bedrooms.

Whistlecraft occupies a superb setting. The principal garden lies to the south-west of the building; immediately abutting the barn and accessed via bi-folding doors is a large terrace, ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining. Bordered by an array of shrubs and grasses, the terrace leads to a verdant lawn enclosed by a beech hedge. There is extensive parking over a shingle drive for numerous cars.

Location

Brome is a pretty village in mid-Suffolk, featuring a delightful 12th-century church—one of only 38 extant churches with a round tower in the county—and a popular restaurant and hotel, The Oaksmere.

Eye (2 miles) is a historic market town, with a Norman castle overlooking the town and the 14th-century Church of St Peter and St Paul, considered one of the county’s finest. Eye offers a superb variety of amenities, including independent shops, cafés, restaurants, a popular weekly country market, and an arts centre.

Diss (4.5 miles) is a bustling market town with three supermarkets and a variety of independent shops and cafés. Diss Railway Station provides direct trains to London Liverpool Street from 86 minutes, with ample parking available at the station.

Framlingham (14.5 miles) is a beautiful and vibrant market town, renowned for its iconic 12th-century castle. The town offers an excellent selection of independent shops, cafés, delicatessens, restaurants, public houses, and a thriving hotel.

Stowmarket (14.5 miles) is a lively market town with a comprehensive range of amenities. It is home to the Museum of East Anglian Life, the independent Regal Cinema, and the John Peel Centre for Creative Arts, which hosts regular music and cultural events. The railway station provides direct trains to London Liverpool Street from 83 minutes.

Ipswich (21.5 miles), the county town of Suffolk, offers a wide selection of independent and high-street shops, numerous restaurants, and a variety of theatres, galleries, and museums. A mainline railway station provides direct trains to London Liverpool Street from 68 minutes.

There are numerous sporting facilities locally: Diss is home to a popular golf course and rugby club, with a PureGym due to open soon. Excellent schools nearby include the well-regarded Hartismere School and Framlingham College.

All times and distances are approximate.





Additional Info

Mains electricity & water. Private drainage. Air Source Heating.