Stoke Farm Drive, Battisford

The Orchards is an exclusive collection of five individually designed homes in Battisford Tye, offering countryside living with stunning orchard views. Just four miles from Stowmarket with rail links to London, it combines rural charm, modern design, and excellent connectivity.

The Orchards - Nestled within the picturesque village of Battisford Tye, The Orchards is a unique collection of five individually designed homes, offering a rare opportunity to own a property in a peaceful rural setting overlooking the beautiful Stoke Farm Orchards. Positioned just four miles from Stowmarket, with its direct rail links to London Liverpool Street, and within easy reach of Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds, this development is perfectly placed for those seeking countryside living with excellent connectivity.

Accessed via a private driveway off Straight Road, The Orchards boasts a charming, semi-rural feel with expansive views across the orchards. Each home has been thoughtfully designed to blend traditional Suffolk materials with modern conveniences and eco-friendly features.

Whether you are looking for a permanent home or a countryside retreat, The Orchards provides a blend of modern living, stunning views, and a tranquil lifestyle in one of Suffolk’s most desirable locations.

Development Highlights - - Five bedroom detached home
- Built to an incredible standard
- Opportunity to personalise the finish
- Principle room with dressing room and en suite
- Four reception rooms
- Flexible accommodation
- Private driveway entrance
- Uninterrupted countryside views over Stoke Farm Orchards
- Triple cart lodge with fantastic storage options
- Contemporary, energy-efficient features including Air Source Heat Pumps, EV chargers, and PAS 24 secure windows
- Juliette balcony and multi-facing patios, designed to make the most of the idyllic setting

Design And Interiors - Each home at The Orchards offers a carefully curated blend of traditional character and modern luxury. Interiors feature oak doors, bespoke kitchens with quartz worktops, and high-quality bathrooms with walk-in showers and stylish aqua panel walls.

Kitchens:
- Painted timber units
- Quartz worktops
- Integrated appliances including Neff dishwasher, Bosch induction hob with extractor, and AEG oven and microwave
- Ceramic sink

Bathrooms:
- High-quality sanitary ware
- Walk-in showers
- LVT flooring
- Aqua panel walls

Additional Features:
- Fitted wardrobes in master bedrooms
- Pocket doors for a sleek and space-saving finish
- Aluminium bifold doors to enhance the connection between indoor and outdoor spaces
- Dedicated cycle stores

*Please note specification could be subject to change

Plot Highlights - - Plot 2: Entering Lambourne Cottage you are immediately hit with a sense of space and light due to the vaulted ceiling housing two Velux windows and the lovely entrance hallway. A lovely sized home office is situated off the entrance hall to the right hand side whilst opposite this the third reception room which could also be used as bedroom five as this room benefits from having an en suite shower room. This offers incredible versatility for the home with future proofing in mind or even additional space for when family/guests arrive. The sitting room is again a great space and offers a wood burning stove as well as access to the rear garden via French doors. Into a stunning open plan kitchen/dining room with dual access to the large rear patio, this room can be finished by the purchaser as the Skinner Build have offered the choice of kitchen and overall finish to the owners. The room leads off at the rear to a lovely pantry area where the utility room is then accessed, here a further door provides another route to the exterior.
The first floor offers four generous bedrooms, all of which are double rooms, bedroom two benefits from an en suite shower room and along with bedroom three is positioned to the front of the property where the morning sun floods the space. Bedroom four is another generous double room with views to the garden and apple orchard with the countryside beyond. The principle bedroom is accessed via the walk through dressing area., there is also access to the en suite shower room. The bedroom area itself is a lovely space and is light filled thanks to the French doors to the Juliette balcony, here views over the beautiful apple orchard and the countryside can be enjoyed.
Outside to the front there is a shingle driveway with parking for multiple vehicles as well as a triple car port which can also provide a mass of storage potential, EV charging point is also installed here. To the rear a very generous plot is enclosed by close boarding fencing altering to post fencing to ensure the location can be fully appreciated.

Location - Battisford Tye offers the charm of rural living while remaining close to key Suffolk towns and transport links. The village is just:
- 4 miles from Stowmarket, with a mainline station offering journeys to London Liverpool Street in just over an hour
- 14 miles from Ipswich, known for its historic charm, marina, and vibrant arts and dining scene
- 19 miles from Bury St Edmunds, renowned as Suffolk’s foodie capital and home to The Abbey of St Edmund

Schools - Nurseries
Sunhill Early Learning, Foxglove Montessori Nursery

Primary Schools
Cedars Park Community Primary School, Wood Ley Community Primary School

Secondary School
Stowmarket High School, Olive Alternative Provision Academy Suffolk (Central)