Thurston, Suffolk

A Grade II listed former farmhouse with outbuildings and 1.4-acres of land, situated on the rural fringes of this well-served village. No onward chain.


Situated in an enviable setting on the fringes of the well-served village of Thurston, with a wealth of wondrous country walks close by, guiding you through a combination of woodland, farmland, bridleways and wildlife reserves, Stockhold Green Farmhouse is an attractive early 16th-century Grade II listed cottage, built of traditional timber-frame construction with rendered elevations under a thatched roofline.

The property has been a much-loved family home being under the same ownership since just after the Second World War, and now provides a rare opportunity for a new owner to take advantage of such a wonderful location and grounds, and to potential update and modernise the existing accommodation that extends to 2,400sq-ft.

The present living space is graced with many notable original features to include a fine exposed frame and inglenook fireplaces, whilst arranged over two floors comprising entrance hall with cloakroom, leading to a large sitting room with double aspect and open studwork creating a ’study area’, inglenook fireplace with wood-burning stove and door to the study/snug, with double aspect and inglenook fireplace.

There is a central/inner hall with staircase rising to the first-floor landing, rear lobby/boot room and utility room, with further access to a fabulous 27’ kitchen/breakfast room, with generous ceiling height and extensive range of base and eye level storage, preparation worktop, 2-ring gas Aga, 4-ring electric hob and oven.

On the first floor is a good-sized landing area with storage cupboards, leading to 4 good-sized bedrooms, all enjoying nice views of the gardens and grounds, together with their own fitted wardrobes and storage. The family bathroom is fitted with a white suite, low level WC and pedestal wash basin and heated towel rail. There is a further shower room with large shower cubicle, low level WC, wash basin and heated towel rail.

Outside
The property is approached from the village lane onto a large gravelled driveway, leading to a double cart-lodge and workshop (power and light connected). There is a further driveway accessed via 5-bar gates leading around to the back of the house and outbuildings.

Adjoining the house is a large 76-sq-ft barn which provides excellent storage/’party barn’ but could well be incorporated into the house for annexe purposes (subject to the usual planning consents). There are a further small range of stable/outbuildings The grounds in total extend to 1.4-acres, with a large expanse of lawned garden, mature trees, shrubs and hedging providing a private and peaceful setting.

Services
Mains water and electricity • Private drainage • Oil-fired heating • Mid Suffolk Council Tax Band ‘D’ • Broadband: Ofcom suggest Ultrafast 1,8000Mb is available • Mobile: Ofcom suggest all providers likely

Location
Stockhold Green Farmhouse is situated about 1 mile from the centre of Thurston which boasts a number of facilities including train station, Co-op, schooling and two public houses.

Bury St Edmunds is 6 miles east, town known as the jewel in the crown of Suffolk. Bury St Edmunds is recognised for its history, beautiful outside spaces and great mix of independent and high street shops and for being Suffolk’s Foodie Town with its fantastic eateries. The famous racing centre of Newmarket is approximately 20 miles away and the city of Cambridge is 34 miles via the A14, providing excellent shopping, recreational, cultural and educational facilities. London is easily accessible via the M11 and there is a fast train to King’s Cross (47 minutes) from Cambridge or to London Liverpool Street from Stowmarket (80 minutes).

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