Oakley, Suffolk

An attractive 'unlisted' timber-framed Suffolk farmhouse requiring modernisation, situated within delightful mature gardens extending to 0.9-acre.



Situated in gently rolling countryside, Upper Street Oakley is a desirable hamlet of predominantly listed buildings enjoying an elevated position between the villages of Broome and Oakley.

Capons Farmhouse is a wonderful property of elegant proportions with origins dating from the 17th Century, the addition of the cross wing in the 18th Century and alterations in the mid-20th Century. This is a rarely available, adaptable, unlisted period property built of traditional timber-frame construction with rendered elevations underneath a pan-tiled roof centered within peaceful informal gardens. Internally the property is welcoming, spacious and retains many of its original features and charm. Benefiting from a large degree of good natural light, each room has aspects over the lovely secluded garden and feels like it is in the ‘right place’ in relation to the other rooms, which altogether extend to a living area of around 3,000ft2.

The property comprises of a reception hall with the main staircase leading to the first floor, a cloakroom, garden room with access to a south-west facing terrace and a double aspect sitting room with a fireplace and wood-burning stove. From the sitting room a doorway leads to a rear lobby, a secondary (original) staircase and a second reception room/study with fireplace and generous under-stairs storage cupboard.

There is a sunny kitchen/breakfast room with a range storage units, electric hob, and large larder cupboard. Off the kitchen is a good-sized utility room and a boot room which leads to the garden at the side of the house. The adjacent double aspect dining room has wonderful original large brick fireplace which retains part of the old cast iron oven.

On the first floor is a lovely light and spacious landing, featuring the original very wide oak floorboards and running almost the length of the house. This gives access to bedroom 1 enjoying a triple aspect with beautiful views over open countryside towards the distant church, the secondary staircase, bedroom 2 with two windows overlooking the gardens facing south-west and a large walk-through cupboard, and bedroom 5 which is currently used as a study. There are 2 further generous double bedrooms, one with a double fitted wardrobe both also with good light and views over the garden.

The first-floor bedrooms are served by a family bathroom with an airing cupboard housing the hot water tank and immersion heater. There is a separate shower room with adjoining sauna room which is currently used as a walk-in linen cupboard.

Outside
The grounds of Capons Farmhouse are enclosed by numerous mature trees and hedges which provide a delightful and totally secluded setting. From the country lane a generous gravel driveway leads to ample parking and the detached single garage.

To the north-east of the property is a large lawned area, originally a small orchard and home to the remaining variety of mature fruit trees including a marvelous Bramley cooking apple, meddler, and cherry. The south-east garden is approached via a gate leading to a lawn with kitchen terrace. To the south-west there is a large terrace which is bathed in sunshine from late morning through to sunset, with views over the lawned gardens, several flower borders, mature shrubs, and trees. There too lies a large natural pond surrounded by its own pathway giving access to informal sitting areas where the abundant wildlife can be enjoyed.

There is an outdoor swimming pool which has not been used for a number of years, formally heated by an oil-fired system which we understand to be decommissioned and requires upgrading. The property benefits from its own private water borehole.

Services
Mains water, electricity and drainage • Oil-fired heating • Broadband Superfast approx. 50Mb. Mid-Suffolk District Council Band ‘G’.

Location
Upper Street Oakley offers the perfect rural location while not being isolated. The picturesque market town of Eye provides excellent local shopping, a medical centre and dentist, primary and secondary schools. The nearby town of Diss offers the additional amenities including supermarkets and mainline station to London Liverpool Street, (1 hour 38 minutes).

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS:
Unless specifically mentioned in these details, certain fixtures and fittings may be excluded from the sale.