Skip to content

Abbey Road, Leiston

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

3

SIZE

6,028 sq ft

560 sq m

TENURE
Describes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.

Freehold

Key features

  • A former Victorian farmhouse set on 5 acres of mature woodland, open meadows, and private grounds offering complete seclusion (stms)
  • Licensed animal care facilities in place, including kennel blocks, grooming areas, and secure outdoor exercise zones currently used for a boarding kennel business
  • Range of outbuildings including a large barn/workshop, stables, tack room, and an old washroom offering excellent potential for equestrian, agricultural, or business use (stpp)
  • A private lake located within the grounds with a rustic cabin, perfect for relaxation, wildlife watching, or fishing
  • Character-filled interiors featuring multiple reception rooms, including a spacious sitting room with a brick fireplace and a bright conservatory overlooking the gardens
  • Traditional farmhouse kitchen fitted with timber cabinetry, a Butler sink, freestanding oven, and a walk-in pantry for practical family living
  • Four well-proportioned bedrooms upstairs, including one with a private en-suite, plus a classic family bathroom
  • Detached brick-built garage requiring structural repair, providing an excellent opportunity for conversion or extension to create additional living space, a workshop, studio, or garaging (stpp)
  • Located on the edge of Leiston, just minutes from the Suffolk coast, with easy access to shops, schools, transport links, and the scenic seaside town of Aldeburgh

Description

Brick Kiln Farm is a former Victorian farmhouse set on approximately five acres (stms) of open fields, mature woodland, and private grounds. Accessed via an extensive driveway, this secluded home combines generous indoor living space with extensive outdoor potential. The main house offers four bedrooms, multiple reception rooms, a farmhouse-style kitchen with walk-in pantry, utility, ground floor shower room, and a bright conservatory overlooking the gardens. Outside, the land is home to a private lake with a rustic cabin, a range of outbuildings including a large barn/workshop, stables, a tack room, and an old wash room. Currently licensed as Brick Kiln Boarding Kennels, the property is already set up for animal care use, but equally offers excellent potential for equestrian, agricultural, or lifestyle business ventures (stpp). This is a rare chance to create a home and way of life tailored to your vision.

Explore the East Suffolk town Leiston…

Abbey Road is a quiet residential street situated in the heart of Leiston, a small market town in East Suffolk, just two miles inland from the Suffolk coast. The road lies within walking distance of Leiston’s traditional High Street, which features a range of local amenities including independent shops, small supermarkets, cafés, takeaways, and essential services such as a post office and pharmacy. The town is served by a health centre and dental practices, while Leiston Primary School and Alde Valley Academy are nearby, offering both primary and secondary education within the town limits. Abbey Road is particularly well placed for access to Sizewell, home to the Sizewell nuclear power stations and the scenic Sizewell beach, which is roughly 2.5 miles to the east. The popular seaside town of Aldeburgh lies around 4 miles to the south-east, offering coastal attractions and cultural events, while Saxmundham, approximately 5 miles west, provides a wider range of shopping options and a railway station with services to Ipswich and London Liverpool Street. Bus routes link Leiston to nearby towns, and the surrounding area is easily navigable via the A12, which runs north-south through East Suffolk. This combination of peaceful residential character, local facilities, and proximity to coast and countryside makes Abbey Road a well-connected and attractive location within Suffolk.

Brick Kiln Farm

Approached via a long, privately owned driveway, meandering past mature woodland and open meadows, offering a picturesque welcome to the property. Set far back from the main road, the home offers complete seclusion, privacy, and the luxury of unspoiled countryside views in every direction.

Once inside, the home offers a warm and inviting feel, with spacious, flexible living areas throughout. A generous entrance hall opens into two traditional reception rooms, ideal for formal entertaining. One of these rooms, currently configured as a dining room, showcases a classic feature fireplace.

The heart of the home is a charming farmhouse kitchen, fitted with timber cabinetry, a Butler sink, freestanding oven, and a walk-in pantry for everyday essentials. A utility room and ground floor shower room add convenience, while a rear lobby connects seamlessly with the garden.

To the rear, a grand sitting room provides a wonderful space for family gatherings or entertaining guests, complete with a striking brick-built fireplace with oak hearth beam, sits around an open fire. Light pours in through the conservatory, where garden views and the surrounding landscape can be enjoyed all year round.

Upstairs, four well-proportioned bedrooms offer ample accommodation, one benefitting from its own private en-suite. A traditional family bathroom serves the remaining rooms, comprising of a classic three-piece suite.

The outdoor space at Brick Kiln Farm is where the true lifestyle opportunity unfolds. The expansive five-acre plot wraps around the home (stpp). The properties garden is currently arranged into distinct areas including an enclosed patio and shingled area, alongside a large laid to lawn positioned at the side of the residence, all ready for reimagining to suit your vision. A detached brick-built garage requiring structural repair, is ideal for conversion or restoration to a workshop, studio, or garaging for cars or machinery (stpp).

Further afield, a picturesque lake lies tucked away within the grounds, frequented by wildlife and surrounded by natural beauty. Perched on the side of the lake is a rustic cabin, which could be transformed into a peaceful retreat, or even a fishing lodge, for personal use.

Currently operating as Brick Kiln Boarding Kennels, the estate benefits from an existing license for animal boarding and includes a large barn/workshop, multiple kennel blocks, grooming parlours, and secure outdoor exercise areas. The facilities are fully equipped to continue as a successful animal care business, subject to maintaining the appropriate licensing, or could be adapted for alternative commercial or residential uses (stpp).

For those with equestrian or smallholding ambitions, the property is superbly equipped. Several stables, a tack room, and an old washroom can be revived for active use. The land is ready to be reconfigured into paddocks or grazing zones for horses or livestock, offering significant versatility.

Brick Kiln Farm is a rare opportunity to bring your countryside vision to life—whether that's a spacious home for generations to gather, a rural escape, for equestrian use on your doorstep, or an inspiring business venture. Framed by wide open skies, woodland fringes, and its own beautiful lake, this special place invites you to create something truly your own.

Agents note

Freehold

First part of the driveway is shared, ¼ mile is privately owned solely by Brick Kiln Farm

Fully boarded loft with a ladder

COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
Band: F
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Yes
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
Ask agent

Energy performance certificate - ask agent

Abbey Road, Leiston

Add an important place to see how long it'd take to get there from our property listings.

__mins driving to your place

Check how much you can borrow

Get an instant, personalised result:

  • Show sellers you’re serious
  • Secure viewings faster with agents
  • No impact on your credit score
Recently sold & under offer
See similar nearby properties

About Minors & Brady, Diss

46 - 47 Mere Street, Diss, IP22 4AG

Welcome to Minors and Brady, your local, independent estate agents. If you're thinking of buying, selling, or letting, then you've come to the right place. We were recently awarded first place in 'best estate agency office' in the whole of Norfolk and Suffolk and we came third in the whole of the U.K. at the ESTAS, the UK's largest estate agency awards hosted by Phil Spencer from 'Location Location'.

Your mortgage

Per year
Lender usually expects a 10% deposit
%
Choose between 1 and 40 years
Years
%
Monthly repayments
£3,698
We think you can borrow up to
Add your household income above
Powered bynationwideThe Nationwide Logo represents a symbol of financial strength and community, empowering members to achieve their goals
These results are estimates and are only intended as a guide. Make sure you obtain accurate figures from your lender before committing to any mortgage. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage.

Notes

These notes are private, only you can see them.

Staying secure when looking for property

Ensure you're up to date with our latest advice on how to avoid fraud or scams when looking for property online.

Visit our security centre to find out more

Disclaimer - Property reference 7ff3f9ff-ec6b-4751-a168-a1b7f4b011b7. The information displayed about this property comprises a property advertisement. Rightmove.co.uk makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the advertisement or any linked or associated information, and Rightmove has no control over the content. This property advertisement does not constitute property particulars. The information is provided and maintained by Minors & Brady, Diss. Please contact the selling agent or developer directly to obtain any information which may be available under the terms of The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 or the Home Report if in relation to a residential property in Scotland.

*This is the average speed from the provider with the fastest broadband package available at this postcode. The average speed displayed is based on the download speeds of at least 50% of customers at peak time (8pm to 10pm). Fibre/cable services at the postcode are subject to availability and may differ between properties within a postcode. Speeds can be affected by a range of technical and environmental factors. The speed at the property may be lower than that listed above. You can check the estimated speed and confirm availability to a property prior to purchasing on the broadband provider's website. Providers may increase charges. The information is provided and maintained by Decision Technologies Limited.
**This is indicative only and based on a 2-person household with multiple devices and simultaneous usage. Broadband performance is affected by multiple factors including number of occupants and devices, simultaneous usage, router range etc. For more information speak to your broadband provider.

Map data ©OpenStreetMap contributors.