Linstead, Near Halesworth, Suffolk

Farmhouse, annexes, historical and more modern buildings,  paddocks and meadows extending to just under 21.5 acres. (Horse Walker and Lunge pens available by separate negotiation).
No Forward Chain

Location
Abbey Farm stands alone, surrounded by the picturesque and unspoiled countryside of the Blyth Valley, to the south of the village of Linstead Parva. There is access to a network of local footpaths, although none affect the property. Nearby Halesworth (3.5 miles) provides a full range of local shopping and commercial facilities and the Suffolk Heritage Coast with the popular towns and villages of Southwold, Walberswick and Dunwich is just 11 miles to the east. Both the A12 and the East Coast branch rail station at Darsham are some 8.5 miles, with services to Ipswich and main line connections through to London Liverpool Station. 
     
Description
Lot 1 is the main house with its buildings and paddocks.  The house sits well back from the road and a tree lined driveway leads to the yards and house. The period farmhouse is of brick, flint and timber construction with part rendered elevations under a tiled roof.  It has the   advantage of not being listed.  A rear porch leads to a reception hall off which is a cloakroom with WC and hand wash basin.   There are stairs rising to the first floor landing.  Doors lead off to the kitchen, utility room and sitting room.  The sitting room has exposed timbers and windows to the front, side and rear of the property.  There is an inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove.   A door leads to the front hall where there is a door to the exterior and access to the dining room that is a triple aspect room with exposed timbers and brickwork.  A door leads to an inner hallway where a secondary staircase leads to the first floor landing.  The kitchen, which is a newer extension, has low level wall units and a Rayburn stove.  There are windows to the sides of the property with views over the paddocks.  In addition is the particularly spacious utility room which again is an extension.  This has exposed timbers and brickwork as well as doors leading out to the patios.

From the first floor landing is access to the bedrooms and bathroom.  Bedroom one has windows overlooking the yard and en-suite shower room with WC, hand wash basin and shower.  In addition is an airing cupboard with hot water cylinder.  Adjacent is a bathroom with roll top bath, WC and hand wash basin as well as a storage cupboard.  Bedroom two has a part vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers.  It is dual aspect with views over the garden.  The third bedroom is an additional double with cast iron fireplace, hand wash basin  and windows to the front.  Bedroom four has exposed timbers and a window to the front and a built in wardrobe.  There is a shower room with WC, hand wash basin and shower.  Adjacent to this is the fifth bedroom which can be used as a double and has windows to the front and side.  

Beyond the house are the two annexes.  Fieldmouse Cottage has a reception room, kitchenette and downstairs shower room.  On the first floor is a double bedroom.  Adjacent is Hedgehog Cottage which has been modernised.  This has a sitting/dining room, kitchen and on the first floor a walk through bedroom with en-suite cloakroom and a second triple aspect bedroom with en-suite bathroom.  This annexe has electric heating.  Both have patios at the rear.  It is understood that both cottages were previously used for holiday lets.

The Yard and Land
Adjacent to the house and annexes are a substantial range of historical and more modern farm/equine buildings.  

Building 1 - Steel construction and believed to be asbestos cladding 27’ x 28’10.  It contains two Loddon loose boxes, used for foaling. 
Building 2 - Timber framed barn 28’ x 14’.  
Building 3 -  Former dairy 30’ x 14’.
Building 4 - Further wing of the dairy 31’6 x 14’3.   
Building 5 - Timber framed barn under a corrugated roof 40’10 x 32’.  Beyond this is a lunge pen (available by negotiation).
Building 6 - a substantial Dutch Barn (lunge available by negotiation) that measures approximately 95’ x 58’.  
Building 7 - Steel building with corrugated asbestos cladding100’ x 29’.  
Building 8 - Portakabin used as an office.
Buildings 9 and 10 - Timber garages 25’10 x 17’7 and 24’4 x 12’2.

In addition, there is a secondary yard area which contains a substantial range of stables along with a horse walker and lunge pen (which are available by negotiation). 

Building 11– Former poultry house approximately 260’ x 20’.  Stables and feedstore. 

Building 12 - Range of seven timber framed stables 92’ x 11’6.
Building 13 - Steel framed construction with steel profile sheet sides 60’ x 58’.                                                        

The land associated with Lot 1 extends in all to almost 21.5 acres.  Much of it is enclosed by post and rail  fencing with mature hedge/tree boundaries.  

Viewing Strictly by appointment with the agent.  

Services  Mains water as well as a bore hole.  Mains electricity. Solid fuel fired Rayburn with some night storage heaters in the house.  Electric heating in Hedgehog Cottage.  Private drainage system (whilst it is believed that the septic tank works in a satisfactory manner, it is unlikely to comply with the modern regulations and a buyer will wish to budget to install a new sewage treatment plant.  This cost has been taken into account within the guide price).   

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EPC  Rating = Abbey Farmhouse - F and Hedgehog Cottage  - G and Fieldmouse Cottage  - G  (copies available from the agents upon request)

Council Tax  Abbey Farmhouse  - Band G; £3,570.17 and Hedgehog Cottage - Band A; £1,428.07 payable per annum 2025/2026 

Local Authority  East Suffolk Council; East Suffolk House, Station Road, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 1RT; Tel:  

NOTES
1.  Every care has been taken with the preparation of these particulars, but complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed.  If there is any point, which  is of particular importance to you, please obtain professional confirmation. Alternatively, we will be pleased to check the information for you.  These Particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract.  All measurements quoted are approximate.  The Fixtures, Fittings & Appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order.  Photographs are reproduced for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item shown is included.  No guarantee can be given that any planning permission or listed building consent or building regulations have been applied for or approved. The agents have not been made aware of any covenants or restrictions that may impact the property, unless stated otherwise.  Any site plans used in the particulars are indicative only and buyers should rely on the Land Registry/transfer plan. 

2. The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 require all Estate Agents to obtain sellers’ and buyers’ identity.

3.  On the basis that the vendors instructed to sell in circa 2019 they commissioned a survey which can be emailed to interested parties.  Since then they have replaced the front porch and re-insulated the roof.  The photos show the old porch.   August 2025