Cutlers Lane, Shelland, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14

An impressive period farmhouse with substantial accommodation occupying an idyllic rural location in 1.5 acres, yet only 10 minutes from a mainline railway station.

Entrance hall, drawing room, sitting room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, two bath/shower rooms and a second kitchen. First and second floors providing six to eight bedrooms, two bathrooms and attic rooms.

Carriage driveway, parking, twin garage, open sided cart lodge, outbuilding office/games room with room above, summer house and gardens and grounds. In all about 1.5 acres (sts).

THE PROPERTY
A substantial, part medieval moated, Grade II listed period farmhouse, being of special architectural or historic interest, believed to date back to the 17th century with many additions in the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Presenting colour washed rendered elevations under plain tiled roofs with two axial chimneys, this generously proportioned farmhouse is being sold for the first time in over a century and has accommodation of over 4500 sq ft. In addition, there are large second floor attic rooms, which could be converted into further accommodation, subject to the usual consents. The accommodation is versatile with the west end previously used as a self-contained annexe but could easily be incorporated within the main house. Although being well cared for by the present owners, the farmhouse would now benefit from some updating and modernisation throughout.

The storm porch leads into the reception hall, which features the stairs leading to the first floor, twin front windows and doors leading to the ground floor accommodation with dual aspect dining room has fitted corner cupboards and a second door leading to the hall. The kitchen/breakfast room features a range of base and eye level units, work surfaces, Cookmaster range oven, single drainer stainless steel sink and a walk-in pantry. Thers is also an impressive red brick fireplace with bressummer beam housing a wood burning stove. The utility room has a rear aspect, a door leading to the side, fitted cupboards & shelving and houses the oil-fired boiler and water softener. A dual aspect drawing room measures 20’ x 20’ and features a brick open fireplace with bressummer beam and leads into a sitting room (annexe), which has a dual aspect and a door to the front, twin ornamental fireplaces, oak stairs leading to the first floor and a door leading to the kitchen (annexe), which has a window to the rear and door to the side and features a range of base of eye level units, work surfaces, single drainer stainless steel sink, Belling double oven with extractor over and a door leading to a bathroom (annexe). There is also a shower/cloakroom.

On the first floor the main and secondary landings lead to six bedrooms and two bathrooms. There are two second floor areas with separate staircases with one leading to a bedroom, which enjoys far reaching views over countryside and a further room leading off. The further second floor area is predominantly used as attic storage but could easily be converted into accommodation if desired, subject to the usual consents.

OUTSIDE
Standing towards the end of a private driveway shared with The Granary Barn, New Farm is then approached over its carriage driveway capable of standing several vehicles.

Located at the front there is a twin garage and open cart lodge. The established gardens and grounds have several areas of lawn and an abundance of mature trees, shrubs and hedging with many fruit trees. A timber framed outbuilding accommodating a workshop/machinery store, has been partially converted to provide a number of uses over two floors to include a home office/games room and possible ancillary accommodation (subject to the usual consents).

The gardens front onto the remaining part of a medieval moat and there is also a summer house. In all there is over 1.5 acres of traditional farmhouse gardens and grounds, set in a picturesque rural location within surrounding countryside.

LOCATION
New Farm occupies a private setting along a private drive just off a small country lane on the outskirts of this small village, which lies between the villages of Borley Green and Onehouse and just 2 miles from the attractive and well-appointed village of Woolpit. The location offers easy access to the A14 and the mainline railway station at Stowmarket is just 10 minutes away and offers a fast and regular service to London Liverpool Street taking approximately 80 minutes.

Locally there are a range of amenities including Stowmarket golf club, pubs, restaurants and Stowmarket itself offers a wide range of shopping and amenity facilities.

More comprehensive facilities are available in the historic cathedral town of Bury St Edmunds, which offers an excellent range of amenities, extensive shopping facilities and a good range of leisure facilities including health clubs, swimming pools and golf clubs.

Cultural amenities include the beautiful Georgian Theatre Royal and The Abbey Gardens. The international airport at Stansted is about 60 miles away and in addition to air services there is an express train service to London.

Schooling: There are excellent local schools in both the public and private sectors including Finborough School, Old Buckenham Hall, Culford, Ipswich School, Framlingham College and St Joseph’s College.

DIRECTIONS
From Bury St Edmunds head east along the A14 and continue past the Woolpit/Elmswell junction and take the next junction to Wetherden / Haughley Park / Haughley New Street. Continue for a further 0.5 of a mile and take the right turn into Warren Lane and continue for just over 2 miles, taking the left turn into Cutlers Lane, which is a single-track road. Proceed for a further 0.5 of a mile and the driveway for New Farm and Granary Barn will be found on the right.

PROPERTY INFORMATION
Services Mains Water & Electricity.
Private drainage via a Klargester. Oil fired Central Heating.
Local Authority Mid Suffolk Council
Council Tax Band G
Tenure Freehold
Broadband Ofcom states speeds available of up to 1800Mbps
Mobile Signal/Coverage Yes - varies depending on network provider. Please visit to check availability.
Viewing Only by appointment with Jackson-Stops Tel:

Agent’s Note: Additional land may be available by separate negotiation.

PRESALE BUILDING SURVEY: The vendor has arranged a building survey by one of a panel of local surveyors and a copy of this survey will be made available to serious applicants. The original copy will be assigned to the purchaser who will be required to reimburse the vendor the cost of this survey, which is £1000.00 plus VAT. The availability of this report will mean that interested parties can negotiate knowing the condition of the property. In some cases, the surveyor may recommend a re-inspection prior to exchange, for a modest additional fee.