Whepstead, Bury St. Edmunds

STYLISH DESIGNED CONTEMPORARY FOUR BEDROOM BARN CONVERSION IS BOTH SUBSTANTIAL IN SIZE & ENERGY EFFICIENT

An impressive newly renovated barn conversion nestled in a country house estate setting with ample off-road parking in a sought after village just south of Bury St. Edmunds. The property offers substantial four bedroom accommodation that measures 2,152 sq ft and provides versatile open-plan living, with energy efficiencies including an air source heat pump. Accommodation is spread over two levels and includes grand entrance hall, open plan kitchen/dining room with double doors leading onto living room, fully equipped utility room, three double bedrooms, two with en-suite bathrooms and an additional family bathroom.

This sympathetic, rich Victorian red brick barn conversion is nestled on the edge of an ancient moated manor site 'Doveden Hall' that dates back to 1292. Approached along a gravel driveway, the property has ample off-road parking to the front and a courtyard to the side. Grounds within the country house estate setting are maintained by the Landlord. Open-countryside with paddocks lead to majestic nearby Ickworth House and Gardens; within a pleasant rambling distance (approximately 10 minutes).

LOCATION:

Whepstead is an attractive, widespread rural village with the Norman parish church of St. Petronilla situated at one of the highest points in Suffolk, a much favoured gastropub – The White Horse – and a vibrant community centre at its heart. Bus service (bus stop only 1 min from the property) to Bury St. Edmunds. Banatyne's Gym and Spa is in close proximity, as are the recreational and cultural grounds within Ickworth House and Gardens. The cathedral town of Bury St. Edmunds lies about 5 miles north and provides a very comprehensive range of service and amenities. The A14 trunk road is approximately 4 miles providing fast access to Cambridge, Ipswich, Stansted Airport and London via the M11.