Elmswell, Suffolk

A substantial 19th-century barn conversion set within approximately 3.9 acres of mature gardens and paddock. The property includes a separate home office and enjoys an enviable position on the edge of a well-served village, offering good commuting links and easy access to Bury St Edmunds.

Situated in a wonderful semi-rural setting on the fringes of highly-regarded and well-served village, Hill Farm Barn is a substantial 19th-century barn conversion, built of traditional timber-frame construction with painted weatherboard elevations beneath a clay pan-tiled roof.

The property provides versatile and beautifully presented accommodation extending to around 3,240sq-ft, with the living space arranged over two floors and displaying period features. Notable features include the impressive, exposed timber frame and vaulted ceilings, a galleried mezzanine overlooking the dining hall below and traditional brick flooring, whilst benefitting from a large level of natural light throughout.

From the entrance porch, there is a well-equipped kitchen/breakfast room, fitted with an extensive range of shaker-style base and wall units with solid wood worktop, stainless-steel sink unit with drainer and integrated appliances to include NEFF double oven, 4-ring hob with extractor and dishwasher.

Additional storage and utility space are provided by a well-appointed utility room, with access to a shower room with built-in shower cubicle, WC and wash-hand basin.

The impressive dining hall features traditional brick flooring and exposed timbers, vaulted roof height and a galleried mezzanine, and access to two receptions rooms; the drawing room, has a striking full-height vaulted ceiling, double aspect, and wood-burning stove set on a stone hearth, while the versatile family room/study enjoys views across the courtyard and front garden to the south and east.

There is a good-sized rear hall with cloakroom and French doors to the back garden, whilst also leading down to a ‘bedroom wing’, comprising of three double bedrooms with views over the gardens, and two en suite bathrooms.

From the first-floor galleried mezzanine is access to the principal bedroom featuring a vaulted ceiling, exposed timbers, a double aspect with far reaching views over the grounds and fields beyond, and its own en suite shower room.

Outside
Hill Farm Barn enjoys a wonderful setting, approached from the road via 5-bar gates to an extensive gravelled carriage driveway providing parking for several cars, leading to a detached double garage and adjoining studio/office, which provides excellent space for those looking to work from home or for creative pursuits. The grounds have a number of notable areas, all with their own interest and are home to an abundance of wildlife.

There is a delightful partially walled courtyard to the south, leading to a large expanse of lawned garden to the front, with a pond and well-stocked flowering beds and mature and younger trees. To the rear, the property enjoys a large garden just under one acre, providing ample space for outdoor entertaining. To the side lies a generous paddock, currently laid to a wildflower meadow, but offering potential for equestrian use. There is a further enclosed garden behind the double garage with a greenhouse, raised vegetable beds and young orchard, offering an ideal setting for those with a passion for growing vegetables and fruit.
Huge Suffolk skies and sunsets grace the landscape surrounding this wonderful setting.
Services
Mains water, drainage and electricity • Oil-fired heating • Council Tax Band ‘G’ • EPC ‘E’ • Broadband: Standard 21Mb

Location
Hill Farm Barn is located on the edge of the well-served village of Elmswell, within minutes of the wide range of facilities which includes: a primary school, nursery, church, public houses, mini supermarket, post office, fish and chip shop, hairdressers, butchers, riding stables, veterinary centre and a pharmacy (with a doctors surgery 5 minutes’ drive away).

The property is conveniently located and benefits from the Elmswell railway station offering easy commuting to Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge, and Stowmarket for London Liverpool Street (approx. 1 hour 20 minutes). Bury St Edmunds lies 9 miles to the West (approx. 15 minutes) and offers excellent educational, recreational and cultural amenities including the Abbey Gardens and its ruins, the Theatre Royal and ARC Theatre, Cinemas, Manor House Museum, Art Gallery and Cathedral of St. James along with extensive shopping facilities and a wide range of restaurants and bars.