Moat Farm Barns, Barking

Full of warmth, charm, and personality, this delightful property offers the rare opportunity to enjoy authentic country living without compromising on modern convenience. With 1,154 sq. ft of beautifully arranged accommodation, this home invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and truly enjoy comfortable country living without conceding connectivity.

Step Inside
Stepping through the practical porch into the internal hallway, the utility room is straight ahead, perfect for taking off walking boots and coats, school bags, and footy kits! Tucked behind the door, is the cupboard with the water heater and to the right is the ground floor cloakroom. At the heart of the home lies a spacious kitchen with generous storage and workspace, making creating a culinary feast an enjoyable task. The hallway then leads to an L - shaped dining area, thoughtfully designed for both everyday living and entertaining. The current owners have held fabulous Christmas dinners here, hosting 14 around the table and then sprawling out to the sitting room for a snooze or to play games. The layout allows for connection and flow while maintaining defined, welcoming spaces. A door from the dining room leads to the generous sitting room, warm and inviting, centred around a handsome exposed brick fireplace where if desired, an electric log burner could be installed, perfect for cosy evenings throughout the seasons. A soft, natural colour palette flows throughout the home, allowing weathered beams to take centre stage and offering a refined yet neutral canvas ready for you to add your own individual touch. Character features abound, including beautifully wonky beams that celebrate the property's heritage, harmoniously balanced with modern comforts for contemporary living.

Rural, Not Isolated
The property is one of six in the settlement, and the current owners have enjoyed wonderful neighbours here. Many an evening has been spent with a stroll to the local pub for supper and a pint or just enjoying the garden with the abundance of visiting birdlife. In particular Robins love this garden and arrive in groups - a splendid sight. In just two miles you can find day to day amenities in Needham Market, and a few minutes' drive takes you to the A14 for connections to road and rail links for work and school, and the current owners have really enjoyed this dual living experience.

Exploring Upstairs
The home offers three comfortable, characterful bedrooms, each thoughtfully presented. The principal bedroom benefits from an en-suite shower room, featuring a delightful pop of colour that adds fantastic personality and vibrancy to the space. A well-equipped family bathroom, complete with weathered beams again, serves the remaining bedrooms, combining practicality with understated style. All the bedrooms are aligned at the back of the property and get plenty of light too.

Step Outside
Step outside to discover a fully enclosed, southeast facing garden, ideal for children and pets to play safely. A sun deck provides the perfect setting for al fresco dining, summer gatherings, or peaceful morning coffee and the owners have made the most of it with barbecues and pizza ovens, followed by a glass of wine at the end of the day. With ample off-road parking for four cars, there is plenty of space for friends and family to visit and enjoy this charming country home.

On The Doorstep
Barking is a pretty village positioned two miles west of Needham Market on the B1078 road. The village has St Marys church, The Barking Fox pub, and a car servicing garage whilst primary schooling can be found close by in Rushall or Bosmere. Beautiful walks are available direct from your doorstep here, in Bonny Wood, Priestly Wood or by taking one of the many footpaths guiding you through fields and the peaceful Suffolk countryside, wonderful for dog walking.

How Far Is It To…
Barking village is just two miles from the historical town, Needham Market, a welcoming, small market town offering a range of everyday amenities including independent shops, butcher, bakery, tea shops/cafes, public houses and take-away restaurants, hairdresser, doctors, dentist plus a post office and Co-op supermarket along with a library, community centre, and good local primary school. For commuters, the A12, A14 and A140 are all within easy reach and for rail links Needham Market has a train station, whilst Woodbridge and Ipswich both offer mainline links to London.

Directions
From Ipswich, take the slip road onto A14 and then take the A140 slip road to Diss/Norwich/B1078. At Beacon Hill Interchange, take the second exit onto Kettle Lane and continue onto Coddenham Rd/B1078.Turn left onto Lion Lane. Turn right onto B1113 and then turn left onto Grinstead Hill. Bear slight left onto Barking Rd/B1078 and continue to follow B1078. Turn right to stay on B1078 the turn left to arrive at the property.

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