The Street, Badwell Ash, Bury St. Edmunds

SITUATION & LOCATION Farnley Warren occupies a prime, central position within the charming village of Badwell Ash, offering an exceptional lifestyle opportunity within an impressive and remarkably versatile residence. Set back from The Street behind mature, landscaped gardens, this substantial detached home sits within a generous plot and provides beautifully arranged accommodation extending over two floors, complemented by two superb annexe options ideal for multi generational living or premium letting income.

The main house features a well-appointed kitchen/breakfast room, a generous dual-aspect lounge, and an elegant dining room. A striking additional reception room-formerly a games room housing a full-size snooker table-offers exceptional space for a large family room, studio, or entertainment suite, with French doors opening directly onto the sun-soaked paved terraces. Upstairs, three spacious bedrooms include two with contemporary en-suite shower rooms, while a further family bathroom and a versatile landing room complete the first floor. The home benefits from UPVC double glazing throughout and an oil-fired central heating system.

The property's versatility is further enhanced by two superb annexes. The attached one-bedroom annexe, arranged over two floors, features a spacious kitchen, sitting room, and bathroom. It benefits from its own independent entrance while also enjoying direct internal access from the main residence-ideal for extended family, guests, or a luxurious home office. A separate, self-contained single-storey annexe provides open-plan living with a modern kitchen, two bedrooms, and a shower room-perfect for private letting, holiday accommodation, or independent relatives.

Outside, a beautifully finished resin driveway provides excellent parking and leads to a double cart lodge with access to an adjoining two-part workshop. Additional amenities include a timber store/workshop and attractively landscaped gardens with generous terraces, sweeping lawns, and mature planting that ensure year-round colour and interest.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial and highly adaptable home offering outstanding flexibility. The existing configuration provides superb multi-generational potential, but equally the accommodation could be seamlessly combined to create a grand and extensive single residence. Alternatively, the annexes present valuable income potential through private or holiday letting.

Badwell Ash is a quintessential Suffolk village, home to a well-stocked village shop, popular takeaways, a church, village hall, play area, and the highly regarded White Horse Inn-celebrated locally for its exceptional food and warm hospitality. The village lies approximately 12 miles from the historic market town of Bury St Edmunds and 9 miles from Stowmarket, which offers a mainline rail service to London Liverpool Street.

Nearby Bury St Edmunds, with over a thousand years of rich heritage, provides an outstanding array of amenities, from award-winning restaurants and boutique shops to cultural landmarks such as the magnificent St Edmundsbury Cathedral and the beautifully kept Abbey Gardens. Its vibrant arts scene includes The Apex, Theatre Royal, cinemas, and annual festivals, making the town widely known as "a jewel in the crown of Suffolk."

Viewings are highly recommended to fully appreciate the scale, flexibility, and exceptional lifestyle this remarkable home offers. 

ENTRANCE PORCH With composite entrance door and UPVC sealed unit double glazed windows. UPVC sealed unit double glazed entrance door to: 

RECEPTION HALLWAY Radiator; laminate flooring. Staircase leading to first floor. 

CLOAKROOM With WC and vanity wash basin; part tiling to walls.; radiator; UPVC sealed unit double glazed window; cushion flooring. 

LOUNGE 23' 9" x 13' 10" (7.26m x 4.23m) Woodburning stove set in brick feature surround and hearth - polished wood mantle; two radiators; UPVC sealed unit double glazed windows to front rear and side aspect; matching wall lights; laminate flooring. Double doors leading to: 

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 23' 10" x 22' 10" (7.27m x 6.97m) L-Shaped Well fitted with range of matching wall and floor cupboard units with Quartz work surfaces over incorporating one and a half bowl ceramic sink unit with mixer tap; space for dishwasher; slot-in Belling electric range oven with extractor canopy over; matching island/breakfast bar with drawers below; UPVC sealed unit double glazed windows to front and rear aspect; three radiators; tile effect laminate flooring; door leading to reception hallway and door leading to side hallway. 

SIDE HALLWAY With composite entrance door and UPVC sealed unit double glazed windows; tile affect laminate flooring. 

CLOAKROOM With vanity wash basin and WC; ladder style heated towel rail; double size cloaks cupboard; UPVC sealed unit double glazed window; ceramic tile floor. 

DINING ROOM/STUDY 14' 2" x 10' 1" (4.34m x 3.08m) Radiator; matching wall lights; UPVC sealed unit double glazed French doors to rear paved terrace; laminate flooring. 

GAMES ROOM/FAMILY ROOM 23' 7" x 21' 9" (7.20m x 6.65m) Two radiators; triple aspect UPVC sealed unit double glazed windows; UPVC sealed unit double glazed French doors to side Terrace; engineered oak flooring. 

UTILITY ROOM 12' 2" x 7' 8" (3.71m x 2.34m) Wall and floor cupboard units with work surfaces over, incorporating single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap; plumbing for washing machine; two built-in double storage cupboards; radiator; UPVC seal unit double glazed window and door to side Terrace; ceramic tiled floor.
 

STAIRCASE FROM RECEPTION HALLWAY TO FIRST FLOOR:  

LANDING Eaves storage cupboard; two radiators; UPVC sealed unit double glazed dormer window; fitted carpet. 

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM (OVER LOUNGE) 16' 9" x 13' 10" (5.11m x 4.22m) Two double wardrobe cupboards with hanging rails and shelving (access to eaves storage); double aspect UPVC sealed unit double glazed windows including dormer to front; two radiators; fitted carpet. 

ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM Walk-in shower with low profile shower tray and thermostatically controlled shower (overhead rain shower and handheld), vanity wash basin and WC; range of wall and floor cupboard units, including some mirror fronted wall units; chrome ladder style heated towel rail; fully tiled walls and ceramic tiled floor. 

FAMILY BATHROOM Panelled bath with thermostatically controlled shower over (rain shower and handheld), folding glass shower screen; vanity wash basin and WC; chrome ladder style heated towel rail; part tiling to walls; UPVC sealed unit double glazed window; ceramic tiled floor. 

BEDROOM TWO 12' 6" x 9' 11" (3.83m x 3.04m) Range of fitted bedroom furniture, including robes, bedside cabinets and display niches, over bed storage and matching dressing table; UPVC sealed unit double glazed window to rear aspect; radiator; fitted carpet.

 

ARCHWAY LEADING FROM MAIN LANDING TO:  

LANDING ROOM 12' 8" x 9' 10" (3.88m x 3.02m) With Velux window; radiator; fitted carpet. 

SIDE LANDING Velux window; airing cupboard with insulated copper cylinder and immersion heater; access to loft space; door giving access to main house (side landing); fitted carpet. 

BEDROOM THREE 14' 9" x 12' 5" (4.51m x 3.81m) sealed unit double glazed window to rear aspect; radiator; eaves storage cupboard; deep wardrobe cupboard with hanging rail and shelving; fitted carpet. 

ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM Shower cubicle with thermostatically controlled plumbed-in shower and glass bi-folding shower screen; pedestal wash basin and WC; radiator; Velux window; part tiling to walls and laminate flooring. 

ATTACHED ANNEXE  

ENTRANCE LOBBY With hardwood entrance door, tile affect laminate flooring. 

CLOAKROOM With WC and wash basin; radiator; tile effect laminate flooring. 

KITCHEN/DINING AREA 16' 4" x 11' 1" (4.99m x 3.39m) Well fitted with range of matching wall and floor cupboard units with work surfaces over incorporating single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap; slot-in Beko range style electric oven with extractor canopy over and stainless steel splashback; space for fridge freezer; radiator; UPVC sealed unit double glazed window to side aspect; tile effect laminate flooring. Leading to: 

SITTING ROOM 21' 8" (Max into stairs) x 10' 3" (6.62m x 3.14m) With UPVC sealed unit double glazed windows; radiator; under stairs storage cupboard; laminate flooring. Staircase leading to first floor: 

LANDING Storage Cupboard; fitted carpet. 

BEDROOM 17' 10" x 14' 9" (5.46m x 4.51m) Two radiators; UPVC sealed unit double glazed windows; built-in fitted wardrobe cupboard; fitted carpet. Archway leading to: 

DRESSING AREA With range of built-in wardrobe cupboards; door giving access into main house; fitted carpet. 

BATHROOM White suite including panelled bath, pedestal wash basin and WC; tiled shower cubicle with thermostatically controlled plumbed-in shower and glass shower screens; Velux window; radiator; laminate flooring. 

DETACHED ANNEXE BUNGALOW  

OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/SITTING ROOM 17' 7" x 17' 1" (5.38m x 5.21m) L-Shaped Fitted range of Beech effect wall and floor cupboard units with work surfaces over and sink unit. Integrated electric oven and hob with extractor over; plumbing for washing machine; UPVC sealed unit double glazing. 

BEDROOM ONE 10' 1" x 9' 11" (3.09m x 3.03m) UPVC double glazing. 

BEDROOM TWO 10' 1" x 7' 2" (3.08m x 2.19m) UPVC double glazing. 

SHOWER ROOM Shower cubicle, Basin and WC 

DOUBLE BAYED OPEN CART LODGE 17' 7" x 19' 0" (5.36m x 5.79m) With light and power. Door leading to: 

STORE  

WORKSHOP ONE 15' 8" x 14' 6" (4.78m x 4.44m) Irregular in shape  

WORKSHOP TWO 12' 7" x 10' 2" (3.86m x 3.10m) Irregular in shape  

OUTSIDE Vehicular access is directly off The Street through an electric sliding wrought iron gate. This leads to an expansive resin finished driveway which provides parking for several vehicles and also leads to the Double Open Bayed Cart Lodge. The front garden is screened by walling and there are some established shrubs, trees and bushes. There is also a large timber store/workshop.

To the side of the attached annexe is a garden area including a paved terrace. The bungalow annexe also includes a small garden to the front retained by a low picket fence.

The rear formal gardens have been landscaped and are predominantly lawned with paved patio areas and raised borders to the rear that are well stocked with a variety of shrubs, bushes and trees. Within the garden is a pergola and covered barbeque area.

 

SERVICES Mains Water and Electricity are connected. Mains Drainage. Oil fired central heating.
Solar Voltaic Panels
Electric car charging Point.

The Cottage at Farnley Warren (Annexe Bungalow) - Electric Panel Radiators.
 

TENURE Freehold 

COUNCIL TAX Farnley Warren - Band F
The Cottage at Farnley Warren (Annexe Bungalow) - Band A 

ENERGY RATING (EPC) Farnley Warren - Rated C
The Cottage at Farnley Warren (Annexe Bungalow) - Awaiting Assessment. 

AGENTS NOTE Although the internal photographs taken of Farnley Warren show it to be furnished, all items have since been removed and the property is now unfurnished.

The Cottage Annexe at Farnley Warren is currently tenanted.