Wetheringsett

Preliminary Details

ABOUT THE PROPERTY:
The property is set behind a wooden five bar gate, with open lawns, an abundance of mature trees, natural moat and stunning farmland views. The property, largely built in the 16th century, offers a host of period features but with a modern twist which provides a contemporary feel. The detached barn which has been preserved, and converted, now creates space as an annexe or guest accommodation while preserving its traditional character.

The farmhouse sits well within picturesque mature, part moated gardens and grounds and is approached from the north-west, through a wooden five bar gate onto the driveway which is flanked to the east side by open lawns and a moat. The gardens continue around the house to the west where there is a well-maintained kitchen garden and mature perennial beds. The pamment brick paths are believed to belong to an earlier section of the main farmhouse.
Attractively screened by old brick walls, the kitchen garden and terraced seating area overlook a large natural pond which is tree lined with flag irises and marsh marigolds. The remaining garden area includes a greenhouse, some fruit trees, and a gravelled parking space.
The beautiful grounds which wrap around the house and back onto open countryside views, feature many specimen mature trees. To the east of the house, the delightfully wild wooded area with mown walkways attracts a variety of wildlife.
Adjoining the southern elevations of the property, there is a paved terrace with further perennial borders.
There is an external boiler room with all ancillaries and two outside taps.

SITUATION:
The property sits is in a favourable location and is within easy reach of the picturesque and popular large village of Debenham, which offers a wide range of facilities.
The main street is lined with many fine period buildings and there are a variety of shops including a supermarket, veterinary surgery, post office, doctor's surgery, two hairdressers, antiques store, quality butchers/delicatessen, traditional paper shop and greengrocers. The village also benefits from a fire station, church and chapel, two public houses, three coffee shops and community and leisure centres.

Debenham is highly regarded for its schooling. Debenham High school is a Church of England High Performing Specialist Academy; 'This is an outstanding school ....one of the highest performing state schools in the country' (Ofsted report). The partner sixth form for Debenham is Hartismere High School in Eye, also rated as an outstanding school.
The bus for Debenham High School passes at the bottom of the drive.

The larger towns of Stowmarket (10 miles) and Ipswich (13 miles) both have main line railway stations to London, Liverpool Street with a current running time of approx. 75 minutes from Ipswich Station. The nearby A14 trunk road offers access in an easterly direction to the A12 and Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds and Cambridge to the west.

FULL DETAILS AND APPROXIMATE ROOM SIZES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Entrance Hall:
Brick pamment floor, radiator, coat hooks, door to sitting room.

Sitting Room: 19'7" x 18'2" (5.96m x 5.54m)
Feature wood burning stove situated on a raised tiled hearth with oak bressumer over, dual aspect windows overlooking the grounds. Exposed wooden floor, two radiators, two bookshelf alcoves, exposed beams and studwork. Open plan to:

Kitchen/Breakfast Room: 16'1" x 11'10" (4.90m x 3.60m)
Fitted with a range of mainly low level cupboards under solid butcher's block surfaces, inset Belfast sink with hot and cold mixer over. Cream coloured oil fired Aga, plumbing for dishwasher, exposed wood floor, windows to side and rear aspects. Door to:

Pantry:
With brick pamment floor, low level units with wooden worktops, windows to front and side aspects, space for fridge freezer, electric cooker and further kitchen units, doorway to:

Study: 9'2" x 5'9" (2.80m x 1.76m)
Continuation of feature floor, radiator, window to front aspect, built-in work station, wooden work surfaces with power points under. BT Superfast Broadband.

Cloakroom and Laundry Room:
Including cupboard housing plumbing for washing machine and tumble drier, with white suite comprising low level WC & pedestal wash hand basin, towel rail radiator, window to rear aspect, tiled floor, wall mounted digital programmer.

Utility Room: 9'2" x 5'6" (2.80m x 1.68m)
Half glazed door to garden, worktops with shelves under, Belfast sink with hot and cold mixer, radiator, dual aspect windows.

Inner hall with staircase to first floor landing, door to garden room, door to:

Living Room: 18'2" x 13'11" (5.54m x 4.24m)
With feature cast iron fireplace with wooden surround and mantel, and decorative brass edged hearth,
exposed central carved beam, dark wooden floor, radiator, built-in book shelving, window to front aspect, window to garden room.

Garden Room: 18'4" x 7'1" (5.60m x 2.16m)
Of timber construction on raised brick plinth with glazed windows to three aspects, door to patio, part vaulted ceiling
with peg tile roof, velux window, quarry tile floor, radiator and wall light points.

Half return staircase onto split level first floor landing with window to rear aspect with far reaching views over farmland, radiator, wall mounted thermostat, door to staircase to second floor.

Master Bedroom: 12'6" x 11'6" (3.80m x 3.50m)
Plus door well, feature cast iron fireplace with wooden surround and mantel, brick built hearth with exposed painted
floor, built-in wardrobe/cupboard, radiator, window to front aspect, exposed beams, doorway to:

Ensuite Shower Room:
White suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, tiled shower cubicle with integrated mixer shower,
glazed pivot door, window to rear aspect, views, chrome heated towel rail radiator.

Bedroom Two: 18'6" x 10'4" (5.65m x 3.16m)
Dual aspect windows, radiator, raised area with open studwork, exposed wide plank flooring.

Bedroom Three: 11' x 10'4" (3.35m x 3.16m) max
Off landing, with feature cast iron fireplace, wood surround and mantel, mullion window to front aspect, exposed beams, radiator, sloping floor.

Family Bathroom:
Comprising white suite with dual flush low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin with swan-neck hot and cold mixer,
walk-in glazed large head shower cubicle with tiled splash backs, integrated mixer controls, feature roll top bath with central mixer, exposed beams, exposed wooden floor, airing cupboard with shelves, window to rear aspect with far reaching views, radiator and heated towel rail.

Door from landing with half return staircase to:

Bedroom Four: 18'10" x 13' (5.75m x 3.95m)
Beautiful vaulted ceiling, dual aspect front and rear windows with far reaching farmland views, wide plank floor, radiator, exposed cross braces, purlins and collars. Open to:

Inner Landing:
Exposed floor and trusses, door to Bedroom Five, door to:

Ensuite:
'L' shaped with white low level WC, wall mounted wash hand basin, exposed beams, tiled shower cubicle, folding glazed doors, exposed chimney breast.

Bedroom Five: 13'11" x 13' (4.23m x 3.96m)
Vaulted ceiling, exposed cross braces, beams and purlins, exposed wooden floor, window to side aspect, radiator, book shelving.

The house stands well within picturesque mature, part moated gardens and grounds which create an oasis for the setting. The house is approached from the north-west, through a wooden five bar gate onto the driveway which is flanked to the east side by open lawns and are partly moated.
The gardens continue around the house to the west where there is a well maintained kitchen garden and mature perennial beds with original brick pathways, believed to belong to an earlier section of the main farmhouse.

Attractively screened by old brick walls, the kitchen garden and terraced seating area overlook a large natural pond which is tree lined with flag irises. The remaining garden area includes a greenhouse, some fruit trees and a further gravelled parking space.
The beautiful grounds which wrap around the house and back onto open countryside, feature many specimen mature trees and a number of well maintained borders.
To the east of the house, the delightfully wild wooded area with mown walkways attracts a variety of wildlife and displays a number of fine mature trees.
Adjoining the southern elevations of the property, there is a paved terrace with further perennial borders.

The period outbuildings include a black, feather edge clad, NISSEN HUT 23' x 14'2" (7.01m x 4.31m) with power and light, wall mounted shelving and double wooden doors. There is also
A modern purpose built, two bay CARTLODGE with wooden entrance doors and a first floor storage area above that could be used as an office space. This outbuilding is fully insulated with electricity supply to both bays and the loft space.
BARN/ANNEXE: A beautifully finished two storey conversion which feels modern light and airy, while maintaining all the beautiful period features - in all extending to 766 sq ft, providing accommodation consisting of:
Sitting Room with feature log burner (20'3" x 13'4"/6.17m x 4.06m),
Modern fitted Kitchen (16'2" max x 13'10"/4.92m x 4.21m),
Contemporary Shower Room and First Floor Bedroom (13'7" x 13'4"/4.14m x 4.06m).
There is a private seating area and garden outside the barn overlooking the pond and the annexe also has its own sewage treatment plant and separate parking.

Freehold
Tax Band: 'E' - Babergh & Mid Suffolk District Council
EPC rating: Exempt

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