Cottage Farm & Upthorpe Lodges, Upthorpe Road, IP31

LOCATION
The site is situated in the hamlet of Upthorpe, around 0.5 miles from the village of Stanton, with great transport links along the A143 between Bury St Edmunds, Diss and Thetford Forest, all less than 10 miles distant. Stanton boasts a strong community spirit and is served by a range of local amenities, including a primary school, nursery, church, pub, post office, newsagent, fish and chip shop, petrol station, and hair salon. Nearby road and rail links include the A14, A11 and trains from Stowmarket all provide easy access to Cambridge and London.

UPTHORPE LODGES
The property was originally acquired by the current owners in 1992, with the first two lodges deigned and constructed in 2013. The units comprise four contemporary custom built lodges constructed in situ, with an open plan kitchen and living area, together with bedroom and shower room.

Each unit has its own private and secluded garden, with bifold doors leading to a large decking area and luxury Beachcomber hot tub. Oak, Cedar, Maple and Birch lodges each have everything visiting guests need including; WiFi, Smart tv, king size bed, and fully equipped kitchens. The lodges are accessed directly off the Upthorpe Road into a large gravel car park with ample parking.

GARDENS & GROUNDS
The lodges have the benefit of formal gardens and landscaped grounds for guests to enjoy. There is a large car park with ample parking, together with an area of land at the rear of the site which may have the potential for further development, subject to planning. Situated next to the lodge car park is a Nissen Hut measuring approximately 9m x 5m currently used for storage of equipment and machinery.

COTTAGE FARM
The dwelling is completely self-contained with separate access and car parking from the lodges. Upthorpe Cottage is a red brick three bedroom detached residence with a one bedroom annex to the rear which is currently operated as a holiday let. The current owners undertook a two-storey extension to the main cottage in 2005/06 and two of the original bedrooms merged to create a larger third bedroom. The annex has its own access and car parking with a long private garden leading to wider grounds.

The versatile accommodation is well presented and comprises three generous sized double bedrooms, together with a living room, dining room and family room, with an enclosed patio area on the western elevation and a south facing garden.

BOOKINGS
The bookings are currently managed by the owners with a combination of direct bookings, repeat business (approaching 50%) and advertising through platforms including Airbnb. Bookings are usually subject to a 3-night minimum stay.

INCOME & EXPENDITURE
Detailed profit and loss accounts for the business are available to interested parties after viewing.

SERVICES
The property is connected to mains electricity and mains water with separate supply for the lodges. Cedar and Oak lodges benefit from solar panels.

Private drainage to a sewage treatment tank. The dwelling benefits from oil fired central heating. Mains gas is available at the roadside but not currently connected to the property.

WEBSITE
upthorpelodges.co.uk

LOCAL AUTHORITY
West Suffolk District Council

RATES
Council Tax Band - Band D
Rates Payable 2026/27- £2,330
Current Rateable Value - £5,200
Business Rates Payable - £Nil

ENERGY PERFORMANCE
Cottage Farm - EPC D

DIRECTIONS
Available from the agent prior to viewing.

Postcode: IP31 2AP