Monewden, Nr Framlingham

Summary
Reception hall, shower room, utility room, bedroom five/reception room, superb open plan kitchen/sitting/dining room with fully glazed gable wall overlooking the rear garden, mezzanine snug/study. Principal bedroom with en-suite shower room, three further bedrooms and a family bathroom.  Off road parking and grounds extending to 0.55 acres.

Location
Black Barn is located in the heart of the small village of Monewden, within walking distance of the village hall and church.  This rural village is considered one of the most desirable places to live in the area and although rural, it is situated only a few miles from Framlingham (5 miles), Woodbridge (9 miles) and Ipswich (12 miles).  
 
Framlingham, with its medieval castle also offers day to day shopping facilities as well as businesses, a doctor’s surgery, vets and schooling in both the state and private sectors.  Monewden borders the Parishes of Brandeston and Cretingham. Brandeston is home to Brandeston Hall which is the prep school for Framlingham College.  Ipswich has national shops and facilities and rail services to London’s Liverpool Street Station which are scheduled to take just over the hour.  The Heritage Coast with such destinations as Aldeburgh, Dunwich and Southwold is approximately 18 miles.

Description

Black Barn is an award winning and most impressive, converted barn of predominately timber frame construction with timber clad elevations under a tiled roof.  It was converted in 2011.  Of particular note is its desirable open plan kitchen/sitting/dining room with mezzanine snug/study above.  It benefits from five bedrooms along with an ensuite shower room, family bathroom and an additional shower room.

Entering through a front door is access to the reception hall.  Off this is the fifth bedroom/sitting room.  There is a partially vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers and windows overlooking the rear garden. Adjacent is the utility room which has space and plumbing for a washing machine, a water softener and a propane gas fired boiler.  Also off the reception hall is a shower room which is contemporary design with partially timber clad walls.  Here is a WC, basin and a stylish shower.  Off the reception hall is the superb double height kitchen/sitting/dining room.  This has a glazed gable end overlooking the garden.  Adjacent to this window is a wood burning stove.  There are whitewashed beams and oak beams and stairs leading up to a mezzanine room.  The kitchen area is fitted with high and low level wall units with a solid wood worksurface and one and a half bowl sink.  There is a central island and integrated Bosch oven as well as a 5-ring gas hob.  There is space and plumbing for a dishwasher.  Above the kitchen area is the mezzanine room which is an ideal snug or study.  This is dual aspect and has engineered oak flooring, glass balustrade and wonderful views through the glazed gable over the garden.

From the kitchen/sitting/dining room a large oak sliding door provides access to an inner hallway.  This has high level windows to the front of the property and exposed beams as well as engineered oak flooring.  There is a door to an airing cupboard with a large hot water cylinder.  Doors lead off to the bedrooms.  The principal bedroom has exposed beams and pleasant views over the rear garden.  There is engineered oak flooring, wall light points and a door to the exterior.  A door leads into the ensuite wet room which is of contemporary design with partially timber clad walls.  There is a WC, basin and a wet room style shower.  In addition are three further bedrooms which have windows or glazed doors overlooking the rear garden.  The family bathroom is again designed in a contemporary style and has a bath with shower above.  There is a WC,  basin and a high level window to the rear of the property.  

Outside
The property is approached off the small lane running through Monewden known as Rookery Road which leads to parking for a number of vehicles.  Beyond the parking area there is a garden laid to grass which includes a garden shed.  In all the grounds extend to approximately 0.55 acres.

Directions
From Framlingham, proceed south out of the town and take the first right hand turn towards Kettleburgh.  Once in the village, turn left at the T-junction and then take the first right and continue up the hill into Hoo.  On the sharp left hand corner, turn right where signposted to Monewden and continue into the village where the property will be found a short way along on the left hand side after the village hall.  For those using the What3Words app: ///perplexed.first.daydream

Viewing Strictly by appointment with the agent.  
 
Services  Mains water and electricity.  Modern private drainage system.  Propane Gas for the central heating and hob.
 
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EPC  Rating = D (Copy available from the agents upon request).
 
Council Tax   Band F: £3,246.63 payable per annum 2026/2027
 
Local Authority  East Suffolk Council; East Suffolk House, Station Road, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 1RT; Tel: .
 
 
NOTES
1.  Every care has been taken with the preparation of these particulars, but complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed.  If there is any point, which  is of particular importance to you, please obtain professional confirmation. Alternatively, we will be pleased to check the information for you.  These Particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract.  All measurements quoted are approximate.  The Fixtures, Fittings & Appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order.  Photographs are reproduced for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item shown is included.  No guarantee can be given that any planning permission or listed building consent or building regulations have been applied for or approved. The agents have not been made aware of any covenants or restrictions that may impact the property, unless stated otherwise.  Any site plans used in the particulars are indicative only and buyers should rely on the Land Registry/transfer plan. 
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October 2026