Halesworth, Suffolk

A characterful period barn conversion with a substantial self-contained annexe, outbuildings and views across rolling countryside. About 4.6 acres (STMS)

BARN: LIVING/DINING AREA | KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM | UTILITY ROOM | SITTING ROOM | MAIN BEDROOM WITH ENSUITE | TWO FURTHER BEDROOMS | BATHROOM
ANNEXE: KITCHEN/DINER | SITTING ROOM | TWO BEDROOMS | SHOWER ROOM | BATHROOM |
FOUR BAY GARAGE | GARDEN STORE | HARD TENNIS COURT | SUMMERHOUSE | GARDENS AND MEADOW | ABOUT 4.6 ACRES

Situated in an elevated position overlooking open countryside, Church Farm Lodge is a detached barn conversion thought to date from the 16th Century. Built around a timber frame on a brick plinth with weatherboard and brick elevations, the property is not listed and was converted in 1994, with further modernization in 2016. It has the benefit of a detached annexe, constructed of brick under tile. This provides excellent versatile living space and provides the opportunity for multi-generational living, guest accommodation, rental income or potential work space.

The barn has a vaulted living/dining area with exposed timber frame and studs, steps lead up to a mezzanine storage area. A door leads through to the kitchen/breakfast room which has a good range of wall and base mounted units and pantry, quartz worktop and Neff induction hob and double oven and a Stanley oil-fired range cooker. There is Karndean flooring throughout the main living areas. The utility room provides further storage and has space for a washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher.

The sitting room features a wide brick fireplace with cast iron hood and bressummer beam. A more recently added picture window provides a stunning view across the garden and the countryside beyond and French doors provide access to the outside.

The main bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe and en-suite shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC. There are two further bedrooms served by a family bathroom with a white bath, basin and WC with Karndean flooring.

The annexe is well laid out with a kitchen/breakfast room forming the hub which has a range of base mounted units with a worktop and space for a cooker, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. Tiled floor. Steps lead down to the light and airy sitting room which has oak flooring and bi-fold doors opening to the garden. The main bedroom has a storage cupboard and an adjoining Jack and Jill shower room. The second bedroom has an adjoining bathroom.

Outside
The property is approached via a sweeping driveway accessed via twin gates. This leads to a shingle parking and turning area by the barn and a four bay oak framed garage with two open bays and two with double doors, power and light connected. There is a lean to garden store, also with power and light connected.

Around the barn is the formal garden with privet hedge and box balls as well as an ornamental pond. There are numerous trees including beech, oak, conifer and Himalayan silver birch. Below the barn is a hard tennis court with a summer house. There is an area of paddock with further young trees and an area of mature copse.

General information

• Mains electricity and water are connected
• Photovoltaic panels providing electricity and feed in tarriff
• Private drainage to treatment plant
• Oil-fired central heating in barn with some electric radiators
• Annexe heating via air source heat pump, part underfloor part radiators
• Council Tax – East Suffolk – Barn Band C, Annexe Band B
• Ofcom state – Ultrafast broadband is available
• Ofcom state – most mobile providers likely
• EPC – Barn D. Annexe D.
• What3words: confusion.decorator.disprove

Location
Chediston is located on the southern edge of The Waveney Valley and is surrounded by attractive rolling countryside. Then market town of Halesworth is nearby and offers a good range of shops and supermarkets as well as a branch line railway station providing service to London Liverpool Street via Ipswich. Harleston is also within easy reach and has a good range of amenities. There are many attractions on the doorstep including the Heritage Coast, Southwold, Walberswick and Aldeburgh. There are numerous Golf courses nearby including Halesworth, sailing at Southwold and Aldeburgh and bird watching at RSPB Minsmere.