Kelsale, Saxmundham

Detached brick-built barn with impressive studio/games barn, located within the countryside on the edge of the village of Kelsale.

Located within a semi-rural position on the edge of Kelsale village, The Barn presents red brick elevations under a pan tiled roof, with accommodation arranged over two storeys and extending to some 2,500 sq ft.

The property offers an impressive double reception room, measuring some 41ft in length, with inglenook fireplace housing a wood burning stove, double doors to rear terrace, along with windows to the east and west. A door leads through to the refitted kitchen, with integrated appliances, island unit and breakfast bar, with the utility room beyond. The remainder of the ground floor accommodation comprises a snug/fourth bedroom with external door, along with adjacent shower room and WC.

From the central hallway, stairs rise to the first floor offering a dual aspect master bedroom, with built-in wardrobes and en suite, comprising a bath and shower. There are two further double bedrooms, both with built-in wardrobes, along with a central bathroom.

OUTSIDE

Approached over a gated shingle drive, the property offers ample parking for multiple vehicles, with the fenced and private garden mainly laid to lawn, with raised planed beds, a wide terrace and covered seating area for al fresco dining. The property extends to over 1/3 acre in all.

At the edge of the property lies the multi-purpose studio/games barn, measuring some 620 sq ft and complete with shower room and WC.

LOCATION

Set in open countryside and bordered by farmland on the edge of Kelsale, The Barn is located in the lanes between Saxmundham and the Suffolk Heritage Coast.

The vibrant market town of Saxmundham lies some 2 miles to the west, with its own railway station, which provides access to London, Norwich and Cambridge, via Ipswich, and has an excellent range of local shops in the high street, Waitrose and Tesco supermarkets, coffee shops, restaurants and galleries. The town is bypassed by the A12, which links to the country’s main road and motorway network.

The popular coastal town of Aldeburgh lies some 7 miles to the south-east and provides a further range of boutique shops and restaurants together with a cottage hospital. There is a wide choice of recreational facilities in the area with sailing on the nearby River Alde, well renowned golf courses at both Aldeburgh and Thorpeness, numerous footpaths and bridleways in the area and for those with musical and arts interests, the well renowned Snape Maltings concert hall, home to the annual Aldeburgh Music Festival, is just 5 miles to the south.

DISTANCES

Saxmundham station & A12 – 2 miles
Snape, Maltings & concert hall – 5 miles
Aldeburgh & Suffolk Heritage Coast – 7 miles
Southwold – 14 miles
Woodbridge – 15 miles
Ipswich – 22 miles

DIRECTIONS (IP17 2PW)

From Ipswich travel in a north easterly direction on the main A12. After bypassing Woodbridge and Wickham Market, continue through the villages of Stratford St Andrew and Farnham, and beyond the turning to Aldeburgh. Shortly thereafter turn right onto the B1121 signed to Saxmundham and proceed straight through the town centre. After passing beneath the rail bridge, continue for a further ½ mile, turning right into Clayhills Road signed to Theberton. Proceed along the lane for approximately 1½ miles where The Barn will be found on the left-hand side.

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PROPERTY INFORMATION

Services: Mains water and electricity are connected, drainage to a private system. Oil-fired central heating.

Council Tax: Band F. East Suffolk District Council.

EPC: D

Mobile: Ofcom reports a good service is available from the main providers.

Broadband: Ofcom reports standard broadband is available at the property.

Fixtures & Fittings: Items regarded as fixtures and fittings are initially excluded from the sale, although certain items may be available by separate negotiation.

Viewings: By appointment with Jackson-Stops.