Framsden, Stowmarket

Enjoying a tranquil, rural setting amidst the countryside of the Helmingham Estate, a classic and well-maintained Suffolk barn conversion.

Thought to have originally been a threshing barn, The Old Oaks is believed to date from the 17th century. The traditional timber framed and brick barn presents weather boarded and brick elevations under pantile roofs and is well presented throughout displaying many fine exposed timbers and oak doors. The main focal point of the barn is the impressive full vaulted hall with a balustrade gallery over, and open stud work through to a custom-built kitchen, which includes a range cooker and butler sink.

The accommodation offers the flexibility of usage with two first floor bedrooms and en suite shower room and two ground floor bedrooms and a family bathroom. The study, which is beyond the sitting room, offers the potential use as a fifth bedroom if required.

OUTSIDE

A five-bar gate opens through a red brick wall into a shingled courtyard to the south of the barn and gives access to the 2½ bay open cart lodge which provides garaging and storage.

A second driveway with a five-bar gate opens into a garden courtyard and provides a further parking and turning area. With a large multi-purpose timber and pantile store 30’ x 12’ (9.14m x 3.66m) which has light and power connected.

In all the property extends to approximately 0.52 acres.

GARDENS AND GROUNDS

Well-kept and secluded gardens lie beyond the barn. These are enclosed by a natural hedgerow and post and rail fencing and include two fine oak trees from which the property takes its name. Laid mainly to lawn, the garden includes established flower and shrub borders and a large garden terrace onto which the French doors from the kitchen open.

LOCATION

Approached along an oak tree lined country lane, The Old Oaks enjoys a tranquil rural setting, surrounded by the picturesque countryside of the Helmingham Estate. The nearby Deben Valley, a Designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, contains some of the most picturesque countryside in East Suffolk and the villages of Framsden, Otley and Cretingham are easily accessible, with post offices, primary schools and local pubs within walking distance.

The historic town of Framlingham, with its impressive medieval castle, is just 8 miles to the northeast and together with Wickham Market (6 miles to the southwest) and the picturesque river front town of Woodbridge (10 miles to the south), provide a full range of local shopping facilities. Educationally, there are good schools in both the public and private sectors and recreationally, there is a choice of golf courses in the area.

The county town of Ipswich is just 10 miles to the southwest and provides a full range of amenities, as well as regular main line rail services running to London’s Liverpool Street Station in about 65 minutes. The main A12 and A14 dual carriageways can be quickly accessed to link with the country’s motorway network.

DISTANCES

Otley – 1.5 miles
Debenham – 5 miles
Framlingham – 9 miles
Woodbridge – 9 miles
Ipswich – 10 miles (London Liverpool Street 70 mins)

DIRECTIONS (IP14 6HU)

From Ipswich travel in a northerly direction on the B1077 passing through the villages of Westerfield and Witnesham. At the crossroads in Ashbocking turn right on the B1078 and proceed past the Otley Agricultural College. At the bottom of the hill turn left at the T junction with the B1079 and proceed into the centre of Otley. In the middle of the village turn right by the Post Office and then take the first turning left (Hall Lane). Proceed for approximately 2 miles and The Old Oaks will be found on the left-hand side. Parking next to the workshop/store.

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PROPERTY INFORMATION

Services: Mains electricity & water are connected. Private drainage system.

Mobile: Ofcom reports mobile signal is likely.

Broadband: Via Starlink.

EPC: E

Council Tax: Band F. Mid Suffolk Council.

Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession at completion.

Fixtures and 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.

Key facts

• Outside: garden.