Gosbeck Road, Helmingham, Stowmarket

SUMMARY
A unique opportunity to acquire a spacious family home, with an abundance of period features and historic value. Set in the desirable village of Helmingham, with great access to transport links. The holiday cottages are an impressive addition, generating an annual income for our client.


DESCRIPTION
We are delighted to be offering to market this non-listed Suffolk barn conversion with a magnitude of original features throughout, whilst being perfectly brought up to modern standards and well cared for over the years by the current owner. Set within grounds of approximately an acre, with two holiday cottages and a multitude of outbuildings, garages and cart lodges.

The original building dates from the 17th century and has been skillfully converted by the previous owners to create a well-proportioned and comfortable family home, retaining delightful period features and offering versatile accommodation throughout. The building has handsome elevations of red brick and black timber weatherboarding.

The original section of the barn boasts a stunning traditional timber frame with a vaulted ceiling being the main feature within the open plan living space. The downstairs also benefits from a farmhouse style kitchen/diner, separate utility room and pantry, a cosy snug, three generous bedrooms and a jack and Jill bathroom.

The upstairs of the barn features a main master suite, comprising of walk through dressing room, en-suite bathroom and bedroom. You can also find two mezzanines overlooking the main living space, the perfect place to work from home.

The grounds are mostly laid to lawn, with various patio areas, mature trees, shrubs and hedgerow throughout. A large natural pond is a delightful feature, and home to wildlife including a local family of ducks.

Location 
Helmingham is a charming Suffolk village within Eastern England. Situated 12 miles east of Stowmarket, and 12 miles north of Ipswich with easy access to A14. Home to the famous Helmingham Hall, a large red-brick quadrangular mansion, dating back to the reign of Henry VIII. Set within the countryside, with fantastic country walks surrounding the village.

Accommodation  

Ground Floor 

Entrance Hall 
A large wooden front door leads into the entrance hall, with tiled flooring, original beams, radiator and storage cupboard.

Cloakroom 
Two piece suite comprising of low level WC and small wash hand basin. Tiled flooring. Radiator. Double glazed window to side aspect.

Living Room 27' x 20' 2" ( 8.23m x 6.15m )
Situated within the main barn room, with a large Yeoman log burner being the main feature along with the vast ceiling height and original timber frame throughout. Karndean flooring with underfloor heating. Two radiators. Double glazed patio doors to rear aspect.

Dining Room 20' 6" x 13' 3" ( 6.25m x 4.04m )
Stone flooring with under floor heating. Radiator. Full height gable window to side aspect, overlooking a large patio area with pergola.

Kitchen 19' 1" x 12' 5" ( 5.82m x 3.78m )
Farm style kitchen cabinets with adjoining wooden worktop. Ceramic sink. Space for oven. Radiator. Stone flooring with under floor heating. Space for a large table and chairs. Access into a large walk in pantry with various shelving throughout and a double glazed window to side aspect. Access into:-

Utility Room 8' 3" x 7' 1" ( 2.51m x 2.16m )
Tiled flooring. Space for washer and dryer. Barn style door into rear garden.

Snug 20' 1" x 11' 4" ( 6.12m x 3.45m )
Currently used as a snug, this additional reception area could also make a fantastic playroom or workspace. With karndean flooring, and a radiator. Providing access to:-

Hallway 
Two airing cupboards. Access into ground floor bedrooms and jack and Jill bathroom.

Bedroom Two 18' 6" x 14' 2" ( 5.64m x 4.32m )
Three double glazed windows to front and side aspects. Carpeted flooring.

Bathroom 
Four piece suite comprising of freestanding bath, enclosed shower, low level WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Wooden flooring. Radiator. Heated rail. Double glazed window to front aspect. Jack and Jill style with access from either bedroom two or the hallway.

Bedroom Three 16' 1" x 10' 11" ( 4.90m x 3.33m )
Double glazed windows to side and rear aspects. Wooden flooring. Radiator. Fitted wardrobe.

Bedroom Four 10' 11" x 10' 8" ( 3.33m x 3.25m )
Two double glazed windows to rear aspect. Wooden flooring. Radiator. Fitted wardrobes.

First Floor 

Mezzanine One 12' 6" x 12' 6" ( 3.81m x 3.81m )
Currently used as an additional guest room. With wooden flooring and a radiator.

Mezzanine Two 20' 8" x 11' 2" ( 6.30m x 3.40m )
With an exceptional view of the vaulted timber frame, currently used as an office space with a fitted desk and shelving. Original wooden flooring.

Master Bedroom 18' 10" x 14' 9" ( 5.74m x 4.50m )
Accessed via a walk through wardrobe (11"03' x 9"07'), with various shelves and hanging space. The bedroom has two double glazed windows to side aspects. Loft hatch.

Ensuite 
Four piece suite comprising of free standing bath, enclosed double shower, low level WC and twin vanity wash hand basins. Double glazed window to rear aspect.

Outside 

Front Garden 
The front garden mostly consists of a shingle driveway, accessed via a gated entrance, leading to both holiday cottages along with a timber workshop barn to the rear of the property. With various trees, shrubs and plants enclosed with hedgerow and a single garage being accessible upon entry via the main gate.

Rear Garden 
Mainly laid to lawn, with various fenced off sections to create a harmonious living arrangement between the barn and holiday cottages. With featured areas including a wood store, bin store and generous patio areas to utilise the sun at all times of the day.

Cart Lodge 
Two car cart lodge with a single garage either side (measuring 13"00 x 10"00 each) enclosed by barn style garage doors, with power and light.

Workshop 22' 5" x 18' ( 6.83m x 5.49m )
Accessed via an electric roller door, or a door from the cart lodge to the front. With power and light. Various shelving and storage throughout. Internal door into:-

Games Room 22' 5" x 18' ( 6.83m x 5.49m )
Access to the rear, with barn style doors. Power and light throughout.

Timber Workshop Barn 29' 9" x 16' 5" ( 9.07m x 5.00m )
With power and light. Loft storage. Side door plus large barn style doors to front.

Additional Accommodation  
The holiday cottages have been successfully let by the vendor over the last 18 years. Most recently, they have been marketed, and let, on a low-key basis and produce C£20,000 per annum. However, based on previous letting experience, and the current market, it is anticipated that this could be increased to C£35,000 per annum.

Willows Barn Holiday Cottage 
With open plan living, dining space, separate kitchen, bathroom and three bedrooms. Operating from a separate heating system. Ask the Framlingham Office for further details.

Brambles Barn 
With open plan living, dining space, separate kitchen, bathroom and three bedrooms. Operating from a separate heating system. Ask the Framlingham Office for further details.

Agents Note 
Under the terms of the Estate Agency Act 1979 (Section 21) please note that the vendor of this property is a relative of a staff member of the Connells Group.

Services 
Mains water and electric. Oil fired heating plus electric under floor heating. Modern treatment plant drainage system.

Other Information 
The property is subject to a standard Helmingham Estate Covenant, meaning consent is required for any alterations or additions to the property however the current owner has never experienced any issues with obtaining consent.



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4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
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