Earl Soham, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13

Situated on the edge of the popular village of Earl Soham, a Suffolk farmhouse amidst extensive, mature gardens, together with substantial barn and glamping meadow.

Set within mature gardens and standing on the edge of Earl Soham, Yew Tree Farm House is a classic Grade II Listed timber framed Suffolk farmhouse understood to date from the late 16th Century. Displaying a wealth of exposed timbers and with large inglenook fireplaces, the property offers surprisingly high ceilings and light and well laid out accommodation, with most of the rooms enjoying attractive views across the gardens and meadow.

The accommodation extends to over 2,700 sq ft, to offer the main sitting room with substantial inglenook fireplace, fine chamfered timbers and doors to the garden terrace beyond, a triple aspect drawing room with large inglenook fireplace and wood burning stove, a study, along with the well-proportioned dining room, accessed via an original stable door from the sitting room, with a return door to the kitchen.
The double aspect and newly fitted kitchen affords lovely garden views, with utility/ boot room beyond.

A staircase from the entrance hall leads to a spacious and light first floor landing. The double aspect principal bedroom features built-in wardrobes and an en suite bathroom. There are two further double bedrooms on this floor plus a single bedroom/dressing room, along with the family bathroom. A wide staircase rises to a bright second floor landing accessing two further double bedrooms and a useful attic room. A Velux window on the landing provides excellent views across the valley.

OUTSIDE

Yew Tree Farm House sits amidst extensive and mature gardens, bordered by established hedging and with a variety of specimen trees. Approached over a shingle drive with parking and turning courtyard to the side of the house, fronting onto which is a large, traditional timber framed barn with workshop, potting shed and double garage.

The barn presently provides garaging and general storage with flexibility and potential for conversion to a variety of annexe or office uses, (STP). The immediate gardens are mainly laid to lawn and interspersed with mature and colourful herbaceous and shrub borders, along with a brick terrace and to the side, a further area of enclosed garden,

Abutting the gardens is a 1.8 acre meadow, which itself is enclosed by natural hedgerow and further mature trees, and which at present, is home to an established glamping site, consisting of 6 bell tents, large stretch tent, along with buildings housing games room/kitchen and washing facilities. A driveway provides separate access and parking for numerous vehicles, with a field gate leading to the meadow. The business is available by separate negotiation and further details and images can be found via the website; savageglamping.com

In all, the property extends to about 2.5 acres.

LOCATION

Yew Tree Farm House enjoys a convenient and accessible location on the edge of Earl Soham with its picturesque high street and numerous listed buildings, with the local amenities including an award-winning butcher/delicatessen, an atmospheric pub, as well as a primary school, bowls and tennis clubs and fine church. The village also offers local employment opportunities, with a variety of rural businesses operating from converted farm buildings. The historic market town of Framlingham, with its fine Norman castle and picturesque Market Hill, provides a full range of local shopping and commercial facilities, as well as top performing schools in both the state and private sectors. The surrounding countryside offers an extensive network of footpaths and bridleways, linking to many pretty villages. The county town of Ipswich and the riverside of Woodbridge are both easily accessed, whilst from Stowmarket (14 miles to the west) mainline rail services run regularly to London’s Liverpool Street. The coastal towns of Aldeburgh and Southwold are also easily accessed.

DISTANCES

Framlingham – 2.5 miles
A14 & Stowmarket Station - 14 miles (London Liverpool Street Station - 85 minutes approx)
Ipswich - 14 miles
Woodbridge - 16 miles
Suffolk Heritage Coast – 16 miles

DIRECTIONS (IP13 7SG)

From Ipswich travel in a northerly direction on the B1071. Proceed through the villages of Westerfield and Witnesham and continue over the Ashbocking cross roads and through Framsden. At the junction with the A1120 tourist route turn right. Proceed for a further three miles and into Earl Soham. Continue into the village, past the church and around the 90 degree right angled bend. Climb the hill and shortly after its brow, the driveway and recessed white bar gate of Yew Tree Farm House will be found on the left-hand side.

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SERVICES

Mains electricity and water are connected to the property. Private drainage system.

Council Tax: Band G

Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession upon 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.