Charsfield, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13

Enjoying a sheltered and secluded village setting in 8 acres, a classic 15th Suffolk farmhouse with multi-purpose barn and outbuildings.

THE PROPERTY

Brook Farm, whilst being somewhat of a landmark property in the heart of the village, enjoys a wonderfully sheltered and secluded setting amidst its mature gardens and grounds. An electric gate gives access to the drive, which runs beneath the bowers of mature oak trees to a circular parking sweep beyond the front garden.

The house, nestled beautifully within its gardens, is Listed Grade II and understood to date from the late 15th Century with 16th 17th and 21st Century additions and alterations. The property displays a wealth of period features, including exposed beams, brick fireplaces and mullioned windows together with rarely seen walled panelling in the kitchen. The accommodation which extends to some 3,330 sq ft includes a well-proportioned drawing room with a vaulted ceiling and wide feature brick fireplace and stove, a snug sitting room and an atmospheric dining room with wide inglenook fireplace. Set off the aforementioned panelled farmhouse kitchen, with its AGA, is the former dairy and boot room with cloakroom beyond. Beyond the kitchen is a sizeable bespoke built conservatory with French doors onto the terracing.

On the first floor set off the landing, the master bedroom has a dressing room and en suite shower room and there are two further double bedrooms and a bath/shower room, with the fourth bedroom on the second floor, together with access to the ample loft storage space.

Many of the rooms are double or triple aspect, affording view across the gardens and helping to make the rooms appealingly light. The property benefits from an oil-fired central heating system.

THE BARN

Adjacent to the house is a traditional timber framed barn which has light, power, water and internet connected and which currently provides a workshop, office, studio and general stores.

GARDENS & GROUNDS

The driveway continues from the initial turning sweep to a wide parking courtyard fronting onto which is a triple garaging range with light, power and water connected, attached to which is a lean-to store accommodating the oil tanks. On the edge of the courtyard is a rarely seen small brick smoke house, whilst nicely screened away beyond, is a polytunnel and a large greenhouse from which the vendors have cultivated many of the trees and shrubs seen at Brook Farm today.

The gardens which surround the house include a wide variety of mature trees, interspersed with areas of lawn. A wide terrace to the east of the house is ideal for alfresco dining from where there are views across the gardens. To both the south and the east are sheltered meadows which together with the custom-built stable range make the property ideal for those with equestrian interest. The meadow and paddock extend to 5 acres with the property in all extending to 8 acres.

LOCATION

Brook Farm stands in the centre of Charsfield. The village, which has an active local community, sits beautifully in the Deben Valley, which contains some of the most picturesque countryside in East Suffolk. There is a primary school, an impressive playing field with tennis courts and village hall as well as numerous attractive footpaths around the village and through the surrounding countryside.

Recreationally, the Deben and Alde estuaries provide a wide choice of water sports and there are golf courses on the edge of Woodbridge and Ipswich. The A12 dual carriageway is easily accessed as it bypasses Woodbridge and rail services run from both to London Liverpool Street Station from Ipswich in about 70 minutes.

DISTANCES

Wickham Market - 3 miles
Woodbridge – 5 miles
Framlingham - 5 miles
Ipswich - 11 miles (London Liverpool Street Station 70 mins approx.)

DIRECTIONS (IP13 7QA)

From Ipswich, travel in a northerly direction on the B1077, passing through the villages of Westerfield and Witnesham. At the Ashbocking crossroads turn right on to the B1078 and proceed for 1.5 miles, passing the Otley Agricultural College. Turn right at the T-junction at Otley Bottom on to the B1079. After approximately ¾ of a mile turn left at the next junction and back on to the B1078 signed to Wickham Market. Proceed for approximately 3 miles and after passing the Charsfield village sign, take the next left (half way down the hill) into the village. At the bottom of the hill turn right into gateway to Brook Farm before reaching the T-Junction.

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SERVICES

Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. Fibre broadband is available in the village.

Council Tax – Band G

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS

Items regarded as fixtures and fittings, including carpets and curtains, are initially excluded from the sale, although certain items may be available by separate negotiation.

VIEWINGS

By appointment with Jackson-Stops.