House For Sale £525,000
Summary... Commanding a substantial plot, you could be the new owner of this wonderful Grade ll listed Tudor Farmhouse. The property features many stunning, original features throughout including beams, ledged and braced wooden doors and two large inglenook fireplaces. Comprising four/five bedrooms, three bathrooms; two en-suites, a spacious lounge, study and a formal dining room as well as a quaint kitchen/breakfast room with aga and a utility room off, this property is not short of flexible living spaces making it an ideal home for family life.
The property is chain free and sits within a fantastically sized plot, with 360 degree views of the beautiful countryside. Outside spaces include a triple garage with the 1st floor overlooking the currently unused swimming pool - the perfect space to create a self-contained annexe, coach house, office space or holiday let. You will also find a generous patio and pond within the grounds and a selection of traditional varieties of fruit trees. Call us today to book your viewing!
Step inside... Welcome to The Old House. Entering this Grade ll listed property at the rear, you will be greeted with an exterior stable door which takes you directly into the well-proportioned utility room with a generous window to your right and a traditional butler sink to the left. Just beyond the butler sink, you will find a wooden interior stable door and step which takes you up to the dual aspect, country style kitchen. A beautiful, quaint kitchen with rustic tile flooring and a window looking out to the fabulous rear garden with rolling countryside views beyond with another window to the front giving a different angle of beautiful countryside views. Traditional touches include the wonderful, exposed beams that line the ceiling of the kitchen as well as original, ledged wooden doors. The kitchen can easily fit a good sized dining/breakfast table for 6-8 people. The double sink is quite a feature being quirky and built in to a traditional type of sideboard with two brushed brass sink bowls near to an oil fired aga to keep in with the country feel. A wonderful space to enjoy family mealtimes and entertaining guests. A cupboard within the kitchen houses the hot water tank.
From the kitchen, step through to the well-proportioned dining room. Currently used as a second sitting room, this dual aspect room is simply stunning. The dining room is very in-keeping with the rest of the property and includes beautiful exposed wooden beams along the ceiling as well as a fantastic, large inglenook fireplace which will most certainly be the talking point of any conversation. To the right, you will find a generous cupboard for additional storage and a window overlooking the front whilst a leaded light door over to the left hand side allows access into the rear garden.
Beyond a beautiful, rustic wooden door you will find the hallway - with exposed brickwork and a curved staircase, which takes you through to the generous, dual aspect living room. The living room looks out to the front and has many period features, including a fantastic amount of exposed beams, wooden window bars, wooden frames around the doors and a wonderful inglenook fireplace. The original front door leads out to the front of the house and the stairs to the first floor rise from the left hand corner of the room. Beyond a door at the rear of the living room, you will find a generous studio/reception room. This space looks out to the side and front gardens and includes an open recess under the stairs for added storage space. An ideal space to have a home office, snug, home gym or playroom, the options are endless with this versatile home.
Back into the living room, you will find a door next to the stair well which will take you into the very sizeable ground floor family bathroom. The bathroom is dual aspect which brings in lots of natural daylight and includes a stunning free standing roll top bath, a traditional WC and basin as well as a luxury corner shower enclosure which features a steam shower, built-in seat, lights and radio.
Back into the living room and heading up the stairs to the first floor, you will be greeted with a library area with a window overlooking the rear, giving beautiful countryside views. Bedroom three is located off the landing and includes traditional wooden beams and looks out to the front. From the landing, you will see wooden steps which lead you up to a room in the eaves which is currently used as a snug and has the most fantastic views of treetops and the countryside beyond– simply beautiful.
The snug includes a wealth of traditional wooden beams and could be the ideal space to relax in and enjoy an evening looking at the stars or even just listening to the rain.
From the landing, turn left into the considerably large bedroom two. This bedroom is not short of traditional features, much like the rest of this Tudor farm house. It views out to the front and rear aspects along with a large wooden truss which is in the centre of the room - a lovely feature, along with the vaulted ceilings, giving an even greater sense of space. Bedroom two features a well-proportioned 'loo with a view'. This generous en-suite/Jack & Jill bathroom features exposed beams, vaulted ceilings, a cast iron bath, WC and basin as well as the fantastic, beautiful views of the idyllic countryside and rear garden. The bathroom includes two doors which makes this extremely versatile to create an en-suite bathroom for bedroom two, or as family bathroom with easy access from the ground floor with the stairwell being located just beyond the second door. This very versatile layout means you can have your home the way you wish. Leading out to a second landing, you see the master bedroom in front beyond the stairwell which leads you back down to the hallway between the living and dining room.
Beyond the rustic wooden framed door, you will be greeted by the spectacular master bedroom. This stunning room is quite something and features gorgeous high vaulted ceilings which is laced with exposed beams. Two windows bring in lots of natural daylight whilst a significant, exposed brick chimney takes the stage in the centre of the rear wall. To the right of the fabulous chimney is a built in wardrobe space which includes shelves and a handy clothing rail. Over the other side, you will find the master en-suite which features a WC, bath and basin. From the en-suite, beyond a door you will find with a further room, currently being used as a bedroom but would make the most ideal dressing room, with built-in cupboards along one wall.
Be prepared to be taken aback with the amount of beautiful period features this Grade ll listed, Tudor farmhouse has to offer. A fantastic, versatile family home for any growing family.
Step outside... Set back from the road, this property benefits from a generous shingled driveway with room for 3 cars, in front of the triple garage with double doors on each. The triple garage is large enough to be converted into a self-contained annexe/coach house (stpp) with the main house not being too far away. Round the side of the garages, you will find wooden stairs which take you up to the 1st floor loft room, currently used for storage with enough space to create a fabulous living/workspace. A window to the rear overlooks the unused swimming pool and gives absolutely fantastic views of the countryside beyond the property's boundary.
The property is set back from the quiet road with a generous grassed front garden which catches the afternoon sun. Hedging and trees are dotted throughout and line the boundary. The property sits adjacent to fields which provides beautiful views beyond. A large hedge to the left, encloses the oil tank from visibility with a brick pathway which changes to a slabbed patio at the rear.
The substantial, impressive rear garden is spilt into levels, with the patio surrounding the property to the right. Step down and follow the paving to the side, you will find a very generous section with a mix of gravel paths, mature trees, shrubs, and plants which leads down to the boundary line. Our vendor has also made us aware that there are a few ancient fruit tree varieties within the grounds. A very beautiful garden for any keen gardener, take some time out to relax and listen to the peaceful countryside and nature with the open fields on your doorstep.
Adjacent to the steps at the patio, the current vendor has a lovely little seating area for enjoying the great outdoors, whilst over the other side of the garden, heading back towards the garages, you will find a generous grassed section which currently has a little orchard within. You will also find a natural pond towards the rear boundary. Beyond, you will find the currently unused outdoor swimming pool with a generous patio area in front – a perfect place to enjoy a summer party or entertaining. A side pathway allows access around the side of the garage to the front driveway and road. Nearer to the garage, you will find a pump house which services the swimming pool.
To the rear of the garden, you will find fantastic views of the neighbouring field and rolling countryside, very idyllic with stunning views.
Location location location... This perfect family home is situated in the pretty English village of Spexhall in the county of Suffolk. The village is dispersed in nature and is around 1.5 miles north of the market town of Halesworth and 7 miles south of Bungay. The market town of Halesworth features many independent shops, a primary school, public houses, restaurants, doctors surgery, vets and a supermarket. It has a thriving centre of arts for the community called 'The Cut' which is used as a theatre, cinema and hosts exhibitions and workshops. A train station offers services to Lowestoft and Ipswich with connections to London Liverpool Street and Norwich. The heritage coastline of Suffolk with the lovely beaches of Southwold and Walberswick are a 20 minute drive away.
Agents notes... Pre-recorded walk around tours are available for this property.
There is no heating currently at the property. The boiler is housed in the utility room and will need replacing.
We have been advised that the property has had a recent structural survey which has identified that the property requires significant structural repair works, in addition to the more general improvements of the property. We have been advised that these works are considered essential to bring the property to a structurally secure state.
The structural repairs, in particular, relate to the front, rear and cross frame sole plates, and also the south gable including the decayed first floor joists and window lintel.
We have been advised that these works are likely to be highly disruptive and may not be suitable to be undertaken once the house is inhabited. We would advise that a suitable contractor is contacted at an early stage.
Please contact the office on for further information or to request the survey summary which outlines the works needed.
Please note that the guide price has been set taking all these considerations into account.
A public footpath runs along the North boundary, to the left of the triple garage and swimming pool, to the fields beyond. This isn't fenced off at present, but could be.
We are open for business. Viewings and valuations are possible, with ppe required by all parties please. The members of two properties are permitted only, in one property at any given time. As face to face viewings and valuations are not possible for some and to spare wasted journeys for others we are offering FaceTime or WhatsApp Video viewings and valuations at most of our properties (4g/wifi allowing) Where there is no signal we can conduct a video tour of the property to send to you.
Please note that our viewers are required to be financially verified before viewing our properties as an extra measure to safeguard them, our vendors and our staff.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call the team. Keep Safe.
The property is chain free and sits within a fantastically sized plot, with 360 degree views of the beautiful countryside. Outside spaces include a triple garage with the 1st floor overlooking the currently unused swimming pool - the perfect space to create a self-contained annexe, coach house, office space or holiday let. You will also find a generous patio and pond within the grounds and a selection of traditional varieties of fruit trees. Call us today to book your viewing!
Step inside... Welcome to The Old House. Entering this Grade ll listed property at the rear, you will be greeted with an exterior stable door which takes you directly into the well-proportioned utility room with a generous window to your right and a traditional butler sink to the left. Just beyond the butler sink, you will find a wooden interior stable door and step which takes you up to the dual aspect, country style kitchen. A beautiful, quaint kitchen with rustic tile flooring and a window looking out to the fabulous rear garden with rolling countryside views beyond with another window to the front giving a different angle of beautiful countryside views. Traditional touches include the wonderful, exposed beams that line the ceiling of the kitchen as well as original, ledged wooden doors. The kitchen can easily fit a good sized dining/breakfast table for 6-8 people. The double sink is quite a feature being quirky and built in to a traditional type of sideboard with two brushed brass sink bowls near to an oil fired aga to keep in with the country feel. A wonderful space to enjoy family mealtimes and entertaining guests. A cupboard within the kitchen houses the hot water tank.
From the kitchen, step through to the well-proportioned dining room. Currently used as a second sitting room, this dual aspect room is simply stunning. The dining room is very in-keeping with the rest of the property and includes beautiful exposed wooden beams along the ceiling as well as a fantastic, large inglenook fireplace which will most certainly be the talking point of any conversation. To the right, you will find a generous cupboard for additional storage and a window overlooking the front whilst a leaded light door over to the left hand side allows access into the rear garden.
Beyond a beautiful, rustic wooden door you will find the hallway - with exposed brickwork and a curved staircase, which takes you through to the generous, dual aspect living room. The living room looks out to the front and has many period features, including a fantastic amount of exposed beams, wooden window bars, wooden frames around the doors and a wonderful inglenook fireplace. The original front door leads out to the front of the house and the stairs to the first floor rise from the left hand corner of the room. Beyond a door at the rear of the living room, you will find a generous studio/reception room. This space looks out to the side and front gardens and includes an open recess under the stairs for added storage space. An ideal space to have a home office, snug, home gym or playroom, the options are endless with this versatile home.
Back into the living room, you will find a door next to the stair well which will take you into the very sizeable ground floor family bathroom. The bathroom is dual aspect which brings in lots of natural daylight and includes a stunning free standing roll top bath, a traditional WC and basin as well as a luxury corner shower enclosure which features a steam shower, built-in seat, lights and radio.
Back into the living room and heading up the stairs to the first floor, you will be greeted with a library area with a window overlooking the rear, giving beautiful countryside views. Bedroom three is located off the landing and includes traditional wooden beams and looks out to the front. From the landing, you will see wooden steps which lead you up to a room in the eaves which is currently used as a snug and has the most fantastic views of treetops and the countryside beyond– simply beautiful.
The snug includes a wealth of traditional wooden beams and could be the ideal space to relax in and enjoy an evening looking at the stars or even just listening to the rain.
From the landing, turn left into the considerably large bedroom two. This bedroom is not short of traditional features, much like the rest of this Tudor farm house. It views out to the front and rear aspects along with a large wooden truss which is in the centre of the room - a lovely feature, along with the vaulted ceilings, giving an even greater sense of space. Bedroom two features a well-proportioned 'loo with a view'. This generous en-suite/Jack & Jill bathroom features exposed beams, vaulted ceilings, a cast iron bath, WC and basin as well as the fantastic, beautiful views of the idyllic countryside and rear garden. The bathroom includes two doors which makes this extremely versatile to create an en-suite bathroom for bedroom two, or as family bathroom with easy access from the ground floor with the stairwell being located just beyond the second door. This very versatile layout means you can have your home the way you wish. Leading out to a second landing, you see the master bedroom in front beyond the stairwell which leads you back down to the hallway between the living and dining room.
Beyond the rustic wooden framed door, you will be greeted by the spectacular master bedroom. This stunning room is quite something and features gorgeous high vaulted ceilings which is laced with exposed beams. Two windows bring in lots of natural daylight whilst a significant, exposed brick chimney takes the stage in the centre of the rear wall. To the right of the fabulous chimney is a built in wardrobe space which includes shelves and a handy clothing rail. Over the other side, you will find the master en-suite which features a WC, bath and basin. From the en-suite, beyond a door you will find with a further room, currently being used as a bedroom but would make the most ideal dressing room, with built-in cupboards along one wall.
Be prepared to be taken aback with the amount of beautiful period features this Grade ll listed, Tudor farmhouse has to offer. A fantastic, versatile family home for any growing family.
Step outside... Set back from the road, this property benefits from a generous shingled driveway with room for 3 cars, in front of the triple garage with double doors on each. The triple garage is large enough to be converted into a self-contained annexe/coach house (stpp) with the main house not being too far away. Round the side of the garages, you will find wooden stairs which take you up to the 1st floor loft room, currently used for storage with enough space to create a fabulous living/workspace. A window to the rear overlooks the unused swimming pool and gives absolutely fantastic views of the countryside beyond the property's boundary.
The property is set back from the quiet road with a generous grassed front garden which catches the afternoon sun. Hedging and trees are dotted throughout and line the boundary. The property sits adjacent to fields which provides beautiful views beyond. A large hedge to the left, encloses the oil tank from visibility with a brick pathway which changes to a slabbed patio at the rear.
The substantial, impressive rear garden is spilt into levels, with the patio surrounding the property to the right. Step down and follow the paving to the side, you will find a very generous section with a mix of gravel paths, mature trees, shrubs, and plants which leads down to the boundary line. Our vendor has also made us aware that there are a few ancient fruit tree varieties within the grounds. A very beautiful garden for any keen gardener, take some time out to relax and listen to the peaceful countryside and nature with the open fields on your doorstep.
Adjacent to the steps at the patio, the current vendor has a lovely little seating area for enjoying the great outdoors, whilst over the other side of the garden, heading back towards the garages, you will find a generous grassed section which currently has a little orchard within. You will also find a natural pond towards the rear boundary. Beyond, you will find the currently unused outdoor swimming pool with a generous patio area in front – a perfect place to enjoy a summer party or entertaining. A side pathway allows access around the side of the garage to the front driveway and road. Nearer to the garage, you will find a pump house which services the swimming pool.
To the rear of the garden, you will find fantastic views of the neighbouring field and rolling countryside, very idyllic with stunning views.
Location location location... This perfect family home is situated in the pretty English village of Spexhall in the county of Suffolk. The village is dispersed in nature and is around 1.5 miles north of the market town of Halesworth and 7 miles south of Bungay. The market town of Halesworth features many independent shops, a primary school, public houses, restaurants, doctors surgery, vets and a supermarket. It has a thriving centre of arts for the community called 'The Cut' which is used as a theatre, cinema and hosts exhibitions and workshops. A train station offers services to Lowestoft and Ipswich with connections to London Liverpool Street and Norwich. The heritage coastline of Suffolk with the lovely beaches of Southwold and Walberswick are a 20 minute drive away.
Agents notes... Pre-recorded walk around tours are available for this property.
There is no heating currently at the property. The boiler is housed in the utility room and will need replacing.
We have been advised that the property has had a recent structural survey which has identified that the property requires significant structural repair works, in addition to the more general improvements of the property. We have been advised that these works are considered essential to bring the property to a structurally secure state.
The structural repairs, in particular, relate to the front, rear and cross frame sole plates, and also the south gable including the decayed first floor joists and window lintel.
We have been advised that these works are likely to be highly disruptive and may not be suitable to be undertaken once the house is inhabited. We would advise that a suitable contractor is contacted at an early stage.
Please contact the office on for further information or to request the survey summary which outlines the works needed.
Please note that the guide price has been set taking all these considerations into account.
A public footpath runs along the North boundary, to the left of the triple garage and swimming pool, to the fields beyond. This isn't fenced off at present, but could be.
We are open for business. Viewings and valuations are possible, with ppe required by all parties please. The members of two properties are permitted only, in one property at any given time. As face to face viewings and valuations are not possible for some and to spare wasted journeys for others we are offering FaceTime or WhatsApp Video viewings and valuations at most of our properties (4g/wifi allowing) Where there is no signal we can conduct a video tour of the property to send to you.
Please note that our viewers are required to be financially verified before viewing our properties as an extra measure to safeguard them, our vendors and our staff.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call the team. Keep Safe.
