House For Sale £695,000
Believed to date from the 18th century, Holy Oak Barn is a timber-framed weatherboarded family home offering almost 2,100 sq. Ft. Of light-filled flexible accommodation arranged over two floors, cleverly combining the amenities of modern living with retained period features including exposed wall and ceiling beams throughout. Accessed through a large double cart lodge, the ground floor accommodation flows from a welcoming reception hall with full-height glazing and leads to an open plan kitchen/dining/family room with an exposed vaulted ceiling and feature staircase. The kitchen features a range of wall and base units including a breakfast bar, feature parquet flooring, space for a sizeable table, French doors to the garden and a separate stable door to the terrace. The ground floor accommodation is completed by a spacious principal bedroom with built-in storage, French doors to the garden and a modern en suite shower room, three further well-proportioned bedrooms, one with French doors to the garden, a generous study, suitable for use as a fifth bedroom if required, and a modern family bathroom.
Accessible over an imperial staircase, the first floor is dedicated to a stunning 32 ft. Reception room with an exposed vaulted a-frame ceiling, feature fireplace and numerous skylights flooding the room with natural light. Divided by open beams, the space is presently set up as a sitting room with music area.
Local Authority: Mid Suffolk Disctrict Council
Services: Shared private drainage (unknown as to whether it complies with the latest regulations), oil-fired central heating, all other mains services are connected.
Council Tax: Tax Band F
Agent's Note
This title may include covenants and/or restrictions of which further investigation is required by the buyer and/or their lawyer. There is also an obligation to pay a % portion of the upkeep to both the driveway and shared drainage system.<br /><br />The property is positioned towards the end of a desirable lane in the picturesque and peaceful village of Combs, located mid-way between the county town of Ipswich and the historic market town of Bury St. Edmunds, which has a long farming tradition, a beautiful parish church and Combs Woods, an ancient wood designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest with numerous walks and wildlife. Nearby Stowmarket offers a wide range of day-to-day market town amenities including High Street and boutique shopping, bi-weekly markets and cultural and recreational amenities including a leisure centre. More extensive amenities are available in Ipswich and Bury St. Edmunds. Communications links are excellent: The nearby A14 offers easy access to the A12, Ipswich and Suffolk Heritage Coast and the national motorway network and Stowmarket station provides a mainline link to London Liverpool Street. The area offers a great selection of state schooling including Trinity C of E va Primary School, Combs Ford Primary School and Stowmarket High School together with a range of noted independent schools including Finborough, Centre Academy East Anglia, Old Buckenham Hall, Meadows Montessori Primary, Ipswich Prep and Ipswich.<br /><br />The property is approached over a gravel and paved driveway offering space for the parking and turning of multiple vehicles and giving access to a large cart lodge. A separate 34 ft. Detached timber-framed stable block, which is curtilage listed, has an exposed vaulted roof and original cobbled flooring, as well as original features such as hay rack and manger; also suitable for a variety of uses including conversion to additional accommodation if required (subject to the necessary consents). The garden surrounding the property is laid mainly to lawn bordered by mature hedging and planting, featuring a large wraparound paved terrace with a number of seating areas, ideal for entertaining and al fresco dining with its veranda; enjoying far-reaching views over surrounding countryside.
Accessible over an imperial staircase, the first floor is dedicated to a stunning 32 ft. Reception room with an exposed vaulted a-frame ceiling, feature fireplace and numerous skylights flooding the room with natural light. Divided by open beams, the space is presently set up as a sitting room with music area.
Local Authority: Mid Suffolk Disctrict Council
Services: Shared private drainage (unknown as to whether it complies with the latest regulations), oil-fired central heating, all other mains services are connected.
Council Tax: Tax Band F
Agent's Note
This title may include covenants and/or restrictions of which further investigation is required by the buyer and/or their lawyer. There is also an obligation to pay a % portion of the upkeep to both the driveway and shared drainage system.<br /><br />The property is positioned towards the end of a desirable lane in the picturesque and peaceful village of Combs, located mid-way between the county town of Ipswich and the historic market town of Bury St. Edmunds, which has a long farming tradition, a beautiful parish church and Combs Woods, an ancient wood designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest with numerous walks and wildlife. Nearby Stowmarket offers a wide range of day-to-day market town amenities including High Street and boutique shopping, bi-weekly markets and cultural and recreational amenities including a leisure centre. More extensive amenities are available in Ipswich and Bury St. Edmunds. Communications links are excellent: The nearby A14 offers easy access to the A12, Ipswich and Suffolk Heritage Coast and the national motorway network and Stowmarket station provides a mainline link to London Liverpool Street. The area offers a great selection of state schooling including Trinity C of E va Primary School, Combs Ford Primary School and Stowmarket High School together with a range of noted independent schools including Finborough, Centre Academy East Anglia, Old Buckenham Hall, Meadows Montessori Primary, Ipswich Prep and Ipswich.<br /><br />The property is approached over a gravel and paved driveway offering space for the parking and turning of multiple vehicles and giving access to a large cart lodge. A separate 34 ft. Detached timber-framed stable block, which is curtilage listed, has an exposed vaulted roof and original cobbled flooring, as well as original features such as hay rack and manger; also suitable for a variety of uses including conversion to additional accommodation if required (subject to the necessary consents). The garden surrounding the property is laid mainly to lawn bordered by mature hedging and planting, featuring a large wraparound paved terrace with a number of seating areas, ideal for entertaining and al fresco dining with its veranda; enjoying far-reaching views over surrounding countryside.
