5 bedroom house

Description A characterful Grade II Listed five-bedroom period farmhouse and adjacent two-bedroom cottage dating back to the 17th Century.

The farmhouse and adjacent cottage (which is not listed in its own right) occupies an enviable, secluded setting at the end of a no-through road with beautiful far-reaching views over open countryside.

The accommodation of the main house comprises: entrance hall, dining room, study, sitting room/dining area, cloakroom, kitchen/breakfast room, conservatory, first floor landing, four bedrooms, family bathroom, shower room and attic bedroom.

The cottage comprises: kitchen, sitting room, store room, dining room, study and two first- floor bedrooms and bathroom.

The cottage offers huge potential as a possible holiday let or rental property to generate additional income or a home for extended family use. Further benefits include triple- glazed windows, a log-burning stove and digital electric radiators.

Claydon Farm is beautifully presented throughout and offers a wealth of exposed timbers, open-studwork, inglenook fireplaces, brick flooring and stripped doors. Further benefits include a welcoming farmhouse kitchen with granite worksurfaces, adjoining conservatory, well-proportioned reception rooms, stunning master bedroom with impressive vaulted ceiling, a good size attic room to the second floor and oil-fired central heating.

Outside the property enjoys a beautiful setting with fabulous views over the adjoining countryside.

Approached along a long 'no through' road the property offers a circular driveway where there is parking for several vehicles. The grounds approach 0.75 acres (subject to survey) and within the garden are useful outbuildings. 

About the Area Claydon is a well-served village set approximately four miles north of Ipswich offering a number of shops including a Co-op, two public houses, village store, post office, travel agent, hairdressers and garage. Other local amenities include Claydon High School and Primary School and there is a bus service, which connects to Ipswich, Bramford and Stowmarket centres.

Mainline rail stations can be found at Ipswich and Stowmarket from which there is a train service to London's Liverpool Street Station with a journey time of just over one hour. 

Directions From Ipswich, travel westward on the A14 towards Bury St Edmunds turning off signposted Great Blakenham. On the roundabout turn right towards Claydon and towards the village and turn right just before the pub into Church Lane. Follow this lane continuing beyond the Z bend and avenue of chestnut trees, then at the next sharp left bend signed Henley, take the small lane on the right (No Through Road) and follow this lane to the very end. 

Claydon Farm  

The accommodation comprises:  

Solid front door to:  

Entrance Hall Brick flooring, radiator, window to side elevation, exposed timbers, exposed brickwork and door to: 

Dining Room Approx 16'7 x 12'4 (5.06m x 3.75m) Window to front, side and rear elevations, feature brick inglenook fireplace with bressumer beam over, exposed timbers, wall-lights, two radiators and glazed door to: 

Study Approx 9'1 x 7'10 (2.77m x 2.39m) Window to side elevation, small brick fireplace, floor mounted oil-fired boiler and spot-light. 

Drawing Room with Dining Area Approx 22'5 x 16'7 (6.84m x 5.06m)

Two windows to front elevation, window to side elevation, three radiators, exposed timbers, open studwork, large feature brick fireplace with bressumer beam over, inset wood burning stove, spot-lights, some exposed brick flooring, two built-in storage cupboards with lighting and high-level cupboards above, French doors opening into the conservatory, door to kitchen and door to: 

Cloakroom Comprising low-level flushing w.c, vanity sink unit, tiled splash back, radiator, frosted window to side elevation and under stair storage cupboard with light. 

Kitchen/Breakfast Room Approx 14'7 x 14'2 (4.45m x 4.32m) A welcoming farmhouse 'Orwell' fitted kitchen comprising twin stainless steel sink units with mixer tap over, granite work surfaces with base cupboards and drawers under, granite returns, space for dishwasher, built-in stainless steel Caple range style cooker with extractor fan above, space for American style fridge freezer, reclaimed wood boarded flooring, radiator, window to rear elevation, part-glazed door to outside, ceiling down-lighters, large walk-in larder cupboard with light, fitted shelving and space and plumbing for washing machine. Open to: 

Conservatory Approx 8'8 x 8'6 (2.65m x 2.58m) French doors opening to the rear garden, window to rear, exposed brickwork, radiator and reclaimed wood boarded flooring. 

First Floor Landing Window to side elevation, stairs to attic bedroom, exposed timbers, open studwork, former mullion window, radiator, spotlights and doors to: 

Family Bathroom Comprising ball and claw foot roll-top bath with mixer tap over, pedestal hand wash basin, low-level flushing w.c, radiator incorporating heated towel rail, frosted window to front elevation, exposed timbers, tiled flooring, wall-light and spot-light. 

Bedroom Approx 10'10 x 6'7 (3.30m x 2.00m) Window to front elevation, exposed timbers, radiator and wall-light. 

Bedroom Approx 10'10 x 8'2 (3.30m x 2.49m) Window to front elevation, exposed timbers, open studwork, hanging space, radiator and wall-light. 

Inner Hallway Large built-in airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder, hanging space and slatted shelving. Door to: 

Master Bedroom Approx 17'8 x 12'4 (5.38m x 3.75m) A magnificent vaulted ceiling, exposed timbers, window to front and side elevations, former brick fireplace with bressumer over and two radiators. 

Dressing Area Hanging space and exposed timbers. 

Shower Room Comprising shower cubicle, low-level flushing w.c, pedestal hand wash basin, part-tiled walls, frosted window to side elevation, radiator, extractor fan, exposed timbers and ceiling down-lighters. 

Bedroom Approx 14'7 x 8'1 (4.45m x 2.48m) Window to rear elevation and radiator.

Attic Bedroom Approx 23' x 10'6 max (7.01m x 3.19m max)

Note sloping ceiling and low beams. Window to side elevation, exposed timbers, open studwork, radiator, eaves storage cupboards, part-wood panelled walls with storage cupboards behind and spot-lights. 

Claydon Farm Cottage  

Part-glazed front door to:  

Kitchen Approx 17'1 x 6'5 (5.20m x 1.97m) Fitted with single bowl stainless steel sink unit, work surfaces with base cupboards and drawers under, tiled splash backs, space for cooker, space for fridge, space for washing machine, window to rear elevation, exposed timbers, stairs to first floor, radiator, spot-lights and door to: 

Sitting Room Approx 17'1 x 9'9 (5.20m x 2.96m) Window to front and rear elevations, exposed timbers, open studwork, radiator, large feature brick fireplace with bressumer beam over, inset log-burning stove, a second set of stairs to first floor, open studwork to dining room and door to: 

Store Window to side elevation. 

Dining Room Approx 10'11 x 10'2 (3.34m x 3.11m) Window to front elevation, radiator, unused fireplace with wooden mantel, wall-lights, exposed timber and door to: 

Study Approx 10'11 x 6'6 (3.34m x 1.99m) Window to rear elevation, exposed timbers and wall-light. 

Bedroom Approx 14'10 x 10'4 (4.51m x 3.16m) Part-vaulted ceiling, window to side elevation, exposed timbers, cast iron fireplace, radiator and spot-light. 

Bedroom Approx 17'1 x 10'5 (5.20m x 3.18m) Part-vaulted ceiling, window to front elevation, exposed timbers, access to loft and door to: 

Landing Stairs down to kitchen, exposed timbers, spot-lights and door to: 

Bathroom Comprising panel bath with shower over, pedestal hand wash basin, low-level w.c, frosted window to rear elevation, exposed timbers, radiator, eaves storage cupboard and built-in airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder and slatted shelving. 

Outside Claydon Farm and Cottage are located at the end of a long 'no through' road where there is a circular drive with ample parking and pond to the front of the property. The established gardens are predominantly to the east and south of the property and mainly laid to lawn with mature flower and shrub borders, apple trees, patio, lawned tennis court and vegetable garden which is located to the rear of the cottage. Within the garden is a former stable block.  

Stable Block Approx 49'10 x 15'5 (15.2m x 4.7m) Comprising two stables, open-fronted lean-to and lean-to store. Mains electricity and water connected. 

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