5 bedroom house

Bredfield, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 6BQ

Guide Price

£1,450,000

  • Status: FOR SALE SOLD UNDER OFFER
  • First Marketed: Sep 2021
  • Removed: Oct 2022
  • 8.58 acres
  • 5 beds

Residential Tags: Farmhouse, Grade II*, Manor House

Property Tags: Solar Energy, Tennis Court

Land Tags: Paddock, Pasture Land, Woodland

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  • First Marketed: Sep 2021
  • Removed: Oct 2022
  • Residential Tags: Farmhouse, Grade II*, Manor House
  • Property Tags: Solar Energy, Tennis Court
  • Land Tags: Paddock, Pasture Land, Woodland
House - Entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility/boot room, shower room and pantry. Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom & dressing room, four further bedrooms arranged over two floors and family bathroom.

Outbuildings - comprising a traditional Suffolk barn with cartlodges and more recent, barn-style extension.

Former indoor swimming pool and tennis court, now requiring renovation.

Grounds comprising lawn and paddock areas, large pond and established woodland, extending, in all, to approximately 8.5 acres (3.44 hectares).  

Location High House Farm will be found at the end of a private driveway, nearly 500 metres off Caters Lane, in the rural hamlet of Boulge, which is only 3 miles from the historic market town of Woodbridge. The neighbouring village of Bredfield benefits from a community run village shop, village hall and church, bowls club and two tennis courts.

Woodbridge is situated on the banks of the River Deben and provides an excellent array of facilities including shops, boutiques, restaurants, a swimming pool, theatre and cinema, doctors' surgery and railway station. Trains from the station connect to Ipswich with some direct trains through to London's Liverpool Street station. There are several sailing clubs and marinas in the town, and various golf courses within a few miles. Woodbridge also has excellent schooling in both the state and private sectors. The County town of Ipswich lies about 10 miles to the south-west and other areas of the Heritage Coast are within easy reach with the popular centres including Orford, Aldeburgh, Thorpeness and Southwold. 

Description High House Farm is a Grade II* Listed former farmhouse, that occupies the most wonderful rural position in the Parish of Boulge, a short distance from the historic market town of Woodbridge.

According to the Listing schedule High House Farm is a former manor house, dating from the 16th Century with additions and alterations from the 19th and 20th centuries. Of particular note is the "massive chimney-stack with three octagonal flues, which terminate in richly decorated caps with oversailing courses". The property now requires general refurbishment.

In addition to the house there is also a range of barns including a traditional Suffolk barn, cartlodges and a more modern, barn-style building that was granted planning permission to provide ancillary storage in 2011.

There is a former indoor swimming pool, which is now in a dilapidated state, together with a former tennis court. The grounds extends to nearly 8.5 acres (3.44 hectares) in all, yet are relatively easy to maintain.

High House Farm sits almost centrally within its plot surrounded by gardens that are laid to grass, but which are interspersed with a number of impressive specimen trees. There is also a substantial pond, a meadow area and established wood. 

Survey The vendors have commissioned a full building survey of the property for the benefit of interested parties. An electronic copy of the survey is available from Clarke and Simpson. The purchaser will be obliged to reimburse the vendors the cost of the survey on completion (£1,250 + VAT). The surveyors, James Aldridge, will then assign the survey to the new owner along with their duty of care. In addition, Maljon have prepared a damp and timber survey/quote and a copy of this is also available. 

The Accommodation  

The House  

Ground Floor A wooden front door with top light opens into the  

Entrance Hall With wooden boarded floor, radiator and door through to the

 

Sitting Room 20' x 19' (6.1m x 5.79m) (Ceiling height 2.67m to underside of central beam) A principal reception room with leaded light window on the front elevation overlooking the driveway and turning circle. The focal point of the room is the open brick fireplace containing an Invictor wood burning stove set on a raised pamment hearth. Door to walk-in understairs storage cupboard, oak panelling to part, exposed ceiling and wall timbers, door to second understairs storage cupboard. Radiators. Door through to the

 

Kitchen/Breakfast Room 19' x 17'6 (5.79m x 5.33m) (Ceiling height - 2.47m to underside of central beam)
With large window on the eastern elevation overlooking the grounds and pond. Fitted with a range of cupboard and drawer units with marble worksurfaces over. Two hob oil fired Aga with warming plate. Former bread oven. Wealth of exposed ceiling and wall timbers and exposed brick flooring. Door to secondary staircase rising to the First Floor. Door to  

Utility/Boot Room 17'8 x 10'0 (5.38m x 3.05m) Seemingly a later addition to the main house and with vaulted ceiling with dormer window providing light to the ground and first floors. Butler style sink beside which is a fitted cabinet unit. Stable door providing access to the rear garden and grounds. Brick flooring, radiator and door through to the 

Rear Hall With doors off to  

Pantry 10'7 x 8'2 (3.23m x 2.49m) With exposed brick flooring and window overlooking the rear garden 

Shower Room With remnants of the former shower unit, WC and pedestal wash basin. Tiled floor and radiator.

Returning to the Sitting Room a door provides access to  

Inner Hall With principal staircase rising to the First Floor, radiator, exposed brick chimney breast and door through to the

 

Dining Room 19' x 17'6 (5.79m x 5.33m) (Ceiling height - 2.52m to underside of central beam) Another impressive reception room with windows on the front and rear elevations providing plenty of light, together with French doors providing views of and access to the gardens. Large open brick fireplace set on a raised pamment hearth. Radiators and TV point.

From the Inner Hall stairs rise, via a Half Landing, to the 

First Floor  

Landing With stairs rising to the Second Floor, exposed wall timbers and doors off to 

Bathroom With suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, WC and mounted wash basin set within a marble top and with storage cupboards under. Eaves storage cupboard, exposed wall timbers, spotlighting and radiator.

 

Master Bedroom 19'10 x 18'4 (6.05m x 5.59m) (Ceiling height - 2.46m to underside of central beam) An impressive master bedroom with large window on the front elevation overlooking the driveway, turning circle and grounds beyond. Feature open brick fireplace, which is partly boarded. Exposed wall timbers. Door to built-in wardrobe cupboard and door to

 

 En-suite Bathroom & Dressing Room Originally a bedroom or possibly staff quarters, this substantial bathroom comprises a raised platform with oak boarded floors supporting the freestanding bath with pillar taps, WC, twin wash basin and bidet. Windows on the front, gable and rear elevations providing plenty of natural light. Former brick fireplace with pamment hearth (now sealed) and exposed ceiling and wall timbers. Secondary staircase returning to the Kitchen/Breakfast room and rising to Bedroom 5.

 

Bedroom Two 19' x 17'7 (5.79m x 5.36m) (Ceiling height - 2.33m to underside of central beam) A substantial double bedroom that mirrors dimensions of the Dining Room below. Windows on three elevations providing plenty of light, and good views of the surrounding gardens and grounds. Exposed ceiling and wall timbers. Exposed fireplace (partly sealed), radiators and door to wardrobe cupboard.

Stairs from the Landing rise to the  

Second Floor  

Landing With doors off to 

Bedroom Three 18' x 13'3 (5.49m x 4.04m) With vaulted ceiling and exposed roof truss elements. Window on the gable elevation, wooden boarded floor, brick fireplace with wood surround and storage cupboard. Access to roof space. 

Bedroom Four 20'8 x 13'3 (6.3m x 4.04m) maximum Also with partly vaulted ceiling and exposed roof truss elements. Dormer window providing views to the rear. Exposed brick chimney breast. Door to wardrobe cupboard. Electric panel heater and door to  

Bedroom Five 18'0 x 17'7 (5.49m x 5.36m) With window on the gable elevation providing good views to the east across the pond and agricultural land beyond. Dormer window providing views to the rear. Door to secondary staircase leading down to the en-suite bathroom/dressing room. Door to Airing Cupboard. Electric panel heater.  

The Barns On the approach to High House Farm, there is a U-shaped range of barns comprising a traditional Suffolk barn, 'arcade' of open fronted cartlodges, attached to which is a more modern extension for which planning permission was granted in 2011 for ancillary storage.

The traditional Suffolk barn measures approximately 17.95m x 6.28m, plus 7.52m x 3.18m. The ground floor has been partly sub-divided, to provide a storeroom and WC facility. A staircase rises to the First Floor, and this essentially mirrors the ground floor range, and is fitted with a woodburning stove.

Between the barn and the more modern extension is the 'arcade' of cartlodges, measuring approximately 16.59m x 5.48m, concrete floor and comprising six bays in all. To the northern end is a more modern range, for which planning permission was granted in 2011. This measures approximately 15.46m x 5.46m, and is open fronted with a secure workshop/store room. A staircase provides access to the First Floor, which measures approximately 12.69m x 5.51m.  

Outside High House Farm is set nearly 500 metres back from a quiet country lane and approached via a right of way over a track that continues past the range of barns to a shingled driveway and turning circle that is enclosed by an established yew hedge.

The gardens and grounds are considerable, and extend to nearly 8.5 acres (3.44 hectares) in all. To the north of the property is the pond, and this is enclosed within gardens that are laid to grass for ease of maintenance, but interspersed with an array of mature and established trees comprising walnut, willow, oak and silver birch.

The gardens continue to the rear of the property, where a door provides access to the Boot/Utility Room and where there is a small patio area. Beside this is the Boiler Room, 5.87m x 3.47m, housing the Biomass wood pellet boiler serving the hot water and central heating system.

The gardens to the south of High House Farm are mainly laid to grass, but interspersed with a number of specimen trees.

To the south-east of the site is a dilapidated indoor swimming pool with plant room, WC and sauna to the rear. Beside this is the old tennis court.

The grounds to the very south have been left very much to their own devices. Specimen trees, that were planted by the previous owner,s are now well established, with copper beech, walnut, sweet chestnut and ash, as well as, reportedly, a 300 year old oak tree. To the south-west is an area of woodland, that contains a variety of indigenous trees and shrubs.

In all the site extends to approximately 8.58 acres (3.47 hectares).  

NB: Prospective purchasers should note that two footpaths cross the property- these follow the track, but then splits in front of the Suffolk Barn; one path continues towards the wood, whilst the other continues along the drive, through the turning circle and across the gardens to the south-east, towards the tennis court and then beyond. A copy of the footpath plan is available from the agents.  

Viewing Strictly by appointment with the agent. Please adhere to current Covid guidelines. 

Services Mains water and electricity. Biomass wood pellet boiler serving the central heating and hot water system. Oil fired Aga. Photovoltaic panels to supplement the electricity supply. Private drainage systems.

(Whilst it is understood that the septic tank has worked satisfactorily for many years, it is unlikely to comply with the new regulations and therefore a buyer should budget to install a new system. This has been taken into account in the guide price). Modern sewerage treatment plant for the barn.  

Council Tax Band G; £3,104.70 payable per annum 2022/2023. 

Local Authority East Suffolk Council; East Suffolk House, Station Road, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 1RT; Tel:  

EPC There is no EPC as the property is Listed.  

NOTES 1.    These particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending purchasers or lessees in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. Interested parties should rely on their own/their surveyors investigations as to the construction type of the property and its condition. No warranty can be given for any of the services or equipment at the property and no tests have been carried out to ensure that heating, electrical or plumbing systems and equipment are fully operational. Any distances, room aspects and measurements which are given are approximate only. Any plans are indicative only and may not be the same as the transfer plan/s.  No guarantee can be given that any planning permissions or listed building contents or building regulations have been applied for or approved. The agents have not been made aware of any covenants or restrictions that may impact the property, unless stated otherwise.

2. Under Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 we, as Estate Agents, are required to obtain identification from buyers in the form of the photo page of your passport or a photo driving licence. The document must be in date. In addition, we need proof of address in the form of a utility bill with the name and address of the buyer. This must not be more than three months old. We are also under obligation to check where the purchase funds are coming from.

3. Prospective purchasers should note that footpaths cross the property. A copy of the official footpath map is available on request.

4. The sale of High House Farm is upon the instructions of Executors, and one of the Executors is a partner of Clarke & Simpson. Grant of probate is outstanding, but it is the Executors' intention to agree terms for a sale of High House Farm and exchange contracts subject to the grant of probate being forthcoming within a set period of time.

5. Alterations to the property may have taken place without Listed Building Consent. The Executors do not intend to apply for retrospective Listed Building Consent, but, if possible, will offer an indemnity insurance policy.

6. A strip of land to the north of the boundary is occupied by High House Farm. This arrangement can continue at the current time but the owner of the land has requested that the buyer enters into a licence with them, paying a peppercorn fee.

May 2022

Marketed by: Clarke & Simpson, Framlingham

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