Glebe Farm
Sternfield, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1ND
Guide Price
£1,175,000
Residential Tags: Farmhouse, Thatched Roof
Property Tags: N/A
Land Tags: Pasture Land, Woodland
Summary Details
- First Marketed: Apr 2022
- Removed: Date Not Available
- Residential Tags: Farmhouse, Thatched Roof
- Property Tags: N/A
- Land Tags: Pasture Land, Woodland
Enjoying a secluded setting at the head of a long drive amidst seven acres of mature gardens, meadows and woodland grounds, a picturesque 4/5 bed period farmhouse.
Thought to date from the mid 18th Century with a substantial extension in the 1920s, effectively doubling the size of the original house, Glebe Farm enjoys an enchanting rural setting, at the head of a long drive, sitting amidst wonderfully mature and secluded gardens and grounds with the majority of the rooms overlooking the gardens.
The present vendors have focused on updating and replacing the services and infrastructural aspects of the property which now has a new, modern oil-fired central heating system, a new kitchen as well as new bathroom and shower rooms. Scope remains for a redecoration/presentational program to the choice of a future purchaser and there is further potential to improve the existing conservatory and rebuild/develop the range of traditional timber and pan tile outbuildings.
Within, the property which extends to some 3,700 sq ft, offers light and well laid out accommodation flowing from a central reception hall. To one side is a well-proportioned and elegant drawing room with a wooden floor and focal point fireplace. French doors lead to the existing conservatory and garden.
Beyond a cosy sitting room is a study/playroom/library, whilst a part-vaulted dining/breakfast room links to a newly installed kitchen with a range of marble work surfaces, tiled flooring and a Rangemaster kitchen range with gas hob. There is a utility room beyond and a walk-in larder.
On the first floor, set off a central landing, are four double bedrooms, a newly refurbished family bathroom and separate shower room, plus an en suite to the master bedroom. The fourth bedroom has open studwork to a sitting/study area which, as a result of having a separate return door to the landing has potential for the creation of a fifth bedroom if preferred.
OUTSIDE - OUTBUILDINGS
A long sweeping driveway approaches to the side of the house, passing a range of traditional timber and pan tile outbuildings which are now in need of updating/rebuilding, and which currently provide utility storage. Potential exists for the replacement with a cart lodge barn range (subject to planning).
GARDENS, MEADOWS & WOODLAND GROUNDS
The house sits amidst mature sheltered and screened gardens which lie principally to the south and west of the house and are laid to levelled lawn and bordered by mature hedgerow and a woodland belt which includes a number of fine oak trees. To the east a spacious wildflower meadow abuts the neighbouring farmland and is bordered by mature hedgerow and further trees and links to a copse of mature mixed woodland including beech, oak, horse chestnut and which is underplanted with an array of spring bulbs.
In all the property extends to about 7 acres.
DIRECTIONS (IP17 1ND)
From Ipswich travel in a north easterly direction on the A12. After bypassing Woodbridge and Wickham Market, continue through the villages of Stratford St Andrew and Farnham and beyond the turning to Aldeburgh. Shortly thereafter turn right across the dual carriageway onto the B1121 signed to Saxmundham. Continue for about half a mile and as the road bends round to the left, turn off to the right signed to Sternfield. Proceed over the small river bridge and follow the road as it bears round a left-hand bend. The entrance to the driveway leading to Glebe Farm is unmarked and found on the left-hand side immediately beyond a peach cottage called Start Farm (Opposite a white thatched cottage. This is easy to miss and if you proceed into open countryside, you have gone too far).
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LOCATION
Glebe Farm enjoys a nicely tucked away rural setting on the edge of the village. Nearby Saxmundham (1½ miles) provides a full range of local shopping and commercial facilities, together with both doctors and vet practices. The town has a Waitrose store, and its rail station provides regular service to London’s Liverpool Street Station (via Ipswich). The A12, which bypasses Saxmundham, provides direct links south to Woodbridge, Ipswich and the country’s main road network beyond.
The world-renowned Snape Maltings Concert Hall is just 2½ miles to the south and the popular coastal towns and villages of Aldeburgh, Thorpeness and Orford are easily accessible just 5½ miles to the east. Recreationally, the east coast estuaries and nearby Tunstall Forest provide leisure activities for a variety of interests, and there are also local golf courses at both Aldeburgh and Thorpeness.
DISTANCES
Saxmundham & rail station – 1.5 miles
Snape & its renowned concert hall – 2.5 miles
Aldeburgh & The Suffolk Coast – 5.5 miles
A12 – 1 mile
Woodbridge – 12 miles
AGENT’S NOTE
There are no footpaths that cross the property although it benefits from access to a picturesque footpath which runs beyond the boundaries and links to a circular network, ideal for rural walks as well as linking to nearby Saxmundham.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Services: Mains electricity and water are connected to the property. Newly installed private drainage system.
Broadband: Fibre broadband is available.
Fixtures & Fittings: Items regarded as fixtures and fittings, including curtains, are initially excluded from the sale, although certain items may be available by separate negotiation.
Viewings: By appointment with Jackson-Stops.
Marketed by: Jackson-Stops, Ipswich
Thought to date from the mid 18th Century with a substantial extension in the 1920s, effectively doubling the size of the original house, Glebe Farm enjoys an enchanting rural setting, at the head of a long drive, sitting amidst wonderfully mature and secluded gardens and grounds with the majority of the rooms overlooking the gardens.
The present vendors have focused on updating and replacing the services and infrastructural aspects of the property which now has a new, modern oil-fired central heating system, a new kitchen as well as new bathroom and shower rooms. Scope remains for a redecoration/presentational program to the choice of a future purchaser and there is further potential to improve the existing conservatory and rebuild/develop the range of traditional timber and pan tile outbuildings.
Within, the property which extends to some 3,700 sq ft, offers light and well laid out accommodation flowing from a central reception hall. To one side is a well-proportioned and elegant drawing room with a wooden floor and focal point fireplace. French doors lead to the existing conservatory and garden.
Beyond a cosy sitting room is a study/playroom/library, whilst a part-vaulted dining/breakfast room links to a newly installed kitchen with a range of marble work surfaces, tiled flooring and a Rangemaster kitchen range with gas hob. There is a utility room beyond and a walk-in larder.
On the first floor, set off a central landing, are four double bedrooms, a newly refurbished family bathroom and separate shower room, plus an en suite to the master bedroom. The fourth bedroom has open studwork to a sitting/study area which, as a result of having a separate return door to the landing has potential for the creation of a fifth bedroom if preferred.
OUTSIDE - OUTBUILDINGS
A long sweeping driveway approaches to the side of the house, passing a range of traditional timber and pan tile outbuildings which are now in need of updating/rebuilding, and which currently provide utility storage. Potential exists for the replacement with a cart lodge barn range (subject to planning).
GARDENS, MEADOWS & WOODLAND GROUNDS
The house sits amidst mature sheltered and screened gardens which lie principally to the south and west of the house and are laid to levelled lawn and bordered by mature hedgerow and a woodland belt which includes a number of fine oak trees. To the east a spacious wildflower meadow abuts the neighbouring farmland and is bordered by mature hedgerow and further trees and links to a copse of mature mixed woodland including beech, oak, horse chestnut and which is underplanted with an array of spring bulbs.
In all the property extends to about 7 acres.
DIRECTIONS (IP17 1ND)
From Ipswich travel in a north easterly direction on the A12. After bypassing Woodbridge and Wickham Market, continue through the villages of Stratford St Andrew and Farnham and beyond the turning to Aldeburgh. Shortly thereafter turn right across the dual carriageway onto the B1121 signed to Saxmundham. Continue for about half a mile and as the road bends round to the left, turn off to the right signed to Sternfield. Proceed over the small river bridge and follow the road as it bears round a left-hand bend. The entrance to the driveway leading to Glebe Farm is unmarked and found on the left-hand side immediately beyond a peach cottage called Start Farm (Opposite a white thatched cottage. This is easy to miss and if you proceed into open countryside, you have gone too far).
What3words location: stars.increment.imparts
LOCATION
Glebe Farm enjoys a nicely tucked away rural setting on the edge of the village. Nearby Saxmundham (1½ miles) provides a full range of local shopping and commercial facilities, together with both doctors and vet practices. The town has a Waitrose store, and its rail station provides regular service to London’s Liverpool Street Station (via Ipswich). The A12, which bypasses Saxmundham, provides direct links south to Woodbridge, Ipswich and the country’s main road network beyond.
The world-renowned Snape Maltings Concert Hall is just 2½ miles to the south and the popular coastal towns and villages of Aldeburgh, Thorpeness and Orford are easily accessible just 5½ miles to the east. Recreationally, the east coast estuaries and nearby Tunstall Forest provide leisure activities for a variety of interests, and there are also local golf courses at both Aldeburgh and Thorpeness.
DISTANCES
Saxmundham & rail station – 1.5 miles
Snape & its renowned concert hall – 2.5 miles
Aldeburgh & The Suffolk Coast – 5.5 miles
A12 – 1 mile
Woodbridge – 12 miles
AGENT’S NOTE
There are no footpaths that cross the property although it benefits from access to a picturesque footpath which runs beyond the boundaries and links to a circular network, ideal for rural walks as well as linking to nearby Saxmundham.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Services: Mains electricity and water are connected to the property. Newly installed private drainage system.
Broadband: Fibre broadband is available.
Fixtures & Fittings: Items regarded as fixtures and fittings, including curtains, are initially excluded from the sale, although certain items may be available by separate negotiation.
Viewings: By appointment with Jackson-Stops.
Marketed by: Jackson-Stops, Ipswich
Land Registry Data
- No historical data found.