Whepstead Road, Hawstead, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP29 5NS

As part of our Signature collection this stunning Suffolk longhouse thought to date back to the 16th Century sits centrally within a 0.8 acre plot benefiting from numerous outbuildings and farmland views beyond.

Bryers Farm is a gorgeous Grade II Listed home situated on the edge of the semi-rural village of Hawstead.

The main entrance takes you into a hallway which includes the first set of stairs rising to the first floor as well as doors to the kitchen, bathroom and remainder of the ground floor.

The kitchen is conveniently appointed with a butler sink amongst base level units and work surface with a freestanding oil fired aga, a particular feature of the room. There are exposed beams throughout and a built-in pantry cupboard with an open beamed partition separating the kitchen, breakfast room and dining room which also lends itself to use as a snug.

An internal door leads to a utility / boot room which gives access out to the rear garden and has eye level cupboards and work surface with under-counter space for fridge and freezer as well as plumbing for a washing machine and space for further appliances.

On the other side of the property there is a well-proportioned dual aspect dining room which has an open fire and built-in storage recess with a lobby from here leading into a good size living room benefiting from an inglenook fireplace and additional views of the garden.

There is a second staircase from the other lobby which leads to the two main bedrooms. The principal bedroom faces to the front with the landing on the side leading to another double bedroom which currently includes a door through to the double bedroom next door accessed via the first staircase there is a landing which provides access to two further bedrooms and a large storage room which could make a useful additional bathroom.

Outside
The property sits within a well-designed and tranquil plot and accessed via a private driveway which sweeps through the front garden providing ample off road parking. The front is mainly laid to lawn with a pond in the corner close to the old stables which require repair but offer fantastic potential, subject to planning, to create additional accommodation or workshops.

There is an adjoining lean-to which is currently used as a carport with the front garden also including an attractive garden room overlooking the farmhouse with a well and nature garden found in the far corner.

An offshoot of the driveway leads to a five bar gate to the side of the property which leads to the rear garden mainly laid to lawn with a kitchen garden and heated greenhouse. The rear garden is set on two levels with the lower level consisting of a lawn with a sheltered terrace next to the former forge which has been tastefully converted to provide a workshop and outdoor bar with power and light connected. there is an additional alfresco dining area with steps leading to the upper tier of the garden which has a further seating area, well planted flower beds and established hedge and tree lines with stunning views of the countryside beyond.

Important Information

Council Tax Band – E
Services – We understand that mains water and electricity are connected to the property. There is a private drainage system.
Tenure – Freehold
EPC rating – TBC
Our ref – SUD260093

Agent’s Note – the property is a timber framed Grade II Listed property dating back to the late 16th Century.