For Sale5 Bedroom Detached House in Charsfield, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13£1,100,000

A well-presented farmhouse in an elevated edge of village setting with fine views, together with a barn with annexe potential.<br/><br/>Hill Farm enjoys an elevated setting on the edge of Charsfield with fine rural views. Not listed and thought to date from the 17th Century, the original timer framed farmhouse has been substantially extended and offers some 2,900 sq ft of well laid out and well-presented accommodation, which includes a spacious reception hall, atmospheric sitting room, complete with exposed timbers, a well-proportioned dining room and study. An impressive AGA kitchen/breakfast room has French doors on to a south facing terrace and a flexible use snug and utility room beyond. <br/><br/>On the first floor, there are five double bedrooms a luxury en suite bath/shower room, together with two further bath/shower rooms. <br/><br/>The property benefits from a modern oil-fired central heating system and most of the bedrooms enjoy far reaching views over the countryside of the Posford Valley.<br/><br/>OUTSIDE<br/><br/>The driveway leads to a recessed five-bar gate which accesses into a shingled parking area to the side of the house, fronting onto which is a double cart lodge garage.<br/><br/>A further five-bar gate opens into the former farmyard, with its traditional timber framed barn. This has recently been re-roofed and has concrete flooring and, although currently used for utility storage, it offers the potential for conversion to a variety of annexe uses (subject to planning). Beyond the barn is an orchard area with a variety of fruit trees, together with a contained kitchen garden with raised beds. To the east of the house the lawned gardens are interspersed with well stocked flower, shrub beds, together with fine oak and cherry trees. <br/><br/>There is an attractive pond overhung by a mature willow, and a handsome summer house overlooks he sheltered wildflower meadow. To the south is a further paddock meadow, ideal for grazing, and in all the property extends to about 2.25 acres.<br/><br/>LOCATION<br/><br/>Hill Farm stands on the edge of Charsfield. The village has an active local community and sits beautifully in the Deben Valley area, which contains some of the most picturesque countryside in East Suffolk. There is a primary school, an impressive playing field with tennis courts and a modern village hall, as well as numerous attractive footpaths around the village and through the surrounding countryside. <br/><br/>Charsfield is conveniently located some 11 miles from Ipswich and easily accessible to the river-front market town of Woodbridge (5 miles), Wickham Market (3 miles) and historic Framlingham (5 miles), all of which provide an excellent range of local shopping, commercial and educational facilities. <br/><br/>Recreationally, the Deben and Ore estuaries provide a wide choice of water sports and there are golf courses on the edge of Ipswich and Woodbridge.<br/><br/>The A12 dual carriageway is easily accessed as it bypasses Woodbridge and main line rail services run regularly from Ipswich both to London Liverpool Street Station in about 65 minutes.<br/><br/>DISTANCES<br/><br/>Wickham Market – 3 miles<br/>Framlingham – 5 miles<br/>Woodbridge – 5miles<br/>Ipswich – 11 miles (Lonon Liverpool Street 65 mins)<br/><br/>DIRECTIONS (IP13 7PL)<br/><br/>From Ipswich, travel in a northerly direction on the B1077, passing through the villages of Westerfield and Witnesham. At the Ashbocking crossroads turn right on to the B1078 and proceed for 1.5 miles, passing the Otley Agricultural College. Turn right at the T-junction at Otley Bottom on to the B1079. After approximately ¾ of a mile turn left at the next junction and back on to the B1078 signed to Wickham Market. Proceed for approximately 3 miles and after passing the Charsfield village sign, take the next left (halfway down the hill) into the village. Hill Farm will be found at the brow of the hill on the right opposite Hall Lane.<br/><br/>What3words Navigation: ///airless.skips.yacht<br/><br/>PROPERTY INFORMATION <br/><br/>Services: Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected to the property. <br/><br/>Mobile: Ofcom reports that a mobile signal is likely at the property.<br/><br/>Broadband: Ofcom reports superfast broadband is available at the property.<br/><br/>EPC: E<br/><br/>Council Tax: Band G. East Suffolk Council.<br/><br/>Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession at completion.<br/><br/>Fixtures and Fittings: The fitted carpets are included in the sale, other items regarded as fixtures and fittings, are initially excluded, although certain items may be available by separate negotiation.<br/><br/>Viewings: By appointment with Jackson-Stops.