For Sale4 Bedroom House in Barham, Nr Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6£875,000

A picturesque and beautifully appointed landmark property in a mature setting overlooking The Green.<br/><br/>The picturesque White Cottage is somewhat of a landmark property nestling with its backdrop of trees when viewed from across the Barham Green. The original chocolate box cottage with its Suffolk reed thatch has been significantly extended to offer some 2,323 sq ft of accommodation.<br/><br/>Light and beautifully presented throughout, the house features a 26 ft x 14 ft central kitchen/dining room with an AGA, limestone flooring and French doors onto the suntrap south terrace. The room is open plan to a snug/sitting room, whilst beyond the reception hall is a further twin aspect sitting room with fireplace and woodburning stove, together with French doors onto the garden. In addition to a utility room and cloakroom there is a third reception room, currently used as a study, with views and a door into the garden.<br/><br/>The staircase rises to a first-floor landing, set off which are four bedrooms, a well-appointed bathroom and shower room. The fourth bedroom is currently used as a dressing room, with a range of fully fitted, full height wardrobes.<br/><br/>The property benefits from an LPG gas fired central heating system and most of the rooms enjoy views over the gardens and across The Green. <br/><br/>OUTSIDE<br/><br/>The gardens and grounds are beautifully sheltered by mature hedgerows and trees to create a secluded setting for the house. A long, gravelled driveway leads past a hard tennis court to a wide parking and turning area to the side of the cottage, fronting onto which is the double garage range with mower store, together with a wood shed and multipurpose studio/workshop.<br/><br/>There is a range of potting sheds and stores, cedar greenhouse and an enclosed and manageable kitchen garden with fruit cages beyond. An orchard area contains a variety of fruit trees, whilst to the south are interlinking suntrap terraces, ideal for alfresco dining, beyond which lie picturesque gardens with well cared for lawns, colourful and well-stocked herbaceous and shrub borders and an attractive pond.<br/><br/>A five-bar gate leads into the first of two wildflower grassland meadows (2.5 acres) which are sheltered by mature hedgerows and trees and are both a haven to wildlife and will also appeal to those with equestrian interests. In all the property extends to about four acres.<br/><br/>LOCATION<br/><br/>White Cottage enjoys a convenient and accessible location overlooking Barham Green, just 6.5 miles north of Ipswich. The county town offers a full range of shopping and commercial facilities and there is a wide choice of schools and sporting facilities, including the Henley Road Sports Club (squash, tennis and hockey) and the Fynn Valley Golf Course, both of which are within about a 10-minute drive.<br/><br/>The neighbouring village of Claydon (about 2 miles) provides further day to day facilities, including local shops and post office, as well as providing access to the A14 dual carriageway which bypasses Ipswich and links to Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge and The Midlands, as well as London and Stansted Airport via the A12 and M11.<br/><br/>Regular main line rail services run from Ipswich to London Liverpool Street Station in about 70 minutes and are also accessible from Stowmarket (11.5 miles), taking an additional 15 minutes (approx).<br/><br/>DISTANCES<br/><br/>Ipswich Town Centre & rail station – 6.5 miles (London’s Liverpool Street Station 70 mins approx)<br/>A14 – 2 miles (for access to Cambridge & The Midlands)<br/><br/>DIRECTIONS (IP6 0QL)<br/><br/>Turn off the A14 at the Claydon interchange and proceed through the village. Turn right into Church Lane, where signed to Barham. Continue up the hill, past Barham Church and follow the road around a sharp left-hand bend, proceeding on to Barham Green. Continue across The Green (where White Cottage will be seen directly ahead of you). Follow the road round a ninety-degree bend, where the entrance will be found immediately on the right-hand side (quite easy to miss).<br/><br/>What3words: ///fast.because.quicksand<br/><br/>PROPERTY INFORMATION <br/><br/>Services: Mains electricity and water are connected to the property. Modern private drainage system.<br/><br/>Mobile: Ofcom reports main providers are likely at the property.<br/><br/>Broadband: The vendor confirms there is ultrafast broadband with fibre to the property.<br/><br/>EPC: F<br/><br/>Council Tax: Band G. Mid Suffolk District Council.<br/><br/>Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession at completion.<br/><br/>Fixtures and Fittings: Fitted carpets are included in the sale, items regarded as fixtures and fittings, are initially excluded from the sale, although certain items may be available by separate negotiation.<br/><br/>Viewings: By appointment with Jackson-Stops<br/>Tel. 01473 218218.