Thorpe Morieux, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP30

A quintessentially Suffolk farmhouse set amongst the rolling countryside providing wonderful privacy and seclusion.

Description

Rebuilt approximately fifteen years ago on the site of a previous farmhouse Potash Farm offers a combination of period character with the convenience and comforts of 21st century living including underfloor heating, double glazing and high levels of insulation.

The generous accommodation is laid out over over two floors and benefits from period 'style' features such as exposed timbers, wooden floors, sash windows and fireplaces with wood burning stoves.

Main House
The ground floor accommodation comprises an entrance lobby which leads through to an entrance hall which gives access through to the study, elegant drawing room with exposed stud work, a wood burning stove and a triple aspect with two sets of French doors out on to the terrace and gardens.

The dining room has exposed ceiling timbers, oak floor, French doors out and a wood burning stove.

The well proportioned kitchen/breakfast room has a bespoke fitted kitchen with base and wall mounted units, an electric Aga, separate oven, large corner fridge, dresser unit and island with storage beneath and a tiled worktop along with a triple aspect and French doors out to the terrace, perfect for al fresco dining. Off the kitchen lies the utility room, a further cloakroom, boiler room and stable doors to both the front and rear of the property.

The first floor landing gives access through to the principal bedroom with doors out to a delightful balcony with charming views of the gardens and pond, benefits from a wall in wardrobe and en suite bathroom.

There are a further three double bedrooms, one with an en suite shower room and two additional bathrooms.

The spacious loft offers enormous potential to increase the accommodation subject to the necessary consents being obtained.

Outside
Situated at the end of a long driveway amongst rolling Suffolk countryside the property is wonderfully private offering a high degree of seclusion and incredible far reaching views across the surrounding countryside. Approached via a sweeping gravel driveway to the front of the house.

There is a large gravelled courtyard with a twin open bay cart lodge with EV charger, kennel and a further triple garage. The gardens are laid to lawn interspersed by a wide variety of mature trees including a fabulous cherry tree/Himalayan musk rose and a rose garden. A paved terrace abuts the rear of the house enclosed by hedging and there is a large natural pond. The post and rail paddocks house field shelters and have water connected. There is also a wild flower area along the southern boundary and a kitchen garden with a mature asparagus bed.

The Cottage
Furnished to a high standard throughout the cottage ground floor accommodation comprises of two bedrooms, shower room, sitting area, dining area, conservatory and kitchen. There is an enclosed rear garden at the cottage with a sunny terrace and garden as well as parking for two cars.

Stable Cottage
Stable Cottage is a converted two bedroom cottage comprising of a large open-plan living room/kitchen and shower room. The stable yard retains a loosebox and a tack/feed room in addition to a large purpose-built ménage, two established post and rail paddocks with water connected and plenty of lorry parking.

The Barn
Currently used as part office/storage/garaging the barn benefits from PP to be converted into a four bedroom 2,600 sq ft dwelling. Planning links below for reference:



Location

Located at the end of a long driveway amongst rolling Suffolk countryside, Potash Farm provides wonderful privacy and seclusion. Thorpe Morieux is a rural Suffolk village close to the popular village of Lavenham which is home to many medieval properties. Lavenham is a well served village with a wide range of services and amenities including a post office, butcher, bakery, green-grocer, pharmacy, supermarket.

In addition there is also a wide range of restaurants, pubs and hotels. Potash Farm is equidistant between the market towns of Bury St Edmunds, Sudbury and Stowmarket - the latter has a rail link into London Liverpool Street.




Acreage: 8.5 Acres

Additional Info

Services: Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating. Water softener.

Starlink is connected providing reliable high-speed internet.