Property Description
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Our analysis
Welcome to West Barn Church Hill, Bury St Edmunds, a cozy and compact semi-detached type home with 4 bed in the IP29 4TR area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band G.
This classic property was built
The neighbourhood is known for having good properties at a reasonable price -
with a market valuation of £591,500 and a rental potential of £3,845 per month,
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it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.
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Additional analysis
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"A fine Grade II listed barn of character with a wealth of exposed timbers commanding a delightful village location. Entrance Lobby, Study, Part Vaulted Hall, Cloakroom, Dining Room, Drawing Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Utility, Vaulted Garden Room, Galleried Landing, Bedroom 1 with Ensuite Bath and Shower, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Box Room, Bathroom. OFCH. Double Bay Open Cartlodge. Workshop/Studio. Attractive garden.
Whepstead is an attractive and sought after village situated some 4? miles south from the market town of Bury St Edmunds which affords excellent educational, recreational and cultural amenities together with the recently opened Arc shopping centre. Local facilities include Church, White Horse Public House and community centre. The A14 accessed via Westley thus provides road links to Cambridge, the Midlands and London via the M11 together with Ipswich and the East Coast.
West Barn commands a delightful location enjoying elevated views across open countryside close St Petronilla?s church and the splendid neighbouring Whepstead Hall for which it shares an impressive electric gated approach with vehicular right of way leading to its own independently gated entrance. This fine historic Grade II listed barn is, according to records, believed to date from the early 17th century with components re-used from a 13th century barn and is understood to have been converted around the 1980?s. West Barn is undoubtedly an extremely spacious period home of character affording a wealth of exposed timbers and with a superb vaulted, full height glazed centre piece overlooking the charming enclosed gardens. The accommodation is served by oil fired radiator central heating and comprises:
Vertical glazed front door with brick steps into:
ENTRANCE LOBBY: 8? x 4?; exposed timbers; glass door to hall.
STUDY: 8? 1? x 8?; exposed timbers; radiator; shelving.
PART VAULTED HALL: 12? 8? max x 14? max overall including wooden staircase to galleried landing with full height glazed feature to garden; exposed timbers; radiator.
CLOAKROOM: 6? 6? x 3? 3?; coloured corner basin and WC; radiator; extractor fan; shaver light.
DINING ROOM: 15? 5? x 13? 2? max overall; exposed timbers; radiator; door to kitchen.
DRAWING ROOM: 34? x 15? 10? max overall into recess flanking inglenook style brick fireplace with bressumer beam and inset woodburner; exposed timbers; 3 radiators; TV point; glazed double doors from hall; triple aspects including door to garden room.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 20? 3? x 13?; light oak wall and floor cupboards; sink; Hotpoint double oven with ceramic hob; plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher; exposed timbers; ceramic tiled floor; radiator; pantry cupboard; strip lights; Firebird oil fired boiler; door to:
UTILITY AREA: 6? 2? x 5? 9? L-shaped max overall including fitted louvred cupboards; ceramic floor; exposed timbers; door to:
VAULTED GARDEN ROOM: 12? x 7?; ceramic floor; electric panel radiator; full height glazed feature; sliding doors to garden.
GALLERIED LANDING: 17? 2?/20? 8? max x 12? 1? T-shaped max overall; glazed feature to rear garden; radiator; loft hatch.
BEDROOM 1: 15? 7? x 14? 8? plus secondary double glazed dormer window and open outlooks flanked by twin fitted wardrobes; exposed timbers; radiator.
ENSUITE BATH AND SHOWER ROOM: 12? 1? x 7? 5? max overall; twin vanity wash basins with louvred cupboards; bath with mixer/shower attachment; WC; Triton shower in bifold screen; radiator; exposed timbers; twin Velux roof lights.
BEDROOM 2: 15? 10? x 13? max into sloping roofline and exposed timbers; Velux roof light; radiator; triple feature window to garden.
BEDROOM 3: 15? 4? x 13? 8? max into sloping roofline; exposed timbers; radiator; secondary double glazing.
BEDROOM 4: 13? 7? x 12? 8? max into sloping roofline; exposed timbers; triple Velux roof windows; radiator.
BOX ROOM: 11? 5? x 6? 9? max; sloping roofline; exposed timbers; door to walk-in shelved airing cupboard.
BATHROOM: 10? 10? x 6? 7?; coloured suite of bath with mixer/shower attachment; vanity wash basin with louvred cupboard; WC; radiator; exposed timbers; shaver light.
OUTSIDE: The front of the property is located off Church Hill with rear vehicular access approached from Brockley Road with sliding electric gate serving the neighbouring barns, Hall Cottage and Whepstead Hall with right of way to private gated entrance set in brick and flint walled frontage opening to:
Coloured shingle forecourt providing ample parking provision and DOUBLE BAY OPEN CARTLODGE: 22? 3? x 13? 3?/16? max. Adjoining WORKSHOP/STUDIO: 11? 8? x 11? 4? with light, power and electric heater. Timber Shed and Log Store. Feature Victorian street lamp. The most attractive enclosed gardens are a particular feature with well stocked ornamental beds and borders, specimen trees including flowering cherry and lawn with patio terrace. Trellis screened oil tank. Outside tap. The garden extends to approximately 90? depth x 44? width, widening at entrance according to Promap O/S extract.
SERVICES: Mains water and electricity understood to be connected.
LOCAL AUTHORITY: St Edmundsbury - 01284 763233. The VOA website indicates Council Tax Band G.
DIRECTIONS: From Bury St Edmunds proceed along Out Westgate and continue into Horringer Road on the A143. Turn left on to the B1066 and proceed into Whepstead whereupon the entrance to West Barn is found on the right just after the village sign.
Whilst measurements and statements are provided in good faith, the accuracy should not be relied upon.
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008.
The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor. References to the Tenure of a Property are based on information supplied by the Seller. The Agent has not had sight of the title documents. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor. Items shown in photographs are NOT included unless specifically mentioned within the sales particulars. They may however be available by separate negotiation. Buyers must check the availability of any property and make an appointment to view before embarking on any journey to see a property."
Tax band G
474 sqm plot
