Welcome to Willow Farm Barn The Common, Eye, a cozy and compact semi-detached type home with 5 bed in the IP23 8EF area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band F.
This classic property was built
in a neighborhood known for its allure and prestige.
This home stands out for its value and character -
with a market valuation of £942,500 and a rental potential of £6,126 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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5 Bedroom Oak Framed Semi Detached Barn
-Two with En-Suites
- Family Bathroom
- Reception Hall
-2 Reception Rooms
- Kitchen/Breakfast Room
- Garage and Office
- Secluded Garden approx ? Acre
This impressive semi detached oak frame barn conversion has a extremley bright and airy feel to it and has a wealth of character. It was converted by it's present owners in 1994. The property is situated in the small village of Mellis, the barn boasts an abundance of original features including original timbers and vaulted ceilings. The accomodation comprises ground floor Grand Reception Hall, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Utility and Cloak Room. On the first floor there is 3 generous sized bedrooms two of which have en-suite facilities, 2 spacious attic rooms and a family bathroom. The property is set in approx half an acre and offers tranquill surroundings with views of open countryside approached by a sweeping driveway. Standing in the grounds there is a garage with ample parking and a large room at the rear of the garage, plus an original cart lodge providing useful storage areas. Mellis is a conservation area and comprises a highly regarded primary school, pub, village hall and church and is found between the markets towns of Diss and Eye both providing excellent amenities and shops. Diss offers a mainline rail link to both London Liverpool Street and Norwich.
Entrance :
Full height glazing with fully glazed wooden entrance door to;
Grand Reception Hall:
(19ft 7in) x (11ft 0in) 5.97m x 3.35m
A superb area with a fully glazed door in the centre with full height windows each side creating a light and airy reception hall, vaulted ceiling displaying the original Oak timber frame, exposed beams and decorative exposed brickwork, pine staircase in the centre of room leading to first floor, single light, radiator with decorative cover, sockets, tiled flooring and wooden latch doors to:
Sitting Room :
(20ft 0in) x (15ft 6in) 6.1m x 4.72m
This spacious reception room has exposed beams with original studwork and brickwork. Double glazed wooden windows to front and side aspects allowing views to gardens and countryside, large brick fireplace with oak bressumer and wood burning stove on raised brick hearth, wall lights, radiator, sockets, t.v point and solid wooden flooring.
Dining Room:
(20ft 0in) x (15ft 5in) 6.1m x 4.7m
The Dining room mirrors the sitting room and is perfect for entertaining. It again has original exposed timbers and studwork, double glazed wooden windows to front and rear aspects, large brick fireplace with oak bressumer and wood burning stove on raised brick hearth, wall lights, radiator, sockets, solid wooden flooring.
Kitchen:
(15ft 5in) x (13ft 10in) 4.7m x 4.22m
Fitted with a range of base level units providing drawer and cupboard space. The kitchen boasts a Watson range cooker with twin hotplates and oven inset into a fireplace. The range is oil fired and supplies the heating system and hot water requirements. There is also an electric oven with four ring electric hob with tiled worktop over and cupboards to each side. A traditional ceramic butler sink with brass mixer taps, concealed built in dishwasher with Oak worktop, exposed original timbers and studwork, double glazed wooden windows to rear and side, ceiling spotlighting, telephone point, wooden latch door, tiled flooring and an opening to:
Utility :
(12ft 0in) x (9ft 10in) 3.66m x 3m
Half glazed wooden door to gardens, exposed original studwork and timbers, space and plumbing for washing machine, space and vent for tumble dryer, and space for a frigde freezer, radiator, inset downlights, a walk in shelved pantry and tiled flooring.
Cloakroom :
The cloakroom is fitted with a white suite comprising close coupled WC, wash hand basin with brass taps, exposed timbers and studwork, double glazed wooden window to rear, radiator and tiled flooring.
On the First Floor:
Galleried Landing Area :
(11ft 5in) x (10ft 6in) 3.48m x 3.2m
This spectacular area overlooks the main reception hall with full height glazing allowing delightful views to across open countryside. vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers and studwork, solid wooden flooring, wall light points, wooden latch doors leading to:
Bedroom 1:
(14ft 10in) x (15ft 6in) 4.72m x 4.52m
The main bedroom has a bright and airy atmosphere, with a vaulted ceiling displaying of original exposed timbers and studwork. Double glazed wooden windows to side and rear aspects overlooking gardens and open countryside, solid wooden flooring, latch door to storage cupboard in eaves, sockets, light, radiator and wooden latch door to:
En-suite Shower :
(7ft 1in) x (6ft 3in) 2.16m x 1.9m
Fitted with a white suite comprising, WC, wash hand basin with taps, tiled corner shower with electric shower over, ceiling spotlighting, fully tiled to two walls, radiator, electric heater, extractor fan, tiled flooring and double glazed wooden window to rear.
Bedroom 2:
(15ft 10in) x (12ft 6in) 4.83m x 3.81m
Double glazed wooden windows to front and side aspects overlooking gardens and farmland, inset downlights, exposed timber frame, exposed brick work on chimney breast with built in wardrobe, radiator, wooden flooring, wooden staircase leading to attic room and wooden latch door leading to:
En-suite Shower Room :
(7ft 0in) x (6ft 5in) 2.13m x 1.96m
Fitted with a white suite comprising double shower with mains shower installed, WC, wash hand basin with taps, exposed timbers to two walls the others fully tiled, radiator, tiled flooring, double glazed wooden window to side aspect, built in shelved cupboard.
Bedroom 3:
(19ft 10in) x (15ft 10in) Min (13,0") 6.05m x 4.83m
An 'L' shaped room that was originally two bedrooms has Exposed timbers and studwork, red brick chimney breast, wooden flooring, radiator, telephone point, ceiling spotlighting, windows to front and rear aspects overlooking gardens and open farmland, wooden staircase to;
Attic Room 1:
(16ft 0in) x (13ft 6in) 4.88m x 4.11m
A spacious room with vaulted ceiling, it also has a wealth of character including an exposed chimney breast, exposed beams and studwork, original roof structure, opens out into the landing. Sky light window to front, overlooking the reception hall, wooden flooring and currently used as an occasional bedroom.
Attic Room 2 :
(14ft 3in) x (12ft 9in) 4.34m x 3.89m
Another room that is used as an ocassional bedroom, It has part vaulted ceiling displaying the original Oak timber frame, window to side, wooden flooring, television point, eaves storage cupboard, built in double wardrobe cupboard.
Family Bathroom:
(9ft 0in) x (7ft 2in) 2.74m x 2.18m
The bathroom is fitted with a traditional white suite comprising; bath with period style mixer tap with shower attachment, close coupled WC, bidet, wash basin with cupboards beneath and tiled splash back, double radiator, tiled flooring, inset down lights, extractor fan exposed timbers and studwork, wooden latch door.
N.B The current owners are under going changes to the attic rooms to comply with building regulations so they can be used as bedrooms.
Outside
Approach along an unmade lane crossing the common leading to the original farm house and continuing to the sweeping driveway of Willow Farm Barn which leads to the front of the property providing vehicle parking and turning space. To the side of the driveway is large garage with double wooden doors approximately 25' x 16' 5" with workshop area, power and lighting. To the rear of the garage is a room which could be used for various uses (subject to correct planning and regulations) measuring approximately 16' 9" x 17' 7" with wooden windows to side and rear, ceiling spotlighting, wall heater and television point.
The gardens is to the side of the property and is laid mainly to lawn bordered by a number of mature trees and shrubs. The delightful views from the garden are of open countryside and within the grounds is a natural pond and a paved terrace providing an ideal seating area for alfresco dining.
To the rear of the property is an original cart lodge which is built of traditional brick and flint construction beneath a pan tiled roof and has power and lighting connected. The cart lodge is divided into separate useful store areas, housing the oil tank, pressure tank and iron filter for water supply.
Agents Notes
Willow Farm Barn has sole rights to their own water supply via bore hole and water pump which is situated on the neighbouring property
Directions:
From our office in Mere Street, Diss turn left onto A1066/Park Road, turn right at A1077/Stuston Road. At the roundabout take the 4th exit onto A143 towards Bury St Edmunds proceed. As you come into Wortham village take left turning towards Mellis. Follow the road for approximately two miles into Mellis, taking the first turning on the right signposted Gislingham and Finningham. Follow the road for approximately half a mile and take the unmade road on the left, just after the farm on the right and a telegraph pole on the left. Bear left at the end of the driveway which will lead to Willow Farm Barn.
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Tax band F
2,247 sqm plot
