Mendlesham GreenStowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 5RB

Hawkins Farm Barn is an impressive Grade ll listed property of enormous character which has been cleverly blended with contemporary styling. The main barn is of double storey and constructed from a timber frame with weather boarded elevations.

There are exposed beams throughout the property and the floors are oak, tiled and carpeted. Many of the original features of the barn have been retained with exposed brick, beams and stud work and the property further benefits from large double glazed windows providing light and bright accommodation and partial under floor heating. The property has been fitted to a very high standard throughout.

The majority of ground floor accommodation is of an open plan layout with the double height entrance hall offering a stunning curved staircase rising to the first floor. The hall space is currently used as a dining hall with a sun room to the rear with French doors out on to the west facing terrace.

The bespoke Plain English style kitchen has full height kitchen units, a large practical island unit, built-in oven, induction hob, extractor and integral fridge, freezer and dishwasher with granite and oak worktops over with a pantry to one side.

To the side of the dining hall lie two bedrooms both with en suite shower rooms and a music room/bedroom with French doors out to the terrace. The hall also gives access to the family bathroom and utility room.

The first floor has an office space opposite the stairs which in turn leads through to a fabulous drawing room boasting wonderful views across the surrounding Suffolk countryside and is both a delightful relaxing space as well as a fun entertaining room. In addition there is another bedroom with mezzanine area, dressing room and en suite shower room.

The barn further benefits from an integral one bed annexe which is situated along the west side of the property also presented to a very high standard throughout providing a kitchen area, large reception room, bedroom and en suite bathroom.

OUTSIDE
The barn is approached through electric wooden gates along a gravelled driveway which culminates in a wide parking area. To one side of which is a double cart lodge with a machinery store and office/studio above.

The south facing gardens wrap around the property and are mainly laid to lawn with various established trees providing screening and privacy.

There are two ponds and a smart slate terrace along the western boundary which is surrounded by a high brick wall, perfect for al fresco dining. Beyond the garden lies the post and rail paddock, interspersed by specimen trees and enclosed by hedgerows with 2 stables to one side.

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

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