5 bedroom detached house for sale

A detached 4 bedroom property, complete with one bedroom annexe, positioned within the centre of Earl Soham village.

Positioned within the centre of the sought after village of Earl Soham, with its active community, highly regarded butchers and delicatessen, along with the popular village pub, the property, formerly the village butchers, has been converted to a very comfortable home.

Detached and arranged over two storeys, the red brick building is awash with character and includes replacement double glazed sash windows, along with a Hive central heating system. The large kitchen/diner is orientated to the south-east with under counter cupboards and Rangemaster stove, whilst the two atmospheric reception rooms are complete with wood burning stoves, and to the rear of the property is the modern shower room.

The first floor comprises four double bedrooms, along with main bathroom.

THE ANNEXE

The single storey building has been designed and executed to a very high specification and was completed in early 2024, offering a large open plan kitchen/living/dining space complete with woodburning stove and bi-fold doors to south facing terrace. The large double bedroom offers French doors to the garden, along with a modern shower room.

OUTSIDE

The planted front garden gives way to the front door, whilst double timber gates to the side provide a narrow shingle driveway, leading to the rear garden and the annexe. The terraced garden is completely walled, offering a private and secluded suntrap.

LOCATION

Brook House enjoys a central location in the sought after village of Earl Soham, with its picturesque high street and numerous listed buildings, with the local amenities including an award-winning butcher/delicatessen, an atmospheric pub, as well as a primary school, bowls and tennis clubs and fine church. The village also offers local employment opportunities, with a variety of rural businesses operating from converted farm buildings. The historic market town of Framlingham, with its fine Norman castle and picturesque Market Hill, provides a full range of local shopping and commercial facilities, as well as top performing schools in both the state and private sectors. The surrounding countryside offers an extensive network of footpaths and bridleways, linking to many pretty villages. The county town of Ipswich and the riverside of Woodbridge are both easily accessed, whilst from Stowmarket (14 miles to the west) mainline rail services run regularly to London’s Liverpool Street. The coastal towns of Aldeburgh and Southwold are also easily accessed.

DISTANCES

Framlingham – 2.5 miles
A14 & Stowmarket Station - 14 miles (London Liverpool Street Station - 85 minutes approx)
Ipswich - 14 miles
Woodbridge - 16 miles
Suffolk Heritage Coast – 16 miles

DIRECTIONS (IP13 7SA)

From Ipswich travel in a northerly direction on the B1071. Proceed through the villages of Westerfield and Witnesham and continue over the Ashbocking crossroads and through Framsden. At the junction with the A1120 tourist route turn right and proceed for a further three miles turning right at the junction into Earl Soham. Continue through the village passing the pub on the right and the butchers on the left, where Brook House will be found on the left-hand side. It is advised to park in the layby opposite the property.

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SERVICES

Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. Oil- fired central heating system.

EPC

Brook House – E
Annexe – TBC

AGENT’S NOTE

The property is currently operated as a holiday let, further details of which are available upon request. Excluding personal affects and paintings, most items of furniture can be made available by separate negation.

VIEWINGS

By appointment with Jackson-Stops.