To see a property that proudly embraces its history with pride and elegance is a real treat, and Yeomans Farmhouse is one such property. The four-bed Suffolk farmhouse sits nestled in the countryside on the Norfolk border has hit the market with Fine & Country for offers over £750,000.
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Located in Ilketshall St. Lawrence, near Beccles, Yeomans Farmhouse is a Grade II listed property with charming exposed beams, low ceilings and grand brick fireplaces. The oldest and tallest part of the building believed to date back to around 1650, but the property has been modernised and renovated over the years.
Selling agents Fine & Country said: “If you’re looking for space and tranquillity to live your rural dream, this could be the place for you! A typical Suffolk period farmhouse with a handsome frontage and attractive characterful interior, it’s perfect for any family or a sociable couple.”
The property is bursting with history throughout, beginning with the triple-aspect sitting room which runs the length of the house at one end. A large oak pillar in the corner of this room is said to have been used as a place to tie up animals that were brought in over winter.
This room also has a feature brick fireplace with a woodburner and is part open to the formal dining room, believed to have been added around 100 years after the property’s initial construction and once acting as a dairy farm. This spacious room could easily accommodate a large dining table and an inglenook fireplace makes it perfect for cosy family meals.
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Off the dining room is a snug, and both rooms have double doors to the south, allowing you to open this entire part of the house on warm summer days.
A useful utility and cloakroom are found off the snug, as well as an impressive conservatory which wraps around two sides of the property and has been upgraded by the current owner.
Last but certainly not least on the ground floor is the stunning kitchen/breakfast room, which was fitted by the current owner. Beautifully framed by exposed beams, its tiled flooring and cornflower blue units create a welcoming country-kitchen feel and there is space for seating at the central island and room for a table, making it a sociable space with plenty of room for entertaining.
Upstairs, there are four bedrooms, one of which is currently used as a study, and a family bathroom. Each bedroom boasts lovely views over the gardens and the countryside beyond and the spacious master bedroom has an en suite bathroom. There is also an attic room that offers further potential.
The garden at Yeomans Farmhouse provides another wonderful space where you can get away from it all. The current owner is a keen gardener and has found this space to be a real haven, with a range of formal bedding, a greenhouse and working area, a large pond that attracts an array of wildlife and a summerhouse where you can sit and watch the world go by.
A number of outbuildings are also including in the 1.5-acre plot (subject to measured survey), including a large workshop, a garage and log store and a cart lodge. These could be converted for a variety of uses, subject to the relevant permissions.
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Even more of nature’s wonders lie on your doorstep, with several nice walks to be found in the surrounding area. There is also a convenient bus stop at the end of the driveway.
Bungay and Halesworth are just 10 minutes away from Ilketshall St. Lawrence by car, while Beccles is around 20 minutes. The village is also within easy reach of the coast.
For more information, please contact Fine & Country.
PROPERTY FACTS
Yeomans Farmhouse, Ilketshall St. Lawrence
Price: OIEO £750,000
Fine & Country, 01502 445503
Fineandcountry.co.uk
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