Detached house for sale in Snape Watering, Sternfield, Saxmundham, Suffolk IP17

Immaculate barn conversion in about 4.2 acres.

Description
Watering Barn is an immaculately presented contemporary barn conversion in about 4.2 acres. It is in a secluded setting close to the edge of Snape.

The barn is a stylish family house, meticulously interior-designed, which was converted in 2017. Inside there is great character including exposed timbers, high vaulted ceilings and well proportioned, light filled rooms.

The reception hall opens through to the kitchen/ breakfast room on one side with bespoke fitted cabinetry with granite worktops and brass fittings, a large island unit with ample storage, Gas Rangemaster ‘Classic Deluxe cooker, wine cooler, built-in TV and integrated dishwasher.

To the opposite end of the barn lies a spacious sitting room with matching herringbone timber floors, exposed brick work & a fitted wood burning stove.

Off the sitting room there is a triple aspect dining room, with French doors to a terrace perfect for al fresco dining. There is a further spacious reception room that can be easily used as a further bedroom or study. Finishing off the ground floor is a guest wing, which alternately could be used as a self-contained annexe, which has a sitting room, bathroom, and double bedroom. There is separate access provided via a door at the front or from the utility which can easily be used with the main house or alternatively as a kitchen for the annexe.

An oak veneer staircase leads to a large first floor landing serving a spectacular principal bedroom with vaulted ceiling, Bespoke-fitted dressing room and a en suite bathroom. There are a further two double bedrooms each with an en suite shower room.

Watering Barn is approached off a small quiet dead end lane. There is a wide gravel parking sweep to the front of the property with ample parking. To one side lies a superb games room/ studio with home office/ gym above which is immaculately presented throughout. A large meadow lies to the west of the house bordering the river Fromus providing a beautiful outlook from the barn.

The gardens of Watering Barn surround the rear of the property enclosed by fencing and mature hedging. To the south lies a large in ground Swim Spa surrounded by a decked terrace.

Location
Watering Barn occupies a superb position in Snape Watering, which is located just outside of Benhall in east Suffolk. Benhall has a charming medieval church, a small farm shop and a popular primary school; there are numerous footpaths in the village.

Saxmundham is a substantial and historic market town with a wide selection of amenities including Waitrose and Tesco supermarkets, independent shops and a railway station offering trains to London via Ipswich from 115 minutes.

Aldeburgh (6 miles), the popular coastal town closely associated with Benjamin Britten, is famed for its fish and chips and the celebrated Hambling. There are excellent galleries, boutiques and superb restaurants including the critically acclaimed 'The Suffolk Sur Mer'.

Sporting facilities are fantastic: Saxmundham has a tennis club and gym; Leiston (6 miles) has a brilliant leisure centre. Aldeburgh, Thorpness and Woodbridge have well-regarded golf, tennis and sailing clubs; Woodbridge also offers rowing and rugby clubs.

Schools in the area are excellent including Orwell Park Prep School, Summerhill, Woodbridge School, Framlingham College and Ipswich School, all of which are included in the Good Schools Guide.

All times and distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 4,954 sq ft

Acreage:
4.2 Acres