luxury real estate for sale Ipswich, United Kingdom

Set within approximately 8.5 acres of private woodland and meadow, this exceptional detached 6-bedroom barn conversion offers a chance to embrace a slower, more intentional way of living. Surrounded by nature and defined by calm, space, and light, the property has been thoughtfully designed for those seeking a refined yet minimalist lifestyle, where modern luxury exists in harmony with the landscape, yet with day-to-day amenities and commuter links easily accessible. Once an Atcost Barn, this grain store has been beautifully reimagined into a contemporary home of striking architectural simplicity. Expanses of glass frame uninterrupted views of the woodland, creating a constant visual connection to the outdoors and allowing natural light to pour into the living spaces throughout the day. The special thing about this home is how it invites everyone to gather, whether for an Autumn walk in the woods, tearing about on the meadow in Summer or Christmas lunch for 18 with a 21ft Christmas tree taking centre stage. The home is extremely versatile offering potential to repurpose rooms as needed, with 6 bedrooms including three on the ground floor, there is potential for study spaces, teens lounges, home gym, and multigenerational living. Step Inside Stepping through the substantial entrance hall you arrive at the heart of the home, an impressive, open-plan living space, carefully zoned by flooring, to incorporate the entrance hall, sitting area, kitchen, and dining space. This vast yet cohesive environment is both sleek and welcoming, defined by clean lines, understated finishes, and a sense of effortless flow, with areas cleverly defined and with flexibility for any configuration of furnishing you desire. Four sets of ceiling to floor sliding doors open to terraces with woodland views, extending the living space and providing a tranquil setting for entertaining or quiet reflection. A striking central staircase rises in two directions, enhancing both the symmetry and architectural interest of the interior, while reinforcing the sense of thoughtful design that runs throughout the home. A baby grand piano currently takes the sweet spot below the stairs, but this could also make a wonderful book nook with armchairs and bookcases, or a great place for the dog beds! To the left of the entrance hall sit three ground floor bedrooms, all with ensuites, perfect for guest requiring accessibility or visitors with young children, wanting to enjoy social time but with an ear out for the little ones. To the right is the dedicated home office with cloakroom just outside, carefully positioned at the front of the home to cater for a bit of peace to work. The utility room sits next to the kitchen, with an external door, built in storage, laundry facilities, and of course ample room to decamp muddy paws and children – a necessary practical addition to every country home. The kitchen boasts fabulous appliances including a bank of three Neff ovens and a Neff Microwave, and two islands, one for working space and the other social bar where family can chat with a cuppa to the chef, whilst dinner cooks and the attention to detail here even includes convenient sockets for phones and electricals. The dining zone allows space for an enormous table where 18 have enjoyed family celebrations and Sunday roasts, and in summer the doors open so your after-dinner coffee can be taken at leisure whilst watching the children play or just taking in the scenery. This could also be a separate more intimate sofa space with a smaller table if preferred - the remarkable thing about the whole property is the versatility to personalise the space to suit your lifestyle. Life As You Intended This is more than a home; it is a lifestyle defined by space, simplicity, and connection to the natural world. A place to slow down, breathe deeply, and live with intention, where every detail has been considered to create a calm and quietly luxurious retreat in the Suffolk countryside. The timber frame has been wrapped in 150mls of insulation from floor to walls to ceiling, and a sand and cement render, retaining heat efficiently. The result is a home that feels both grounded and uplifting, perfectly aligned with a growing desire to return to nature and a more balanced pace of life. Sustainability and efficiency are central to the property's ethos. With an Energy A rating, 62 solar panels and back up battery, and an air source heat pump, the home offers a highly efficient, low-cost way of living, allowing you to enjoy modern comforts while treading lightly on the environment. Explore Upstairs Twin staircases ascend to a first floor every bit as captivating as the ground level. To one side, the principal suite is bathed in natural light from expansive sloping rooflights, complemented by a thoughtfully zoned dressing area that flows seamlessly into a sumptuous en-suite, complete with both bath and shower, an indulgent sanctuary, perfect for unwinding in a long soak once the day draws to a close. The second staircase reveals two generously proportioned bedrooms, each with its own en-suite, alongside an impressive games room or playroom, also illuminated by striking sloping rooflights. The current owners' grandchildren have loved this room, designed with versatility in mind, to also serve as a stylish teenage retreat or, for multi-generational living, a comfortable and private lounge for extended family or even a cinema room.. The current owners have made the most of the home when family visits en masse, everyone having the luxury of their own privacy and space, rather like a boutique hotel. With leafy views from every aspect, this floor evokes the serene atmosphere of a treehouse, connecting to its surroundings. Step Outside The home sits in over 8 acres of meadow land and woodland – a totally unique setting for living the country dream with a 220 square metres of terrace providing space for seating, barbecuing, and alfresco dining and even a hot tub for gazing at the stars with no light pollution, if desired. A beautifully crafted timber double garage sits comfortably within its natural surroundings with parking outside up to eight vehicles. Above, a versatile space with kitchenette, shower room, and roof lights has served as a home office, keeping the work life balance by being able to close the door at the end of a work day….. and walk home! It also offers excellent potential as a hobby studio or perhaps an exclusive home gym. In summer, the trees provide welcome shady spot, yet the warm breeze flows through the four sets of south facing, sliding double doors. In winter, the house is enveloped in light as the trees lose their leaves and their silhouettes make beautiful shapes against the sky. A short walk through the woodland leads to open meadows, perfect for those wanting to embrace the good life and enhance sustainable living by keeping chickens and growing produce – there is so much space for greenhouses, polytunnels and the grounds even include a rainwater harvester for supplying the outside taps. Wildlife visitors include fox, badger, and deer with a wide variety of birdlife enjoying the woodland including woodpeckers, jackdaws jays and garden birds so you really feel like you are living with nature. On The Doorstep The picturesque, historic village of Kersey houses an important collection of medieval buildings but is also a vibrant community with an Ofsted rated good primary school, 12th Century church, village hall, pub, and local farm shops. . Approximately one mile away is Boxford village with further pub and shop, and of course et in the beautiful countryside of Suffolk you are spoilt for walks. How Far Is It To…. The attractive medieval market town of Hadleigh, about 4.3 miles away, has a wide range of independent shops, primary and secondary schools, library, churches, a leisure centre and a range of pubs and good restaurants. Transport links in the area include access to the A12 and mainline rail services to London Liverpool Street from both Colchester and Ipswich or link via Capel St Mary. For family days out Lavenham has a great treasure trail, and Colchester Zoo is within easy reach. What Three Words Location Every 3-metre square of the world has been given a unique combination of three words. Download the app to pinpoint the exact location of this property using the words ///putty.guideline.gaveServices, District Council and Tenure Air Source Heat Pump Central Heating Mains Electricity and Water Drainage - Klargester Treatment Plant Babergh District Council - Band E Freehold Broadband Connection please check https://www.openreach.com/fibre-checker Mobile Phone Reception See Link to check View mobile availability - Ofcom Checker EPC A rated

Bucklesham Hall is an impressive and beautifully presented Country House, with 15th century origins, set in approximately 23 acres of formal gardens, woodland, wildflower meadow, paddocks and ponds. With stunning views over Bucklesham countryside, this secluded property offers privacy and space in abundance - 5541 square feet. A beautiful approach to the Hall is accessed by a private and recently re-surfaced drive of approximately 0.7km, lined with grass verges that are planted with around 50 mature, native trees ensuring Bucklesham Hall retains its mysterious and private appeal. This property has the added advantage of having all bespoke timber framed, double glazed windows, attractive, traditional cast iron column radiators and modern boilers. The cart lodge has its own separate electric heaters. There is fibre connection to the property that provides super-fast internet.Reception Hall A warm and inviting Reception Hall with exposed beams, limestone flags and a Douvre Woodburning Stove for those chillier nights. The highlight of this room is the beautiful, bifurcated staircase with large central Venetian window providing beautiful views over the formal gardens.Drawing Room Entered from the Reception Hall, this impressively large room is enhanced with exposed beams, spotlights and triple aspect windows affording further splendid views over the gardens. The central focus is the Tudor barrel-back red brick fireplace with brick hearth and painted wooden mantel. The room is L-shaped providing the perfect space for a study area.Kitchen Flooded with light owing to the large Town and Country double glazed conservatory to the back of the kitchen, this is the perfect place for family and friends to gather in a sociable and well thought out kitchen. The kitchen area is awash with recessed spotlights. The Plain English bespoke kitchen cabinetry matches the Electric Aga in 'Pearl Ashes'. The Aga, with glass splashback, provides three ovens and two hobs with an additional attached electric 4 hob and 2 oven cooker. There are a range of base cabinets for ample storage, wall unit, housing for a fridge freezer, a large Belfast sink with mixer tap, space for integrated dishwasher and internal cupboard bins. The central island houses a wine fridge and fridge drawers. The tumbled limestone flags continue through to the conservatory area. The breakfast room conservatory is a beautiful, light space with magnificent views over the decked terrace, in which to enjoy views of the cascading garden, drawing your eyes to the picturesque pond below.Utility Room A fitted room with tumbled limestone tiles, worktop, wall and base cupboards with open shelving and space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer.Dining Room From the opposite side of the reception hall the elegant dining room, with spotlights, provides the perfect place to dine. Open the French doors onto the York stone terrace and enjoy drinks overlooking the stunning gardens, lake and countryside beyond. In winter, light a roaring fire in the impressive large brick backed and stone open fireplace. Dual aspect windows and the most beautiful bespoke Versailles smoked oak floor further enhance the splendour of this room. Boot Room A handy area in which to store coats and boots, this room is enhanced with Tintagel Floor from Boniti Flooring Specialists. Large, fitted pantry cupboards by Plain English, provide useful storage. An interesting feature is the stone wall-mounted sink with wall-mounted brass taps. Cloakroom With attractive wallpaper depicting old English countryside, this cloakroom has a tradition WC with wall mounted wash hand basin and a beautiful stained-glass window. Sitting Room This handsome room has a Sycamore stripped floor, apex ceiling, roof lights and dual aspect windows. Large beams and a Stovax wood burner, with stone effect surround, give this space a wonderfully cosy feel. One wall is fitted with bespoke, floor-to-ceiling shelves and cabinetry by Neville Johnson, with space to house a large TV. There is also a further cupboard with double wood doors.FIRST FLOOR Principal Bedroom A substantial bedroom with a large window overlooking the front garden. Exposed beams and stripped floors enhance the character of the room. Display alcove and under stairs storage cupboard. There is a walk-in wardrobe with hanging rail.Dressing Room Accessed directly from the principal bedroom, the dressing room provides ample storage with fitted wall to wall Neville Johnson wardrobes and shoe storage. There is space for a dressing table in front of the window also overlooking the front garden.En-Suite Bathroom A part–tiled en-suite comprises of a corner shower unit with rain head and hand-held shower attachment, wall mounted wash hand basin and vanity unit, separate wall mounted vanity unit, wall mounted WC, two towel rails and double ended free standing bath. Window overlooks the rear gardens and lake. Bedroom Two A delightful country style bedroom with exposed wooden floorboards, double fitted wardrobes and window overlooking the gardens and lake. There is a further door accessing the rear hall and further on to the family bathroom. Bedroom Three A large and bright room owing to the south facing large window with beautiful views of the garden. This room has exposed wood flooring, wash hand basin and a further door that access the hall leading to family bathroom one and bedroom four.Bedroom Four With pitched ceiling, this lovely large twin room has dual aspect windows. There is a double wardrobe with hanging rail and panelled doors. Recessed ceiling. Family Bathroom One A fully tiled bathroom fitted by Woodbridge Interiors, comprising bath, large, enclosed shower unit, wall mounted wash hand basin and WC. Second floor Bedroom Five This cosy bedroom with recessed ceiling also has a pitched ceiling with central window overlooking the garden and countryside beyond. Bedroom Six Double wardrobe with hanging rail, fitted shelving in recessed alcove, panelled doors and a further door leading a secondary set of stairs and bedroom seven. Bedroom Seven Recessed ceiling and dual-aspect windows provide plenty of light. There are built in cupboards with panelled doors. A further door leads to an east hallway. There is also a wash hand basin with fitted mirror and light. Family Bathroom Two A large, fully tiled bathroom designed and fitted by Woodbridge Interiors, with corner shower unit with rain head shower and hand-held shower, wall mounted WC, vanity unit with inset wash hand basin and dual ended freestanding bath. Window overlooking the gardens.OUTSIDE Bucklesham Hall sits proudly in its 23 acres which include formal gardens, lakes, fields and woodland. The perimeter of the estate is largely enclosed by hedges and post & rail fencing. The final approach to the main house and cart lodge with clock tower, is through automated, wrought iron gates and continues down a curved extension of the private driveway. There is ample, secure parking at the front of the property for at least seven cars. The cart lodge includes a twin bay garage, workshop, open bay and timber store on the ground floor. Exterior steps lead up to the first floor providing a large open plan space, kitchenette and shower room. This is currently being used as a home office but would also be useful as separate accommodation or a home gym. Other outbuildings include a timber framed barn, garden/propagating room and a larger brick-built barn, with covered storage area. These buildings provide useful storage for machinery and timber but could be developed into further residential or other recreational uses. The cellar to the main house is approached via steps at the side. The stunning, formal gardens extend to around 7 acres and include three, spring fed lakes. The largest of these sits below sweeping lawns at the rear of the property, it is well stocked with fish and has an impressive Yorkshire Stone waterfall. The second smaller lake is fed from this feature and has an established bed of water lilies. The third lake is situated to the east of the house, has a central island and smaller step built waterfall which flows into the streams below. An attractive barbecue hut sits on its banks and a Japanese style bridge highlights the natural waterway, which fills this lake from the springs above. There are many unusual specimen trees and plants growing next to the lakes which can be enjoyed from the naturalistic walks around them. At the rear of the cart lodge, there is a formal vegetable garden with raised beds, paved pathways and fruit cage. At the front of the house there is a fully enclosed walled garden with lawn and hornbeams planted for shade, a rose garden with box topiary hedges, an orchard and several formal borders. In addition to the formal gardens, there is a woodland, a wildflower meadow and three other fields, which are suitable for equestrian use or for other livestock. The main drive and other areas are planted with thousands of bulbs which provide Spring colour. The estate is self-sufficient in firewood. The grounds attract an abundance of local wildlife including kingfishers, waterfowl, herons, peacocks, deer and the occasional family of otters. Bucklesham Hall offers an idyllic setting for anyone wanting to enjoy the peace and beauty of the countryside whilst also having the benefit of good transport links and modern amenities close by.ABOUT THE AREA Bucklesham Hall is located within the rural outskirts of the popular village of Bucklesham on the eastern outskirts of Ipswich. The village has a highly thought of primary school, a public house and a church. Woodbridge (approx. 6 miles) is a much sought-after market town located close to the Suffolk Heritage Coast on the banks of the beautiful River Deben. The town is widely known for its' beautiful historic buildings and wide-ranging amenities which include a library, two theatres, a cinema, numerous sports facilities (including sailing, rowing, tennis, bowls, rugby, and football clubs), dentists and doctors' surgeries, and a selection of highly reputable schools. Woodbridge station is on the Ipswich-Lowestoft East Suffolk Line with connections via Ipswich to London Liverpool Street.Felixstowe (approx. 7 miles) is one of Britain's major seaports and a popular seaside resort, which has moved upmarket in recent years with council led rejuvenation of the seafront together with the opening of new restaurants and hotels, several of which are within walking distance of the property. In addition to the promenade and clifftop walks along the seafront of Felixstowe itself, the town is also well connected to nearby Ipswich, which has direct trains into London Liverpool Street (65 minutes), and is within easy reach of the Suffolk Heritage Coast and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is conveniently located for Purdis Farm Golf Club and is just a short drive from the county town of Ipswich, which offers a wide variety of shopping, commercial and leisure facilities, which includes a full range of sports clubs and societies, restaurants and high street stores. There is an excellent choice of schools within both the state and private sectors, which caters for all age groups. The town is currently undergoing an extensive waterfront regeneration, which shall add further amenities. Ipswich station is on the Greater Anglia Main Line, approximately 70 miles east of London Liverpool Street Station with a journey time from Ipswich of approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes. Bucklesham has good access to various road networks via the A12 to the south with links to London and the M25 and via the A14 to The Midlands and M11. Mainline rail links from Ipswich station are to London's Liverpool Street with a journey time of approximately 65 minutes.