Badingham, Woodbridge, IP13

Enjoying a tucked away setting close to the parish church, an impressive and individual barn style residence. Custom built by the present owners, Nuthatch offers well laid out and flexible use accommodation, benefitting from all the advantages of its modern construction of locally sourced solid oak and poplar wood, whilst displaying the character and ambience of a converted barn. Within, the property features fine exposed timbers and includes a stunning vaulted sitting room, open to the roof apex, with wide glazed elevation, affording glimpsed views towards the parish church. There is a woodburning stove in a feature fireplace and slate tiled flooring, which runs throughout. Opposite a modern contemporary style kitchen with its stainless steel work surfaces, steps lead down to a dining area. There are three double bedrooms and two luxury bath/shower rooms. In addition to a utility room and separate cloakroom, there is a first-floor galleried study landing overlooking the sitting room, with access beyond into a roof storeroom. The property benefits from a modern oil-fired central heating system with a new boiler, has underfloor heating and double-glazed windows. Being well insulated throughout helps to contain the running costs. OUTSIDE Beyond the sheltered entrance is a double cart lodge, fronting onto which is a wide parking and turning driveway. To the front of the barn is an area of raised circular lawn garden and there are steps leading to a south west facing sun trap decking accessible from the inner hall and ideal for alfresco dining. To the rear is a narrow area of garden with a useful potting shed. In all the site extends to about 0.36 of an acre. LOCATION Nuthatch enjoys a tucked away and tranquil setting close to the church and within walking distance of the popular village pub. There are further local facilities in the neighbouring village of Laxfield (10-minute car drive) with its local store and renowned Low House pub. The historic town of Framlingham is just 4 miles and provides a wide range of local facilities, including top performing schools catering for all age groups in both the private and state sectors. The A12 is easily reached at Yoxford (7 miles) and links to Saxmundham, Woodbridge and Ipswich, whilst beyond is the Suffolk Heritage Coast, with its popular towns and villages of Southwold, Walberswick, Thorpeness and Aldeburgh DISTANCES Village pub - walking distance Framlingham - 4 miles Yoxford, A12 & Darsham Station - 7 miles Dunwich & Suffolk Coast - 12 miles DIRECTIONS (IP13 8JX) From the A1120 turn off at the White Horse pub and proceed along Low Street. Ignore Mill Lane, the right hand turning, and continue for a further 500 yards where the driveway entrance to Nuthatch will be found on the right-hand side. What3words: orchestra.army.obtain PROPERTY INFORMATION Services: Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected to the property. Oil-fired central heating. Fixtures & Fittings: Including curtains, are initially excluded from the sale, although certain items may be available separately. EPC: D Viewing: By appointment with Jackson-Stops.