Briar Lane, Rickinghall, Diss, IP22

A superbly positioned and impressive contemporary barn conversion, idyllically set in 3.5 acres, surrounded by countryside, yet less than one mile from a well-served village. Entrance hall, open-plan kitchen/living/dining room, utility room, study, master bedroom with dressing area & en-suite bath/shower room, three further double bedrooms all with en-suite shower rooms and a cloakroom. Driveway and parking, garage with cloakroom, store room, double cartlodge, workshop, garden and grounds. In all about 3.5 acres (sts). THE PROPERTY Wonderfully located, open plan contemporary barn conversion set within 3.5 acres, surrounded by countryside with garaging and outbuildings. Jackamans Farm was converted in 2019 to a meticulously high standard, incorporating modern open plan living with a beautifully designed handmade kitchen. Presenting cedar elevations, the property boasts over 3500 sq ft of accommodation arranged over a single floor with predominantly open plan living, which has the versatility to divide into separate areas if desired and has air source underfloor heating throughout, double glazing and thermostats in every room. The entrance porch leads into the entrance hall, which has a quarry tiled floor, glazed door to open plan living, door to utility room with base units and worktop with sink and mixer tap over and has a door leading outside. Leading off this room is a separate cloakroom with wc and pedestal wash basin. The study is fitted with cupboards and has a window to the front aspect overlooking the garden and farmland views beyond. The impressive and substantial open plan ''live-in' kitchen / dining / sitting room with solid oak floorboards has large fitted cupboards and a beautifully designed bespoke kitchen, beautifully crafted in painted shaker units with quartz work surfaces, integrated dishwasher, twin Neff slide and hide ovens, induction hob above and concealed extractor. There is also a Quooker hot tap, a Fisher Paykel fridge/freezer and adjoining the kitchen units is a spacious tongue and groove painted seating area. There are bifold doors to the south and west aspects and two multifuel woodburning stoves, one of which is a stylish Dik Guerts Odin, in the sitting area. There are four fully vaulted double bedrooms, all of which have large fitted wardrobes and all have en-suites. The master bedroom is a double aspect room with spacious en-suite bathroom with freestanding bath and separate walk-in shower. All bedrooms have the added benefit of fitted shutters. OUTSIDE The property is approached off a quiet country lane through electric wrought-iron gates, shingle driveway with parking for numerous vehicles, electric vehicle charging point, double cartlodge and studio/workshop, which could lend itself to working from home with its own wc, large windows, external doors and electric roller shutter. The gardens are of particular note and enjoy areas of lawn, many mature trees of varying variety, flower/shrub beds, a useful timber workshop and an attractive, partially walled pergola and west facing al-fresco dining area. Adjoining the gardens is a meadow to the north measuring 2.5 acres (sts). In all the property enjoys a picturesque country setting with attractive views and in all extends to around 3.5 acres. LOCATION Jackamans Farm stands in a beautiful rural setting less than one mile from the well-served conservation village of Rickinghall, which joins with Botesdale, and together have a thriving community and many amenities including a health centre, primary school, dentist, Co-Op supermarket, Chinese take away, two public houses and various other shops. There is good public transport to both Norwich and Bury St Edmunds and the market towns of Diss (8 miles) and Stowmarket (12 miles) provide a direct mainline service to London's Liverpool Street Station taking approximately 95 minutes and 80 minutes, respectively. More comprehensive facilities can be found in the historic cathedral town of Bury St Edmunds, which offers a full range of schooling, recreational and shopping facilities including the Arc shopping centre. Cultural amenities include the impressive Georgian Theatre Royal and the Abbey Gardens. DIRECTIONS From Bury St Edmunds proceed along the A143 heading towards Diss. Continue through Wattisfield and past the turning for Rickinghall & Botesdale on the left, then take the next turning right into Briar Lane. Jackamans Farm will be found after about 0.3 miles on the right. PROPERTY INFORMATION Services Mains water and electricity. Private Klargester Treatment Plant. Air source underfloor heating. Local Authority Mid Suffolk District Council Council Tax Band G Tenure Freehold Broadband FTTC - Predicted speeds of 24-36 Mbps Mobile Coverage/Signal Yes Viewing Only by appointment with the sole agents Jackson-Stops. Tel: 01284 700535