property.
Gosbeck Road
Stowmarket, Helmingham
£1,395,000
Tenure: Freehold
Ref: FLH104606
- 17th century barn conversion
- Multitude of outbuildings
- Two brick built income producing holiday cottages
- Approximately 1 acre plot (stms)
- Master suite with dressing room
- Stunning grounds with wildlife pond
- Quiet location with field views
- Planning permission for further extension read more show less
monthly mortgage estimate
A unique opportunity to acquire a spacious family home, with an abundance of period features and historic value. Set in the desirable village of Helmingham, with great access to transport links. The holiday cottages are an impressive addition, generating an annual income for our client.
are you thinking of
selling or letting?
Council Tax Band: G
Tenure: Freehold
floor plans
in detail
We are delighted to be offering to market this non-listed Suffolk barn conversion with a magnitude of original features throughout, whilst being perfectly brought up to modern standards and well cared for over the years by the current owner. Set within grounds of approximately an acre, with two holiday cottages and a multitude of outbuildings, garages and cart lodges.
The original building dates from the 17th century and has been skillfully converted by the previous owners to create a well-proportioned and comfortable family home, retaining delightful period features and offering versatile accommodation throughout. The building has handsome elevations of red brick and black timber weatherboarding.
The original section of the barn boasts a stunning traditional timber frame with a vaulted ceiling being the main feature within the open plan living space. The downstairs also benefits from a farmhouse style kitchen/diner, separate utility room and pantry, a cosy snug, three generous bedrooms and a jack and Jill bathroom.
The upstairs of the barn features a main master suite, comprising of walk through dressing room, en-suite bathroom and bedroom. You can also find two mezzanines overlooking the main living space, the perfect place to work from home.
The grounds are mostly laid to lawn, with various patio areas, mature trees, shrubs and hedgerow throughout. A large natural pond is a delightful feature, and home to wildlife including a local family of ducks.
Situated within the main barn room, with a large Yeoman log burner being the main feature along with the vast ceiling height and original timber frame throughout. Karndean flooring with underfloor heating. Two radiators. Double glazed patio doors to rear aspect.
Stone flooring with under floor heating. Radiator. Full height gable window to side aspect, overlooking a large patio area with pergola.
Farm style kitchen cabinets with adjoining wooden worktop. Ceramic sink. Space for oven. Radiator. Stone flooring with under floor heating. Space for a large table and chairs. Access into a large walk in pantry with various shelving throughout and a double glazed window to side aspect. Access into:-
Tiled flooring. Space for washer and dryer. Barn style door into rear garden.
Currently used as a snug, this additional reception area could also make a fantastic playroom or workspace. With karndean flooring, and a radiator. Providing access to:-
Three double glazed windows to front and side aspects. Carpeted flooring.
Double glazed windows to side and rear aspects. Wooden flooring. Radiator. Fitted wardrobe.
Two double glazed windows to rear aspect. Wooden flooring. Radiator. Fitted wardrobes.
Currently used as an additional guest room. With wooden flooring and a radiator.
With an exceptional view of the vaulted timber frame, currently used as an office space with a fitted desk and shelving. Original wooden flooring.
Accessed via a walk through wardrobe (11"03' x 9"07'), with various shelves and hanging space. The bedroom has two double glazed windows to side aspects. Loft hatch.
Accessed via an electric roller door, or a door from the cart lodge to the front. With power and light. Various shelving and storage throughout. Internal door into:-
Access to the rear, with barn style doors. Power and light throughout.
With power and light. Loft storage. Side door plus large barn style doors to front.
The holiday cottages have been successfully let by the vendor over the last 18 years. Most recently, they have been marketed, and let, on a low-key basis and produce C£20,000 per annum. However, based on previous letting experience, and the current market, it is anticipated that this could be increased to C£35,000 per annum.
The original building dates from the 17th century and has been skillfully converted by the previous owners to create a well-proportioned and comfortable family home, retaining delightful period features and offering versatile accommodation throughout. The building has handsome elevations of red brick and black timber weatherboarding.
The original section of the barn boasts a stunning traditional timber frame with a vaulted ceiling being the main feature within the open plan living space. The downstairs also benefits from a farmhouse style kitchen/diner, separate utility room and pantry, a cosy snug, three generous bedrooms and a jack and Jill bathroom.
The upstairs of the barn features a main master suite, comprising of walk through dressing room, en-suite bathroom and bedroom. You can also find two mezzanines overlooking the main living space, the perfect place to work from home.
The grounds are mostly laid to lawn, with various patio areas, mature trees, shrubs and hedgerow throughout. A large natural pond is a delightful feature, and home to wildlife including a local family of ducks.
Location
Helmingham is a charming Suffolk village within Eastern England. Situated 12 miles east of Stowmarket, and 12 miles north of Ipswich with easy access to A14. Home to the famous Helmingham Hall, a large red-brick quadrangular mansion, dating back to the reign of Henry VIII. Set within the countryside, with fantastic country walks surrounding the village.Accommodation
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall
A large wooden front door leads into the entrance hall, with tiled flooring, original beams, radiator and storage cupboard.Cloakroom
Two piece suite comprising of low level WC and small wash hand basin. Tiled flooring. Radiator. Double glazed window to side aspect.Living Room
27' x 20' 2" ( 8.23m x 6.15m )Situated within the main barn room, with a large Yeoman log burner being the main feature along with the vast ceiling height and original timber frame throughout. Karndean flooring with underfloor heating. Two radiators. Double glazed patio doors to rear aspect.
Dining Room
20' 6" x 13' 3" ( 6.25m x 4.04m )Stone flooring with under floor heating. Radiator. Full height gable window to side aspect, overlooking a large patio area with pergola.
Kitchen
19' 1" x 12' 5" ( 5.82m x 3.78m )Farm style kitchen cabinets with adjoining wooden worktop. Ceramic sink. Space for oven. Radiator. Stone flooring with under floor heating. Space for a large table and chairs. Access into a large walk in pantry with various shelving throughout and a double glazed window to side aspect. Access into:-
Utility Room
8' 3" x 7' 1" ( 2.51m x 2.16m )Tiled flooring. Space for washer and dryer. Barn style door into rear garden.
Snug
20' 1" x 11' 4" ( 6.12m x 3.45m )Currently used as a snug, this additional reception area could also make a fantastic playroom or workspace. With karndean flooring, and a radiator. Providing access to:-
Hallway
Two airing cupboards. Access into ground floor bedrooms and jack and Jill bathroom.Bedroom Two
18' 6" x 14' 2" ( 5.64m x 4.32m )Three double glazed windows to front and side aspects. Carpeted flooring.
Bathroom
Four piece suite comprising of freestanding bath, enclosed shower, low level WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Wooden flooring. Radiator. Heated rail. Double glazed window to front aspect. Jack and Jill style with access from either bedroom two or the hallway.Bedroom Three
16' 1" x 10' 11" ( 4.90m x 3.33m )Double glazed windows to side and rear aspects. Wooden flooring. Radiator. Fitted wardrobe.
Bedroom Four
10' 11" x 10' 8" ( 3.33m x 3.25m )Two double glazed windows to rear aspect. Wooden flooring. Radiator. Fitted wardrobes.
First Floor
Mezzanine One
12' 6" x 12' 6" ( 3.81m x 3.81m )Currently used as an additional guest room. With wooden flooring and a radiator.
Mezzanine Two
20' 8" x 11' 2" ( 6.30m x 3.40m )With an exceptional view of the vaulted timber frame, currently used as an office space with a fitted desk and shelving. Original wooden flooring.
Master Bedroom
18' 10" x 14' 9" ( 5.74m x 4.50m )Accessed via a walk through wardrobe (11"03' x 9"07'), with various shelves and hanging space. The bedroom has two double glazed windows to side aspects. Loft hatch.
Ensuite
Four piece suite comprising of free standing bath, enclosed double shower, low level WC and twin vanity wash hand basins. Double glazed window to rear aspect.Outside
Front Garden
The front garden mostly consists of a shingle driveway, accessed via a gated entrance, leading to both holiday cottages along with a timber workshop barn to the rear of the property. With various trees, shrubs and plants enclosed with hedgerow and a single garage being accessible upon entry via the main gate.Rear Garden
Mainly laid to lawn, with various fenced off sections to create a harmonious living arrangement between the barn and holiday cottages. With featured areas including a wood store, bin store and generous patio areas to utilise the sun at all times of the day.Cart Lodge
Two car cart lodge with a single garage either side (measuring 13"00 x 10"00 each) enclosed by barn style garage doors, with power and light.Workshop
22' 5" x 18' ( 6.83m x 5.49m )Accessed via an electric roller door, or a door from the cart lodge to the front. With power and light. Various shelving and storage throughout. Internal door into:-
Games Room
22' 5" x 18' ( 6.83m x 5.49m )Access to the rear, with barn style doors. Power and light throughout.
Timber Workshop Barn
29' 9" x 16' 5" ( 9.07m x 5.00m )With power and light. Loft storage. Side door plus large barn style doors to front.
Additional Accommodation
The holiday cottages have been successfully let by the vendor over the last 18 years. Most recently, they have been marketed, and let, on a low-key basis and produce C£20,000 per annum. However, based on previous letting experience, and the current market, it is anticipated that this could be increased to C£35,000 per annum.
Willows Barn Holiday Cottage
With open plan living, dining space, separate kitchen, bathroom and three bedrooms. Operating from a separate heating system. Ask the Framlingham Office for further details.Brambles Barn
With open plan living, dining space, separate kitchen, bathroom and three bedrooms. Operating from a separate heating system. Ask the Framlingham Office for further details.Agents Note
Under the terms of the Estate Agency Act 1979 (Section 21) please note that the vendor of this property is a relative of a staff member of the Connells Group.Services
Mains water and electric. Oil fired heating plus electric under floor heating. Modern treatment plant drainage system.Other Information
The property is subject to a standard Helmingham Estate Covenant, meaning consent is required for any alterations or additions to the property however the current owner has never experienced any issues with obtaining consent.
location
get directions
to the property
to the branch
energy efficient rating
Monthly mortgage estimate
">
Use our handy mortgage calculator to estimate what your monthly repayments could be. Edit the fields below with the relevant details or, if you’d like a more accurate view on what your repayments could be, complete our mortgage enquiry form below and our Mortgage Consultant will be in touch.
* Terms and Conditions apply.
">
Mortgage enquiry
Interested in this property?
Looking for something else?
view all our properties
We're here to help
more about our team
thinking of selling or letting?
book a free valuation
Book now
*PLEASE BE AWARE, THESE RESULTS ARE FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED AS A MORTGAGE
QUOTE. THESE ARE BASED ON A REPAYMENT MORTGAGE AND MAY VARY DEPENDING ON THE TERM AND INTEREST RATE OF YOUR
MORTGAGE.
LENDER FEES MAY ALSO BE APPLICABLE. IF YOU WOULD LIKE GUIDANCE ON THE RIGHT MORTGAGE FOR YOU, WE RECOMMEND SPEAKING TO ONE OF OUR MORTGAGE CONSULTANTS WHO WILL BE MORE THAN HAPPY TO HELP.
**THE 4.7% ANNUAL INTEREST RATE IS BASED ON THE CONNELLS GROUP AVERAGE MORTGAGE INTEREST RATE TAKEN FROM THE PERIOD OF 01/01/2024 – 01/03/2024 AND IS CORRECT AS AT 07/03/2024.
A LIFETIME FEE MAY BE PAYABLE UPON MORTGAGE APPLICATION AS WELL AS AN ADMINISTRATION FEE. THE TOTAL FEE PAYABLE WILL DEPEND ON YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES. YOUR MORTGAGE CONSULTANT WILL EXPLAIN ANY FEES APPLICABLE IN YOUR INITIAL APPOINTMENT.
ALL MORTGAGES ARE SUBJECT TO STATUS AND LENDER CRITERIA. MOST BUY TO LET MORTGAGES ARE NOT REGULATED.
LENDER FEES MAY ALSO BE APPLICABLE. IF YOU WOULD LIKE GUIDANCE ON THE RIGHT MORTGAGE FOR YOU, WE RECOMMEND SPEAKING TO ONE OF OUR MORTGAGE CONSULTANTS WHO WILL BE MORE THAN HAPPY TO HELP.
**THE 4.7% ANNUAL INTEREST RATE IS BASED ON THE CONNELLS GROUP AVERAGE MORTGAGE INTEREST RATE TAKEN FROM THE PERIOD OF 01/01/2024 – 01/03/2024 AND IS CORRECT AS AT 07/03/2024.
A LIFETIME FEE MAY BE PAYABLE UPON MORTGAGE APPLICATION AS WELL AS AN ADMINISTRATION FEE. THE TOTAL FEE PAYABLE WILL DEPEND ON YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES. YOUR MORTGAGE CONSULTANT WILL EXPLAIN ANY FEES APPLICABLE IN YOUR INITIAL APPOINTMENT.
YOUR HOME OR PROPERTY MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE. YOU MAY HAVE TO PAY
AN EARLY REPAYMENT CHARGE TO YOUR EXISTING LENDER IF YOU REMORTGAGE.
ALL MORTGAGES ARE SUBJECT TO STATUS AND LENDER CRITERIA. MOST BUY TO LET MORTGAGES ARE NOT REGULATED.
Book a Viewing
We have received your message
There was an error sending your message - please try again later.