Summary - NINE ELMS FARM RINGSHALL STOWMARKET IP14 2LY
6 bed 3 bath Detached
Ideal for peaceful country retirement with large garden and separate two-bed annexe.
Grade II-listed 17th-century thatched house with original beams and features
Set within a quiet Suffolk hamlet, this Grade II-listed 17th-century house blends original timber beams, a thatched roof and sensitive modern interventions. Newly renovated by an architect, it offers spacious principal accommodation across two storeys plus a self-contained two-bedroom annexe — ideal for visiting family or independent living. The property sits on a very large, level plot of around one acre with productive fruit trees, formal planting and a paved patio creating a private country garden.
Practical comforts come alongside period charm: a bespoke solid-wood kitchen with AGA and stone-topped island, a garden room with underfloor heating and extensive beam-filled reception rooms. The annexe provides additional living space, a double-bay garage, specialist gym area and EV charging point. Stowmarket station is roughly four miles away with direct trains to London in just over an hour, making occasional city travel straightforward.
Important considerations are factual and significant. The house is Grade II listed — repairs, alterations and thatch maintenance will be subject to listed-building consents and specialist care. Broadband speeds are slow and mobile signal is average, which may affect those who work from home. Council tax is high (Band G), and thatch upkeep and heritage fabric require ongoing maintenance budgets despite the recent renovation.
For a retiree seeking privacy, heritage and generous outdoor space within easy reach of local amenities and excellent primary schooling, this is a rare and substantial example of Suffolk vernacular architecture updated for contemporary living. Buyers should be prepared for listed-building responsibilities and the practicalities of rural connectivity.
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