Summary - The Street, Pakenham IP31 2JX
5 bed 2 bath Detached
Historic home with huge walled gardens and conversion potential.
Grade II listed 18th‑century farmhouse with many original features
An elegant 18th‑century Grade II listed farmhouse occupying a prominent position in the heart of Pakenham. The house retains abundant original features — exposed beams, inglenook fireplaces, sash windows and wide timber floors — and sits within substantial brick and flint walled gardens that offer privacy and a generous outdoor entertaining terrace.
Internally the layout suits a comfortable retirement lifestyle with ground‑floor reception rooms, a farmhouse kitchen, large utility and a recent wet room, while five double bedrooms upstairs are served by a modern family bathroom and separate shower. The property is offered chain free and has been a long‑standing family home, presenting immediate move‑in potential alongside scope to personalise.
A major value driver is the excellent range of outbuildings and former stables within the walled plot. Subject to planning and listed building consent, these could provide home office, studio or ancillary accommodation — but conversions are not guaranteed and will require specialist applications. The massive plot size also offers gardening and leisure opportunities uncommon in village centres.
Material considerations: the house is listed, which will restrict some changes and add consenting time and cost. Heating is oil‑fired and there is an older boiler in the cellar. Council tax sits at a higher band for the area. Buyers should expect maintenance consistent with an historic timber‑framed property and allow budget for any sympathetic upgrades or listed‑building works.
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