Summary - Manor Farm, Laxfield IP13 8JA
8 bed 2 bath Country House
Restored Grade II farmhouse with 8.5 acres, pool and conversion potential for holiday lets..
Grade II listed 16th‑century farmhouse with original timbers and high ceilings
Approximately 8.5 acres: formal gardens, pond, fenced meadow and paddock
Heated 24' x 12' swimming pool with adjoining pool house and plant room
Implemented planning permission to convert outbuildings into three holiday lets
PV panels on buildings provide an income stream
Substantial outbuildings and stables; annexe/basic and requires refurbishment
Only two main bathrooms for eight bedrooms; attic bedrooms ideal for guests
Very slow broadband and average mobile signal; listed status limits alterations
Manor Farm is a substantial Grade II listed Suffolk farmhouse, newly renovated while retaining strong period character — exposed timbers, inglenook fireplaces and high ceilings across three floors. Set in about 8.5 acres of mature grounds, the house offers generous family living: multiple reception rooms, a Neptune kitchen/breakfast with vaulted ceiling, pantry and utility, plus eight well-sized bedrooms and flexible attic accommodation. The site includes a heated swimming pool and an impressive pool house for summer entertaining.
The estate includes substantial brick outbuildings — stables, stores, cartlodges, garage and a former annexe — with implemented planning permission to convert parts into three holiday lets. PV panels on buildings provide an income stream and help reduce running costs. A long in-and-out gravel driveway, ample parking and fenced meadow add practical value for equestrian, hobby farming or lifestyle buyers.
Buyers should note this is a Grade II listed property: any alterations will be subject to listed building consent and may present additional cost and procedural steps. Broadband in the area is very slow and mobile signal is average — important for home-working needs. Council Tax is high (Band G), and while the house has been comprehensively refurbished, some outbuildings (the former annexe) remain basic and will require finishing if used as living accommodation.
Overall Manor Farm will suit buyers seeking a characterful country home with acreage and conversion potential, those wanting rental income from holiday lets, or equestrian hobbyists. The property’s remoteness and affluent, low-crime rural setting deliver privacy and wide views, but thoughtful budgeting for listed-status works, outbuilding refurbishment and connectivity improvements is advised.
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