Summary - Ashfield House, Richer Road, Badwell Ash IP31 3EU
4 bed 3 bath Detached
High-spec 4-bedroom family house with galleried halls and large gardens in a quiet Suffolk village..
4 double bedrooms, two with en-suites
Stunning galleried dining hall and first-floor galleried sitting area
Handmade kitchen with granite surfaces and Siemens integrated appliances
Underfloor heating to ground floor; air-source heat pump heating
Detached double garage, large driveway and parking for several cars
Just over 1/3 acre plot with extensive terrace and lawned gardens
Council tax band F — relatively expensive to run
Rural village location; larger towns c.12–14 miles away
An exceptional, contemporary family house arranged over two floors and extending to just over 3,000 sqft. Built in 2017, Ashfield House combines high-quality craftsmanship with modern fittings: handmade kitchen with granite worktops and integrated Siemens appliances, generous reception rooms and abundant natural light from large windows and bi-fold doors. The property sits on just over a third of an acre with a large stone terrace, lawned gardens and a detached double garage with power and lighting.
The interior is organised around a dramatic galleried dining hall and a large first-floor galleried sitting area, providing flexible living space for entertaining or family use. Ground-floor benefits include an open-plan kitchen/family room, utility and cloakroom, study/playroom and underfloor heating to the ground floor. Two of the four bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms and there is a family bathroom on the first floor.
Practical features include an air-source heat pump, electric main fuel, fast broadband availability (up to 1,000 Mbps), ample driveway parking and very low local crime. The village setting offers basic amenities — shop/post office and pub — with larger towns (Bury St Edmunds, Diss) around 12–14 miles away, so regular commutes will need consideration.
Notable negatives are practical rather than structural: council tax is band F (expensive) and the main fuel and heating system are electric-based, which may affect running costs depending on tariff. Mobile signal is average and the property sits within a remoter rural community, which may suit families seeking privacy but could be less convenient for everyday urban services. The house is presented to a high standard but the large garden and terrace will require ongoing maintenance.
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