Summary - GREEN OAK FARM STONHAM ROAD MICKFIELD STOWMARKET IP14 5LS
4 bed 1 bath Detached
Substantial period house with barn conversion potential in peaceful Suffolk countryside.
Grade II listed farmhouse with extensive period features and attic rooms|Barn has full planning permission for conversion to separate dwelling|Huge plot with mature gardens, large pond, and secondary driveway|Array of outbuildings and ample off-street parking via gated gravel drive|Private drainage may not comply with current regulations|Listed status will restrict works; consents required for many changes|Mixed heating noted: oil-fired and air-source heat pump systems present|Slow broadband and average mobile signal in rural location
Green Oak Farm is a Grade II listed, 4-bedroom farmhouse thought to date from around 1500, set in a large, tranquil plot on the edge of Mickfield. The main house offers period character throughout—exposed beams, original fireplaces and generous reception rooms—arranged over three floors with attic rooms providing extra space. Mature gardens, a large pond and wide countryside views frame the property, giving a strong sense of privacy and rural calm.
The site includes a substantial barn with full planning permission for conversion into a separate dwelling (applications referenced DC/23/04545 and DC/23/04546), plus several useful outbuildings and ample off-street parking accessed via gated gravel drives. A secondary driveway already exists to separate the barn from the main house if required, offering immediate development upside or potential ancillary income once conversions are completed.
Important practical points are made plainly: the house is Listed, so repairs and changes will need listed-building consent and may be restrictive; one planning application already addresses windows and lime render (DC/22/05198). Services include mains water and electricity, private drainage (which may not meet current regulations), and mixed heating noted as oil-fired plus air-source heat pump/underfloor and radiators. Broadband speeds are slow and mobile signal average—typical of a rural hamlet.
This property will suit buyers seeking a substantial family home with strong period character and significant development potential, or those wanting a countryside retreat with separate conversion opportunities. Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries with Mid Suffolk District Council regarding planning and listed-building consents before proceeding.
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