Summary - ORCHARD HOUSE MILL STREET STOWUPLAND STOWMARKET IP14 5BJ
4 bed 2 bath Detached
Historic family home on nearly an acre with barn and commuting links.
Grade II listed 16th‑century thatched farmhouse with strong period character
Orchard House is a quintessential 16th‑century thatched farmhouse, set centrally on nearly an acre of mature, private grounds. The property combines substantial reception space — including a lofty drawing room with inglenook and a sunny conservatory — with a modern fitted kitchen and useful utility room, creating a comfortable family home with period charm.
The layout suits flexible living: the principal bedroom and a bathroom are on the ground floor, with two further double bedrooms, storage and a shower room upstairs, and a fourth room currently used as a home office. Outside, a sizeable former stable block/barn with three storerooms provides generous storage and clear potential for conversion (subject to planning and listed‑building constraints). The garden is divided into distinct 'rooms' with a pond, rose walk, summerhouse and children's treehouse, ideal for family life and entertaining.
Important practical points are straightforward: the house is Grade II listed, which preserves character but will limit changes and can complicate repairs or extensions. The thatched roof and historic fabric will require specialist ongoing maintenance. Council tax is noted as expensive. On the positive side, high‑speed broadband, fast rail links from nearby Stowmarket (around four minutes by car) to London Liverpool Street in just over an hour, and a large, private plot add clear lifestyle and commuting appeal.
This home will suit buyers seeking a characterful rural retreat within commuting distance of larger centres, who appreciate period features and garden space and are prepared for the upkeep and planning requirements that come with a listed, thatched property.
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