Summary -
Abbey Farm,Linstead,HALESWORTH,IP19 0LQ
IP19 0LQ
5 bed 3 bath Detached
Period farmhouse, two cottages and almost 21.5 acres — scope for equestrian or smallholding use..
Five-bedroom period farmhouse with character features and newer kitchen extension
Almost 21.5 acres of paddocks, meadows and fenced grazing land
Two self-contained annexes previously used as holiday lets
Extensive range of farm and equestrian buildings, including Dutch barn
Private drainage likely non-compliant; buyer to budget for new treatment plant
Several buildings with suspected asbestos cladding; remedial work may be required
EPCs poor (Farmhouse F; cottages E and G); energy improvements recommended
No forward chain; council tax band G for farmhouse (relatively expensive)
Set within almost 21.5 acres of paddocks, meadows and mature hedgerows, Abbey Farm is a handsome period farmhouse with two self-contained annexes and a large range of traditional and modern outbuildings. The house retains character features — exposed timbers, inglenook with wood-burning stove, cast-iron fireplace and a newer kitchen extension with Rayburn — offering comfortable family accommodation across five bedrooms. Gardens and paddocks provide scope for equestrian use or small-scale farming.
The property includes two previously used holiday cottages (Fieldmouse and Hedgehog) and extensive yard space with stables, a Dutch barn and a number of agriculture buildings, making it suitable for someone seeking an operational smallholding or an income from holiday lets (subject to permissions). Services include mains water plus a bore hole, mains electricity and a mix of solid fuel/Rayburn with some night storage and electric heating in one annexe. Broadband is reported fast and mobile signal average for the area.
Buyers should note several important practical points: the private drainage is unlikely to meet modern regulations so replacement with a compliant sewage treatment plant will be needed; some agricultural buildings have asbestos cladding; the EPCs are low (Farmhouse F, one annexe E, the other G); and parts of the estate will need ongoing maintenance. The property is offered freehold with no forward chain, and the guide price reflects the need to budget for remediation and planned works.
This is a rare opportunity for those wanting an established smallholding in a quiet Suffolk location close to Halesworth and the Heritage Coast. It will suit purchasers looking for space, character and equestrian or agricultural potential, and who are prepared to manage and invest in the buildings and services.
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