Summary - BEECH FARM ST NICHOLAS SOUTH ELMHAM HARLESTON IP20 0PS
5 bed 4 bath Detached
Spacious five-bedroom farmhouse on a large plot with period charm and studio space.
Five bedrooms over three floors with principal suite and dressing room (or bedroom)
Very large private plot with mature trees, terrace and far-reaching rural views
Detached garage with power, lighting and first-floor office/studio
Glazed conservatory with underfloor heating opening to garden
Original period features: exposed timbers, brick fireplaces, Victorian tiles
Oil-fired central heating; private fuel supply (oil) — consider running costs
Solid brick walls assumed uninsulated — energy upgrade likely required
Septic tank drainage; needs regular maintenance and servicing
Set within a peaceful hamlet and occupying a very large plot, this handsome five-bedroom farmhouse (c.1843) combines period character with practical family living. The house is arranged over three floors and retains original features — exposed timbers, brick fireplaces and a welcoming Victorian-tiled porch — alongside sympathetic modern upgrades such as double glazing and a well-equipped kitchen with an AGA. A glazed conservatory with underfloor heating opens to extensive lawns and long rural views, offering indoor-outdoor living for all seasons.
Accommodation centres on a wide, elegant hallway, dual-aspect reception rooms with wood-burning stoves, a spacious kitchen/breakfast island, utility room and ground-floor WC. The principal suite includes a dressing room (or fifth bedroom) and en-suite; two further double bedrooms sit on the first floor with two more doubles and a shower room on the second floor — flexible space for family, guests or home working. A detached garage provides power, lighting and a first-floor office/studio accessed by an external staircase.
Practical considerations are clear: the property uses oil-fired central heating (private supply) and sits on solid brick walls that are assumed to be uninsulated — energy efficiency improvements will be a sensible future project. Drainage is by septic tank, which requires regular maintenance. Council Tax sits above average and the location is a remote hamlet, so daily access for commuters may be less convenient, though mobile signal and broadband are strong.
This is a character-rich country home for buyers seeking space, privacy and handsome period detailing, with scope to improve energy performance and personalise the fabric of the house. The plot, outbuildings and studio potential add practical value for home working, hobbies or a growing family.
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