Summary - Bacton, Stowmarket IP14 4LE
6 bed 4 bath Detached
Spacious period home with paddocks and conversion potential for versatile country living.
Grade II listed timber‑framed farmhouse, built c.1580
Approximately 4.07 acres with paddocks and two stables
Six bedrooms, four bathrooms, five reception rooms
Detached two‑storey studio plus large workshop and cart lodge
Planning permission granted to convert attached outbuildings
Listed status will restrict alterations and complicate works
Slow broadband and quite expensive council tax to note
Excellent access to A14 and Stowmarket station (commuter links)
An exceptional Grade II listed farmhouse dating from the 1580s, carefully maintained for over two decades. The house offers six characterful bedrooms, five reception rooms and fine period details such as exposed timber framing and attractive fireplaces — ideal for a family seeking historic charm and generous living space. The property sits in about 4.07 acres with paddocks, two stables and excellent equestrian potential.
Practical outbuildings include a two‑bay cart lodge with a large room above, a substantial workshop and a detached two‑storey studio suitable as an annexe subject to consents. Planning permission has already been granted to convert attached outbuildings, presenting clear scope to create additional living or income space. The village location provides convenience: local shop, pub, primary school and Stowmarket station are nearby with fast rail links to London.
Buyers should note the Grade II listing will restrict alterations and can complicate works or modernisation. The property sits on a large plot and may require ongoing maintenance typical of a 16th‑century timber‑framed house. Broadband speeds are slow and council tax is described as quite expensive — factors to consider for modern working or running costs.
Overall this is a substantial, characterful rural home with strong equestrian and conversion potential for buyers who value history, space and flexible ancillary buildings. It suits a family wanting countryside living with commuting options, or an investor looking to add value where permitted.
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