Mayhews Farm is a beautiful, newly thatched farmhouse providing just under 3,000 square feet of characterful accommodation with a host of original features throughout, including exposed timber beams and a grand inglenook fireplace positioned in the spacious drawing room. Combined with exceptional interiors and its newly appointed garden room, this makes a fine family home nestled within tranquil countryside.

The ground floor comprises a number of reception rooms; the impressive drawing room has a smaller sitting room adjacent which makes an ideal cosy spot for the winter months but could also be used as a great family room or study if desired. The well-appointed kitchen/breakfast room with its impressive Aga and central island allows for convenient access to the dining room as well as the light filled garden room. Of particular note, the garden room stretches across to the drawing room, allowing for a wonderful entertaining area and flow. Also off the kitchen is a useful utility room, pantry and cloakroom. To the other end of the house is the downstairs bedroom which benefits from an en suite and built in wardrobe, perfectly used as a guest wing or home office.

The first floor is conveniently accessed from both ends of the house via two separate staircases. On this floor is the spacious principal bedroom with large en suite, as well as three further bedrooms one of which is en suite, as well as a further shower room. All rooms benefiting from fantastic countryside views.

Local Authority: Mid Suffolk District Council Services: Oil fired central heating. We understand from the vendor that the private drainage at this property does comply with the relevant regulations. All other mains services are connected. The property has fibre optic cable connected, generating 100 mb/second. The property was re-thatched in 2022. Council Tax: Band F Tenure: Freehold

This property has 1.4 acres of land.

Outside

Set back from the road, along a gravelled driveway, providing plenty of parking, is a detached cart lodge with three bays and storage room above. There is a range of further outbuildings including an office, workshop, green house, and a wood store. The gardens are a particular feature of the property with some areas laid to lawn, established mixed shrub and herbaceous borders, meandering paths, a small wooded area, some formal box hedging, two natural ponds with decked seating area, and a variety of mature trees. Most notable is the variety of terraces and enclosed courtyards that are interspersed with cottage like garden feature walls and planted with lavender, roses and spring bulbs.

In all about 1.4 acres

Situation

The property is positioned in the most idyllic setting off a single track lane outside the village. Old Newton has a Village hall, various sports clubs, a post office, eatery and school. The village lies approximately 3.5 miles to the north of Stowmarket, which has an extensive range of shopping, including commercial and recreational facilities. The mainline railway station from Stowmarket has a journey time to London of approx 80 minutes. The A14 is about 4 miles away and connects with the country's motorway network. There are further excellent schools available in the area.

Stowmarket town centre 3.7 miles, A14 (Jct 50) 3.9 miles, Ipswich 15.0 miles, Bury St. Edmunds 16.1 miles

Directions

From Ipswich, take the A14 north and leave at junction 50. At the interchange, take the third exit onto the A1120 and after two miles, as the road bends to the right, turn left and continue for a further three and a half miles. Turn right onto Brown Street and you will find the entrance to Mayhew’s Farm on the right-hand side after a third of a mile.