Character Home
Third of an Acre Plot
Secluded Position in Rural Village
2600 Square Feet
Five Bedrooms
En-Suite to Master
Three Reception Rooms
Open Plan Kitchen/Diner with Separate Utility Room
Double Garage with Workshop and Driveway
Chain Free
Welcome to The Old Maltings, a truly unique and enchanting residence that effortlessly blends historic charm with versatile living. Nestled within a rural village setting and surrounded by breathtaking open-field views, this property offers a rare opportunity to embrace a lifestyle of privacy, tranquility, and character.
Set behind high hedging that ensures complete seclusion, the residence sits proudly on a generous third of an acre plot. The meticulously designed outdoor spaces are as captivating as the home itself.
Stepping inside this remarkable property, the dwelling spans an impressive 3,100 square feet, with every corner designed to maximize both comfort and charm. From the moment you step through the door, a sense of warmth and welcome unfolds. Character features, such as exposed timber beams and thumb latch cottage doors, seamlessly blend with practical touches, creating a home that is as functional as it is inviting. The versatile layout flows seamlessly, offering both intimate spaces for quiet evenings and larger areas for entertaining. This home is designed to adapt to your lifestyle, whether that means formal dining, cozy family time, or the flexibility to work from home in comfort.
The accommodation begins at the porch entrance, which opens into an inviting hallway that sets the tone for the rest of this impressive home.
The living quarters exude warmth and character, starting with the living room—a true heart of the home. Featuring a striking focal cast iron wood burner and patio doors leading out to the garden, this space invites you to relax and unwind. Adjacent to this is the dining room, a space equally rich in character, perfect for hosting formal dinners and creating memories.
For those who enjoy contemporary living, the open-plan kitchen diner is a standout feature. Bathed in natural light from its dual-aspect windows, it offers ample space for family breakfasts or casual dining, while a substantial utility room ensures the kitchen remains clutter-free and functional. The versatility continues with a third reception room overlooking the lawn - whether used as a playroom, home office, or snug, this room adapts effortlessly to your needs. A thoughtfully positioned cloakroom completes the ground floor, adding to the home’s practicality.
Ascending the first floor, you are greeted by a grand galleried landing that amplifies the sense of space and elegance. The accommodation boasts six bedrooms, each offering a haven of comfort. The master bedroom enjoys the luxury of its own ensuite, while the sixth bedroom, an extraordinary 24 feet in length, offers endless possibilities—whether as a hobby room, studio, or retreat. A practical family shower room provides the perfect finishing touch to this floor.
Stepping outside, the grounds are beautifully divided into three distinct areas to suit every lifestyle need.
The mature lawn, bordered by established trees, creates an idyllic space where children can play freely in nature.
The courtyard, with its flower-draped timber pergola, sunken goldfish pond, and steps leading to an additional lawn, is perfect for relaxing afternoons, alfresco entertaining or unwinding with your favorite tipple on a warm summers evening.
Completing the outdoor garden experience is a natural pond area, a haven for wildlife and a peaceful spot for quiet reflection adding an enchanting touch to the grounds.
A sweeping shingle driveway accommodates multiple vehicles, leading to a spacious double garage with an attached workshop—perfect for hobbies, storage, or additional utility.
Further enhancing the appeal of this exceptional home are its practical and eco-friendly features. The property is offered with no onward chain and is equipped with solar panels, offering energy efficiency and cost savings for modern living. Further benefits include electric heating, double glazing, and mains drainage providing peace of mind and convenience perfectly suited to the demands of contemporary family life.
Rich in history and designed for versatile family living, this home truly has it all. Within the most picturesque of settings and secluded grounds, from the spacious interiors, to the fusion of character meets practicality, it promises to be the ideal setting for your next chapter.
Howards Estate Agents also offer a professional, ARLA accredited Lettings and Management Service. If you are considering renting your property in order to purchase, are looking at buy to let or would like a free review of your current portfolio then please call the Lettings Branch Manager on the number shown above.
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External double glazed door with double glazed windows to side aspect, tiles to floor.
Carpeted stairs rising to the first floor, under stairs storage cupboard, electric heater, tiles to floor.
19'2 x 16'4
External double glazed sliding patio doors leading to the garden, double glazed window to rear aspect, focal cast iron wood burner with an exposed brick chimney breast, timber mantle and stone hearth, overhead timber beams, electric heater, carpet to floor.
14'9 x 9'5
Two double glazed windows to side aspect, overhead timber beams, electric heater, carpet to floor.
18'8 x 11'4
Dual aspect double glazed windows, fitted wall and base units with worktop and tile splashback’s, composite sink with one and a half bowl, single drainer and mixer tap, fitted breakfast bar, mounted extractor fan, spaces for cooker and fridge/freezer, electric heater, overhead timber beams, tiles to floor, door leading to the utility room.
External double glazed door to rear aspect, double glazed window to rear aspect, fitted base units with worktop and tile splashback’s, inset stainless steel sink with single drainer, spaces for washing machine and tumble dryer, overhead timber beams, tiles to floor.
20' x 14'4 max
Two double glazed windows to front aspect, overhead timber beams, two electric heaters, carpet to floor.
Wall mounted wash basin and low level WC, tile splashback's, overhead timber beams, extractor fan, carpet to floor.
Two skylights, loft hatch, built in airing cupboard housing the immersion tank, overhead timber beams, electric heater, carpet to floor.
16'5 x 12'6
Double glazed window to rear aspect, skylight, overhead timber beams, electric heater, carpet to floor. Door leading to ensuite.
Skylight, suite comprising of a panel bath, pedestal wash basin and low level WC, tile splashback’s, overhead timber beams, wall mounted fan heater, carpet to floor.
11'6 x 9'9
Double glazed window to front aspect, skylight, overhead timber beams, electric heater, carpet to floor.
11'6 x 9'9
Double glazed window to front aspect, skylight, built in cupboard, overhead timber beams, electric heater, carpet to floor.
12'3 x 8'2
Skylight, overhead timber beams, electric heater, carpet to floor.
12'4 x 8' into wardrobe
Skylight, built in wardrobe and further storage, overhead timber beams, electric heater, carpet to floor.
23'10 x 18'8
Three skylights, overhead timber beams, two electric heaters, carpet to floor.
Skylight, suite comprising of a shower cubicle, pedestal wash basin and low-level WC, tile splashback’s, built in cupboard, wall mounted heater, overhead timber beams, carpet to floor.
To the front of the property is a sweeping shingle driveway leading to the double garage with an adjoining workshop providing ample off road parking for multiple vehicles, there are various trees and shrubs to the borders and access to the front door. The mature wraparound gardens is laid out in three sections. To the front, the garden is mainly laid to lawn with various trees, shrubs and plants to the borders, there is a timber store and gated access to the front, to the side is a sizable patio with a sunken goldfish pond, a second lawn, a timber pergola and various trees, shrubs and plants with gated access to the rear, to the rear of the property is a large natural pond overlooking open fields.
To the front of the property is a sweeping shingle driveway leading to the double garage with an adjoining workshop providing ample off road parking for multiple vehicles.
Further benefits include solar panels, electric heating, double glazing and mains drainage.
Achieving the best of both worlds tucked away upon a county lane, yet only a stones throw takes you to the award winning Suffolk Camra pub of the year of 2024 - The Rumburgh Buck.