4 Bedroom Link Detached House For Sale In Barnardiston

Barnbrook Hall is an exceptional five-bedroom barn conversion with annexe potential, extending to approximately 3,412 sq. ft., set within 0.89 acres of private gardens in a peaceful rural setting near Haverhill, Cambridge and Saffron Walden.

Dating back to the late 18th century and retaining a wealth of original character, including exposed timbers, brick fireplaces and a beautifully preserved cross beam dated 1787, this remarkable home combines period charm with versatile modern living, an indoor swimming pool, extensive outbuildings and far-reaching countryside views.

Key Features

• Substantial 18th-century barn conversion extending to 3,412 sq. ft.

• Five bedrooms with flexible annexe accommodation

• Potential for multi-generational living

• Vaulted reception room with exposed brick chimney and log burner

• Triple-aspect sitting room with Contura wood-burning stove

• Dining room with French doors to the garden

• Kitchen/breakfast room with Corian worktops and range cooker

• Principal bedroom with en-suite and countryside views

• Recently refurbished wet room with sauna

• Dedicated home office/study with fitted furniture

• Utility room with secondary kitchen facilities

• Heated indoor swimming pool and pool house

• Solar panels with Feed-In Tariff income

• Air source heat pump serving swimming pool

• Detached games room, studio or home office

• Oversized garage/workshop

• EV charging point

• Approximately 0.89 acres of mature gardens and grounds

• Orchard, stream, footbridge and south-facing entertaining terrace

• Rural Suffolk location near Haverhill, Cambridge and Stansted Airport

The Property

Believed to date from the late 1700s, Barnbrook Hall is a distinguished barn conversion offering an exceptional balance of character, space and flexibility. The property has evolved over time, including a substantial single-storey brick-built wing added during the mid-19th century, creating highly adaptable accommodation suited to modern family life.

The principal barn showcases an abundance of original features, with exposed oak timbers, brick fireplaces and impressive vaulted ceilings throughout. A welcoming galleried reception hall leads to a generous triple-aspect sitting room featuring a contemporary Contura wood-burning stove and French doors opening onto the gardens. A separate dining room also enjoys direct garden access, creating excellent entertaining space.

The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with Corian worktops, a range-style cooker and extensive storage, providing a practical yet characterful heart to the home.

The adjoining wing offers outstanding versatility and is ideal for those seeking annexe accommodation, multi-generational living or guest space. This section includes a stunning vaulted reception room with exposed brick chimney and log burner, a fifth bedroom or additional sitting room, a recently refurbished wet room with sauna, a fully fitted home office and a utility room incorporating secondary kitchen facilities.

First Floor Accommodation

The principal bedroom enjoys beautiful open countryside views through a striking glazed end wall and benefits from an en-suite shower room.

Three further bedrooms provide excellent family accommodation, two of which feature additional mezzanine or loft areas accessed via ladder staircases, creating unique and flexible spaces. A stylish family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms.

Gardens & Grounds

Barnbrook Hall occupies approximately 0.89 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, offering privacy, tranquillity and a wonderful connection to the surrounding countryside.

Approached through a five-bar gate, a substantial shingled driveway provides extensive parking and access to the oversized garage/workshop.

The gardens are divided by a charming stream crossed by a wooden footbridge and include mature planting, sweeping lawns and a delightful orchard containing apple, pear and other fruit trees. A striking curved brick-and-flint wall provides both character and privacy.

One of the property’s most impressive features is the detached pool house, housing a heated indoor swimming pool with changing facilities, plant room and seating area opening onto a large south-facing terrace. Solar panels mounted on the building contribute to heating the pool while generating Feed-In Tariff income.

A second detached timber building, currently used as a games room, offers excellent potential as a home office, studio, gym or garden room.

Location

Barnbrook Hall enjoys a peaceful rural position in the desirable village of Barnardiston, whilst remaining highly accessible.

The nearby market town of Haverhill offers supermarkets, leisure facilities, restaurants and everyday amenities, whilst the historic market town of Saffron Walden and the University City of Cambridge provide an extensive range of shopping, dining, educational and cultural opportunities.

Families are particularly well served by the area’s excellent educational provision, including the highly regarded Barnardiston Hall Preparatory School, located within the village.

For commuters, Cambridge, Bury St Edmunds and London Stansted Airport are all within easy reach, providing excellent regional and international connections.

A Rare Lifestyle Opportunity

Combining period character, flexible living accommodation, annexe potential, an indoor swimming pool, extensive outbuildings and beautifully landscaped grounds, Barnbrook Hall represents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial country home in an idyllic rural setting.

Character. Space. Flexibility. Lifestyle. A truly exceptional barn conversion in the Suffolk countryside.

Agents Notes LTA260002

Tenure: Freehold

EPC: Rating E

Local Authority: West Suffolk Council

Council Tax Band: G