5 bed detached house for sale

Meadow Vale, Earl Stonham, Suffolk IP14

Palmer & Partners are delighted to present to the market this exceptional five-bedroom detached family home, located within the idyllic rural village of Earl Stonham and set well back from the road off the A140 whilst being in the Debenham High School and Stonham Aspal Primary School catchment areas. Built to a high specification using timber-frame Structural Insulated Panels and traditional brick construction, the property offers a light and airy living environment, thoughtfully designed to provide generous and versatile accommodation arranged over three floors. The home is offered for sale with no onward chain, making it an attractive proposition for a smooth purchase. Enjoying far-reaching, uninterrupted views across open fields to the rear, the property further benefits from air source heating combined with underfloor heating, heat recovery/ventilation system, and American-manufactured aluminium-clad double-glazed sash windows. Both bedrooms on the top floor benefit from Velux roof balcony windows, creating the perfect space from which to take in the surrounding countryside views. Additional features include ample off-road parking for numerous vehicles and a garage with a set of trifold doors leading from the garage to the garden, completing this impressive rural family home.

Early viewing is advised to fully appreciate the property’s exceptional rural setting and the generous proportion of the accommodation on offer. The accommodation comprises an entrance hall, a 17ft dual-aspect living room with log burner, study, and an impressive 22ft open-plan kitchen/dining room fitted with a bespoke Anglian Factors kitchen with a wine cellar leading off, together with a utility room and cloakroom. A spacious conservatory completes the ground floor, providing an ideal space to enjoy the surrounding countryside views. To the first floor is a 17ft dual-aspect principal bedroom with en-suite bathroom, two further well-proportioned double bedrooms, and the family bathroom. The top floor offers the remaining generously sized double bedrooms, along with a further shower room, making the property well suited to family living or flexible accommodation needs.

Earl Stonham is a rural Suffolk village known for its peaceful countryside and traditional English character. The village is perhaps best known for Stonham Barns, a popular visitor attraction that blends rural heritage with modern leisure activities. Here, visitors can explore artisan shops, a museum of East Anglian life, a small theatre, and family-friendly attractions such as an owl sanctuary and adventure golf. The site also hosts regular events, fairs, and seasonal markets, which draw people from across the region. Earl Stonham itself has a long history typical of Suffolk villages, with roots stretching back to medieval times. The surrounding landscape is characterised by gently rolling farmland, hedgerows, and quiet country lanes, making it ideal for walking and enjoying nature. Although small, the village benefits from a sense of community and easy access to nearby towns such as Stowmarket, where residents can find a wider range of services, shops, and transport links. Its location also places it within reach of larger centres like Ipswich. Overall, Earl Stonham offers a glimpse of traditional rural life in Suffolk, combining historic charm with local attractions that make it both a pleasant place to live and a quiet destination to visit.

EPC Rating: Tbc

Outside – Front

A shared driveway leads to a private brick-paved driveway providing ample off-road parking for multiple vehicles in front of the garage. There is side access leading to the rear garden and a storage shed/workshop.

Entrance Hall

The hallway has a tiled floor with underfloor heating, staircase rising to the first floor, and doors providing access to the living room, study, and kitchen/dining room.

Living Room (5.4m x 3.76m)

This beautifully light dual-aspect reception room enjoys double-glazed sash windows to the front and rear, creating a wonderfully bright and airy feel. A feature log burner forms an attractive focal point, complemented by engineered oak flooring with underfloor heating. Double doors provide an elegant transition through to the kitchen.

Study (3.05m x 2.82m)

Double-glazed sash window to the side aspect and engineered oak floor with underfloor heating.

Kitchen/Dining Room (6.9m x 3.33m)

This impressive open-plan room incorporates a bespoke Anglian Factors kitchen, featuring a stylish peninsula island that clearly defines the kitchen area from the dining space, which offers ample room for a dining table and chairs. The kitchen is fitted with a range of contemporary soft-close cupboards and drawers, complemented by composite stone work surfaces with matching upstands, together with a sink and drainer. There is space for a range-style cooker with built-in extractor hood above together with integrated bin storage. The island incorporates a breakfast bar with a large built-in wine rack beneath, creating a practical yet social focal point. The room benefits from a tiled floor with underfloor heating throughout. The space is dual-aspect, with double-glazed sash windows to the rear and side, along with a window overlooking the conservatory. Further features include double doors leading to the living room, a second set of double doors opening into the (truncated)

Utility Room (4.1m x 1.8m)

The utility features a double-glazed window to the side aspect and is fitted with base units incorporating a roll edge work surface with inset sink. There is space and plumbing for a washing machine and tiled floor. A door opens out to the side, with a further internal door leading through to:

Cloakroom

A two-piece suite comprising a low-level WC and hand wash basin, along with a tiled floor with underfloor heating and double-glazed window to the side aspect.

Conservatory (4.67m x 3.25m)

The conservatory is of brick and hardwood construction with an insulated solid clay tile roof, featuring full-height double-glazed windows and French doors opening out to the rear garden, allowing plenty of natural light and enjoying open views across the adjoining fields. The space is finished with a tiled floor incorporating underfloor heating, making it both practical and comfortable for year-round use.

First Floor Landing

Double-glazed window to the front aspect, staircase rising to the second floor, and doors to the bedrooms and bathroom.

Master Bedroom (5.4m x 3.76m)

The spacious principal bedroom is dual-aspect, featuring double-glazed sash windows to both the front and rear, with uninterrupted views across open fields to the rear. The room benefits from an engineered oak floor with vents providing heating via the air source heat pump, and a large walk-in wardrobe incorporating an airing cupboard housing the hot water tank. A door leads to:

En-Suite Bathroom (2.44m x 1.78m)

A three-piece suite comprising a bath, low-level WC and vanity hand wash basin with storage beneath, along with a heated towel rail, underfloor heating, tiled splashbacks, and double-glazed window to the rear aspect.

Bedroom (4.67m x 3.05m)

Vaulted ceiling, double glazed sash window to the side and engineered oak wood flooring.

Bedroom (3.73m x 3.33m)

Double glazed double sash window overlooking the rear, wall to wall fitted wardrobes and engineered oak wood flooring.

Family Bathroom (2.29m x 1.78m)

A three-piece suite comprising a bath with shower over and shower screen, low-level WC and vanity hand wash basin with storage beneath, along with a heated towel rail, tiled splashbacks, tiled floor with underfloor heating, and double-glazed window to the side aspect.

Second Floor Landing

Built-in cupboard and doors leading to the bedrooms and shower room.

Bedroom (4.11m x 3.76m)

Velux roof balcony window offering far-reaching uninterrupted field views, ample eaves storage, and laminate floor.

Bedroom (4.11m x 3.73m)

Velux roof balcony window offering far-reaching uninterrupted field views and laminate floor.

Shower Room (2.9m x 1.07m)

A three-piece suite comprising a shower enclosure, low-level WC and hand wash basin, along with a heated towel rail and Velux window.

Outside – Rear

Leading out from the conservatory is a generous patio seating area, perfectly suited for alfresco dining and relaxed outdoor living while enjoying the open countryside setting. The main garden is predominantly laid to lawn, providing a peaceful and practical outdoor space. A gate opens into an additional garden area, which has recently been acquired and is also laid to lawn, enclosed by post-and-rail fencing to fully appreciate the far-reaching views across the surrounding fields - ideal for those seeking a true rural lifestyle. Located to the side of the property is the air source heat pump, supporting efficient and environmentally conscious living.

Garage

There is an up and over door and a set of trifold doors opening out to the rear garden.