With some 2,000sq ft of living space and priced at less than £1 million, Holy Oak Barn is a divinely proportioned family home at a more than reasonable price. It is listed with Strutt & Parker for £725,000.
The structure of the property is believed to date from some time in the 18th century and the storied oak beams of the barn are still proudly on display throughout.
However, mixed in with the history are all the modern comforts that any family could desire in a four-bedroom home, such as a tasteful kitchen/dining room, complete with island and integrated appliances, and a magnificent vaulted living room that consumes the entire first floor.
Mix in a well-planted garden with plenty of spaces for alfresco dining or entertaining, as well as a separate garage that is ripe for conversion, and it’s tricky to imagine what more any- one could need. Perhaps good links to central London? Well that’s easily served by Stowmarket station, from which trains reach Liverpool Street Station in only one hour and 30 minutes.
Holy Oak Barn in Combs, Stowmarket, is listed with Strutt & Parker for £725,000.
Combs, Stowmarket: What you need to know
- Location: Holy Oak Barn is nestled in the picturesque and peaceful village of Combs, located between the county town of Ipswich and the historic market town of Bury St. Edmunds. The nearby A14 offers easy access to the A12, Ipswich and Suffolk Heritage Coast, and Stowmarket station provides a mainline link to London Liverpool Street.
- Things to do: Bury St Edmunds has a long farming tradition, a beautiful parish church and Combs Woods, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, perfect for walkers and wildlife lovers. Nearby market town Stowmarket offers boutique shopping on its high street as well as bi-weekly markets.
- Schools: The area offers a great selection of state schools, including Trinity C of E VA Primary School, Combs Ford Primary School and Stowmarket High School, as well as a range of independent schools, including Finborough, Centre Academy East Anglia, Old Buckenham Hall, Meadows Montessori Primary, Ipswich Prep and Ipswich School. View more properties in the area
A charming Cornish farmhouse on the banks of the River Ruthern
Penny Churchill explores West Ruthern Farm, a tranquil, small country estate in Cornwall.
Credit: Callum Swan
11 beautiful homes for sale around the world today
Enjoy our selection of some of the greatest homes for sale right now around the world, as seen in Country
-
Six rural properties with space, charm and endless views, as seen in Country LifeWe take a look at some of the best houses to come to the market via Country Life in the past week.
-
Exploring the countryside is essential for our wellbeing, but Right to Roam is going backwardsCampaigners in England often point to Scotland as an example of how brilliantly Right to Roam works, but it's not all it's cracked up to be, says Patrick Galbraith.
-
Six rural properties with space, charm and endless views, as seen in Country Life
We take a look at some of the best houses to come to the market via Country Life in the past week.
-
380 acres and 90 bedrooms on the £25m private island being sold by one of Britain's top music producersStormzy, Rihanna and the Rolling Stones are just a part of the story at Osea Island, a dot on the map in the seas off Essex.
-
A home cinema, tasteful interiors and 65 acres of private parkland hidden in an unassuming lodge in KentNorth Lodge near Tonbridge may seem relatively simple, but there is a lot more than what meets the eye.
-
A rare opportunity to own a family home on Vanbrugh Terrace, one of London's finest streetsThis six-bedroom Victorian home sits right on the start line of the London Marathon, with easy access to Blackheath and Greenwich Park.
-
A tale of everyday life as lived on Britain's most expensive streetWinnington Road in Hampstead has an average house price of £11.9 million. But what's it really like? Lotte Brundle went to find out.
-
Damon Hill's former home in Marbella is the perfect place to slow downThe glorious Andalusian-style villa is found within the Lomas de Marbella Club and just a short walk from the beach.
-
A 327-acre estate in the heart of 'England’s Côte d’Or', with a 26,000sq ft Georgian style home at its heartStokes Hall in the Crouch Valley is an inspiring property looking for a new owner.
-
Schreiber House, 'the most significant London townhouse of the second half of the 20th century', is up for saleThe five-bedroom Modernist masterpiece sits on the edge of Hampstead Heath.
