Fairfax House, Battisford Road, Barking, Ipswich, IP6 8HL

Offices at:

Long Melford 01787 883144– Leavenheath 01206 263007 - Clare 01787 277811–Castle Hedingham 01787 463404–Woolpit 01359 245245 – Newmarket 01638 669035 – Bury St Edmunds 01284 725525 - London 020 78390888

Fairfax House Barking, Ipswich

Fairfax House, Battisford Road, Barking, Ipswich, IP6 8HL

Offices at:

Long Melford 01787 883144– Leavenheath 01206 263007 - Clare 01787 277811–Castle Hedingham 01787 463404–Woolpit 01359 245245 – Newmarket 01638 669035 – Bury St Edmunds 01284 725525 - London 020 78390888

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Fairfax House, Battisford Road, Barking, Ipswich, IP6 8HL

Offices at:

Long Melford 01787 883144– Leavenheath 01206 263007 - Clare 01787 277811–Castle Hedingham 01787 463404–Woolpit 01359 245245 – Newmarket 01638 669035 – Bury St Edmunds 01284 725525 - London 020 78390888

Barking is approximately 3 miles South of Needham Market, popular among walkers for its many bridleways and extensive footpaths. Needham Market has

a thriving community with a wide range of shops, service, public house, schools and a train station providing access to London Liverpool Street. The A14

trunk road bypasses the town with Stowmarket and its commuter rail link (3 miles), Ipswich (9 miles) and the Cathedral town of Bury St Edmunds (19 miles)

A stunning Grade II Listed detached house of considerable history and architectural interest. Fairfax House was once believed to have been a former

medieval Hall House known as Spalding Hall and referred to as one of the oldest buildings in Barking. The property is thought to have origins dating back to

the 17th century whilst benefitting from well-appointed accommodation over three floors and notable period features, of particular note are the two large

inglenook fireplaces. The property is set centrally within a generous plot and is further enhanced by a detached double garage and extensive views over

undulating countryside. In all about 0.32 of an acre.

A splendid Grade II Listed detached house offering a wealth of period features, far reaching

countryside views and grounds. In all about 0.32 of an acre.

Attractive part glazed wooden door to:

RECEPTION HALL: With doors to:

DRAWING ROOM: (5.40m x 4.80m) 17’9” x 15’9” A substantial room

overlooking the grounds and countryside beyond. This splendid room

offers an abundance of notable period features, of particular note; a large

inglenook fireplace with bresummer beam and brick surround with tiled

hearth and Mullion window. Heavily timbered with exposed studwork and

beams. Pamment flooring.

DINING ROOM: (5.30m x 5.10m) 17’3” x 16’10” A spacious room with

a large inglenook fireplace, oak bresummer over and red brick surround.

An extensive array of exposed timbers and studwork. Pamment flooring.

STUDY: (5.10m x 1.90m) 16’8” x 6’3” A convenient area currently

utilised as a home office by the vendors. With two large storage cupboards

and door to the cloakroom. Pamment flooring.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: (4.20m x 3.90) 13’10” x 12’10” A

vaulted room with heavily exposed timbers and studwork. Splendid views

overlooking the rear garden and fitted with a range of wall and base units

under work preparation surfaces incorporating a one and a half bowl sink

unit. Integrated appliances include a four ring gas hob and dual electric

oven. External door providing access to the rear terrace. York stone

flooring runs throughout this area.

UTILITY/CLOAKROOM: A useful area with vaulted ceiling, WC,

wash hand basin and plumbing for washing machine.

INNER HALLWAY: With stairs rising to the first floor and under stairs

storage cupboard. An abundance of exposed studwork and overhead

timbers.

First floor

LANDING: Overlooking the rear terrace and neighbouring paddocks

beyond. Staircase rising to the second floor. Airing cupboard and doors to.

Fairfax House, Battisford Road, Barking, Ipswich, IP6 8HL

Offices at:

Long Melford 01787 883144– Leavenheath 01206 263007 - Clare 01787 277811–Castle Hedingham 01787 463404–Woolpit 01359 245245 – Newmarket 01638 669035 – Bury St Edmunds 01284 725525 - London 020 78390888

BEDROOM 1: (5.20m x 5.20m) 17’1” x 17’1” A spacious room with

immense character and excellent views over undulating countryside and

local parish church beyond. This light room offers a mullion window, red

brick fireplace with bresummer over and brick hearth, exposed wide oak

floorboards and an array of studwork and beams. An opening to:

WALK IN WARDROBE: Overlooking the front garden, open

countryside and local parish church.

BEDROOM 2: (4.10m x 2.60m) 13’4” x 8’5” With views of the garden

and countryside beyond, exposed timbers and studwork. An exposed red

brick chimney breast creates the main focal point to this room.

BEDROOM 3: (4.0m x 2.70m) 13’3” x 8’9” A charming room with

exposed timbers and studwork. Of particular note in this room is the

remains of a mullion window which is currently blocked up.

FAMILY BATHROOM: With exposed timbers and studwork, panelled

bath, WC, wash hand basin and heated towel rail.

SHOWER ROOM: A shower cubicle with wall mounted shower, wash

hand basin.

Second Floor

BEDROOM 4: (5.30m x 2.40m) 17’3” x 8’0” A magnificent room with

vaulted ceiling, a high level of exposed timbers, studwork and exposed red

brick chimney breast fitted with storage cupboard and eaves storage area.

An opening leading to:

BEDROOM 5: (5.40m x 2.50m) 17’10” x 8’2” A splendid room with

vaulted ceiling, wide oak floorboards, timbers and studwork.

Outside

The property enjoys an elevated position and is approached via dual

wrought iron style gates which in turn lead to an extensive gravel

driveway, parking for several vehicles and access to the garage.

DOUBLE GARAGE: With two separate up and over doors, power and

light connected and personal side door.

The remainder of the front garden predominately offers a large expanse of

lawn which is interspersed with a range of shrubs, mature bushes, and

enclosed by large hedging. A gate provides side access to the rear terrace.

The rear garden is of sheer delight with a terrace area immediately

abutting the house creating an area with the potential for alfresco dining.

The garden is mainly lawn and interspersed with a range of flowering

beds, established trees and shrubs. There is a further terrace area which

leads to an ornamental pond and shingled area. Towards the rear of the

garden the lawn opens up leading to a former stable which is currently

used as storage and a woodshed.

In all about 0.32 acres.

SERVICES: Main water, private drainage and electricity are connected.

Oil fired heating to radiators. NOTE: None of these services have been

tested by the agent.

LOCAL AUTHORITY: Mid Suffolk District Council. 131 High Street,

Needham Market, Suffolk, IP6 8DL. Tel: (01449) 724500.

VIEWING: Strictly by prior appointment only through DAVID BURR.

Fairfax House, Battisford Road, Barking, Ipswich, IP6 8HL

Offices at:

Long Melford 01787 883144– Leavenheath 01206 263007 - Clare 01787 277811–Castle Hedingham 01787 463404–Woolpit 01359 245245 – Newmarket 01638 669035 – Bury St Edmunds 01284 725525 - London 020 78390888