Modern barn conversion in Kelsale for sale at £1.395m guide

Selling agent Suffolk Coastal said Four Oaks is nearing its completion and “boasts a truly breathtaking reception room of grand proportions, offering superb views”.  

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It also features a versatile mezzanine space and additional outbuilding featuring an outdoor open-sided kitchen, along with an oak-framed cart lodge complete with loft space.  

“Meticulously developed with a focus on energy-efficient family living and entertaining, the property showcases the exceptional quality of craftsmanship and materials used throughout,” Suffolk Coastal added.

There is a separate outbuilding with loft space (Image: Lucy Halpin)

The main house stretches to around 3,000 square metres and is constructed using a concrete portal frame with timber panels.  

There is timber cladding to the exterior – with brickwork around the entrance – and a composite sheet roof.  

The property has an air source heat pump system, underfloor heating to the ground floor and triple glazing throughout.  

The entrance to the property (Image: Lucy Halpin) A composite front door with glazed flanks, bespoke ‘Four Oaks’ lettering and oak leaf pattern opens to the entrance hall.  

Immediately to the right is a family bathroom with Indian sandstone flooring, Italian porcelain tiles and fitted storage units with an oak worktop. 

The bathroom suite comprises a walk-in shower with drench shower head, bath with chrome fittings, wash basin vanity unit and hidden cistern WC. 

The family bathroom (Image: Lucy Halpin) All four bedrooms are located off the hallway, two of which have en-suite shower rooms. 

Completing the ground floor is an open-plan kitchen/living space with adjoining utility room. 

The bespoke kitchen has an island/breakfast bar with quartz worktop and pendant lighting. It also has a number of integrated AEG appliances, including a hob with counter extraction, mounted oven, warming drawer and microwave.  

One of the bedrooms (Image: Lucy Halpin) Two bedrooms have en-suite shower rooms (Image: Lucy Halpin) Further appliances include an upright fridge and freezer, integrated dishwasher, wine cooler, filtered chilled and boiling water tap, and a pop-up charging and plug point.  

Two large windows provide views over the garden and beyond – while bi-fold doors run down one flank opening on to the terrace. 

The utility room has a range of base and wall units with oak worktop, integrated washing machine and tumble dryer.

The open-plan kitchen/living room (Image: Lucy Halpin) Stairs ascend from the hallway to the first floor, where there are two flexible spaces and a roof terrace.  

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The snug/reception area has a kitchenette featuring a base unit with oak worktop, sink, integrated fridge, integrated coffee maker and wine cooler. 

It leads through to a further mezzanine area with an airing cupboard.  

The roof terrace has composite decking board flooring, offering distant views over surrounding countryside. 

The first-floor reception room with kitchenette (Image: Lucy Halpin)

Outside, the grounds extend to about 1.6 acres and include a large terrace with steps down to the garden, which is currently being landscaped.  

There is also a timber-clad outbuilding featuring an outdoor open-sided kitchen, cloakroom and three-bay cart lodge with loft space. 

Suffolk Coastal said the loft space could be converted to further accommodation with the necessary consent. 

A large driveway – to be laid with stone – provides ample parking and a turning area. 

The roof terrace (Image: Lucy Halpin)

Four Oaks is accessed via a private track and positioned midway between Kelsale and East Green. 

Kelsale is a historic village with a varied mix of period properties. It also has a social club, two churches and a primary school. 

The outbuilding has an open-sided outdoor kitchen (Image: Lucy Halpin) The village is around 1.5 miles from Saxmundham – which offers various amenities and a rail station providing regular services to London via Ipswich.

The Suffolk Heritage Coast is also within easy reach of the property.  

The agent notes that computer-generated imagery (CGI) has been used to visualise how furniture might look in certain rooms. 

For more information, contact Suffolk Coastal.  

PROPERTY FACTS 

Four Oaks, Kelsale 
Guide price: £1,395,000 
Suffolk Coastal, 01728 677980 
suffolkcoastal.com