Wyverstone, Stowmarket, Suffolk
- Land size
- 2 acres
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 3
Key Features
- A Grade II Listed farmhouse
- Quiet rural location
- Original character features
- 3 reception rooms plus study
- 4 bedrooms
- Variety of outbuildings including a two storey workshop with tack room
- Detached annexe currently run as a successful holiday let
- Ample parking
- Double cart lodge
- In all about 2 acres
Description
Key Features: -Charming Grade II listed period farmhouse with a wealth of character
-Beautiful rural setting with far-reaching countryside views
-Four-bedroom main house with versatile accommodation
-Self-contained annexe ideal for guests, family or income
-Range of traditional outbuildings including garage and barn
-Approx. 2 acres of gardens and pasture -Ideal for equestrian or smallholding use
-Generous parking and courtyard setting -Peaceful yet accessible Mid Suffolk location
-A true lifestyle property with exceptional flexibility
The Old Plough is exactly the type of property buyers are increasingly searching for, a character home with land, privacy and versatility, offering the perfect balance between lifestyle and practicality. Whether you are looking for a house with acreage, a smallholding, space for animals or multi-generational living, this is a rare opportunity to secure all of the above in one cohesive setting.
The house itself is full of character, with exposed timbers, quarry tile flooring and a warm, welcoming feel throughout. The kitchen/breakfast room forms the natural hub of the home, designed for everyday living and informal entertaining, while the adjoining sitting/dining room provides a generous space for family gatherings. A separate living room offers a more relaxed retreat, and a dedicated study is ideal for those working from home.
On the first floor are four well-proportioned bedrooms, each enjoying a pleasant outlook over the surrounding countryside, served by a family bathroom.
A particularly attractive feature is the self-contained annexe, providing independent accommodation with its own sitting/dining room, kitchen, bedroom and shower room. This space is perfectly suited for extended family, guest accommodation, holiday letting or those seeking a property with income potential as the annexe has been successfully run as a holiday let for 10 years.
Outside, the property is approached via a gravel driveway leading to a traditional courtyard with a range of outbuildings including a garage, barn and useful stores - ideal for buyers looking for workshops, storage or scope for further use.
The grounds extend to approximately two acres, combining formal gardens with pasture land. This makes the property especially appealing to those searching for a house with land for horses, a smallholding, or simply space to enjoy outdoor living in a private and unspoilt setting.
The surrounding countryside is quintessential Suffolk, open, tranquil and beautifully rural, yet the property remains well placed for access to nearby villages and amenities, making it practical as well as picturesque.
In essence, The Old Plough offers what so many buyers are actively seeking but rarely find: a period home with land, an annexe, outbuildings and genuine lifestyle appeal, all within a single, well-balanced property.
SERVICES: Mains water, private drainage (septic tank) and oil-fired central heating
NOTE: None of these services have been tested by the agent.
LOCAL AUTHORITY: Mid Suffolk District Council - E
EPC RATING: Not required.
BROADBAND AND MOBILE: Please see our website and Ofcom.org.uk for further details
VIEWING: Strictly by prior appointment only through DAVID BURR Woolpit office
NOTICE: Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these sales details, they are for guidance purposes only and prospective purchasers or lessees are advised to seek their own professional advice as well as to satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness. No representation or warranty whatever is made in relation to this property by David Burr or its employees nor do such sales details form part of any offer or contract
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- E
- Date Posted
- 2026-04-24
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,170 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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- Heating
- Oil Heating
- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
- Garage, Off-Street Parking
- Garden
- Garden
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Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
80 Mbps
Superfast
Suitable for
- HD streaming
- Video calls
- Web & social
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
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Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Bacton Primary School1.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 111
- Type
- Academy converter
- Crawford's Church of England Primary School3.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 90
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Walsham-le-Willows Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School3.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 117
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Elmswell Community Primary School3.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 383
- Type
- Community school
- Old Newton Church of England Primary School3.5 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 70
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Stowupland High School5.1 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 846
- Type
- Academy converter
- Stowmarket High School5.2 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 901
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Ixworth High School6.3 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 512
- Type
- Free schools
- Thurston Community College7.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,512
- Type
- Community school
- Hartismere School7.8 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,062
- Type
- Academy converter
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
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Green space
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Getting Around
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Flood Risk
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- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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David Burr Estate Agents, Woolpit
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