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Guide Price£700,000

Holdens Lane, Sweffling, IP17

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4

Key Features

  • Stunning 17th century red brick barn conversion
  • Separate self-contained two bedroom annexe
  • Wealth of exposed beams and vaulted ceilings throughout
  • Impressive inglenook fireplace with wood-burning stove
  • Open-plan snug and dining room
  • Farmhouse-style kitchen with underfloor heating
  • Three bedrooms to the main barn, two with en-suites
  • Double garage, workshop and separate office/study
  • Private gated courtyard with ample parking
  • Desirable rural Suffolk location near Saxmundham and Framlingham

Description

A truly exceptional 17th century red brick barn conversion with beautifully presented self-contained annexe, positioned within the heart of Sweffling, offering a rare blend of character, flexibility and lifestyle living.

Discreetly positioned behind gates and set around a sheltered walled courtyard garden, Poplar Farm Barn has been thoughtfully converted to create a home full of warmth, charm and practicality, whilst retaining a wealth of original features including exposed timbers, vaulted ceilings and a magnificent inglenook fireplace.

The principal barn offers beautifully balanced accommodation throughout. Entry is via a glazed entrance porch leading into a welcoming hallway and onwards into the stunning sitting room, centred around an impressive inglenook fireplace with wood-burning stove creating a superb focal point for the home.

Further ground floor accommodation includes an open-plan snug and dining area with staircase rising to the first floor, together with a farmhouse-style kitchen fitted with quality units and benefitting from underfloor heating. A cloakroom and separate utility room complete the ground floor layout.

To the first floor, a striking galleried landing provides access to three generous bedrooms, two enjoying en-suite facilities, alongside a separate family bathroom. The upper floor is particularly impressive with exposed beams, vaulted ceilings and excellent natural light throughout.

In addition to the main residence is Courtyard Cottage, a beautifully presented and fully self-contained annexe currently utilised as a furnished holiday let, offering excellent income potential, guest accommodation or multi-generational living flexibility.

The annexe comprises an open-plan kitchen, dining and sitting room with wood-burning stove, two bedrooms and a modern shower room. The kitchen area is fitted with integrated appliances including oven, microwave, ceramic hob and dishwasher.

Externally, the property is approached through gates into a private enclosed courtyard offering parking for multiple vehicles. The grounds are attractively arranged with a mixture of paved seating areas and planted borders creating a low-maintenance yet highly attractive setting.

A substantial range of outbuildings further enhance the property including a double garage and workshop with roller shutter doors, a separate brick-built barn/store and a dedicated office/study, ideal for home working.

The principal barn further benefits from air source heating together with 15 solar panels, a 13.5 kWh Tesla battery storage system and an EV charger, helping combine period character with modern energy efficiency.

Occupying a peaceful yet accessible rural position, Sweffling lies conveniently for Saxmundham, Framlingham and Woodbridge, whilst offering excellent access towards the Suffolk Heritage Coast.

A rare opportunity to acquire an outstanding Suffolk barn conversion with annexe, lifestyle flexibility and exceptional character throughout.

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  1. While Potter's Estate Agents endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable they are only a general guide to the property and accordingly. If there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be happy to check the position for you.

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EPC Rating: B

Sitting Room

Dining Room

Lounge

Kitchen

Utility

Principal Bedroom

En-suite

Bedroom 2

En-Suite

Bedroom 3

Bathroom

Garage

Bedroom

Bathroom

Kitchen/Sitting Room

Bedroom 2

Office

Store Room

Parking - Double garage

Parking - Secure gated

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
G
Date Posted
2026-05-17

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains, Solar Panels
Water
Mains
Heating
Electric Heating, Solar Heating, Air Source Heat Pump, Wood Burner
Broadband
Standard Copper (ADSL)
Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
Yes
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, Gated Parking
Garden
Private Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Saxmundham Primary School2.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    252
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School2.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    166
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary School2.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    77
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Framlingham Sir Robert Hitcham's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    311
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Yoxford & Peasenhall Primary Academy4.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    88
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

Secondary

  • Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form4.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,056
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Alde Valley Academy6.6 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    645
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Stradbroke High School9.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    353
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Farlingaye High School10 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,861
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Debenham High School11 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    714
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England

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

Tesco Saxmundham Superstore, Saxmundham2.6 miles
Waitrose Saxmundham, Saxmundham2.6 miles
Co-op Framlingham Foodstore, Framlingham3.8 miles

GP surgery

Saxmundham Health Centre2.5 miles

Pharmacy

Saxmundham Pharma2.5 miles

Hospital

Aldeburgh Hospital8.4 miles

Green space

Play Space141 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Saxmundham Rail Station2.5 miles

Nearest bus stop

Church132 metres

Typical drive times

Leiston14 min · 7.7 miles
Saxmundham7 min · 3.6 miles
Framlingham7 min · 4.4 miles
Wickham Market17 min · 8 miles
Colchester (city)59 min · 42 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

A 1 in 30 or greater chance each yearHigher risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • 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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