Highfields Farm Barns, Bures, Suffolk, CO8
- Land size
- 1.89 acres
Key Features
- Attractive rural location
- Extensive meadow with natural pond extending in total to 1.89 acres
- Easy access to Colchester and Sudbury
- Stunning surrounding countryside
Description
A group of modern farm buildings set within approximately 1.89 Acres within a secluded location on high ground adjoining and overlooking the Stour Valley area of outstanding natural beauty. The buildings have the benefit of full planning permission for a residential conversion, a detached property of some 3,400 sq.ft. The total site area to be sold with the barn extends to 1.89 acres and the relevant consent is planning reference DC/24/03644 Babergh District Council.
This stunning located group of modern farm buildings are located off a shared private driveway in a quiet location bordering the Stour Valley area of outstanding natural beauty. The buildings have full planning consent which includes for partial demolition. The present range of buildings extend to some 5,000 sq.ft and the planning consent allows for the construction of a residential detached dwelling of some 3,400 sq.ft. The approval reference is Babergh District Council DC/24/03644.
Location
Highfields Farm has a sheltered secluded location which is extremely well situated for easy access to the A134 south to Colchester and with easy access to the north to Sudbury and its connections to Ipswich. Mainline Railway Station is available from Colchester and there is a branch line station in the village of Bures which connects to the mainline Marks Tey. Bures also has local facilities including a good primary school and there is a private prep school available close at hand at Littlegarth. The private road that leads to Highfields farm is a byway marked by some beautiful mature Oak trees and the whole property benefits from superb views out across the Stour Valley into Essex, all of which forms part of the Stour Valley/Dedham Vale AONB
Directions
Use the postcode CO8 5BN
Important Information
Important information
Services - TBC
Tenure - Freehold
Council Tax Band - TBC
Ref - WIT230404
Agents Note
Right of access is over a private road which is also a restricted byway.
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- Freehold
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- Date Posted
- 2026-06-03
Market Value Analysis
Based on properties with houses in East Anglia (1+ acres).
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