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Boxford Road, Milden, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2

Description

An exceptional four-bedroom barn conversion offering generous living space, ancillary outbuildings and far-reaching countryside views, set within a secluded rural enclave.

Formerly part of a traditional Suffolk farmstead, this substantial barn has been sensitively restored to an exacting standard, combining the scale and presence of an agricultural building with the comfort and refinement of a modern home.

The principal living space is an expansive open-plan kitchen, dining and sitting room, designed to maximise light, outlook and flow. Full-height glazing and bi-fold doors frame views across the gardens, creating a constant visual connection to the landscape. The proportions of the room allow it to function effortlessly as both a relaxed family space and a setting for entertaining.

The kitchen has been thoughtfully designed with high-quality cabinetry, a Rangemaster cooker and integrated appliances, complemented by a separate utility room that discreetly supports day-to-day living.

Underfloor heating runs throughout the ground floor, providing consistent comfort without visual intrusion.

Upstairs, the galleried landing leads to four well-proportioned double bedrooms. The principal bedroom benefits from a private en-suite shower room and Juliette balcony, offering a quiet vantage point across open countryside. The remaining bedrooms are served by a stylish family bathroom, all finished with the same understated attention to detail.

Externally, the barn is approached via a shared gravelled driveway providing, with the right to park two cars outside of the stables. The gardens are predominantly laid to lawn with a terraced seating area ideal for outdoor dining.

A detached outbuilding, formerly stabling, offers excellent flexibility, lending itself to storage, garaging, a home office, studio or workshop, subject to individual requirements.

The setting is peaceful and discreet, surrounded by open farmland, yet within reach of village amenities, a balance that is increasingly difficult to find.

The scale of the accommodation and the presence of ancillary buildings present a range of future possibilities. Whether used as a multi-generational home, a base for home working, or as part of a wider lifestyle or holiday-let venture (subject to the necessary consents), the property offers a level of flexibility rarely found in individual barn conversions.

Please note that an AML fee is chargeable to the buyer once an offer is accepted to cover the cost of carrying out the required identity and anti-money laundering checks. Once these checks have been completed, the fee cannot be refunded, even if the property purchase does not go ahead.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
E
Date Posted
2026-06-22

Price history

DateChangePrice
11 Aug 2026Reduced 4.8% (−£25,000)£500,000
Until 11 Aug 2026Asking price£525,000

Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
74 C
83 B

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 27% of premises

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

  • Kersey Church of England Primary School3.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    40
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Boxford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School3.1 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    178
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Great Waldingfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School3.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    203
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Bildeston Primary School3.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    117
    Type
    Community school
  • Lavenham Community Primary School3.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    114
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • Thomas Gainsborough School5.2 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,603
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Hadleigh High School5.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    712
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Ormiston Sudbury Academy5.3 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    710
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • East Bergholt High School9.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    902
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Stowmarket High School9.9 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    901
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

* 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

Co-op Lavenham Foodstore, Lavenham3.4 miles
Co-op Lavenham, Lavenham3.5 miles
Farmfoods Great Cornard Sudbury, Sudbury4.7 miles

GP surgery

Bildeston Health Centre3.4 miles

Pharmacy

Lavenham Pharmacy3.5 miles

Hospital

St Leonards Hospital5.4 miles

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

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Sudbury (Suffolk) Rail Station5.5 miles

Nearest bus stop

Pound Farm403 metres

Typical drive times

Acton11 min · 5.6 miles
Sudbury16 min · 7.6 miles
Hadleigh14 min · 8.2 miles
Needham Market25 min · 13 miles
Colchester (city)35 min · 19 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 100 to 1 in 1000 chance each yearMedium to low risk

Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

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