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£800,000

Holly Barn, Martlesham, Woodbridge, IP12

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Stunning, modern, three bedroom converted barn
  • Generous rear garden with un-interrupted field views
  • Double garage with studio above (annexe/Airbnb potential - STPP)
  • Versatile living accommodation
  • Open-plan kitchen/dining/sitting room and separate utility room
  • Principal bedroom suite with generous shower room on the first floor
  • Two bedrooms, shower room and cloakroom downstairs
  • Popular Martlesham Village, close to the market town of Woodbridge
  • Easy access to A12/A14 and mainline railway station at Ipswich

Description

STUNNING, MODERN, THREE BEDROOM CONVERTED BARN offering VERSATILE, OPEN-PLAN LIVING ACCOMMODATION, GENEROUS rear GARDEN with UN-INTERRUPTED FIELD VIEWS, DOUBLE GARAGE with STUDIO above (ANNEXE/AIRBNB potential - STPP) and PARKING. Accommodation comprises entrance hall, VAULTED CEILING KITCHEN/DINING/SITTING ROOM with BI-FOLD DOORS, separate UTILITY ROOM, two bedrooms, shower room and downstairs cloakroom, with a PRINCIPAL BEDROOM SUITE and SHOWER ROOM on the first floor with STUNNING MEZZANINE STUDY AREA. An internal viewing is ESSENTIAL to APPRECIATE the ACCOMMODATION on OFFER.

Entrance hall

Stairs to first floor, door to utility room, two bedrooms/snug, downstairs shower room and cloakroom. Open to:

Kitchen/dining/sitting room

9.09m x 7.90m (max) (29' 10" x 25' 11" (max))
Spectacular, dual aspect open-plan living space with vaulted ceiling, skylights, windows to side and rear, and bi-fold doors, overlooking and leading into the rear garden.

The kitchen area has a range of matching base and eye level units with Quartz worktops over, island with storage under and space for breakfast/bar stools, sink with drinking water tap, built-in oven and microwave, with gas hob (via bottled gas) and extractor over, space for a fridge/freezer, integrated dishwasher and water softener.

The generous sitting/dining area has space for a large family dining table and comfy sofa/seating area, log burning stove and mezzanine study above, accessed from the first floor.

Utility room

3.78m x 3.01m (12' 5" x 9' 11")
Range of matching base and eye level units with worktops over and sink, with space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer.

Bedroom two/snug

4.21m x 3.54m (13' 10" x 11' 7")
Dual aspect room with windows to front and side.

Bedroom three

4.21m x 3.21m (13' 10" x 10' 6")
Window to side.

Downstairs shower room

Double shower enclosure, hand wash basin with vanity storage under and WC.

Downstairs cloakroom

Window to front, wash hand basin and WC.

Galleried landing

Window to front, doors to bedroom one, the upstairs shower room and open to:

Mezzanine/study area

Fabulous open space, ideal for a study/working from home, overlooking the open-plan kitchen/dining/sitting room.

Bedroom one

5.58m x 4.44m (18' 4" x 14' 7")
Generous bedroom suite with window to side and fitted wardrobes spanning the whole width.

Upstairs shower room

Skylight to front, double walk-in shower, hand wash basin and WC. Door to large bult-in storage cupboard.

Outside

A shared private drive leads to front of the property which has been laid to shingle, providing off road parking for multiple vehicles, enclosed by Rustic Willow fencing. Access to the double garage with steps to the studio (potential annexe/Airbnb - subject to planning permission) above, access to the front door and a side gate, leading to the rear garden.

The generous rear garden enjoys fantastic, un-interrupted fields views beyond and benefits from a large patio area to the immediate rear of the property, ideal for alfresco dining and outdoor entertaining. There is a covered, sunken patio area, perfect for being able to relax and enjoy the beautifully landscaped garden, which has a large lawned area, with flowers, plants, shrubs and trees, enclosed by wooden fencing. There is a summerhouse and greenhouse to at the rear of the garden, both of which we understand are to remain.

Double garage

7.11m x 6.24m (23' 4" x 20' 6")
Two electric roller doors to front, with power and light connected.

Studio

7.11m x 4.13m (23' 4" x 13' 7")
Stairs to the side lead to the studio with four skylights. This space is currently used as storage, but could be converted to make an excellent annexe/Airbnb (subject to planning permission).

Important information

Tenure - Freehold.
Services - we understand that mains electricity and water are connected to the property. Sewage is to a private system with oil fired central heating with underfloor heating downstairs and radiators upstairs. The property has a burglar alarm system.
Council tax band E.
EPC rating D.
Our ref: SM/elr.

Location

Martlesham is a village between the towns of Ipswich and Woodbridge. The village has it's own local shop/post office, fish and chip shop, public house and primary school, with Martlesham Retail Park being a short distance away with Tesco Extra, Next, M&S Food Hall, DIY stores, and other outlets.

Highly regarded primary and secondary schools are within easy reach, as is the popular market town of Woodbridge which sits along the River Deben, with an array of local and national shops, boutiques, restaurants and bars.

For the commuter, the A12/A14 are both within easy reach, as is the mainline train station at Ipswich, with a direct link to London Liverpool Street.

Directions

Using a SatNav, please use IP12 4RP as the point of destination.

Disclaimer

In accordance with Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations, Marks and Mann Estate Agents have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide only. Reasonable endeavours have been made to ensure that the information given in these particulars is materially correct but any intending purchaser should satisfy themselves by inspection, searches, enquiries and survey as to the correctness of each statement. No statement in these particulars is to be relied upon as a statement or representation of fact. Any areas, measurements or distances are only approximate. New build properties - the developer may reserve the right to make any alterations up until exchange of contracts.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
E
Date Posted
2026-10-16

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
67 D
88 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

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Oil Heating
Broadband
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Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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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
Driveway
Garden
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

1.8 Gbps

Superfast

Suitable for

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

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good LimitedO2 Good NoneThree Good NoneVodafone Limited None

Predicted 4G and 5G signal; 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

  • Martlesham Primary Academy893 metresNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    125
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Bealings School1.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    104
    Type
    Community school
  • Kyson Primary School1.2 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    380
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Gorseland Primary School1.3 milesOfsted report card · Dec 2025
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    461
    Type
    Community school
  • Birchwood Primary School1.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    209
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • Kesgrave High School1.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,875
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Farlingaye High School1.9 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,861
    Type
    Academy converter
  • St Alban's Catholic High School3.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    967
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Copleston High School3.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,930
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Northgate High School4.1 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,750
    Type
    Community school

* 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

Tesco Martlesham Extra, Martlesham Heath0.9 miles
Morrisons Daily Martlesham Heath The Square, Martlesham Heath1.3 miles
Aldi Gloster Road Martlesham Heath, Martlesham Heath1.3 miles

GP surgery

Martlesham Surgery1.3 miles

Pharmacy

Tesco In-Store Pharmacy0.9 miles

Hospital

Nuffield Ipswich Hospital3 miles

Green space

Playing Field663 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

Woodbridge Rail Station1.9 miles

Nearest bus stop

Water Bridge640 metres

Typical drive times

Ipswich16 min · 6.5 miles
Kesgrave8 min · 3.3 miles
Woodbridge7 min · 2.6 miles
Wickham Market11 min · 7.2 miles
Colchester (city)38 min · 28 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

Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. The map pin for this listing marks the postcode area rather than the exact location, so these readings describe the surrounding area. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Very low risk

Planning map: Flood Zone 1.

Surface water

Very low risk

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.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

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