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Fairfax House, Battisford Road, Barking, Ipswich, IP6 8HL
Offices at:
Long Melford 01787 883144– Leavenheath 01206 263007 - Clare 01787 277811–Castle Hedingham 01787 463404–Woolpit 01359 245245 – Newmarket 01638 669035 – Bury St Edmunds 01284 725525 - London 020 78390888
Fairfax House Barking, Ipswich
Fairfax House, Battisford Road, Barking, Ipswich, IP6 8HL
Offices at:
Long Melford 01787 883144– Leavenheath 01206 263007 - Clare 01787 277811–Castle Hedingham 01787 463404–Woolpit 01359 245245 – Newmarket 01638 669035 – Bury St Edmunds 01284 725525 - London 020 78390888
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Fairfax House, Battisford Road, Barking, Ipswich, IP6 8HL
Offices at:
Long Melford 01787 883144– Leavenheath 01206 263007 - Clare 01787 277811–Castle Hedingham 01787 463404–Woolpit 01359 245245 – Newmarket 01638 669035 – Bury St Edmunds 01284 725525 - London 020 78390888
Barking is approximately 3 miles South of Needham Market, popular among walkers for its many bridleways and extensive footpaths. Needham Market has
a thriving community with a wide range of shops, service, public house, schools and a train station providing access to London Liverpool Street. The A14
trunk road bypasses the town with Stowmarket and its commuter rail link (3 miles), Ipswich (9 miles) and the Cathedral town of Bury St Edmunds (19 miles)
A stunning Grade II Listed detached house of considerable history and architectural interest. Fairfax House was once believed to have been a former
medieval Hall House known as Spalding Hall and referred to as one of the oldest buildings in Barking. The property is thought to have origins dating back to
the 17th century whilst benefitting from well-appointed accommodation over three floors and notable period features, of particular note are the two large
inglenook fireplaces. The property is set centrally within a generous plot and is further enhanced by a detached double garage and extensive views over
undulating countryside. In all about 0.32 of an acre.
A splendid Grade II Listed detached house offering a wealth of period features, far reaching
countryside views and grounds. In all about 0.32 of an acre.
Attractive part glazed wooden door to:
RECEPTION HALL: With doors to:
DRAWING ROOM: (5.40m x 4.80m) 17’9” x 15’9” A substantial room
overlooking the grounds and countryside beyond. This splendid room
offers an abundance of notable period features, of particular note; a large
inglenook fireplace with bresummer beam and brick surround with tiled
hearth and Mullion window. Heavily timbered with exposed studwork and
beams. Pamment flooring.
DINING ROOM: (5.30m x 5.10m) 17’3” x 16’10” A spacious room with
a large inglenook fireplace, oak bresummer over and red brick surround.
An extensive array of exposed timbers and studwork. Pamment flooring.
STUDY: (5.10m x 1.90m) 16’8” x 6’3” A convenient area currently
utilised as a home office by the vendors. With two large storage cupboards
and door to the cloakroom. Pamment flooring.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: (4.20m x 3.90) 13’10” x 12’10” A
vaulted room with heavily exposed timbers and studwork. Splendid views
overlooking the rear garden and fitted with a range of wall and base units
under work preparation surfaces incorporating a one and a half bowl sink
unit. Integrated appliances include a four ring gas hob and dual electric
oven. External door providing access to the rear terrace. York stone
flooring runs throughout this area.
UTILITY/CLOAKROOM: A useful area with vaulted ceiling, WC,
wash hand basin and plumbing for washing machine.
INNER HALLWAY: With stairs rising to the first floor and under stairs
storage cupboard. An abundance of exposed studwork and overhead
timbers.
First floor
LANDING: Overlooking the rear terrace and neighbouring paddocks
beyond. Staircase rising to the second floor. Airing cupboard and doors to.
Fairfax House, Battisford Road, Barking, Ipswich, IP6 8HL
Offices at:
Long Melford 01787 883144– Leavenheath 01206 263007 - Clare 01787 277811–Castle Hedingham 01787 463404–Woolpit 01359 245245 – Newmarket 01638 669035 – Bury St Edmunds 01284 725525 - London 020 78390888
BEDROOM 1: (5.20m x 5.20m) 17’1” x 17’1” A spacious room with
immense character and excellent views over undulating countryside and
local parish church beyond. This light room offers a mullion window, red
brick fireplace with bresummer over and brick hearth, exposed wide oak
floorboards and an array of studwork and beams. An opening to:
WALK IN WARDROBE: Overlooking the front garden, open
countryside and local parish church.
BEDROOM 2: (4.10m x 2.60m) 13’4” x 8’5” With views of the garden
and countryside beyond, exposed timbers and studwork. An exposed red
brick chimney breast creates the main focal point to this room.
BEDROOM 3: (4.0m x 2.70m) 13’3” x 8’9” A charming room with
exposed timbers and studwork. Of particular note in this room is the
remains of a mullion window which is currently blocked up.
FAMILY BATHROOM: With exposed timbers and studwork, panelled
bath, WC, wash hand basin and heated towel rail.
SHOWER ROOM: A shower cubicle with wall mounted shower, wash
hand basin.
Second Floor
BEDROOM 4: (5.30m x 2.40m) 17’3” x 8’0” A magnificent room with
vaulted ceiling, a high level of exposed timbers, studwork and exposed red
brick chimney breast fitted with storage cupboard and eaves storage area.
An opening leading to:
BEDROOM 5: (5.40m x 2.50m) 17’10” x 8’2” A splendid room with
vaulted ceiling, wide oak floorboards, timbers and studwork.
Outside
The property enjoys an elevated position and is approached via dual
wrought iron style gates which in turn lead to an extensive gravel
driveway, parking for several vehicles and access to the garage.
DOUBLE GARAGE: With two separate up and over doors, power and
light connected and personal side door.
The remainder of the front garden predominately offers a large expanse of
lawn which is interspersed with a range of shrubs, mature bushes, and
enclosed by large hedging. A gate provides side access to the rear terrace.
The rear garden is of sheer delight with a terrace area immediately
abutting the house creating an area with the potential for alfresco dining.
The garden is mainly lawn and interspersed with a range of flowering
beds, established trees and shrubs. There is a further terrace area which
leads to an ornamental pond and shingled area. Towards the rear of the
garden the lawn opens up leading to a former stable which is currently
used as storage and a woodshed.
In all about 0.32 acres.
SERVICES: Main water, private drainage and electricity are connected.
Oil fired heating to radiators. NOTE: None of these services have been
tested by the agent.
LOCAL AUTHORITY: Mid Suffolk District Council. 131 High Street,
Needham Market, Suffolk, IP6 8DL. Tel: (01449) 724500.
VIEWING: Strictly by prior appointment only through DAVID BURR.
Fairfax House, Battisford Road, Barking, Ipswich, IP6 8HL
Offices at:
Long Melford 01787 883144– Leavenheath 01206 263007 - Clare 01787 277811–Castle Hedingham 01787 463404–Woolpit 01359 245245 – Newmarket 01638 669035 – Bury St Edmunds 01284 725525 - London 020 78390888