Detached house for sale in Hill House Lane, Needham Market, Ipswich IP6

A fantastic environmentally friendly, eco built home with an EPC rating of A. Completed in 2018 this good sized family home was constructed on the site of an original barn within the farm. Utilizing a Fleming Homes frame, the design was inspired by the Passivhaus ultra low energy building guidelines incorporating triple glazed aluminum and wood Ideal combi windows, solar panels to provide electricity, air source heat pump for hot water and the underfloor heating which runs throughout the house on both levels. Mechanical Ventilation Heat Recovery (mvhr) system provides a 90% energy efficient way of maintaining a fresh and pleasant atmosphere in the home whilst saving on heating bills. It recycles the heat from the air exiting the house ensuring minimal heat loss. All doors have thoughtfully been widened and do not have raised thresholds to allow wheelchair access throughout the ground floor, including in to the wetroom, if necessary.

Ground floor A driveway from Wash Lane presents you with the first view of Gracefield Lodge on the brow of the hill, it's slate grey fibre-cement panelled exterior sitting proudly amongst the rural fields and farm.

There is parking for at least three vehicles outside the property, smart grey floor tiles and an extra wide front door welcome you into the bright reception hall with wooden flooring leading you in to the open plan living area with wooden staircase to the first floor.

A door to the right of the reception hall leads to

Kitchen

A lovely, light room with high pitched ceiling and full length patio doors with views to the side and front, across the fields. There is plenty of storage in soft green Shaker style eye level and base cabinets topped with quartz work surfaces. There is space for a large American style fridge freezer. The Cookmaster range cooker has 5 electric rings, hot plate, 1 and a half ovens, grill and warming drawer, with extractor over. The Belfast style sink has a mixer tap and kitchen rinse and the dishwasher is built in. The stunning central island takes price of place with bespoke natural wood worktop over more drawer and cupboard storage.

A door connects the kitchen to the living room, also accessed from the reception hall.

Family Room

A spacious, open plan, room lit with full length windows and patio doors overlooking the farm. Plenty of space for sofas and dining for at least ten. An open space between the living room and snug is designed for a wood burner to heat both rooms at the same time. It has a dedicated air source so it does not draw from the rooms. The cavity is prepared for the insertion of a flue.

Door to

Lounge

A good sized, warm, carpeted room with patio doors opening to the garden and far reaching rural views. Ideal for a TV/media room.

The space for the dual sided wood burner is tiled to ensure it is a decorative feature whether utilised or not.
Door from living area to

Study

A flexible use room with plenty of space for at least two desks and storage.

Doors from Reception Hall to

Bedroom

A large double bedroom with plenty of space for wardrobes.

Wetroom

A fully tiled room with rainfall and hand held shower, WC and basin.

Utility/Boot Room

Another high ceilinged room creating a spacious feel. This room has a door to the front of the property making it an ideal boot room with plenty of space for shoes and coats along with base and eye level cabinets providing additional storage. An additional sink with filtered drinking water tap is set in to the worktop. Space for a washing machine, tumble dryer and clothes airers.

The plant room is accessed via ladder as it is above the wall cabinets. This large space houses solar controls and water tank etc.

First floor The modern wooden staircase in the living area leads to the first floor landing, an open galleried area with high pitch ceiling and full length windows overlooking the farm. Doors to

Bedroom

A double room with window overlooking the farm and plenty of space for wardrobes.

Principal Bedroom

A large double bedroom with high ceiling, fitted wardrobes and windows with uninterrupted views across the countryside.

Door to En Suite Shower Room with large walk in shower, WC and basin. High pitched ceiling with Velux window.
Family Bathroom

Comprising a fabulous double ended freestanding bath with shower mixer and wood display shelf behind. A corner shower cubicle, WC and basin complete this light room with high pitched ceiling with Velux windows.

Bedroom

Another double bedroom with space for wardrobes and storage. The window overlooks the farm.

Outside The garden has shrubs and raised flowerbeds around the perimeter which do not compromise the fantastic views across the fields. It is a good size for family life and includes an amazing treehouse and paved patio area for al fresco dining. There is space to the side of the property for out of sight bins and additional storage.