Location

Pentlow is an attractive rural village dominated by the Rev. Bull's 19th Century tower folly. The market town of Sudbury with its commuter rail link to Liverpool Street is about 5 miles away, whilst Cambridge is about 35 minutes drive to the west. A range of local amenities including shops, schools and restaurants can also be found in nearby villages Clare and Long Melford.

Clare in particular offers a range of amenities and services. The village boasts a selection of local shops, including a convenience store, post office, and independent boutiques. There are also several cozy cafes, traditional pubs, and restaurants that provide a friendly atmosphere for socializing and dining.

Families with school-age children will find a range of educational facilities in and around Pentlow. Clare is home to Clare Primary School, providing primary education to the local community. Additionally, there are several secondary schools within a reasonable distance. Sudbury, for instance, offers a variety of secondary schools, including Sudbury Upper School and Ormiston Sudbury Academy, both approximately 5 miles away.

All distances ad times are approximate.

Description

This Grade II Listed detached barn conversion has been renovated to a high standard, nestled in a picturesque setting that offers significant privacy and spans approximately two acres of beautifully maintained grounds. The impressive entrance features a vaulted ceiling, wood flooring, and a storage cupboard, leading to both a study and a family room. This room showcases exposed beams, a suspended feature fireplace, and a purpose-built bar, with bi fold doors opening to the rear. The kitchen is equipped with wall and base units under a quartz worktop, featuring a double Butler sink and integrated appliances, including double Samsung ovens, a six-point De Dietrich electric hob, Samsung fridge/freezer, dishwasher, and a central preparation island. Adjacent to the kitchen is the dining area, a vaulted space with exposed beams, triple aspect views, and French doors that open to the rear garden. The sitting room offers a media centre, a log-burning stove, and views over the moated gardens.

The study provides an ideal space for working with views of the garden. The principal suite benefits from exposed beams and French doors opening to the rear, and includes a dressing room and a en suite featuring a roll-top bath, tiled shower, and twins quartz countertop sinks. Bedroom five benefits from exposed beams and garden views, along with an en suite featuring a tiled shower cubicle, quartz countertop sink, and heated towel rail. Additional ground-floor amenities include a utility room with a sink and a cloakroom with a WC and wash basin. On the first floor, the galleried landing leads to further bedrooms. Bedroom two is a generous room with exposed beams and views of the gardens. The en suite includes a marble-tiled shower cubicle, freestanding roll-top bath, along with a dressing room. Bedroom three, featuring vaulted ceilings, double aspect views, exposed beams, and an air conditioning unit, includes an en suite with a shower cubicle and heated towel rail, as well as a dressing room. Bedroom four offers beautiful views of the rear paddock, exposed beams, along with an en suite that includes a bath and shower cubicle.

Outside, the property is accessed via a private driveway that leads to a block-paved parking and turning area, connecting to the garage block and cart lodge with a workshop at the rear. The extensively landscaped gardens feature multiple terraces, alongside traditional lawn areas, flower beds, box hedging, and olive trees. A custom-built bar by Breeze House adds to the al fresco entertaining options, while the enclosed paddock, with mature central tree lines, enhances the natural beauty of the property.