5 bed detached house for sale

Buxhall Road, Great Finborough, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14

Stunning 5-Bedroom Detached Family Home | Countryside Views | Eco-Friendly Heating Solar & Rainwater system | IP14

An exceptional five-bedroom detached family residence situated in the highly desirable IP14 area. Finished to an exceptionally high standard, this home offers brilliant energy efficiency featuring 28 solar panels with battery storage alongside an air-source heat pump heating system and rainwater harvesting. An in\out drive and easy parking for more than 10 cars. Blending modern sustainability, luxurious interiors, and expansive living space, the property also benefits from far-reaching field views to the front and rear.

Key Features

Eco & Energy Efficient: 28 solar panels with 15 kwh battery storage, air-source heat pump heating system and rainwater harvester integrated system.

In/out private driveway with extensive parking for over 10 vehicles plus a spacious double garage.

Uninterrupted views over fields, front and back. Generous garden to rear backing onto open countryside.

Versatile Layout: Ground floor features a large lounge with wide glass doors onto patio, formal dining room with bi-fold doors to patio, modern large kitchen/diner also with bi-fold doors to patio, separate snug, pantry, two utility rooms, one with adjoining toilet and a fifth bedroom/study with adjacent large shower room.

Chef’s Kitchen: Fully equipped with built-in dishwasher, fridge-freezer, induction hob, extractor, and three integrated ovens.

Bright & Airy Interiors: High-end finishes with exposed brickwork, digitally controlled lighting, designer vertical radiators, and Velux windows running along the landing, family bathroom, and master en-suite.

Outdoor Entertaining: Dedicated patio area ideal for alfresco dining, with outdoor sound system, overlooking lawns, water features and mature planting. All the main rooms on back of house can be opened to give easy access directly onto patio to allow integration of inside to outside.

Property walkthrough

Ground Floor

Stepping through the formal front door, you are welcomed by an impressive entrance hall with lit indoor garden featuring beautiful, exposed brick detail brought to life with further discrete spot lighting and contemporary vertical radiators, setting an exclusive tone for the rest of the home.

From the hallway you have direct access to:

Bedroom 5 / Study: A versatile room, ideal for independent generational living or a home office / guest room. The room includes a concealed pull-down murphy bed & direct access to rear garden.

Large shower room: Conveniently located next to the bedroom / study, also includes a small cloakroom.

Formal dining room creates an ideal layout for entertaining guests and has large by-fold doors which lead directly onto the patio. It is also directly adjacent to the kitchen and main lounge and works exceptionally well whether using external caterers or self-catering.

The main lounge. Immediately adjacent to the dining room via 3 steps, features modern oak flooring, a large fireplace with cozy wood burning stove, pre-programmed mood lighting, sound system and wide sliding glass doors that open onto the patio with impressive water feature. This room is great for intimate evening with friends or large drinks parties.

From the dining room you enter the large kitchen / breakfast room. The kitchen is a true cooks dream featuring high end equipment including Neff convection microwave, Miele double oven, Neff Induction Hob with pop up extractor plus, Quooker tap; Insinkerator waste disposal unit, Bosch Fridge/Freezer and Neff dishwasher. There is also a walk-in larder and a stunning view across fields.

The breakfast room has more than enough space to seat 8 people and there are bi-fold doors that open directly onto the patio for alfresco dining.

Directly off the breakfast room is a medium sized cozy snug. Perfect as a children’s playroom or quiet reading room.

From the kitchen you enter the first utility room which has a large modern butler sink, cupboards including large cleaning cupboard and linin cupboard, work surfaces and services for both washing machine and tumble dryer. This room also leads to the second “informal” front door through the carport.

To the rear is a second utility room with large storing cupboard, a cloak cupboard, and space for additional fridges and freezers. This room can also work as a games area. There is also a further toilet and a door leading to the back garden.

Upstairs.

There is a bright and open landing lit by a line of Velux roof windows.

Master bedroom has a large bright ensuite bathroom containing free standing bath, walk in shower, twin sinks and toilet.

Bedrooms 2 and 3 are generous double bedrooms with built in wardrobe and views across garden and fields.

Family bathroom with bath and separate walk-in shower.

Bedroom 4. Generous double bedroom with fitted wardrobe and En-suite bathroom. This makes an ideal guest room.

The landing also has access to a very large loft which is fully boarded, providing an enormous storage area.

Outside.

To the front, the property boasts an extensive private, in/out driveway providing off-road parking for more than10 vehicles plus a very large double garage with remote controlled electric doors.

To the rear, the main garden is predominantly laid to lawn with mature shrubs and borders. A substantial paved patio offers the perfect setting for summer entertaining; all set against a stunning backdrop of far-reaching field views.

Nestled in the picturesque rolling countryside of Mid-Suffolk, Great Finborough is a highly sought-after rural village offering an ideal blend of peaceful village life and convenient modern connectivity. Located just three miles southwest of the vibrant market town of Stowmarket, the area is renowned for its welcoming community, picturesque open fields, and historic charm.

Community Spirit & Pub: At the heart of the village sits The Chestnut Horse, a traditional, family- and dog-friendly local pub serving hearty food and serving as a popular social hub.

Countryside & Outdoors: Surrounded by stunning farmland, scenic footpaths, and countryside walks leading through the Gipping Valley, making it a haven for walkers, cyclists, and dog owners.

Historic Landmarks: The village features stunning historic architecture, including the landmark St Andrew’s Church with its prominent spire visible across the countryside.

Great Finborough is particularly popular with families due to its exceptional choice of schooling right on the doorstep:

Primary: Great Finborough cevc Primary School provides highly regarded primary education within the village.

Independent: The prestigious Finborough School, an independent co-educational day and boarding school (nursery through sixth form), is set within 40 acres of parkland inside the village.

Despite its tranquil rural setting, Great Finborough offers fast, convenient links for commuters and regional travel:
Rail Links: Just a 5–10 minute drive to Stowmarket Railway Station, which provides direct mainline rail services to London Liverpool Street (approx. 80 minutes), as well as direct connections to Ipswich, Norwich, and Cambridge.
Road Connections: Easy access to the A14 trunk road, connecting seamlessly to Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich, Cambridge, and the wider motorway network.
Town Amenities: Nearby Stowmarket offers comprehensive shopping facilities, major supermarkets (including Asda, Tesco, and Sainsbury’s), doctors' surgeries, leisure centers, and the popular John Peel Centre for Creative Arts.

*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.