Detached Bungalow for sale with 5 bedrooms, Field Close, Gedding Road

An exceptional detached residence with self-contained annexe, set within approximately 6.5 acres of formal gardens, productive orchard and professional equestrian facilities, offering a rare balance of refined lifestyle living and turnkey horse ownership in the heart of sought-after Drinkstone. At the heart of the home lies a well-appointed kitchen and family space, impeccably designed with an extensive range of cabinets, composite Silestone work surfaces and a range of integrated Neff appliances. Bathed in natural light and opening directly onto the terrace and gardens beyond, this space perfectly embodies modern luxury country living - equally suited to relaxed family life and sophisticated entertaining. Generous reception areas, including a welcoming sitting room centred around a multi-fuel stove, combine warmth and character with comfort and practicality, while well-proportioned bedrooms, including a principal suite with en-suite shower room, ensure the home delivers both style and functionality in equal measure. For the discerning equestrian buyer, the property is particularly compelling. The land benefits from established equestrian use across approximately 6 acres together with a ménage, offering genuine 'turnkey' appeal. The professionally arranged facilities includes fully enclosed concrete stable yard with four loose boxes, tack room, hay storage and supporting outbuildings, all with power and water connected. The 25m x 45m sand and rubber surfaced fenced ménage provides excellent all-weather schooling, complemented by multiple post-and-rail paddocks, allowing for flexible grazing, turnout and training arrangements within a secure and private setting. The lifestyle offering extends far beyond the practical. Formal landscaped gardens surround the home, interspersed with mature planting, specimen trees and beautifully designed seating and entertaining terraces. An established orchard of approximately forty fruit trees lies beyond the paddocks to the south and enhances the sense of rural abundance, while the charming hexagonal timber "BBQ Hobbit House", complete with central grill/stove and seating, provides a truly unique and atmospheric retreat for entertaining or quiet relaxation throughout the seasons. All of this is set within easy reach of Bury St Edmunds and excellent regional transport links, yet enjoys the tranquillity, community spirit and unspoilt countryside surroundings that define Drinkstone as one of Suffolk's most desirable village settings. Drinkstone retains a strong sense of community, centred around the War Memorial Village Hall, which hosts a range of social events, clubs and activities throughout the year. The village also benefits from a recreation ground and children's play area, allotments, and an active parish church. While the village itself has no shops or public houses, excellent day-to-day amenities are close at hand. The nearby village of Woolpit, approximately 2 miles away, offers a convenience store, pharmacy, GP surgery, bakery, hairdressers, café, petrol station and primary school. A wider range of shopping, leisure and cultural facilities can be found in Bury St Edmunds, a historic market town with independent boutiques, restaurants, theatres and supermarkets. Drinkstone is a classically rural Suffolk village, rich in history and community spirit, yet well positioned for modern living. With excellent access to schooling, walking, hacking out and countryside views, nearby market towns and key transport routes, it offers a highly desirable lifestyle for families, professionals and downsizers alike who value space, heritage and tranquillity. The delightful rear formal gardens are landscaped, being predominantly lawned, but interspersed with beds and borders, well stocked with a variety of shrubs, bushes, seasonal plants and perennials and a rather magnificent Monkey Puzzle Tree. Directly to the rear of the bungalow is a paved sun terrace set in Indian Sandstone as well as pergola and deck with climbing shrubs including clematis and wisteria. There is a further raised circular patio area with extensive views across the paddocks and countryside and an ornamental wildlife pond. There is a further 2-acre paddock to the south with an orchard beyond with about forty fruit trees including mainly apple with some plum, pear, quince and damson as well as a crab apple tree. An additional small paddock of about 0.5 acre is to the north. Overall including the formal garden there is approximately 6.50 acre (2.63 ha). The Stable Yard is fully enclosed with a concrete hard standing and includes an L-shaped stable block with four stables, tack room and lean-to rear hay barn. The yard benefits from electricity and mains water.(see floor plan for layout and measurements) Has your property's value increased? To find out how much your property is worth