Balmforth
22-26 High Street,
Mildenhall
Suffolk
IP28 7EQ
STUNNING and INDIVIDUAL DETACHED FAMILY HOME occupying a substantial plot in the heart of the sought-after village of Hockwold. Offering VERSATILE ACCOMMODATION with excellent ANNEXE POTENTIAL, this impressive home enjoys FIVE BEDROOMS, a spectacular VAULTED DINING/GARDEN ROOM, generous living room
with multi-fuel burner, separate family room, study, stylish kitchen with central island and utility room. The striking galleried entrance hall creates an immediate sense of space, while outside the property benefits from PRIVATE WRAP-AROUND GARDENS, a gated shingled driveway providing extensive parking, GARAGE, SUBSTANTIAL WORKSHOP and a wealth of useful outdoor storage.
On the ground floor, the impressive hallway with its bespoke oak staircase and galleried landing sets the tone for the accommodation, leading through to the spacious living room, well-appointed kitchen with central island, utility room and the stunning vaulted dining/garden room overlooking the rear garden. The flexible layout continues with a separate family room, study, ground floor bedroom and bathroom, offering ideal annexe or guest accommodation if required. Upstairs, the galleried landing serves four further well-proportioned bedrooms, including the generous principal suite with en-suite, together with the family bathroom, useful eaves storage and recently installed pressurised hot water cylinder.
Outside, the property is approached via a five-bar timber gate opening onto a substantial shingled driveway providing extensive parking for numerous vehicles. The mature wrap-around gardens offer an excellent degree of privacy and feature generous lawns, established trees, colourful borders, patio seating areas, a greenhouse, timber garden store and log store, creating a peaceful setting to enjoy throughout the year. The large garage is complemented by a substantial adjoining workshop with power and lighting, offering outstanding space for hobbies, storage, home working or further potential.
In more detail the accommodation comprises of:
ENTRANCE HALL
Spacious entrance with room for coats and shoes, built-in storage cupboard and opening to:
HALLWAY
Impressive central hallway with views to the galleried landing and bespoke balustrade.
LIVING ROOM
Generous dual aspect reception room featuring a bay window to the side, French doors opening to the rear garden, feature multi-fuel burner and internal access to the adjoining wood store.
INNER HALLWAY
With built-in airing cupboard.
BEDROOM FIVE
Double bedroom with window to the front aspect
BATHROOM
White suite comprising corner bath with shower over and screen, pedestal basin, WC and window to the side aspect
FAMILY ROOM
Versatile reception room with fitted storage, two built-in double wardrobes and a built-in fish tank (available by separate negotiation). Windows overlooking the rear garden
OFFICE
Ideal home office with spotlights to the ceiling and window to the side aspect
KITCHEN
A range of shaker style wall and base units with worktops incorporating a central island with breakfast seating, space for a range cooker with extractor hood above, built-in microwave/combination microwave oven, wine cooler, pantry, space for an integrated dishwasher, electric underfloor heating and window to the side aspect
UTILITY ROOM
Fitted with wall and base units, Belfast sink, built-in storage cupboard, space and plumbing for a washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge/freezer, solid oak flooring, window and stable door leading to the rear garden
DINING/GARDEN ROOM
A stunning open-plan entertaining space with vaulted ceiling, Velux windows, electric underfloor heating, windows to dual aspects and French doors opening onto the rear garden
GALLERY STYLE LANDING
An impressive galleried landing with electrically operated Velux windows, airing cupboard housing the recently installed pressurised hot water cylinder and a large illuminated eaves storage cupboard
BEDROOM ONE
Generous principal bedroom with windows to dual aspects
ENSUITE
White suite comprising a walk-in power shower, wall-mounted basin, WC, and window to the side aspect
BEDROOM TWO
Double bedroom with window to the side aspect and access to the loft
BEDROOM THREE
Double bedroom with window to the front aspect
BEDROOM FOUR
Velux window to the side aspect
BATHROOM
White suite comprising jacuzzi bath, separate enclosed shower, pedestal basin, WC, built-in storage and bay window to the rear aspect
OUTSIDE
Occupying an impressive plot, the property is approached via a five-bar timber gate opening onto a substantial shingled driveway providing extensive parking for numerous vehicles. The mature gardens wrap around the home and are thoughtfully arranged with generous lawns, established trees and colourful planted borders, complemented by a greenhouse, timber garden store, log store and several seating areas positioned to enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Offering an excellent degree of privacy, the outside space is ideal for entertaining, family life and keen gardeners alike.
GARAGE
Large garage with power and lighting, double doors to the front, door leading to:
WORKSHOP
Substantial workshop with power and lighting, offering excellent space for hobbies, storage or those working from home, with access to the oil tank serving the oil-fired central heating system.
Tenure: Freehold
Construction Type: Brick/Tile
Heating: Oil central heating
Windows/doors: UPVC Double glazing
Council Tax: Band C (£2186.53 2026/2027)
Warranty: None
Drainage: Septic tank
EV Charging point: No
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