Listed for £1,595,000
February 3, 2026
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A large meadow lies to the west of the house bordering the river Fromus providing a beautiful outlook from the barn.
Location
Watering Barn occupies a superb position in Snape Watering, which is located just outside of Benhall in east Suffolk. Benhall has a charming medieval church, a small farm shop and a popular primary school; there are numerous footpaths in the village.
Saxmundham is a substantial and historic market town with a wide selection of amenities including Waitrose and Tesco supermarkets, independent shops and a railway station offering trains to London via Ipswich from 115 minutes.
Aldeburgh (6 miles), the popular coastal town closely associated with Benjamin Britten, is famed for its fish and chips and the celebrated Hambling. There are excellent galleries, boutiques and superb restaurants including the critically acclaimed 'The Suffolk Sur Mer'.
Sporting facilities are fantastic: Saxmundham has a tennis club and gym; Leiston (6 miles) has a brilliant leisure centre. Aldeburgh, Thorpness and Woodbridge have well-regarded golf, tennis and sailing clubs; Woodbridge also offers rowing and rugby clubs.
Schools in the area are excellent including Orwell Park Prep School, Summerhill, Woodbridge School, Framlingham College and Ipswich School, all of which are included in the Good Schools Guide.
All times and distances are approximate.
Square Footage: 4,954 sq ft
Acreage: 4.2 Acres