Property Details: - Type: Detached house - Bedrooms: 3 - Bathrooms: 2
Agent: David Burr - Long Melford Phone: 01787 336571
<strong>DESCRIPTION:</strong> <strong></strong> A 'chocolate box' detached partially thatched cottage situated in an outstanding rural location with the most superb open countryside views. Characterful accommodation is arranged over two levels with numerous original period features including exposed timbers, brick work and a charming inglenook fireplace. On the ground floor is a sitting room, kitchen/dining room and a study/fourth bedroom as well as a utility/shower room. Upstairs, there are a total of three bedrooms served by two further bath/shower rooms. Outside, the property benefits from beautifully planted and well-maintained wrap around gardens with off-street parking and a double garage. Offered with no onward chain and in all sits within a plot which measures approx. 0.26 acres (sts). <br/><br/> <br/><br/><strong></strong> <strong></strong> Solid oak front door with traditional ironmongery leading to: <br/><br/><strong>ENTRANCE</strong> <strong>HALL:</strong> <strong></strong> An attractive area with travertine flooring which continues throughout much of the ground floor. Exposed red brick chimney breast, staircase rising to first floor and lovely leaded windows to each side of the front door allowing for plenty of natural light. Storage cupboard off, exposed timbers and a pine thumb latch door leading to: <br/><br/><strong>SITTING</strong> <strong>ROOM:</strong> <strong></strong> With a beautiful parquet brick floor and exposed timbers across the ceiling and walls and a dual aspect outlook over the property's garden to the rear and superb far reaching undulating countryside in front. Inglenook fireplace with brick surround, inset wood burning stove and oak bressumer beam. Open stud work stands adjacent to a staircase leading to the first floor and with an incredible original thumb latch door leading into: <br/><br/><strong>STUDY/BEDROOM</strong> <strong>4:</strong> <strong></strong> <strong></strong> A versatile room with brick flooring and exposed timbers throughout and which could function beautifully as a space to work from home as it does for the current owners, or as an additional bedroom, if required. <br/><br/><strong>KITCHEN/DINING</strong> <strong>ROOM:</strong> <strong></strong> The kitchen has been beautifully finished with a matching range of base and wall level units with solid wood work surfaces incorporating a one and a half stainless steel sink with insinkerator and mixer tap over and a four ring AEG induction hob. Integrated Samsung electric combination oven, integrated refrigerator and freezer and AEG dishwasher. Extensive storage throughout including hidden refuse compartment and also with an attractive Esse range cooker with twin hot plates and double oven. A further run of units incorporate a wine fridge and nicely separates the kitchen area from the dining space which contains ample room for a substantial dining table and chairs and with a triple aspect outlook over the gardens and double doors opening onto terracing. <br/><br/><strong>UTILITY/SHOWER</strong> <strong>ROOM:</strong> <strong></strong> With space and plumbing for a washing machine, WC and vanity suite. Tiled shower cubicle with rainfall style shower head and glass screen door. Characterful exposed red brickwork. <br/><br/><strong>First</strong> <strong>Floor</strong> <strong></strong> Accessible via two separate staircases and with a low-level door which connects both sides of the house. <br/><br/><strong>LANDING:</strong> <strong></strong> With a vaulted ceiling and exposed timbers and magnificent views to the front. Exposed stained pine flooring, brickwork and timbers and doors leading to: <br/><br/><strong>BEDROOM</strong> <strong>1:</strong> <strong></strong> <strong></strong> A beautiful double bedroom with a dual aspect outlook over the property's garden and undulating countryside to the front. Continuation of stained pined flooring, exposed ceiling beams and with an integrated wardrobe with inset shelving and hanging rail. Useful electrically operated ceiling fan. <br/><br/><strong>BATHROOM:</strong> <strong></strong> Containing a luxurious roll top bath with claw and ball feet, a WC, 'Heritage' pedestal wash hand basin and with partially tongue and groove panelled walls and feature tiling. Useful double cupboard off, tall ceiling height with access to roof space and pine flooring. <br/><br/><strong>BEDROOM</strong> <strong>2:</strong> <strong></strong> <strong></strong> A further double bedroom with exposed timbers and pine flooring. <br/><br/><strong>BEDROOM</strong> <strong>3:</strong> <strong></strong> <strong></strong> An attractive double bedroom with exposed timbers, fitted storage and a fantastic open view to the front. <br/><br/><strong>SHOWER</strong> <strong>ROOM:</strong> <strong></strong> Containing a WC, pedestal wash hand basin and a tiled shower cubicle. <br/><br/><strong>Outside</strong> <strong></strong> Access to the property is from a quiet lane along which is plenty of on-street parking. There is the further benefit of a private area of parking on the property's own driveway accessible from which is a: <br/><br/><strong>DOUBLE</strong> <strong>GARAGE:</strong> <strong></strong> With electrically operated roller door, light and power connected and providing off-street parking for around two vehicles. <br/><br/><strong>OUTSIDE</strong> <strong></strong> Discreet stone steps lead up to the property's front door through a picket gate and past an area of lawn which contains a mature apple tree. Stone paving continues to the side and into the main section of the garden and wraps around the back to a further sheltered terrace with outdoor heater and a mature wisteria plant. The property's garden are beautifully planted and contain numerous well stocked flower beds, mature trees and hedging. Various terraces have been designed to make the most of what is arguably the finest view available in the entire area with nothing but rolling hills and farmland to the front. A cleverly created elevated decked terrace enjoys the finest outlook and stands in front of a further area of seating perfect for a firepit. Oak sleeper steps lead up the garden to an area left for wildlife and wild flowers and also containing two useful timber storage sheds. <br/><br/><strong>Agents</strong> <strong>notes</strong> <strong></strong> The property is Grade II listed and is thought to date back to the 1500s with a later extension carried out around the year 2000. <br/><br/><strong>VIEWING:</strong> <strong></strong> Strictly by prior appointment only through DAVID BURR. <br/><br/><strong>SERVICES:</strong> <strong></strong> Main water. Private drainage. Main electricity connected. Oil fired and electric heating by radiators. NOTE: None of these services have been tested by the agent. <br/><br/><strong>EPC</strong> <strong>RATING:</strong> <strong></strong> <strong></strong> Exempt - listed <br/><br/><strong>LOCAL</strong> <strong>AUTHORITY:</strong> <strong></strong> Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council, Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk. IP1 2BX[use Contact Agent Button]). <br/><br/><strong>COUNCIL</strong> <strong>TAX</strong> <strong>BAND:</strong> <strong></strong> <strong></strong> E <br/><br/><strong>TENURE:</strong> <strong></strong> <strong></strong> Freehold <br/><br/><strong>CONSTRUCTION</strong> <strong>TYPE:</strong> <strong></strong> <strong></strong> Timber framed <br/><br/><strong>WHAT3WORDS:</strong> <strong></strong> <strong></strong> <a target="_blank" href="https://what3words.com/just.tribes.thundered">just.tribes.thundered</a> <br/><br/><strong>NOTICE:</strong> <strong></strong> Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these sales details, they are for guidance purposes only and prospective purchasers or lessees are advised to seek their own professional advice as well as to satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness. No representation or warranty whatsoever is made in relation to this property by David Burr or its employees nor do such sales details form part of any offer or contract.
