Description
This well-presented 2,500 sq. ft. detached house occupies a lovely position within one of the areas most favoured villages. The property has the benefit of a particularly impressive ground floor addition with an emphasis on natural light and takes advantage of the charming garden views. The versatile accommodation is further complimented by a workshop/studio, off-road parking and a large garden. In all about 0.54 acres.
ENTRANCE HALL: With a high vaulted ceiling, exposed oak timbers and slate tiled floor.
DRAWING ROOM: 21'1" x 12'9" (6.43m x 3.89). An exceptional addition with a wall of glass and bi-fold doors which create a 15ft plus opening on to terracing and the garden beyond. 2 clever roof lanterns provide further natural light. Exposed brickwork with open studwork links well with the sitting room. Staircase to first floor, useful storage cupboard and opening to the kitchen/breakfast room.
SITTING ROOM: 15'6" x 12'6" (4.72m x 3.81m). A feeling of space is created by the open studwork and redbrick that links with the drawing room. Finished with exposed beams, there is a charming floor to ceiling red brick chimney with oak bressummer and inset log burning stove on a Suffolk white brick hearth. Useful built-in storage cupboard with display shelving above.
DINING ROOM: 17'1" x 12' (5.21m x 3.66m). A versatile space currently utilised as a study but offering potential as a family room/snug/etc with exposed beams, floorboards, useful storage cupboard and floor to ceiling red brick chimney with inset log burning stove on a brick hearth.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST/LIVING ROOM: 22' x 17'2" (6.71m x 5.23m). An exceptional space with attractive flooring running throughout and bi-folding doors opening on to terracing with the garden beyond. A well-planned German kitchen fitted with an extensive range of matching units, storage cupboard, display cabinets, deep pan drawers and a range of appliances including 2 Neff ovens, a full height fridge/freezer, under counter fridge/freezers, large wine cooler, dishwasher, double sink, large Neff induction hob and fitted extractor hood over.
UTILITY CUPBOARD: 4' x 3'10" (1.21m x 1.16). A useful room with plumbing/space for a washer/dryer, separate plumbing for a water softener, fitted worktop and storage above. Fitted water softener.
CLOAKROOM: Heated towel rail, WC and wash hand basin.
First floor LANDING: Access to loft storage space and doors to:-
BEDROOM 1 15'11" x 12'3" (4.85m x 3.73m). Built-in double wardrobe, shelved storage cupboard and door to:-
EN SUITE: Large double shower cubicle, heated towel rail, WC and wash hand basin with storage below.
BEDROOM 2 15'1" x 9'6" (4.6m x 2.9m). With a large walk-in storage cupboard.
BEDROOM 3 15'9" x 9'5" (4.8m x 2.87m). Useful storage cupboard and linen cupboard.
FAMILY BATHROOM: With a deep double ended bath, large double shower cubicle, heated towel rail, WC, wash hand basin unit with deep storage drawers and matching tall cupboard. N.B. This bathroom can be set up as a private ensuite to bedroom 3.
Outside A gravel drive bordered by a dense hedge offers OFF-ROAD PARKING.
The rear garden is one of the property's most attractive features, generous in size with a particularly large terrace immediately behind the house designed with entertaining/dining Alfresco in mind. This in turn opens to a large expanse of lawn bordered by colourful beds, established plants, shrubs and is complimented further by a 'secret garden' to the very rear which currently forms a charming wild garden of fruit trees, plants and shrubs.
WORKSHOP/STUDIO: 19'7" x 15'7" (5.97m x 4.75m). With attractive weatherboarded elevations under a metal tiled effect panel roof and incorporating a good degree of natural light. Fitted with useful storage cupboards, light and power connected and sink. The building has its own external lighting and a large area of decking and could readily become a charming summer house etc.
In all about 0.54 acres.
SERVICES: Main electricity and water are connected. Private drainage. Oil fired heating. NOTE: None of these services have been tested by the agent.
LOCAL AUTHORITY: Babergh District Council: 0300 1234000. Council Tax Band: E - £2318 - 2023.
EPC RATING: D - copy of the report available upon request.
VIEWING: Strictly by prior appointment only through DAVID BURR Bury St Edmunds 01284 725525.
