4 bedroom house

THE COTTAGE The Cottage, which dates from circa 1836, is a delightful semi detached property set in a good sized plot which has superb views over the adjacent Mickle Mere water meadows, and is a short distance from Pakenham Water Mill. The village of Pakenham, which is accessed off the A143, is around 6 miles north of Bury St Edmunds, which with 1000 years' history to explore, offers award winning restaurants, cafes and casual dining. The historic cathedral of St Edmundsbury, once one of the most important monasteries in medieval Europe is set in the elegant surroundings of the Abbey Gardens and is a centrepiece for the town. There is fantastic shopping, annual festivals and stunning parks. The Apex and Theatre Royal has a variety of live productions and along with two cinemas provide excellent entertainment for all ages. Bury St Edmunds is truly 'a jewel in the crown of Suffolk'.  

STEP INSIDE The main entrance leads via the hallway to the kitchen diner which is a spacious, tiled room which includes a range of wall base and drawer units, exposed brick fireplace and space for a good size kitchen table; the area benefits from a wealth of natural light. The ground floor lounge has a new hardwood floor and is dual aspect to the front and rear of the property and features a traditional wood burner. At the rear of the property there is a large hardwood conservatory which offers superb views over the water meadow to the rear of the property. Between the kitchen and the conservatory is the utility room with WC off. At first floor level are four bedrooms, two of which benefit from built-in wardrobes with the master bedroom offering good natural light through the dual aspect windows. The family bathroom comprises panel-bath, wash-hand basin, WC and heated towel rail.  

STEP OUTSIDE To the front of the property there is a gravel driveway which provides parking for several vehicles and off which is the integral single garage as well as the main entrance. There is an additional pull on space infront of a metal gate to the gardens. To the side and rear of the property is the magnificent garden which offers a wealth of colour and interest throughout as well as benefiting from a mature orchard which includes a range of fruit trees including pear, plum and apple. Within the gardens there is also a workshop, separate garden store, wood store and oil tank. Overall the plot measures approximately 0.64 acres (subject to survey).  

LOCATION The property stands prominently overlooking the Blackbourne River and offers rural views of the Suffolk Wildlife Trust Mickle Mere Reserve. Here wildlife flourishes including Lapwing, Kestrel, Little Egret, Reed Bunting, Otter, Water Vole and Barn Owls. Pakenham is a very desirable village with a thriving local community and facilities which include an excelling local shop, post office, village hall and a popular public house - The Fox. The village is best know as the village of two mills with its historic Water Mill and Windmill.

Pakenham is situated 6 miles to the north east of Bury St Edmunds and 11 miles from the market town of Stowmarket with its main line rail link to London Liverpool Street Station. A number of country circular walks are adjacent to the property. The property occupies an attractive position within a very generous plot with spectacular views over the water meadow. The semi-detached property has a slate-tiled roof, with rendered elevations over two floors with an approximate internal ground floor area of 1808 sq ft. The overall plot size is just under two thirds of an acre within the popular village of Pakenham. There is scope to extend the ground floor living room into the current integral garage with further potential to create a cart-lodge on the adjoining hardcore area to the side of the property.  

SELLERS INSIGHT We were attracted to the property due to its lovely location, backing onto a nature reserve, which is a very beautiful and peaceful area with lots of birds of prey, lapwings, ducks and geese that greet you every morning. The south-easterly facing garden gets sun most of the day and the garden faces away from the neighbouring property and is very private with so much further scope for extending and improving. There are many schools in our catchment area with "outstanding" ratings, and we are relatively close to transport links. The adjoining water meadows are a little nature haven close to Bury St Edmunds.

Neighbouring properties include the historic Pakenham Mill. We have a spacious workshop/studio in the garden, with lots of outbuilding/sheds for storage. We have loved our time here and will miss the garden which is easily one of the best parts of the property! 



Marketed by: Fine & Country, Bury St. Edmunds