4 bedroom house

BARNSIDE Barnside is an individual detached bungalow, which together with the neighbouring bungalow, was constructed in the late 1980s by renowned local builders O Seaman & Son. The property has been substantially extended over the years, and now offers approximately 2,000sqft of well appointed accommodation. Replacement UPVC sealed unit windows have been installed during the course of 2021. The entrance hall, which has attractive wood boarded flooring, leads through to the living room which has a fireplace housing a woodburner, and an adjacent semi open plan dining area. From the living room there are glazed double doors which lead through to a large conservatory which has brick plinth walling with a timber frame sealed unit framework above, a multi skin laminate roof and a tiled floor. This room has air conditioning. The kitchen which has been refitted, has white fronted wall cupboards and base units in a farmhouse style, together with marble worksurface and has integrated fittings which include a ceramic hob with extractor unit over, a Bosch Gourmet double oven and a built-in fridge freezer and dishwasher. A multi point three way tap has recently been installed to the sink. Adjacent to the kitchen is a utility area which accommodates the oil fired central heating boiler and washing machine and this has been extended to provide a useful laundry area which outlooks onto the rear garden. The original bedroom accommodation has been extended to provide a principal bedroom suite which has a dressing area with recently installed wardrobes, and also recently refitted shower room with power shower. There are two further bedrooms on the ground floor, and a fourth bedroom/office on the first floor. 

OUTSIDE The property is set back from Straight Road, and is accessed via a private driveway which is owned by Barnside, but serves two properties. The overall plot size is approximately a third of an acre, with a large proportion located at the front of the bungalow and comprising an area of lawn and a large natural pond and garden shed. The rear garden is laid to grass, and is enclosed by newly installed boarded fencing. Beyond is open farmland. The property has the benefit of a detached double garage which has electrically operated doors and has been extended at the rear to provide a very useful workshop area. 

LOCATION Barnside is located close to the centre of the Mid Suffolk village of Battisford, which is itself approximately 5 miles south of the market town of Stowmarket and 5 miles west of the small town of Needham Market. Both towns provide local shopping and school facilities, and Battisford itself retains a community village pub. Other nearby towns include Hadleigh and Lavenham which are both to the south, and the county town of Ipswich is approximately 13 miles to the east. Stowmarket has a mainline rail station providing a regular commuter service to London Liverpool Street. The A14 trunk route which bypasses Stowmarket provides good road links across the county from east to west, in the direction of Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge and beyond. Battisford is considered to have an active community, and retains two churches and a community owned village pub. 

SERVICES Mains water, drainage and electricity are understood to be connected. Central heating is provided from an oil fired boiler serving radiators. 

LOCAL AUTHORITY Mid Suffolk District Council - Council Tax Band E. 

VIEWING By telephone appointment with the sole agents. 

DIRECTIONS Proceed southward out of the town via Poplar Hill in the direction of Combs village, passing through the village and on for a further 2 miles. On arriving in Battisford go past the Punch Bowl Public House and past the turning into Mill Road.

Marketed by: Lacy Scott & Knight, Stowmarket