4 bedroom house

INTRODUCTION

"The Pound" presents a rare and exciting opportunity to purchase a substantial detached chalet bungalow with enormous potential, set in a large 0.6 acre plot.  The property is offered for sale the first time in its life by the family who constructed it in 1981. Providing almost 3,000 square feet of accommodation plus the garage and stable buildings, the house is finished with traditional rendered elevations with a tiled roof with mahogany uPVC double glazed windows and outside doors. The interior is largely original and somewhat dated but has been kept in excellent order and is well presented for immediate occupation. There is huge scope to update, remodel and/or extend the property to create a very special modern house, or even replace it with a bespoke new property. Planning Consent would almost certainly be forthcoming as the properties on either side have been the subject to just such schemes.  

The property sits in the middle of a small exclusive enclave of three detached properties at the beginning of Park Road. Set well back, with countryside views to the front and rear, the house is surrounded by beautiful gardens in the middle of a large 0.6 acre plot, the size and location of which rarely comes to the market in Lavenham. In addition, this property benefits from a long private driveway providing extensive parking, a detached double garage, and useful stable building to one side. Early viewing is highly recommended in order to appreciate what this most individual property has to offer and to avoid disappointment. 

LOCATION

"The Pound" is just 250yds walk from the centre of the very sought after village of Lavenham, famous for its beautiful Tudor buildings and magnificent Church. The village offers extremely good local facilities including two Co-operative stores, Heeks general store, a specialist butcher, primary school, pharmacy, doctor's surgery, community post office, a variety of restaurants / gastro pubs, the renowned Swan Hotel and many clubs and societies. It also benefits from being positioned between the larger towns of Bury St Edmunds and Sudbury, both offering comprehensive shopping, leisure, educational and health facilities. There is a good local bus service to both of these towns. For travel to the capital, nearby Sudbury station offers shuttle trains through to Marks Tey and the main Liverpool Street line. Faster direct services (48 minutes) are available at Colchester station. Park Road is a very quiet no-through lane with a countryside feel but just a very short walk from the centre of the village. The property has meadowland to both front and rear and the old railway line is just a short distance away with lovely countryside walks. 

ACCOMMODATION

ON THE GROUND FLOOR

Entrance Hall: 12'9" x 8'6" (3.89m x 2.59m max) The front door opens into a welcoming entrance hall, which is at present used as a telephone room. With its large picture window it would also make a lovely place to sit and watch the world go by or as a study with a view. An opening takes you through to the inner hallway. 

Inner Hallway: This useful space gives access to the sitting room, kitchen / breakfast room, cloakroom and snug. Space for free standing furniture and cloaks storage. Stairs to first floor with built-in cupboard below. 

Sitting Room / Dining Room: 24'9" x 19'3" (7.55m x 5.87m) This beautiful room has a grand, warm feel and very spacious dimensions. With its dual aspect windows offering wonderful vistas over the garden, this space has a real "wow" factor. A brick fireplace provides a lovely focal point for the sitting area and at the other end of the room there is a generous, but intimate space for evening dining. Concertina doors lead to the music room / study.

Music Room / Study: 11'6" x 10'4" (3.49m x 3.14m) Situated between the kitchen and sitting room, this cosy space, currently a piano room, could be utilised in a number of different ways. French doors lead into the garden room. 

Garden Room: 12'5" x 10' (3.77m x 3.06m) A lovely place to sit, relax, have a coffee, a bite to eat and enjoy the garden. And while you're there, you can watch the abundance of wildlife that passes through the garden daily. French doors take you out on to the patio and garden beyond.

Snooker Room (potential kitchen) 19'3" x 14'5" (5.87m x 4.38m) This spacious room could serve a number of different functions, but its position next to the kitchen offers someone the potential to knock through and open it up to make a wonderful open plan kitchen / living area onto the garden, subject of course to any necessary permissions. 

Kitchen / Breakfast Room: 15'4" x 14.6" (4.67m x 4.2m) A generous sized kitchen with space for a breakfast table and chairs. Although now dated, the kitchen is perfectly functional and includes: a number of fitted wood units, both base and wall, with tiled worktops. Two oven AGA. Sink with drainer and mixer tap. Electric hob with extractor above and electric oven below. Space for dishwasher and American style fridge / freezer. A large picture window gives views over the garden to the side of the house and most particularly the beautiful walnut tree, which is a magnet for wild birds. 

Utility Area: 10'6" x 6'3" (3.2m x 1.9m) A useful area that is open to the kitchen at one end and comprises: shelving for larder products, sink unit with cupboard below, storage cupboards, space and plumbing for washing machine and cloaks storage. Door to porch. 

Rear Porch: 8' x 5'1" (2.44m x 1.55m) Handily positioned at the side of the house, this enclosed porch gives entrance to the utility and provides storage for boots and dirty dogs!

Ground Floor Shower Room: Comprises: walk-in shower, pedestal wash hand basin and low level w.c. Handily positioned off the inner hallway, this shower room could be incredibly useful if someone needs to use the front reception room as a downstairs bedroom. 

Snug / Bedroom 4: 19'3" x 10'5" (5.87m x 3.19m max) This lovely, light, bright room has a homely feel. A gas fire and built-in shelving at one end provide a focal point for the room and a large picture window brings in lots of natural light.

ON THE FIRST FLOOR

First Floor Landing: A welcoming first floor landing with generous airing cupboard, built-in wardrobe and open storage area. Loft access to water tanks. 

Bedroom 1: 19'7" x 11'4" (5.98m x 3.44m) A spacious double aspect bedroom with lovely views, built-in storage and en-suite shower room. 

En-suite Shower Room: Comprises of shower cubicle, washbasin and low level w.c. NB: The Saniflo system to this en-suite requires replacement. Alternatively it may be possible to connect the waste to the mains drainage system.

Bedroom 2: 12'11" x 11'4" (3.93m x 3.45m) A double bedroom with separate en-suite/dressing room. 

En Suite/Dressing Room : 11'4" x 10'11" (3.46m x 3.31m max) comprising: panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin, w.c and good amounts of built-in storage. Countryside views to the rear

Bedroom 3: 13'3" x 11'4" (4.04m x 3.45m) A good size double with wonderful views towards Lavenham church. 

Family Bathroom: 8'10" x 5'7" (2.7m x 1.71m max) Comprises: panelled bath with shower over and pedestal wash hand basin. 

Separate Cloakroom: Low level w.c. with Velux window above. 

Eaves Storage: There is extensive easily accessed eaves storage (unmeasured) around the first floor of the property.

OUTBUILDINGS

Detached Double Garage 18'6" x 18'4" (5.64m x 5.60m) internally. A detached double garage built with rendered elevations under a proper pitched pantiled roof. Power and light connected. With remote control electric up and over door.

Stable Block 19'6" x 12' (5.9mx 3.65m plus canopy) internally. Useful building constructed of timber frame with black weatherboarding under a pitched felt roof. Divided into two stables each with a stable door.  

THE GROUNDS

A particular feature of the property is its large and mature plot, measuring around 0.6 acres subject to survey. The right hand boundary is 240' deep with 70' road frontage widening to 165' wide at the rear. The property is approached along a sweeping driveway which leads to parking at the front and side of the property where a double garage is found. To the side is the stable building which provides good useful storage and has potential to be a workshop or perhaps converted to a home office. Beautiful mature gardens surround the house with sweeping lawns, fine trees and mature hedges. It is a peaceful haven for people and wildlife alike and the rear boundary is currently left open to allow animals such as muntjac and pheasants to wander in from the meadow beyond. There are open meadows to the front and rear, both of which are not scheduled for any development in the new Lavenham Neighbourhood blue print.  

MISCELLANEOUS

SERVICES:  We are advised mains gas, water, electricity, drainage and telephone are all connected. Please note we have not carried out a survey, nor tested the plumbing, heating, electrical and drainage systems. House purchasers are always advised to have a survey.

COUNCIL TAX :  Babergh District Council (Tel: ) advised Charge Band F, amount payable 2021/2022 £2,744.47.

TENURE, SOFT FURNISHINGS AND FIXTURES : Freehold with vacant possession upon completion - no upward chain. Fitted carpets included. Curtains, blinds and other fixtures may all be included by negotiation. Full list of fixtures provided with formal contracts.

VIEWING AND DIRECTIONS : Viewing strictly by appointment through the vendor's agents, as above. In the centre of Lavenham on the High Street, turn into Hall Road opposite The Greyhound public house. Follow to the end and turn right into Park Road. No 2 is the middle house on the right.  

SALES PARTICULARS AND REPRESENTATIONS    These sale particulars and any representations made by Sworders' staff or any advertisement, promotion or internet representation do not constitute part of any formal offer or contract. Whilst care is taken in their preparation they are for guidance only and must not be relied upon as a strict statement of fact. All measurements are approximate.