4 bedroom house
Wickham Skeith, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 8LR
Guide Price
£895,000
Residential Tags: Farmhouse
Property Tags: N/A
Land Tags: N/A
Summary Details
- First Marketed: Apr 2022
- Removed: Oct 2022
- Residential Tags: Farmhouse
- Property Tags: N/A
- Land Tags: N/A
BEST OFFERS TO BE RECEIVED BY 12 NOON WEDNESDAY 4th MAY 2022. This aspirational family home, offers first class accommodation extending to over 3000 Sq Ft, set in a field side location of approximately half an acre. The extensive interior provides three principal reception rooms along with study. Four first floor bedrooms combine with four bath or shower room facilities, all appointed to the highest standard. The kitchen is outstanding.
Location - Wickham Skeith is well situated within an area of traditional rural countryside and approached via a network of quiet country lanes that enable access to all key surrounding locations. The area is ideal for anyone looking to travel to Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds and Norwich along with of course, Stowmarket, Diss & Eye. The neighbouring village of Mendlesham provides a village shop and facilities in addition to those at nearby Bacton, Walsham Le Willows and Botesdale. The active village community supports a number of regular events and one only has to Google the village website to be surprised by the extent of the activities and history of the area. The property itself sits on the western edge of the village, adjacent to open farmland across which the house is designed to take advantage of the views. Hazelwood sits in a slightly elevated position with good frontage and vehicular access. Access to the garages and additional driveway is gained from Cotton Lane towards the rear of the house.
Description - The owners of Hazelwood worked closely with the Architects to create the design and throughout the construction of the house, putting to good use their experiences gained from building their previous home. That house, sold by Harrison Edge in 2014 was itself an impressive property but is considerably surpassed by Hazelwood. Combining attractive rustic red brick with coloured weatherboarding, pantiles and stone window sills, the property strikes quite a note and from each of four sides, presents interesting, varied elevations. From the rear, it is quite clearly designed along a traditional farmhouse style illustrated by the tall roof line which when viewed from inside, clearly presents scope for further accommodation.
The finishing touches throughout this high end house include notable skirting boards, architraves, engineered oak flooring, internal doors and ogee profile cornicing, brushed steel steel effect switches & sockets along with stylish bath and shower room fittings and tiling. The statement kitchen incorporates smart polished quartz worktop, numerous appliances and features including two sinks, wine cooler, range cooker, fridge freezer and dishwasher amongst many others.
The Master Bedroom, as with each of the four bedrooms is approached from an impressive bespoke staircase and gallery landing and features integrated His 'n Hers wardrobing and en suite bathroom. This large bedroom provides three aspect views across the gardens and open fields beyond.
Outside, the additional gated drive leads off Cotton Lane enabling cars and garaging to be set discreetly to the rear of the house.
Naturally, windows are double glazed with PVCu framed units and oil fired radiator and underfloor heating installed. CAT 5 wiring has been incorporated within the wiring plan throughout the interior with electrical wiring extending outside to provide external power points on the terrace and within the Triple Garage.
Reception Hall - 16'4 x 7'9 Min extending to 18'5 (4.98m x 2.36m Min ex tending to 5.61m) - Having arrived at Hazelwood, the inviting apron of parking to the front leads up to the Indian Sandstone porch area and main entrance door, Inside, the light and airy hall creates a pleasing first impression with hardwood doors leading off including panel glazed double doors to the Lounge. The staircase sits discreetly within a wide stairwell incorporating a half landing with storage cupboard below.
Cloakroom Shower Room - Stylishly appointed, fully tiled in aqua marine ceramic tiled walls and decorative panel to shower enclosure, polished white granite tiled floor and fitting in addition to the shower to include wc and vanity wash basin.
Lounge - 19'9 x 14'7 ex Bay (6.02m x 4.45m ex Bay) - Light, wide and tall with windows to three aspects including a bay window to the west and views across fields. French windows open onto the Indian Sandstone terrace at the rear. Feature red brick chimneybreast in an inglenook style complete with oak bressemer beam and polished slate hearth with woodburning stove. Two double wall lights.
Dining Room - 14'6 x 11'7 (4.42m x 3.53m) - Laid with engineered oak floorboards to match those from the hall. Double doors with bevelled glass upper half connect with the adjacent kitchen and combine with French windows leading out to the terrace at the rear. Two double wall light points.
Study - 13' x 9'5 (3.96m x 2.87m) - Double aspect including outlook to the front of the property. Data & Television sockets.
Kitchen - 20'10 x 14'5 (6.35m x 4.39m) - An impressive space fitted with an extensive range of units in an attractive subtle colour combining with polished quartz worktop and and side panel detail to the central Island unit. Varied cupboard and drawer storage options include pull-out racks and corner carousel units, pan drawers, integrated refuse, integrated dishwasher, wine cooler, pop up worktop sockets, integrated microwave along with Rangemaster range cooker with induction hob and matching chimney hood above. In addition to a main sink a further sink can be found within the Island unit both featuring channelled draining area within the quartz. Wall cupboards and glazed cabinets match and form in part housing for an American Fridge Freezer complete with plumbing. Lighting includes recessed spotlighting along with signature plinth LED's. Windows provide natural light from both the side and rear elevations. A wide opening connects the Kitchen with the adjoining Family Room.
Family Room - 13'5 x 11'7 (4.09m x 3.53m) - Creating a social space for all day use alongside the Kitchen and of a vaulted design with tall Cathedral like gable window to the rear, two Velux windows and tri-fold doors opening out onto the terrace. Television and data sockets. Two double wall light points.
Utility Room - 13'8 x 6'9 Max (4.17m x 2.06m Max) - Fitted with worktop and storage units on a tiled floor and incorporating a further stainless steel sink unit with plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer. Additional space for an upright fridge freezer. Wall cupboards to match. Two windows to the front elevation. Built in storage cupboard housing underfloor heating manifold, water softener and hot water storage tank. Side entrance door.
Galleried First Floor Landing - The stunning bespoke oak staircase features glazed panels, half landing and strikingly tall window providing a view. The height is further enhanced by superb light fitting. The landing extends through the first floor and will accommodate furniture if required. Built in Linen Cupboard. Double radiator.
Master Bedroom Suite - 19'9 x 12'9 ex Bay (6.02m x 3.89m ex Bay) - A large triple aspect room including bay window to the West and tremendous views across the neighbouring farmland. Bedside lights and switches. Television and data sockets. Two double radiators each with individual Thermostatic Radiator Valves (TRV's). Within the bedroom lies a separate Dressing Room area...
Dressing Room - Fitted either side with a bank of stylish sliding door wardrobes leading to the En Suite Bathroom.
En Suite Bathroom - Stylishly fitted with a suite in white complemented by tiling, bath panel and vanity unit and includes a suite comprising P'shaped shower bath complete with both shower and shower attachment, wc and vanity wash basin complete with drawer beneath. Further useful storage by way of a fitted wall unit. Chrome finish vertical towel rail radiator. Recessed ceiling spotlighting. Window to the rear.
Bedroom 2 - 11'6 x 11' Min ex door recess (3.51m x 3.35m Min ex door recess) - A second en suite room and featuring a window to the rear elevation, double radiator (TRV) and both television and data sockets. Lovely view across the garden towards Cotton Lane and fields.
En Suite Shower Room - Again, stylishly appointed comprising oversize shower enclosure, wc and vanity wash basin with storage beneath and vanity mirror above. Fully tiled walls and floor, chrome finish vertical towel rail radiator and a Sun Pipe providing natural light.
Bedroom 3 - 11'6 x 9'5 Excluding door recess (3.51m x 2.87m Ex cluding door recess) - A double aspect room with windows to both side and rear elevations. Double radiator (TRV). Data & television sockets.
Bedroom 4 - 12'11 x 9'5 (3.94m x 2.87m) - Partly vaulted and with window to the front elevation. Television and data sockets. Double radiator (TRV). Data sockets.
Bathroom - Well appointed with further impressive tiling of both floor and walls along with a suite comprising vanity wash basin with storage, wc and panelled bath with shower and shower attachment over. Chrome finish vertical towel rail radiator. Window to the front elevation.
Gardens & Grounds - Hazelwood sits back from the road in a slightly elevated position creating an impressive first impression when viewed from the front and particularly when approached from Finningham to the West. Classic wrought iron 'Parkland' fencing sets off the front boundary. Whilst the frontage affords effective visitor parking, the additional access is from adjacent Cotton Lane and a gated driveway leading to the TRIPLE GARAGE set to the rear of the approximate half acre plot.
The timber clad block built garaging, with pantile roof and an apron of smart brick weave to complete the tar & pea shingle drive, is divided into 'double' and 'single' spaces measuring 18'6 x 10'5 (5.65m x 3.17m) and 20'3 x 18'5 (6.19m x 5.61m), An internal doorway links both areas in addition to an outer side door. Electric roller doors provide access. Power and light is connected internally. Beyond the garage lie a series of raised beds serving as a Kitchen Garden.
Gardens are principally lawned to the rear interspersed with a number of fruit trees. A deep well stocked herbaceous border sits to one side. Across the rear of the house extends a smart al fresco entertaining space of Indian Sandstone combining well with access to and from the house. An electric Sun Awning extends partly across the terrace affording shade due to the south facing aspect. To the front of the house, beyond the driveway, lies further lawn and ornamental circular beds and pond with water feature.
Included within the sale is a 'Dunster House' Garden Room serving as a Games Room currently. Power and light is connected and internally measures 15'8 x 12'5 (4.78m x 3.79m). To the side lies a discreet Hot Tub which will remain.
Discreetly to the left hand side of the house lies a useful 'utility' area with trellis screened oil storage tank, Warmflow oil fired boiler supplying domestic hot water and radiators. Outside tap along with additional power points on the terrace.
Services - The vendor has confirmed that the property benefits from mains water, drainage and electricity. A Sky Box serves the house distributed around the house via Magic Eye.
Wayleaves & Easements - These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. Harrison Edge has no authority to make or give in writing or verbally any representations or warranties in relation to the property. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. No assumptions should be made that the property has all the necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. Harrison Edge have not carried out a survey, nor tested the services, appliances or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. In the interest of Health & Safety, please ensure that you take due care when inspecting any property.
Postal Address - Hazelwood, The Street, Wickham Skeith, IP23 8LR
Local Authority - Mid Suffolk District Council, Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich IP1 2BX. Telephone:+44 (0)
Council Tax - The property has been placed in Tax Band G i - Improvement indicator - this shows that improvements have been made to the property that might result in the Council Tax band changing if a relevant transaction takes place, for example, if the property is sold.
Tenure & Possession - The property is for sale freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
Fixtures & Fittings - All items normally designated as tenants fixtures & fittings are specifically excluded from the sale unless mentioned in these particulars.
Viewing - Strictly by prior telephone appointment with the vendors agent Harrison Edge T: +44 (0)
Directions - Proceed from the A140 turning off at The White Horse Inn, Stoke Ash directly to Wickham Skeith. Continue into the village and staying on the road, Hazelwood will be found as the last house on the left before the open fields.
Directions - Proceed from the A140 turning off at The White Horse Inn, Stoke Ash directly to Wickham Skeith. Continue into the village and staying on the road, Hazelwood will be found as the last house on the left before the open fields.
Viewing - By prior appointment with the vendors agent Harrison Edge T: +44 (0)
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Marketed by: Harrison Edge Limited, Eye
Location - Wickham Skeith is well situated within an area of traditional rural countryside and approached via a network of quiet country lanes that enable access to all key surrounding locations. The area is ideal for anyone looking to travel to Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds and Norwich along with of course, Stowmarket, Diss & Eye. The neighbouring village of Mendlesham provides a village shop and facilities in addition to those at nearby Bacton, Walsham Le Willows and Botesdale. The active village community supports a number of regular events and one only has to Google the village website to be surprised by the extent of the activities and history of the area. The property itself sits on the western edge of the village, adjacent to open farmland across which the house is designed to take advantage of the views. Hazelwood sits in a slightly elevated position with good frontage and vehicular access. Access to the garages and additional driveway is gained from Cotton Lane towards the rear of the house.
Description - The owners of Hazelwood worked closely with the Architects to create the design and throughout the construction of the house, putting to good use their experiences gained from building their previous home. That house, sold by Harrison Edge in 2014 was itself an impressive property but is considerably surpassed by Hazelwood. Combining attractive rustic red brick with coloured weatherboarding, pantiles and stone window sills, the property strikes quite a note and from each of four sides, presents interesting, varied elevations. From the rear, it is quite clearly designed along a traditional farmhouse style illustrated by the tall roof line which when viewed from inside, clearly presents scope for further accommodation.
The finishing touches throughout this high end house include notable skirting boards, architraves, engineered oak flooring, internal doors and ogee profile cornicing, brushed steel steel effect switches & sockets along with stylish bath and shower room fittings and tiling. The statement kitchen incorporates smart polished quartz worktop, numerous appliances and features including two sinks, wine cooler, range cooker, fridge freezer and dishwasher amongst many others.
The Master Bedroom, as with each of the four bedrooms is approached from an impressive bespoke staircase and gallery landing and features integrated His 'n Hers wardrobing and en suite bathroom. This large bedroom provides three aspect views across the gardens and open fields beyond.
Outside, the additional gated drive leads off Cotton Lane enabling cars and garaging to be set discreetly to the rear of the house.
Naturally, windows are double glazed with PVCu framed units and oil fired radiator and underfloor heating installed. CAT 5 wiring has been incorporated within the wiring plan throughout the interior with electrical wiring extending outside to provide external power points on the terrace and within the Triple Garage.
Reception Hall - 16'4 x 7'9 Min extending to 18'5 (4.98m x 2.36m Min ex tending to 5.61m) - Having arrived at Hazelwood, the inviting apron of parking to the front leads up to the Indian Sandstone porch area and main entrance door, Inside, the light and airy hall creates a pleasing first impression with hardwood doors leading off including panel glazed double doors to the Lounge. The staircase sits discreetly within a wide stairwell incorporating a half landing with storage cupboard below.
Cloakroom Shower Room - Stylishly appointed, fully tiled in aqua marine ceramic tiled walls and decorative panel to shower enclosure, polished white granite tiled floor and fitting in addition to the shower to include wc and vanity wash basin.
Lounge - 19'9 x 14'7 ex Bay (6.02m x 4.45m ex Bay) - Light, wide and tall with windows to three aspects including a bay window to the west and views across fields. French windows open onto the Indian Sandstone terrace at the rear. Feature red brick chimneybreast in an inglenook style complete with oak bressemer beam and polished slate hearth with woodburning stove. Two double wall lights.
Dining Room - 14'6 x 11'7 (4.42m x 3.53m) - Laid with engineered oak floorboards to match those from the hall. Double doors with bevelled glass upper half connect with the adjacent kitchen and combine with French windows leading out to the terrace at the rear. Two double wall light points.
Study - 13' x 9'5 (3.96m x 2.87m) - Double aspect including outlook to the front of the property. Data & Television sockets.
Kitchen - 20'10 x 14'5 (6.35m x 4.39m) - An impressive space fitted with an extensive range of units in an attractive subtle colour combining with polished quartz worktop and and side panel detail to the central Island unit. Varied cupboard and drawer storage options include pull-out racks and corner carousel units, pan drawers, integrated refuse, integrated dishwasher, wine cooler, pop up worktop sockets, integrated microwave along with Rangemaster range cooker with induction hob and matching chimney hood above. In addition to a main sink a further sink can be found within the Island unit both featuring channelled draining area within the quartz. Wall cupboards and glazed cabinets match and form in part housing for an American Fridge Freezer complete with plumbing. Lighting includes recessed spotlighting along with signature plinth LED's. Windows provide natural light from both the side and rear elevations. A wide opening connects the Kitchen with the adjoining Family Room.
Family Room - 13'5 x 11'7 (4.09m x 3.53m) - Creating a social space for all day use alongside the Kitchen and of a vaulted design with tall Cathedral like gable window to the rear, two Velux windows and tri-fold doors opening out onto the terrace. Television and data sockets. Two double wall light points.
Utility Room - 13'8 x 6'9 Max (4.17m x 2.06m Max) - Fitted with worktop and storage units on a tiled floor and incorporating a further stainless steel sink unit with plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer. Additional space for an upright fridge freezer. Wall cupboards to match. Two windows to the front elevation. Built in storage cupboard housing underfloor heating manifold, water softener and hot water storage tank. Side entrance door.
Galleried First Floor Landing - The stunning bespoke oak staircase features glazed panels, half landing and strikingly tall window providing a view. The height is further enhanced by superb light fitting. The landing extends through the first floor and will accommodate furniture if required. Built in Linen Cupboard. Double radiator.
Master Bedroom Suite - 19'9 x 12'9 ex Bay (6.02m x 3.89m ex Bay) - A large triple aspect room including bay window to the West and tremendous views across the neighbouring farmland. Bedside lights and switches. Television and data sockets. Two double radiators each with individual Thermostatic Radiator Valves (TRV's). Within the bedroom lies a separate Dressing Room area...
Dressing Room - Fitted either side with a bank of stylish sliding door wardrobes leading to the En Suite Bathroom.
En Suite Bathroom - Stylishly fitted with a suite in white complemented by tiling, bath panel and vanity unit and includes a suite comprising P'shaped shower bath complete with both shower and shower attachment, wc and vanity wash basin complete with drawer beneath. Further useful storage by way of a fitted wall unit. Chrome finish vertical towel rail radiator. Recessed ceiling spotlighting. Window to the rear.
Bedroom 2 - 11'6 x 11' Min ex door recess (3.51m x 3.35m Min ex door recess) - A second en suite room and featuring a window to the rear elevation, double radiator (TRV) and both television and data sockets. Lovely view across the garden towards Cotton Lane and fields.
En Suite Shower Room - Again, stylishly appointed comprising oversize shower enclosure, wc and vanity wash basin with storage beneath and vanity mirror above. Fully tiled walls and floor, chrome finish vertical towel rail radiator and a Sun Pipe providing natural light.
Bedroom 3 - 11'6 x 9'5 Excluding door recess (3.51m x 2.87m Ex cluding door recess) - A double aspect room with windows to both side and rear elevations. Double radiator (TRV). Data & television sockets.
Bedroom 4 - 12'11 x 9'5 (3.94m x 2.87m) - Partly vaulted and with window to the front elevation. Television and data sockets. Double radiator (TRV). Data sockets.
Bathroom - Well appointed with further impressive tiling of both floor and walls along with a suite comprising vanity wash basin with storage, wc and panelled bath with shower and shower attachment over. Chrome finish vertical towel rail radiator. Window to the front elevation.
Gardens & Grounds - Hazelwood sits back from the road in a slightly elevated position creating an impressive first impression when viewed from the front and particularly when approached from Finningham to the West. Classic wrought iron 'Parkland' fencing sets off the front boundary. Whilst the frontage affords effective visitor parking, the additional access is from adjacent Cotton Lane and a gated driveway leading to the TRIPLE GARAGE set to the rear of the approximate half acre plot.
The timber clad block built garaging, with pantile roof and an apron of smart brick weave to complete the tar & pea shingle drive, is divided into 'double' and 'single' spaces measuring 18'6 x 10'5 (5.65m x 3.17m) and 20'3 x 18'5 (6.19m x 5.61m), An internal doorway links both areas in addition to an outer side door. Electric roller doors provide access. Power and light is connected internally. Beyond the garage lie a series of raised beds serving as a Kitchen Garden.
Gardens are principally lawned to the rear interspersed with a number of fruit trees. A deep well stocked herbaceous border sits to one side. Across the rear of the house extends a smart al fresco entertaining space of Indian Sandstone combining well with access to and from the house. An electric Sun Awning extends partly across the terrace affording shade due to the south facing aspect. To the front of the house, beyond the driveway, lies further lawn and ornamental circular beds and pond with water feature.
Included within the sale is a 'Dunster House' Garden Room serving as a Games Room currently. Power and light is connected and internally measures 15'8 x 12'5 (4.78m x 3.79m). To the side lies a discreet Hot Tub which will remain.
Discreetly to the left hand side of the house lies a useful 'utility' area with trellis screened oil storage tank, Warmflow oil fired boiler supplying domestic hot water and radiators. Outside tap along with additional power points on the terrace.
Services - The vendor has confirmed that the property benefits from mains water, drainage and electricity. A Sky Box serves the house distributed around the house via Magic Eye.
Wayleaves & Easements - These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. Harrison Edge has no authority to make or give in writing or verbally any representations or warranties in relation to the property. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. No assumptions should be made that the property has all the necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. Harrison Edge have not carried out a survey, nor tested the services, appliances or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. In the interest of Health & Safety, please ensure that you take due care when inspecting any property.
Postal Address - Hazelwood, The Street, Wickham Skeith, IP23 8LR
Local Authority - Mid Suffolk District Council, Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich IP1 2BX. Telephone:+44 (0)
Council Tax - The property has been placed in Tax Band G i - Improvement indicator - this shows that improvements have been made to the property that might result in the Council Tax band changing if a relevant transaction takes place, for example, if the property is sold.
Tenure & Possession - The property is for sale freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
Fixtures & Fittings - All items normally designated as tenants fixtures & fittings are specifically excluded from the sale unless mentioned in these particulars.
Viewing - Strictly by prior telephone appointment with the vendors agent Harrison Edge T: +44 (0)
Directions - Proceed from the A140 turning off at The White Horse Inn, Stoke Ash directly to Wickham Skeith. Continue into the village and staying on the road, Hazelwood will be found as the last house on the left before the open fields.
Directions - Proceed from the A140 turning off at The White Horse Inn, Stoke Ash directly to Wickham Skeith. Continue into the village and staying on the road, Hazelwood will be found as the last house on the left before the open fields.
Viewing - By prior appointment with the vendors agent Harrison Edge T: +44 (0)
You may download, store and use the material for your own personal use and research. You may not republish, retransmit, redistribute or otherwise make the material available to any party or make the same available on any website, online service or bulletin board of your own or of any other party or make the same available in hard copy or in any other media without the website owner's express prior written consent. The website owner's copyright must remain on all reproductions of material taken from this website.
Marketed by: Harrison Edge Limited, Eye
Land Registry Data
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