4 bedroom house

A stunning Grade II Listed detached former forge situated in a desirable hamlet within short distance of the picturesque villages of Long Melford and Lavenham. The property has been sympathetically improved and renovated in recent years and provides characterful and versatile accommodation throughout. The property benefits from generous mature gardens, a large area of off-road parking and a useful outbuilding/workshop. The property currently contains a successful holiday let with income potential - further information is available upon request. In all about 0.33 acres (sts).  

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ENTRANCE HALL: A spacious inviting area displaying an abundance of original period features including exposed studwork. Useful under stairs cupboard, window overlooking the front and door to:  

DRAWING ROOM: 4.69m x 4.52m (15'5" x 14'10") A beautiful dual aspect room with an abundance of character. Of particular note is the large red brick fireplace with bressumer beam over and inset cast iron stove on a brick hearth. Exposed studwork and overhead timbers. Bespoke fitted corner cupboard with fitted shelving and space for a television. 

GARDEN ROOM/DINING ROOM: A lovely light addition with French doors with fitted barrier matting opening onto terracing and the garden beyond. Tiled flooring runs throughout. Large ranges of windows allow for plenty of natural light and partially vaulted ceilings provide a sense of space.  

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 4.49m x 2.61m (14'9" x 8'7") Fitted with a range of matching wall and base units with solid wooden work surfaces and exposed timbers to the ceilings and walls. A fine feature has been made of an original brick arched fireplace with inset bressummer beam. Space for range style cooker and gas hob and extractor fan above. Butler sink with mixer tap over, integrated slim line dishwasher and fridge. 

READING AREA: With exposed brick flooring and a range of secondary glazed windows with bespoke fitted slatted shutters. Providing a charming area of seating with views over the gardens. Suffolk thumb latch door leading to:- 

INNER HALL With tiled flooring, stable door opening onto the gardens and a staircase rising to bedroom one. Further doors leading to:- 

UTILITY ROOM: Space and plumbing for washing machine, dryer and free-standing refrigerator/freezer.  

SHOWER ROOM: With tiled flooring and containing a large corner shower with glass screen doors, WC, wash hand basin with vanity surround and a tall heated towel rail. 

BATHROOM: A luxurious suite including a roll top bath with mixer tap and shower attachment. Subway tiled shower cubicle, W.C., vanity wash hand basin, exposed timbers and window overlooking the rear.  

First floor  

BEDROOM ONE: 3.75m x 3.70m (12'4" x 12'2") With plenty of space for a large double bed, a range of bespoke fitted wardrobes, vaulted ceiling with recessed spot lighting and attractive views over the gardens. 

LANDING: Exposed brickwork and timbers and thumb latch doors leading to:- 

BEDROOM TWO: 4.49m x 2.61m (14'9" x 8'7") Exposed timbers and window overlooking the front garden. Fitted wardrobe and exposed red brick. 

BEDROOM THREE: 3.83m x 2.84m (12'7" x 9'4") With window overlooking the rear garden. Fitted triple wardrobes with drawers, hanging rail and shelving. 

BEDROOM FOUR: 2.81m x 2.66m (9'3" x 8'9") Overlooking the side and rear garden. 

Outside The property is approached via a five-bar gate leading to a large pebbled area of OFF ROAD PARKING for multiple vehicles.

The property's rear garden is divided into many different areas and adjacent to the property itself is a large brick paviour terrace ideal for alfresco dining with lovely views. Beyond, a large expanse of lawn is interspersed with mature, well-stocked beds which contain a colourful variety of plants, flowers and maturing trees. Toward the top of the garden is a large decked terrace enclosed by a mellow red brick and flint wall and containing a BAR area and a SUMMERHOUSE with an electricity supply. Elevated area of seating overlooking neighbouring farmland.

A paved pathway leads around to the front of the property into a further secluded area of lawn with a particularly fine Weeping Willow tree and is bordered by the River Chad. A pebbled terrace provides an attractive area of seating and currently contains a hot tub and further summerhouse with an electricity supply.  

WORKSHOP/OUTBUILDING: With a variety of potential uses, power and light connected, and containing a range of base level units with space for a variety of appliances if required. Vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers and a staircase rising to useful mezzanine level.  

In all about 0.33 acres (sts).  

AGENTS NOTES The property provides excellent income potential through the separation of bedroom one, the utility room and shower room as a self-contained annexe. The owner has cleverly created a private garden area for guests to enjoy adjacent to the river. For further information on rates and yields please contact David Burr.

The property is Grade II Listed and thought to date back to around the 16th century.

The agent has been advised that the roof was rethatched approximately 7 years ago.  

SERVICES: Mains water, private drainage by septic tank and electricity are connected. Oil fired heating to radiators. NOTE: None of the services have been tested by the agent.

Marketed by: David Burr Estate Agents, Long Melford