5 bedroom house

The accommodation is particularly generous throughout and comprises three reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, home office and two cloakrooms. Upstairs are a total of five bedrooms, a family bathroom and a separate shower room.

There is the additional benefit of an attached double garage and beautiful front and rear gardens - approaching 1 acre in total (sts).

Partly glazed front door leading to  

ENTRANCE HALL:
With solid oak flooring throughout, staircase leading to the galleried landing with useful storage area and storage cupboard below.

SITTING ROOM:
A bright and very spacious triple-aspect room with solid oak flooring. The focal point of the room is an attractive fireplace with an inset wood-burning stove, slate hearth and heavy oak mantel. Full-height sliding glass doors open out onto the rear terrace and the rear gardens beyond and a large window looks over the property's driveway and front gardens, double doors leading into the dining room.

DINING ROOM:
Accessed from both the hallway and sitting room with ample space for a large table and chairs and sideboard cabinet. Full-height sliding glass doors opening out onto the rear terrace and the rear gardens beyond.

FAMILY ROOM:
A wonderful bright space at the heart of the home with solid oak flooring and a fitted multimedia unit with shelving and storage below. Full-height sliding glass doors opening out on to the rear terrace with glorious views of the rear gardens beyond.

GUEST CLOAKROOM:
With WC, wash hand basin and window to front aspect.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM:
A gorgeous and bright hub of the family home with pale brick flooring throughout and a matching range of base and eye-level units with work surfaces incorporating a stainless steel one and a half sink with mixer tap above and drainer to side. Tiled splashback, space for a freestanding range cooker, stainless steel and glass extractor hood. Integrated dishwasher. Ample space for a table and chairs.

LARDER/PANTRY:
A superb walk-in larder/pantry, such a wonderful yet rare delight. Matching pale brick flooring. Fitted shelving, tiled work surface with space under for a wine fridge. Window to side aspect.

UTILITY ROOM:
A large utility area with direct access off the kitchen and rear lobby with doors to the garden and the double garage. Storage units and work surfaces incorporating a stainless steel sink with mixer tap above and drainer to side. Tiled splashback, space and plumbing for multiple washing machines, dishwashers and tumble dryers. Space for a freestanding fridge freezer.

CLOAKROOM:
With WC, wash hand basin and window to side aspect.

HOME OFFICE:
An airy office/study, generous in size with fitted shelving. Solid oak flooring. Large window overlooking the rear gardens.

First Floor  

GALLERIED LANDING:
Bright and airy with a large window providing pretty views over the property's front gardens. Loft access and two sets of double doors leading to useful LINEN CUPBOARDS with fitted shelving. Further doors leading to:- 

MASTER BEDROOM:
A large and light triple-aspect bedroom with beautiful far-reaching views across the property's gardens and on to open countryside beyond. A built-in range of three wardrobes, each with storage above.

BEDROOM 2:
A generous double bedroom with views over the rear gardens below. 

BEDROOM 3:
A generous double bedroom with two windows providing views over the rear gardens. Integrated wardrobes.

BEDROOM 4:
A generous double bedroom with beautiful far-reaching countryside views and integrated wardrobe with fitted shelving and inset hanging rail. 

BEDROOM 5:
A double bedroom which could be repurposed as a study if required with fitted wardrobe with shelving and hanging rail. 

FAMILY BATHROOM:
With tiled flooring and fully tiled walls, a large cocoon bath, corner shower unit with glass screen door, WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Two windows to the front aspect. Chrome heated towel rail.

SHOWER ROOM:
With tiled flooring and fully tiled walls, shower unit, WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Windows to the side aspect.

OUTSIDE:
The beautiful front and rear gardens, extending to approximately 1 acre (sts) are one of the property's most outstanding and appealing features. Immediately adjacent to the property is a large terrace designed for entertaining and alfresco dining which connects seamlessly with a wonderfully mature main garden that is mainly laid to lawn is predominantly south facing and offers a very high degree of privacy with a mature hedgerow. This area also features a further paved seating area. At one side of the main house are a timber garden store and two stable blocks.

The property also benefits from a DOUBLE GARAGE (presently used as a gym) and plenty of off-road parking.

Situated in this idyllic semi-rural location, the property enjoys an enviable private setting, surrounded by arable farmland and grazing meadows.

LOCATION:
Lavenham is one of England’s best-preserved medieval rural villages. The village boasts a wide range of hotels, restaurants, public houses, art galleries, independent shops and boutiques. The village is also home to Lavenham Guildhall, a fine Grade I listed 16th Century National Trust property. Other facilities include a pre-school, primary school and doctors surgery.

The historic market town of Sudbury is located less than 7 miles south and its comprehensive amenities include a commuter rail link to London Liverpool Street.

Highly regarded schools in the area include the top grammar schools in Colchester and Ipswich, both 18 miles distance.

There are wonderful country walks and cycling from the property plus rowing and paddleboarding on the nearby River Stour.

The surrounding countryside is untouched: gently sloping, quintessential rural Suffolk, as immortalised by the paintings of Constable and Gainsborough.

SERVICES: Oil-fired central heating. Mains electricity. Private water and drainage. Note: None of the services has been tested by the agent.

LOCAL AUTHORITY: Babergh District Council.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: F

VIEWING: Strictly by appointment only through Winkworth Long Melford.



Marketed by: Winkworth, Long Melford