3 bedroom house

A wonderful detached thatched cottage, which is unlisted, situated in an extremely peaceful rural location nestled amidst open countryside with beautiful views in all directions. The property has been sympathetically extended and renovated to great effect and displays a wealth of original period features including exposed timbers and fireplaces yet remains well-suited to modern life with high grade insulation and energy efficient heating. Three bedrooms are served by two bathrooms and three reception rooms. The layout of the house maximises the enjoyment of its rural character and provides plenty of space for enjoying the countryside views including a sheltered veranda overlooking the garden and fields. There is plenty of parking as well as a variety of useful outbuildings including a garage/workshop, cartlodge and various garden stores.  

RECEPTION HALL: 12'10" x 10'10" (3.91m x 3.31m) A charming room with hessian flooring, exposed timbers to the walls and ceilings and cast-iron school style radiators. Central fireplace with inset calor gas stove, thumb latch door leading to staircase to first floor and opening to:- 

SITTING ROOM: 12'10" x 12'8" (3.90m x 3.86m) With exposed timbers and a window with beautiful views over neighbouring farmland and a central feature fireplace with a herringbone brick hearth. Opening leading to:-

Inner Hall: With Pamment tile flooring, skylight allowing for plenty of natural light and solid oak thumb latch doors leading to:- 

SNUG: 11'5" x 6'5" (3.47m x 1.96m) A versatile room with plenty of natural light and underfloor heating. 

SHOWER ROOM: 9'3" x 6'4" (2.83m x 1.95m) Containing a large walk-in shower with a tiled surround and traditional style fittings and large glass screens. WC and pedestal wash hand basin with a tiled splashback. Wood panelled walls, exposed timbers and useful storage cupboard off. Skylights providing plenty of natural light. 

KITCHEN: 12'8" x 7'10" (3.85m x 2.38m) With exposed brick flooring, spiral staircase leading to second floor, exposed timbers and leaded light window looking over countryside. Space for a free-standing Range cooker with aluminium splashback and Smeg extractor over. Antique wooden sink unit with brushed brass taps over and a leaded light window. 

GARDEN/FAMILY ROOM: 21'0" > 12'8" x 16'6" (6.41m > 3.86m x 5.03m) A wonderful extension with exposed green oak timbers and a panoramic outlook over neighbouring countryside in two directions and the gardens in the other. Terracotta pamment tile flooring and a range of base level open fronted units with space and plumbing for a dishwasher and freezer and wooden worksurfaces and splashbacks over. Recessed LED spotlighting throughout, underfloor heating and solid oak double doors opening onto a pebbled terrace and the gardens.  

UTILITY/BOOT ROOM: 9'2" x 7'7" (2.79m x 2.30m) A useful room with exposed timbers and tiled flooring and a secondary glazed leaded light window overlooking countryside. Space and plumbing for a washing machine and further space for a refrigerator and useful area of understairs storage. Door leading outside. 

First Floor  

LANDING: The first floor is accessible from two separate staircases with doors leading to:- 

MASTER BEDROOM: 12'9" x 11'3" (3.88m x 3.43m) A charming double room with exposed brickwork and wattle and daub walls and ceilings. Dormer window with stunning countryside views and with solid oak doors opening into a fitted wardrobe, to the rear of which a door connects with the second bedroom. 

BATHROOM: With original exposed floorboards and containing a panel bath with a subway tile surround and a shower over with glass screen. WC, wash hand basin and heated towel rail.  

BEDROOM TWO: 13'1" x 11'6" (3.99m x 3.50m) Served by a landing accessed via the spiral staircase from the kitchen. A comfortable double room with exposed timbers and a dormer window with farmland views. 

BEDROOM THREE: 12' 3" x 8' 10" (3.74m x 2.70m) A lovely bedroom with a dual aspect outlook. 

Outside The property is accessed via an extremely quiet no-through lane, to one side of which is a pebbled area of parking for numerous vehicles. Accessible from the parking area is a range of useful outbuildings including:- 

CARTLODGE: 16'6" x 9'5" (5.03m x 2.88m) Open fronted with plenty of space for one vehicle and with light connected. Thumb latch door leading to:- 

FUEL STORE: 17'8" x 7'1" (5.39m x 2.17m) Currently used to house the Biomass for the boiler. 

BOILER ROOM: 9'6" x 7'9" (2.90m x 2.35m) With power and light connected and containing the Biomass boiler. 

SHED: 8'6" x 7'0" (2.60m x 2.13m) A useful space with light connected, ideal as a garden store. 

DETACHED GARAGE: 29'6" x 14'3" (8.98m x 4.34m) A useful outbuilding with power and light connected with a further area of parking to its front. Of timber construction beneath a tile roof which houses the solar panels.  

The gardens are beautifully planted and comprised of various parts. Separate gardens are arranged at either end of the house and immediately abut open countryside with stunning far-reaching views. Areas of lawn are enclosed by mature hedging to provide privacy and contain a variety of trees. Adjacent to the house is a covered VERANDA (16'0" x 12'8" (4.88m x 3.87m)) with exposed green oak timbers and crittall style windows with far-reaching views. Adjacent to the veranda is a wonderful pizza oven ideal for alfresco dining. There are various vegetable beds enclosed by timber edging and a fenced chicken coop. 

In all about 0.4 acres (sts).  

AGENTS NOTES The thatch is finished in Norfolk Reed and was redone in 2019.

Whilst dating back to around 1700, the property fortuitously is not listed.

The property has the benefit of a Biomass boiler for central heating and hot water which is complemented by an air source heat pump throughout underfloor heating to parts of the house and solar panels, further details of which can be obtained upon request.

The garage has potential to be converted into further accommodation which the current owners have drawn plans for (not yet submitted to planning). Copies of the drawings are available upon request. 

SERVICES: Bore hole water supply. Private drainage. Heating by Biomass boiler, air source heat pump and solar panels with heating incentives. Main electricity connected. NOTE: None of these services have been tested by the agent. 

EPC RATING: Band D - A copy of the energy performance certificate is available on request. 

LOCAL AUTHORITY: West Suffolk Council. West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds IP33 3YU. . 

COUNCIL TAX BAND: E  

TENURE: Freehold

Marketed by: David Burr Estate Agents, Long Melford