The Lodge

Bildeston is an attractive village with many fine period properties. There is a village shop, post office, primary school and several highly regarded public houses/hotels and the whole area is surrounded by countryside. St Mary Magdalene Church stands just outside the village and there is also a Tennis Club and sports ground nearby. The medieval village of Lavenham with its wealth of period houses is some 6 miles distant and offers a good selection of shops and services and the market town of Hadleigh, equidistant offering an excellent range of facilities for everyday needs.

A substantial detached Georgian house of considerable character in need of some modernisation. The property is situated within a highly private location tucked behind the High Street. Despite its heritage, the property, fortuitously, is not listed and therefore lends itself particularly well to alteration and extension (subject to any necessary consents). Exceptional park-like gardens measure over 600 ft. in depth and are enclosed by a brook and immediately abut open farmland. Within the grounds is a heated swimming pool as well as a detached double garage. 

PORTICO: With twin Tuscan columns, lighting and a front door leading to:- 

ENTRANCE HALL: With fitted barrier matting, staircase rising to first floor and six-panel wooden doors leading to:- 

DRAWING ROOM: 29'8" x 17'1" (into bay) (9.04m x 5.21m) With magnificent proportions and a wealth of period features including deep skirting, bay windows with window seats, sash windows with original shutters and high ceilings throughout. At one end of the room is a fireplace with an electric fire, a fine marble surround and tiled hearth and with recessed storage to each side of the chimney breast. At the other end of the room is a range of bespoke fitted display cabinets. Double doors opening onto terracing and all windows with beautiful views over the property's grounds.  

DINING ROOM: 13'2" x 11'4" (4.01m x 3.46m) A well-proportioned room with plenty of space for a dining table and chairs and a secondary glazed sash window providing for plenty of natural light. Door reconnecting with the entrance hall and opening leading to:- 

RECEPTION HALL/SITTING ROOM: 14'2" x 10'0" (4.32m x 3.06m) A charming area adjacent to the dining room and with door leading onto terracing. 

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 17'8" x 9'11" (5.39m x 3.02m) With a matching range of base and wall level units with worksurfaces incorporating a double sink with mixer tap above and drainer to side and a four-ring NEFF electric hob. Plenty of storage throughout including space and plumbing for a dishwasher. Fitted double oven and space for a free-standing refrigerator/freezer. Triple aspect outlook through secondary glazed windows over the grounds. 

UTILITY: 12'10" x 8'0" (3.91m x 2.44m) With tiled flooring and space for a range of free-standing appliances including a fridge/freezer and tumble dryer and space and plumbing for a washing machine. Brand newly installed Grant oil boiler, space for coats and shoes and a range of base and wall level units incorporating a ceramic butler sink. 

GARDEN ROOM: 22'11" x 8'10" (6.99m x 2.68m) A bright and airy addition with a range of uPVC double glazed windows and doors leading onto terracing on each side. 

BOOT ROOM: With a door leading onto the driveway and further door leading to:- 

CLOAKROOM: Containing a WC and wash hand basin.  

First Floor  

GALLERIED LANDING/STUDY: With space for a desk and a sash window overlooking the gardens. Airing cupboard with fitted shelving off, various fitted storage cupboards and four-panel wooden doors leading to:- 

BEDROOM 1 16' 6" x 11' 7" (5.03m x 3.53m) A wonderful double bedroom with fitted wardrobes, secondary glazed double-hung sash window with fine views over the property's grounds and a door leading to a WALK-IN WARDROBE with fitted shelving and hanging rails.  

BEDROOM 2 13' 4" x 12' 10" (4.06m x 3.91m) A further double room with a sash window overlooking the gardens and a large wardrobe off.  

BEDROOM 3 17' 4" x 8' 10" (5.28m x 2.69m) An ideal guest bedroom with fitted storage and dressing table and dual aspect outlook.  

BEDROOM 4 10' 1" x 10' 1" (3.07m x 3.07m) Currently arranged as a study and with a further range of fitted storage.  

BATHROOM: With tiled flooring and containing a panel bath with a mixer tap and shower attachment over. WC and pedestal wash hand basin.  

SHOWER ROOM: Containing a tiled shower with a glass screen door, WC and pedestal wash hand basin.  

Outside The property is approached via long sweeping pebble driveway and across a mellow red brick bridge within the shadow of a mature willow tree. The driveway expands into a large area of off-road parking which is enclosed by mature trees, hedging and areas of lawn and leads onto a:- 

DOUBLE GARAGE: 25'1" x 23'2" (7.64m x 7.05m) With security lighting outside, twin up-and-over doors and power and light connected. Personal door leading to a useful garden store and also onto a:- 

CLOAKROOM: Containing a WC and wash hand basin. 

The property's formal gardens are undoubtedly one of its finest attributes. Wide sprawling expanses of lawn stretch back parallel to the brook some 615 ft. A short distance from the house, within the lawn and surrounded by flagstones is a:- 

HEATED SWIMMING POOL: Well-maintained with a tiled finish and sat adjacent to a POOL HOUSE containing the filtration and heating systems. 

Within the gardens are a staggering variety of specimen trees including Maple, Willow, Olive and numerous fruit trees. At the rear of the plot is a neatly fenced compost area which leads onto footpaths through open countryside beyond. 

SERVICES: Main water and drainage. Main electricity connected. Oil fired heating by radiators. NOTE: None of these services have been tested by the agent. 

VIEWING: Strictly by prior appointment only through DAVID BURR.

Marketed by: David Burr Estate Agents, Long Melford