This charming Grade II Listed cottage is situated in one of the area's most sought after locations overlooking the village green and with views to the church. The property displays many original period features with exposed beams and an impressive inglenook fireplace whilst being set within large mature gardens with off street parking and views to the rear over undulating countryside. SITTING ROOM: 21' 11 x 17' 8 (6.68m x 5.38m) SITTING ROOM A charming double aspect room featuring an impressive inglenook fireplace with carved bressumer, oak beams and wood parque flooring, recently installed underfloor heating and open studwork through to: DINING ROOM: A double aspect room featuring a brick fireplace, oak flooring, oak beams, recently installed underfloor heating and views towards the village church. REAR LOBBY: With brick flooring, cupboard and stairs to the first floor. Open into: KITCHEN: 12' 8 x 9' 5 (3.86m x 2.87m) Extensively fitted with a range of units under wood worktops with a 1½ bowl sink and drainer inset. Integrated appliances include an oven and grill, plumbing for a dishwasher and washing machine and there is space for a tumble dryer and fridge freezer. Period features continue with brick flooring and exposed beams with a pleasant outlook to the front overlooking the green. CONSERVATORY: 17' 0 x 11' 1 (5.18m x 3.38m) A large room with brick flooring and doors opening to the gardens. FIRST FLOOR SPACIOUS LANDING: With oak flooring, exposed beams and brick chimney stack. BEDROOM 1: 17' 2 x 13' 0 (5.23m x 3.96m) A light, double aspect room with views to the front over the village green and to the rear over open countryside, vaulted ceiling, exposed beams and brickwork and oak floor boards. Door through to: BEDROOM 2: 12' 7 x 9' 11 (3.84m x 3.02m) A double aspect room with views to the side and rear, vaulted ceiling and oak floor boards. BEDROOM 3: 14' 4 x 9' 3 (4.37m x 2.82m) With exposed beams, oak floor boards and exposed brick chimney stack. BATHROOM Fitted with a white suite comprising a WC, wash basin and rolled top bath. OUTSIDE The property is set back from the village green with parking for several vehicles and the potential for the erection of a garage, subject to the necessary planning consents. The property sits within its plot giving rise to the potential to create a cottage style garden. The garden is currently predominantly lawned with a variety of trees and shrubs with various seating areas, with views to the front over the village green and church and to the rear over undulating countryside. EPC RATING: N/A.LOCAL AUTHORITY: West Suffolk District Council, West Suffolk House,Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 3YU. COUNCIL TAX BAND: F. £2,969.33 per annum.TENURE: Freehold.CONSTRUCTION TYPE: Wood frame.COMMUNICATION SERVICES (source Ofcom):Broadband: Yes. Speed: Up to 80 mbps download, up to 20 mbps upload. Phone Signal: Yes. Provider: Coverage is likely with O2.NOTE: David Burr make no guarantees or representations as to the existence or quality of any services supplied by third parties. Speeds and services may vary and any information pertaining to such is indicative only and may be subject to change. Purchasers should satisfy themselves on any matters relating to internet or phone services by visiting SUBSIDENCE HISTORY: None known.RIGHTS OF WAY/EASEMENTS/PUBLIC FOOTPATHS: None known.PLANNING APPLICATIONS/DEVELOPMENTS/PROPOSALS: DCON(A)/23/1175 Application to discharge condition 3 (works to features), condition 4 (windows) and condition 6 (historic features) of DC/23/1175/LB.DC/23/1174/HH Householder planning application - a. single storey rear extension (following demolition of existing conservatory) b. new window on ground floor side elevation and enlargement of existing rear ground floor window c. enlargement of three existing roof lights.DC/23/1175/LB Householder planning application - a. single storey rear extension (following demolition of existing conservatory) b. new window on ground floor side elevation and enlargement of existing rear ground floor window c. enlargement of three existing roof lights.FLOOD RISK: None known.COALFIELD OR MINING AREA: None.ACCESSABILITY ADAPTIONS: None.ASBESTOS/CLADDING: None known.RESTRICTIONS ON USE OR COVENANTS: None.ACCESSABILITY ADAPTIONS: None.VIEWING: Strictly by prior appointment through DAVID BURR.NOTICE: Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these sales details, they are for guidance purposes only and prospective purchasers or lessees are advised to seek their own professional advice as well as to satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness. No representation or warranty whatsoever is made in relation to this property by David Burr or its employees nor do such sales details form part of any offer or contract. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/cottages_bury-st-edmunds-d196776/for-sale_i71576664
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A handsome and well-presented early Victorian town house occupying a delightful and prominent town centre location with views towards the Norman Tower and Cathedral. Entrance hall, dining room, kitchen, garden room and cloakroom. Lower ground floor double bedroom/cinema room, shower, utility room and cloakroom. First floor drawing room and a bedroom/study. Second floor master bedroom and family bath/shower room. Third floor double bedroom. Enclosed walled courtyard and a garden shedTHE PROPERTY2 Chequer Square is a well-presented Grade II listed town house believed to date back to 1840 and is tucked away in a sought after, prominent town centre location overlooking the Cathedral and Norman Tower. The property presents rendered and mellow red brick elevations under a slate roof with elegant fenestration, displaying 12-pane sashes with semi-circular arch heads to the ground & first floors and 9-pane sashes to the top storey, neo-Greek style balconies with palmettes, courtyard garden and shed. The entrance hall with wood effect flooring features the staircase leading the first floor and a door through to dining room with semi-circular window opening to the kitchen and wood effect flooring. The kitchen comprises granite worktop, fitted wall and base units with integrated oven, ceramic hob with extractor over, space for fridge/freezer and dishwasher and window overlooking the rear courtyard. The rear hall continues through to the glazed garden room with underfloor heating and access to the rear courtyard. Leading off this room is a sliding door giving access to the cloakroom with wash hand basin and wc. The cellar has been converted into a good-sized double bedroom with exposed brick floor and underfloor heating, fully tiled shower cubicle, utility room and a cloakroom with wc and wash hand basin. On the first floor is a double fronted sitting room featuring a fireplace with marble surround, mantel, stone hearth and an exposed wood floor, bedroom 4/study with window overlooking the rear garden. On the second floor is the master bedroom with superb views towards the Cathedral and Norman Tower, family bathroom with freestanding bath, mixer tap and shower over, wc, heated towel rail and vanity unit with double sinks. On the third floor is a further double bedroom.OUTSIDEThe property has a south facing paved courtyard garden area and shed. The property also benefits from the opportunity to rent a garage within a short distance of the property on Bridewell Lane.LOCATIONThe property stands prominently on Chequer Square in the town, overlooking the Cathedral and Norman Tower. Bury St Edmunds is a thriving medieval market town located in the heart of East Anglia and offers an excellent range of amenities with schooling in the public and private sectors, extensive shopping and leisure facilities, and cultural amenities including the beautiful, historic Theatre Royal, which is the last working Regency playhouse in Britain and the beautiful Abbey Gardens. There is good access to the A14, A11(M11) and the railway station at Bury St Edmunds offers links to mainline services to London's Liverpool Street and Kings Cross.DIRECTIONS Walking from town proceed in a easterly direction along Churchgate Street and nearly upon reaching the Norman Tower and Crown Street, Chequer Square will be found on the right with No.2 located in the far corner.PROPERTY INFORMATIONServices Mains water, electricity, gas and drainageLocal Authority West Suffolk CouncilCouncil Tax Band ETenure FreeholdBroadband Ofcom states speeds available up to 167MbpsMobile Coverage/Signal YesViewing Only by appointment with the sole agents Jackson-Stops. Tel. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_bury-st-edmunds-d330363/for-sale_i70369325
A substantial and superbly presented detached home standing on the outskirts of town with convenient access to the A14 and the town centre.Entrance hall, inner hall, sitting room, kitchen/dining/family room, garden room, three double bedrooms, family bath/shower room and a utility cupboard. First floor master bedroom with en-suite bath/shower room and a further double bedroom with en-suite cloakroom. Driveway and parking, integral garage, garden and terrace seating area.THE PROPERTYA superbly presented and much improved detached home, which has undergone a programme of extending, modernising and a loft conversion, over recent years. Presenting part weather boarded and part colour washed rendered elevations under a tiled roof, the property boasts deceptive and generously proportioned accommodation of around 2200 sq ft, which includes a superb loft conversion providing two double bedrooms with an en-suite bathroom and a further en-suite cloakroom. The entrance porch leads into the reception hall, which features the stairs leading to the first floor and accesses the ground floor accommodation with an impressive kitchen/dining/family room, beautifully fitted with a range of base and eye level units, bamboo wood work surfaces, matching island with a quartz work surface and units beneath, inset Rangemaster oven, bamboo wood floor, bay window and further window to the front aspect. The sitting room has a front aspect, features a fireplace housing a wood burning stove and matching shelved alcoves. The recently built garden room features under floor heating, porcelain tiled floor, a roof lantern, courtesy door to the garage and has full width bi-fold doors leading to the rear garden. Continuing on the ground floor there are three double bedrooms, all with a rear aspect, a family bathroom and a separate utility cupboard with plumbing for appliances. There are many storage cupboards situated in the hallway and a double airing cupboard. On the first floor the landing leads to the master bedroom, which has Velux windows to the front and rear aspects, under eaves storage cupboards, built-in double wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom with a rear window. The second double bedroom has Velux windows to the front and rear aspects, under eaves storage and has an en-suite cloakroom. OUTSIDEThe property is approached via a tarmacadam type driveway with a large area capable of standing several vehicles and leads to a garage with up and over door. There is a raised shrub bed to the front, mature trees and brick & flint walls. To the rear, the garden is partly laid to lawn with shrubs and a holly tree, an area of decking and a terraced area covered with porcelain tiles featuring a built-in seating area and yellow Bilau wood panelling. The gardens are enclosed and offer a high degree of privacy. LOCATIONNo 8 Sicklesmere Road lies just under one mile from the Angel Hill in town and enjoys easy access to the A14. Bury St Edmunds is a thriving medieval market town located in the heart of East Anglia and offers an excellent range of amenities with schooling in the public and private sectors, extensive shopping and leisure facilities, and cultural amenities including the beautiful, historic Theatre Royal, which is the last working Regency playhouse in Britain and the beautiful Abbey Gardens. There is good access to the A14, A11(M11) and the railway station at Bury St Edmunds offers links to mainline services to London's Liverpool Street and Kings CrossDIRECTIONSFrom the town centre, head in a southerly direction proceeding along Southgate Street out of the town. At the roundabout proceed straight over onto Sicklesmere Road (A134 towards Sudbury). After a short distance No 8 Sicklesmere Road will be found on the right. PROPERTY INFORMATIONServices Mains water, electricity, gas and drainageLocal Authority West Suffolk CouncilCouncil Tax Band ETenure FreeholdBroadband We have been informed that there are superfast broadband speeds of 80Mbps +Mobile Coverage/Signal YesViewing Only by appointment with the sole agents Jackson-Stops. Tel. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_bury-st-edmunds-d330363/for-sale_i70437367
This EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY HOME occupies a SOUGHT AFTER LOCATION in a POPULAR VILLAGE just off the A11 with LINKS TO CAMBRIDGE and LONDON. The property has been adapted over the years to suit a growing family and now offers BEDROOM ACCOMMODATION TO BOTH GROUND FLOOR AND FIRST FLOOR, SWIMMING POOL as well as study, utility room and large, sociable kitchen/dining room. Outside, the property provides ample off street parking, large double garage, swimming pool and summer house with 'pool bar'. In addition to it's exclusive location, the property is wrapped with gardens and a view from every window. This home could be ideal with further extensions and has annex potential, subject to planning. Heating: Oil central heating to radiators Windows/Doors: UPVC double glazingParking: Garage and driveway. Shared access driveway leading to private drive. Council Tax: Band F - £2,933.16 (2023/2024)EPC Rating: D In more detail the accommodation comprises of:- PORCH:Glazed double doors leading to:- HALL:With stairs to first floor and storage cupboard. LOUNGE:Dual aspect French doors to rear garden. Built in wood burning stove with reclaimed brick hearth and oak mantle. STUDY:Bay window to front. CLOAKROOM:Low level wc and hand basin set in vanity unit. Window. FAMILY ROOM/BEDROOM SIX:French doors and window to rear. KITCHEN:Base units with matching island and Granite worktops. Integrated dishwasher, wine cooler, two ovens, gas hob and extractor fan. Inset stainless steel sink, window and French doors to rear. Open to:- DINING ROOM:With windows to the front and wood burning stove set in fireplace. HALL:Door to rear and integral door to garage. SHOWER ROOM:Suite comprising of low level wc and hand basin set in vanity unit. Corner shower cubicle and window to rear. UTILITY ROOM:With a range of wall and base units, inset sink and space for appliances. Window to side. ON THE FIRST FLOOR:STAIRS/LANDING:BEDROOM ONE:With dual aspect windows, air conditioning and lobby to dressing roomDRESSING ROOM:With window to front. Formerly the seventh bedroom and can be converted back. EN-SUITE:White suite comprising of low level wc and hand basin set in vanity unit. Double shower cubicle and toll top, freestanding bath. Window to side. BEDROOM TWO:Dual aspect windows and built in wardrobes with mirrored doors. EN-SUITE:Suite comprising of low level wc, hand basin and shower cubicle. BEDROOM THREE:Built in triple wardrobe and window to front. BEDROOM FOUR:Built in triple wardrobe and window to rear. BEDROOM FIVE:Windows to rear. BATHROOM:White suite comprising of low level, hand basin set in vanity unit, corner shower cubicle and bath tub. Window to rear. OUTSIDE:Shared entrance from Mildenhall Road. Then onto gated driveway with ample off street parking for several vehicles. A gated lawned gardens overlooks the front of the property and sweeps to the side, meeting the patio at the rear. Walled, pool terrace, to the rear complete with pool bar /summer house and heated pool. Pedestrian access to driveway.The desirable village of Worlington offers a Public House/Restaurant, Golf and Cricket Club, a village hall, a church and a Livery Stable. The village of Worlington is approximately 2 miles from the market town of Mildenhall which offers a range of shops and services catering for most every day needs. Larger more diverse facilities are found at the nearby towns of Bury St Edmunds (12 miles) and Newmarket (10 miles). Mildenhall lies approximately 2 miles from the Fiveways interchange at the A11 where Thetford(11 miles) and Norwich are to the north east with Newmarket and London to the south and south west. Cambridge lies approximately 22 miles to the west along the A14. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_bury-st-edmunds-d196776/for-sale_i71621695
LOCATION Cockfield is a scattered Suffolk village consisting of nine greens and hamlets spread around the undulating countryside North of Lavenham. The village won 'Village of the year 2024' and there is a Pub, Church, primary school and shop/post office. The Cathedral town of Bury St Edmunds is 7 miles and the market town of Sudbury is 9 miles, both provide extensive amenities and the latter a branch line service to London's Liverpool Street Station. A bus route runs from Sudbury via Lavenham to Bury. A beautiful detached Suffolk farmhouse displaying many stunning period features including exposed timbers, mullion windows and inglenook fireplaces yet, which fortuitously, is not listed. The property contains versatile accommodation which includes three reception rooms, a contemporary kitchen/dining/living room and a ground floor bedroom with shower room adjacent. Upstairs are three further bedrooms (master with en-suite) and a family bathroom. The property sits within beautifully kept grounds which include extensive parking which leads onto both a garage and a carport, the latter with a flexible garden room/study/studio adjacent. Sweeping expanses of lawn contain a number of mature trees as well as a wildlife pond and kitchen garden. In all about 1 acre (sts). ENTRANCE HALL: With exposed timbers, pamment tiled flooring, useful storage cupboard, space for coats and shoes and doors leading to:- SITTING ROOM: 16'10 x 12'8 (5.13m x 3.86m) A charming room overlooking the garden and finished with a brick floor running throughout, mullion windows, exposed beams, splendid inglenook fireplace complete with oak bressumer and multi-fuel stove inset. DINING ROOM: 16'4 x 11'8 (4.97m x 3.55m) Particularly well placed at the heart of the house and overlooking the garden with exposed floorboards, light oak beams and an inglenook fireplace with oak bressumer and inset Jetmaster fireplace on a herringbone brick hearth. Door leading to staircase rising to first floor. FAMILY ROOM: 16'3 x 10' (4.95m x 3.04m) A flexible reception room offering a variety of potential uses including as an additional bedroom but currently utilised as a study/living room. Plenty of character with a mullion window, exposed timbers and parquet brick flooring. KITCHEN/BREAKFAST/LIVING ROOM: 36'6 x 10'4 (11.12m x 3.14m) A simply stunning room divided into distinct areas with an attractive tiled floor running throughout and a 9ft high ceiling. The breakfast/living area has been finished with 2 walls of bi-folding glass handmade oak doors and in turn opens on to terracing designed with entertaining/dining al fresco in mind and further benefits from underfloor heating in part. The kitchen area has a further set of double doors opening on to a gravel terrace and has been finished with an extensive range of attractive matching modern units and Quartz worktops that include a breakfast bar with deep pan drawers and an integrated Neff combination/microwave oven. Space for large range cooker with fitted extractor hood over. Space/point for American style fridge/freezer. Central island with a sink, wine cooler, wine racks and extra storage. Contemporary multifuel burning stove adjacent to the sitting area and a row of four skylights allowing for plenty of natural light. Timber and glass double doors opening onto a pebbled terrace and a door leading to:- UTILITY/BOOT ROOM: 11' x 9'4 (3.35m x 2.84m) Forming a natural continuation of the kitchen with matching units, floor tiles and Quartz worktops with inset sink and mixer tap over. Integrated dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. Stable door to a paved area and access back to garden. INNER HALL: With recessed shelving and doors leading to:- BEDROOM: 12'10 x 10'3 (3.91m x 3.12m) An attractive double bedroom with vaulted ceiling, built-in fitted wardrobes and a wonderful outlook over fields behind. SHOWER ROOM: Finished to a high standard with subway tiled walls, corner shower with glass sliding doors, WC, vanity suite wash hand basin and a contemporary chrome heated towel rail. First Floor LANDING: An impressive floor to ceiling red brick chimney, shelved linen cupboard with storage over and door to:- BEDROOM ONE: 12'1 x 12' (3.68m x 3.65m) With a high ceiling, views over the garden and storage set within a fireplace complete with oak bressumer. ENSUITE: Fully tiled shower cubicle, heated towel rail, WC and wash hand basin with storage below. WALK-IN WARDROBE: With fitted hanging rail and further storage beyond. BEDROOM TWO: 13'4 x 11'10 (4.06m x 3.6m) With lovely far reaching field views. Built-in wardrobe, dressing table and storage cupboard. BEDROOM THREE: 9'10 x 9'3 (2.99m x 2.81m) With a skylight and window with a lovely view over the gardens and a useful built-in wardrobe. FAMILY BATHROOM: Containing a double ended bath with mixer tap and shower attachment over with rainfall style showerhead, WC and vanity suite with storage below. Outside Double gates open to a long sweeping tree lined gravel drive that provides ample OFF-ROAD PARKING and in turn leads to a:- GARAGE/WORKSHOP: 27'10 x 10'6 (8.43m x 3.20m) With light and power connected and personnel door to side. There is a large covered LOG STORE to the side of the garage. The driveway continues onto a newly constructed OUTBUILDING which is comprised of two parts:- CARPORT: 15'6 x 9'7 (4.73m x 2.93m) Providing sheltered parking with power and light and storage space above. GARDEN ROOM/STUDY: 17'10 15'2 x 14'10 (5.43m 4.62m x 4.52m) A versatile area offering the potential to be utilised as a study ideal for working from home and with an attractive view across the gardens and towards the house itself. The room could equally function as a home gymnasium, hobbies room or studio. Loft hatch with drop down ladder leading to extensive storage space and door leading to:- SHOWER ROOM: 8'2 x 2'6 (2.48m x 0.77m) Containing a shower with a folding glass door, WC, wash hand basin with storage below and a heated towel rail. The gardens are unquestionably one of the property's finest features and include open expanses of lawn interspersed with a number of mature trees including a particularly fine eucalyptus and a variety of fruit trees including apple and pear. Adjacent to the property is an attractive wildlife pond with an array of waterborne flowers and reeds with a decked walkway leading across. Adjacent to the kitchen/breakfast/living room is a stone paved terrace with a timber pergola covered with both a mature wisteria and vine. Adjacent to the terrace is a fenced enclosed garden area ideal for those with pets with an expanse of lawn and boundary with maturing laurel hedging. A separate kitchen garden contains a number of raised beds enclosed with oak sleepers, a greenhouse and timber pergola. To the rear of the property is a sunny terrace with neatly kept box hedging which enclose a number of mature trees including bay and olive. There is a beautiful outlook over the farmland to the rear and access to a:- UTILITY/STORE: 11'3 x 5'1 (3.44m x 1.80m) With space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer and space for an American fridge/freezer. SERVICES: Main water and electricity are connected. Private drainage by Klargester. Air source heat pump to radiators. NOTE: None of these services have been tested by the agent. AGENT´S NOTES: The property is thought to date back to approximately 1600 yet fortuitously is not listed. EPC RATING: Band D - A copy of the energy performance certificate is available on request. LOCAL AUTHORITY: Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council, Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk. IP1 2BX ). COUNCIL TAX BAND: E TENURE: Freehold CONSTRUCTION TYPE: Timber framed WHAT3WORDS: poppy.held.envoy VIEWING: Strictly by prior appointment only through DAVID BURR. NOTICE: Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these sales details, they are for guidance purposes only and prospective purchasers or lessees are advised to seek their own professional advice as well as to satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness. No representation or warranty whatsoever is made in relation to this property by David Burr or its employees nor do such sales details form part of any offer or contract. 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A substantial five-bedroom detached family house that enjoys an enviable position on the periphery of this well-regarded Suffolk village and boasts arguably unrivalled countryside views. South Acre has been designed with the views in mind and all living accommodation has been well placed to benefit from this whilst enjoying well-manicured gardens that are believed to measure approximately 0.5 acres with a well placed decked terracing. The property has been maintained and is presented to an excellent order throughout and is further benefitted by a garage and off-street parking for multiple vehicles. Entrance door opening directly into an entrance porch which leads in turn to an entrance hallway ENTRANCE HALLWAY: A large welcoming area with front aspect and staircase rising to first floor. Doors to all principal rooms. DRAWING ROOM: A genuinely impressive and substantial room with sliding glass doors opening to the raised decked area allowing one to enjoy warm summer days and views of the countryside beyond. Further double doors opening back through to the sitting room. Spotlights. SITTING ROOM: A versatile room having rear aspect ideal for a multiple of uses if so required. Sliding doors opening to a continuation of the terrace area. KITCHEN/DINING ROOM: A generous space that has been cleverly designed into two distinctive areas with the kitchen area fitted with an extensive range of matching wall and base units under work preparation surfaces that incorporate a 1½ single drainer sink unit and mixer tap. Further integrated appliances include eye level Hotpoint double oven, four ring gas hob with extractor hood over. Space for fridge freezer and dishwasher. Door to utility room. Wood flooring continues through to the designated dining area with double doors again opening to the terrace area under a canopy designed with al fresco dining in mind. UTILITY ROOM: Fitted with matching wall and base units under work preparation surfaces that include 1½ bowl sink unit with single drainer and mixer tap. Space for washing machine. Fitted water softener. Tiled flooring. Door to rear garden. CLOAKROOM: Having W.C, wall hung wash hand basin with mixer tap. Heated towel rail. Wood flooring. VESTIBULE: Currently utilised as a storage area. Doors opening to snug/study and door to garage. SNUG/STUDY: A versatile room which would lend itself to a multiple of uses, however the current owners have in the past utilised it as an extra sitting room. GARAGE: Currently used as a workshop with side aspect, power and light connected with up and over door. First floor LANDING: A large inviting area having front aspect with built-in airing cupboard. Doors to all bedrooms. BEDROOM 1: Being a generous double aspect room with sliding doors opening to a balcony area allowing one to enjoy the grounds and wonderful far reaching countryside views beyond. Double wardrobe. Door opening to; EN SUITE: Fitted with a shower having part tiled surround, wash hand basin with mixer tap and W.C. Heated towel rail. Tiled flooring. BEDROOM 2: Offering rear aspect of the gardens and countryside beyond. Door opening to; EN SUITE: Fitted with corner shower cubicle with part tiled surround, W.C. and wash hand basin with mixer tap. Heated towel rail. Tiled flooring. BEDROOM 3: Having rear aspect. Double wardrobe. BEDROOM 4: Having rear aspect. Double wardrobe. BEDROOM 5: Again with rear aspect. Double wardrobe. BATHROOM: Fitted with a P shaped panelled bath with shower over and part tiled surround, wash hand basin with mixer tap and vanity unit with cupboard beneath. W.C. Heated towel rail. Wood flooring. Outside The property is approached by two electric five bar gates opening to a driveway which affords off street parking for multiple vehicles and in turn leads to the property. Immediately to the front of the property is a well placed flowering bed and to either side of the house are two gates giving access to the rear grounds.The rear grounds are a genuine delight and have been meticulously cared for by the present owners that incorporate an extensive lawn area with a terrace area immediately abutting the property to two sides that continues to a raised decked area well placed for warm summer afternoons. The remainder of the grounds have well established natural borders that include hedgerows, mature trees and well stocked flowering beds. There is an idyllic pond that creates a delightful setting to encourage wildlife. In all measuring approximately 0.5 acres with undulating countryside views. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses/for-sale_i70503936
A handsome Georgian fronted townhouse offering generous and well-proportioned accommodation standing in the heart of the medieval grid in the town centre.Reception hall, sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, dining room, utility room and cloakroom. Lower ground floor basement/games room. First floor principal bedroom with en-suite shower room, two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Two second floor double bedrooms and an attic space. Walled garden and garage. THE PROPERTYAbbey House is a handsome Georgian fronted townhouse, listed Grade II as being of special architectural or historic interest and is believed to have origins dating back to the 17th century with alterations carried out in the early 18th century, to include the Georgian facade. The property presents a front elevation in two shades of red with 12 pane sash windows and colour washed rendered side and rear elevations under a plain tiled roof. It offers generous accommodation of over 2500 sq ft arranged over four floors and has been modernised over recent years with further improvements completed in the last 6 years, all in a sympathetic manner, retaining a wealth of period detail. Steps leads up to the entrance door, which leads into the reception hall featuring the easy rising staircase to the first floor, window to the front aspect with shutters, a fireplace, dado panelling and accesses the sitting room, which has twin windows to the front aspect with shutters, fireplace with marble surround and slate hearth and dado panelling. The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a range of base and eye level units with solid wood work surfaces, a matching island with butler sink, units under and a breakfast bar. There is a Rangemaster oven inset into the fireplace with cupboards to each side, an integrated double oven and fridge freezer, a window to the rear aspect, a door to the utility room and double doors lead to a vaulted dining room, which has exposed ceiling timbers, partially glazed roof panels, built-in cupboard, a window to the side aspect and double doors open onto the garden. The utility room features a butler sink, solid wood work surface with space for appliances under, double eye level cupboards, airing cupboard, door to the garden and a door to the cloakroom. From the hall a door leads to the basement/lower ground floor, which is a large converted room, currently used as a games room/further living room and features a west wall displaying 3 niches with arched heads of Abbey stone in a cusped and moulded 14th century style.On the first floor a stained-glass window features to the rear and the landing accesses the stairs leading to the second floor and doors lead to three double bedrooms with a large principal bedroom having twin windows to the front aspect, a cast iron fireplace with marble surround and an en-suite shower room. Bedroom two has a rear aspect, built-in double wardrobe and a cast iron fireplace and bedroom three has twin windows to the front aspect, features two alcoves with shelving and wall panelling. There is also a family bathroom. On the second floor the landing accesses an attic space and also leads to two double bedrooms, one with under eaves storage.OUTSIDEThe pleasant walled garden to the rear enjoys a high degree of privacy and has a large area of terracing abutting the rear of the house, ideal for alfresco dining and steps lead up to an area of lawn with flower and shrub borders, a holly tree and a garden shed with power and light. There is a large garage situated a short walk from the house in Angel Lane. LOCATIONAbbey House is located in the heart of the medieval grid in a prominent and convenient position. The town offers an excellent range of amenities with schooling in the private and public sectors, extensive shopping facilities and a good range of leisure facilities including health clubs, swimming pools and golf clubs. There are numerous high-quality restaurants and cultural amenities including the beautiful Georgian Theatre Royal and The Abbey Gardens. The University City of Cambridge is approximately 28 miles away and offers unrivalled schooling opportunities and excellent shopping and amenity facilities. There is good access to the A14, A11 (M11) and the railway station at Bury St Edmunds offers a link to mainline services to London's Liverpool Street and King's Cross. Alternatively, there is a regular train service from Stowmarket (14 miles) to London Liverpool Street taking approximately 80 minutes. Stansted International Airport is approximately 50 minutes by car.DIRECTIONSOn foot proceed from our offices in a southerly direction along Guildhall Street and onto Churchgate Street. Continue down Churchgate Street towards the Norman Tower and Cathedral and about half way down Abbey House will be found on the left. PROPERTY INFORMATIONServices Mains water, electricity, gas and drainageLocal Authority West Suffolk CouncilCouncil Tax Band ETenure FreeholdBroadband Ofcom states speeds available up to 1000MbpsMobile Signal/Coverage Yes Viewing Only by appointment with the sole agents Jackson-Stops. Tel. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_bury-st-edmunds-d330363/for-sale_i71105829
An elegant and beautifully proportioned Georgian townhouse. DescriptionAn elegant and beautifully proportioned Georgian townhouse with large reception rooms and deep sash windows with mirrored one way glass on ground floor, Swan House has been listed Grade II * for its architectural and historic merit. Faced in dark grey brick with red brick quoins and a high parapet, the house presents a handsome exterior. Its origins date back to the 16th Century but, the building has evolved over time and it was in the early 19th Century that the house was enlarged by Francis Sandys, architect of the Rotunda at Ickworth. Sandy's works included the addition of a new wing, housing an upper ballroom with fine decorative mouldings. On the ground floor the principal reception room is a drawing room, of impressive scale, with high ceiling and double doors with a fan light over opening out on to the terrace and the garden beyond. Elsewhere there is a dining room with wonderful ceilings beams and a fireplace with heavy oak bressummerand attractive brickwork below as well as an additional panelled sitting room. The kitchen/breakfast/living room is at the rear of the house and has been cleverly designed to take full advantage of the lovely views over the garden. Double doors open on to decking with an exceptional addition built with an emphasis on natural light and including three large sash windows and a glass atrium above. The kitchen area has been finished with an extensive range of solid wood units that includes a large central island complete with breakfast bar. Thick granite worktops incorporate the single drainer sink unit with vegetable drainer and mixer tap over. Purpose built wine storage, deep pan drawers and space/point for a large American style fridge/freezer. 4-ring hob, two integrated Neff ovens within a former fireplace. The remainder of this floor comprises a utility with useful built-in storage cupboards, thick granite worktop, plumbing for a washing machine and space for tumble dryer.A butlers pantry connecting the sitting room and dining room. Extending below the sitting room and dining room and reached by stairs leading down from the hall, there is a spacious cellar containing 19th century wine bins'. The cellar is two separate rooms connected by a curving tunnel. On the first floor there is a remarkable room of 20ft by 28ft dimensions. Originally conceived as a music or ballroom, it now serves as a first floor drawing room with cornicing, deep skirting and a log burning stove set within a large marble fireplace and hearth. and offers fabulous views over the surrounding countryside. The principal bedroom suite benefits from a high ceiling, fireplace, two sash windows with fitted seats and shutters all providing lovely views over the green and a Jack and Jill en suite shower room. One of the bedrooms is now used as a dressing room, there is a further bedroom and family bathroom are also located on this floor. Above, on the second floor, there are three further bedrooms, a bathroom and en suite shower room. The front bedrooms enjoy an attractive outlook through the trees of St Mary's Square, while the rear of the property enjoys lovely views over its own gardens and beyond.OutsideIn Swan Lane, to the side of the house, there is studio, formerly a garage now plastered, decorated and finished as a studio with lighting, a set of double doors and cloakroom with WC and wash hand basin. There is also space for additional cart lodge/garaging subject to the necessary consents being obtained. Vehicular access is via a pair of high wooden gates and inside the grounds there is space to park a number of cars. The walled garden of Swan House affords space, privacy and serenity and is a particular feature of the property. A well placed area of decking and terracing designed at the rear of property, perfect for al fresco dining. The walled garden is mainly laid to lawn with established planting and established trees.LocationLocated on the east side of St Mary's Square, overlooking the newly restored, centre piece, Swan House occupies perhaps the best position in Bury St Edmunds. With the Theatre Royal and Cathedral both just a few hundred yards away, local amenities are first class. St Mary's Square is situated 5 minutes walk from the town centre which provides easy access to the excellent selection of shops and restaurants for which the town is renowned, as are the town's stunning Abbey Gardens.Bury St Edmunds was once the county town of West Suffolk and has long been known as a place of culture and is well placed for easy access to London, Stanstead Airport and Cambridge, which is approximately 28 miles away and can be reached swiftly via either the A14 dual carriageway or the direct rail service. Acreage: 0.28 AcresDirectionsFrom the Savills Bury St Edmunds office on Kings Road go to the top of the road and turn left at the roundabout. At the next roundabout take the first left on to Westgate Street. Continue on to the end and follow the road round on to Crown Street keeping to the right hand side of the road. Ahead of you is St Mary's Church, keep to the right hand side of Crown Street and follow the road round on to Honey Hill. Keeping to the right hand side of the road continue on to Sparhawk Street, which leads in to St Mary's Square. Swan House is situated on the east side of St Mary's Square, overlooking the restored, centre piece, Additional InfoServices: Mains water, drainage and electricity. Gas fired central heating. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_bury-st-edmunds-d196776/for-sale_i69428367
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