£900,000 /Sale price

As part of our Signature Collection, Lantern Cottage has been beautifully refurbished to offer naturally lit accommodation throughout with a sympathetic blend a character and contemporary decor. The cottage is in a prominent position overlooking the village green and is within a short distance of the village public house. The cottage can be accessed from a few points with the most practical from the side via a shingle driveway leading to a boot room and utility room. The boot room contains a range of bespoke storage with the well-appointed utility room benefiting from a recently replaced oil-fired boiler, plumbing for washing machine and space under the work surfaces for additional appliances. An internal door from the boot room leads into the stunning kitchen / breakfast room Hand-made and fitted by Knights Country Kitchens this well designed kitchen includes a range of wall and base units with integrated appliances such as dishwasher, double electric oven, fridge and freezer and a quartz work surface containing butler sink and induction hob with extractor over. There is an attractive breakfast bar with additional storage cupboards. There are an array of character features including exposed beams, pamment flooring and an impressive inglenook fireplace housing an oil-fired Aga. A hallway leads through to an attractive dining room with a large window overlooking the front garden, the original front door, stairs rising to the first floor and access to the rear lobby leading to the garden. This spacious room includes a further inglenook fireplace and a door to a well-proportioned triple aspect sitting room which has a large brick fireplace, wood-burner and a wealth of exposed timbers. At the rear of the house is a recently refitted shower room comprising pamment flooring, WC, wash hand basin, walk-in shower and wall mounted heated towel rail. The rear lobby has additional storage and is large enough to use as an office space with access out to the rear garden.The first floor landing leads to all four bedrooms and family bathroom and includes two storage cupboards and an airing cupboard. Three of the bedrooms are good size doubles and enjoy a pleasant outlook across the village green to the front. Bedroom four is currently used as an office.Bedrooms one and two benefit from fitted wardrobes. The family bathroom comprises wooden flooring, panel enclosed bath with shower over, WC, wash hand basin and a window to the rear. Outside Lantern Cottage sits centrally within a plot of approximately 1/4 acre. The cottage enjoys lawned gardens to the front, side and rear. There is a patio terrace accessed from the rear lobby with raised flower beds and a gate to the side where the driveway, garage, car port and other outbuildings can be found. The driveway provides off road parking for 3 / 4 cars comfortable.There is a heated swimming pool with York flagstone surround. LocationLantern Cottage is situated in the very heart of Belchamp St Paul which lies between Sudbury and Clare and set amongst attractive undulating countryside. The village has a strong sense of community with a thriving pub and a well-regarded primary school. The market town of Sudbury is a short distance providing shops and amenities. DirectionsSatNav - postcode CO10 7BS Important InformationImportant informationGrade II Listed, timber framed, wattle and daub.Council Tax Band EServices - We understand that mains water, drainage and electricity are connected to the property. Oil-fired central heating. Tenure - FreeholdEPC rating TBCOur ref - SUD250216