AN ENCHANTING DETACHED COTTAGE SET IN BEAUTIFUL GARDENS EXTENDING TO HALF AN ACRE

DESCRIPTION

Estimated to date back to the late 16th Century, Star Orchards is of traditional timber frame construction under a recently re-thatched roofline with later 20th Century additions. With generous ceiling heights the cottage provides well-proportioned accommodation displaying a host of original features, including open fireplaces, mullion windows and a wealth of exposed timbers. Extending to just over half an acre, the gardens are an outstanding feature of the property, stocked with a myriad of flowers and shrubs together with mature trees, ponds and a separate, well-maintained fruit & vegetable area. Built in keeping with the cottage, there is a generous double garage with loft above.

SITUATION

With no immediate neighbours, the setting of Star Orchards offer the occupants a lovely degree of privacy & seclusion. Saxham Street is a small hamlet situated on the periphery of Stowupland village which, centered around a large green, provides local amenities including village inns, petrol station/general stores, butchers, schooling, sports centre and Church. The nearby market town of Stowmarket provides an excellent range everyday amenities together with a main line rail link to London Liverpool Street.

GROUND FLOOR

RECEPTION HALL 10'9" x 6'2" (3.3m x 1.9m)

Windows to front & side. Cloaks hanging area.

CLOAKROOM 5'10" x 3'3" (1.8m x 1.0m)

Window to rear. Low level W.C. Pedestal wash basin. Extensive tiling to walls.

SITTING ROOM 18'0" x 17'0" (5.5m x 5.2m)

An attractive room with a wealth of exposed timbers including original diamond mullion window. Fireplace with raised herringbone brick hearth and fitted log burning stove. Windows to front and rear. Wall light points. Stairs off to first floor.

DINING ROOM 18'0" x 16'4" (5.5m x 5.0m)

Exposed studwork and ceiling timbers. Inglenook fireplace with raised hearth and fitted log burning stove. windows to front & side. wall light points. Door & stairs to first floor.

INNER HALL 11'1" x 5'10" (3.6m x 1.8m)

GARDEN ROOM 10'5" x 8'2"

Windows to rear. Part glazed double doors to garden.

KITCHEN 9'10" x 9'10" (3.0m x 3.0m)

Fitted with extensive range of Shaker style base & wall units. Oak and granite preparation surfaces with inset butler sink. Four ring halogen hob with oven & grill below and extractor hood over. Window to side. Pamment flooring.

BEDROOM THREE 12'9" x 12'1" (3.9m x 3.7m)

Window to rear. Built in wardrobe cupboard.

BATHROOM 9'6" x 9'1" (2.9m x 1.9m) (L shape)

Suite comprising panelled bath, pedestal wash basin & low-level W.C. Window to side. Airing cupboard.

FIRST FLOOR

BEDROOM ONE 19'0" x 16'8" (5.8m x 5.1m)

Wealth of exposed timbers including mullion window. exposed chimney breast. Door to:

CLOAKROOM 5'10" x 5'6" (1.8m x 1.7m)

Low level W.C. Vanity wash basin. Exposed timbers. Window to rear.

BEDROOM TWO 15'8" x 8'6" (4.8m x 2.6m)

Exposed timbers. Exposed chimney breast. window to side.

OUTSIDE

The gardens are a wonderful feature of Star Orchards with areas of lawn and a multitude of flowers and shrubs. There are mature trees, ponds, a period style greenhouse (in the process of reconstruction) and a well-planned and stocked vegetable garden. A long driveway sweeps to the front of the cottage providing extensive parking and leading to the detached DOUBLE GARAGE with loft above, power & light connected.

SERVICES

It is understood that mains electricity & water are connected. Drainage via private system. Heating via oil fired boiler to radiators.

AGENTS NOTE

Star Orchards is justifiably Listed Grade II as being of architectural or historical interest.