A substantial extended 3,000ft2 Grade II listed house, situated in an enviable semi-rural setting within this highly-regarded location, convenient for Bury St Edmunds and Newmarket. All in 0.9-acre.

Situated within this semi-rural well-regarded village, Brook Cottage is a substantial Grade II listed house, built of traditional timber-frame construction under a thatched roofline. The property is believed to date back to the 16th-century, with later additions to include a substantial two-storey extension in 2007 which has transformed the property, cleverly developing from the original characteristics to satisfy the demands of a modern family home.

Extending to almost 3,000ft2, the property provides versatile living accommodation comprising front porch with oak door, leading to a double aspect reception hall with tiled flooring, leading to a 23’ sitting room, with tiled floors, exposed timbers, fireplace housing a wood-burning stove and glazed doors leading to a family/music room.

To the east is a study/snug with exposed timber-frame, which leads to a rear hall with stable door and storage cupboards. The dining room is perfect for entertaining, with tiled floors, timber-frame and connected to the superb kitchen,

The Aga kitchen/breakfast room forms part of the later extension, with large larder cupboard with marble shelving, extensive base and eye level units, matching island, integrated dishwasher, gas hob and electric oven. This area opens through to a large light-filled breakfast room with doors to the garden, and access to the side hall, utility room and shower/ cloakroom.

The first-floor is access in two areas, the original house comprising landing area with store cupboard, principal bedroom with walk-through dressing room and en suite shower room, with two further bedrooms served by the family bathroom. There is a second staircase leading from the side hall by the kitchen, with superb bedroom suite with en suite shower room.

Outside
Brook Cottage is set back from the lane in grounds of almost an acre, with ample parking to the front (including recently installed electric charging point) and an adjoining garage. The garage has planning to replace, increasing to a double garage with studio above (West Suffolk Planning Ref: SE/06/1894).

Adjoining the property to the rear is a large terrace leading to the heated swimming pool, whilst the garden is largely laid to lawn with a variety of mature trees, hedges, shrubs, greenhouse and garden shed.

Location
Wickhambrook is a well-regarded village offering a good range of local amenities to include village stores/post office, doctors surgery, school, village hall and church. The village is located 9 miles from the racing town of Newmarket and 11 miles from the historic cathedral town of Bury St Edmunds, providing a comprehensive range of schooling, shopping, recreational and cultural facilities.

Services
Mains electricity, drainage and water are connected. Oil-fired heating. Broadband approx. 50Mb.

Council Tax Band – West Suffolk Band F