Boot room, kitchen, bathroom, sitting room and dining room.  Three first floor bedrooms.    Parking space.  28m x 7.5m (92’ x 24’6) garden.

Location

Friary Cottage is situated in a very pleasant rural position on the edge of the village of Mendlesham.  The village is located just west of the A140 Ipswich to Norwich Road and is 19 miles from both Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds.  Stowmarket Railway Station, on the main line to London, Liverpool Street is within easy reach.

There are two picturesque villages within the parish, Mendlesham and Mendlesham Green and also outlying hamlets and houses.  There is a primary school and a community centre with playing fields and tennis courts.  There is also an excellent health centre covering the district.  Mendlesham Green also offers play facilities and scout hut.  There are a range of businesses including village store, fish and chip shop and public house.

Description

Friary Cottage is a semi-detached grade II listed dwelling which is of timber framed construction with rendered elevations under a thatched roof.  The cottage is very pleasant but damp treatment is now required.  Two damp/timber specialist firms quotes have been obtained and these are available via email from the agents.   The cottage has two reception room, a kitchen and downstairs bathroom as well as a boot room.  On the first floor are three bedrooms.  Externally, there is an off road parking space as well as a south facing garden. 

The Accommodation

Ground Floor

Entering through a wooden front door into the

Sitting Room 14’6 x 12’4 (4.42m x 3.76m)

With a wealth of exposed timbers, central brick surround fireplace.  Fitted storage cupboard to the side of the fireplace.  East and west facing windows.  Radiator. 

Dining Room 11’ x 8’7 (3.35m x 2.13m)

Exposed wall timbers and window with westerly views to the front and countryside beyond.  Doors to stairway and large partially shelved understairs cupboard.  Radiator.

Kitchen 7’8 x 6’9 (2.34m x 2.06m)

Windows to east and south.  Fitted with base and eye level kitchen units with worksurface over inset with a single bowl  single drainer stainless steel sink.  Single electric oven, four ring hob and extractor hood over.  Space for low level fridge and door off to

Bathroom

West facing window.  Fitted with three piece suite comprising panelled bath with chrome shower over, pedestal wash basin and WC.  Fitted storage cupboard housing the water softener and radiator. 

A further door from the kitchen leads through to the

Boot Room 8’9 x 4’6 (2.67m x 1.37m)

A triple aspect room with partially glazed door giving access to the garden.  Oil fired boiler.  Space and plumbing for washing machine.

Stairs from the dining room lead up to the

First Floor

Landing

With doors off to

Bedroom One 13’3 x 10’7 (4.04m x 3.23m)

A double room with wooden flooring, exposed wall timbers and brickwork.  Window to the west with views over the countryside.  Radiator. 

Bedroom Two 12’3 x 8’6 (3.73m x 2.59m)

A double room with west facing window.  Wooden flooring, exposed wall timbers and pleasant views over open countryside.  Radiator.  

Bedroom Three  12’3 x 5’10 (3.73m x 1.78m)

A small single room with window to the east.  Exposed wall timbers.  Radiator. 

Outside

The property enjoys a rural position but is only a short distance from Mendlesham village centre.  There is a single parking space for the property adjacent to parking spaces for the neighbouring cottage.  Access to the property is via a pedestrian pathway along the western side of the adjoining property which in turn leads to the garden of Friary Cottage and the front door.  To the southern side of the cottage is the main garden which is laid to lawn and is approximately 28m x 7.5m (92’ x 24’6).  To the eastern side of the cottage is a patio area and a domestic outbuilding.

Viewing

Strictly by appointment with the agent. 

Services

 Mains water and electricity.  Oil fired central heating system.  Shared private drainage system, located within the grounds of the neighbouring cottage, Friary Cottage is responsible for paying half the cost of emptying and maintenance.   

EPC

Rating = E (Copy available from the agents upon request)

Council Tax

Band C; £1795.73 payable per annum 2023/2024

Local Authority

Mid Suffolk District Council, Endeavour House, 8 Russell Rd, Ipswich IP1 2BX; Tel: [use Contact Agent Button]

NOTES

1.  Every care has been taken with the preparation of these particulars, but complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed.  If there is any point, which  is of particular importance to you, please obtain professional confirmation. Alternatively, we will be pleased to check the information for you.  These Particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract.  All measurements quoted are approximate.  The Fixtures, Fittings & Appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order.  Photographs are reproduced for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item shown is included.  No guarantee can be given that any planning permission or listed building consent or building regulations have been applied for or approved. The agents have not been made aware of any covenants or restrictions that may impact the property, unless stated otherwise.  Any site plans used in the particulars are indicative only and buyers should rely on the Land Registry/transfer plan.

2. The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 require all Estate Agents    to obtain sellers’ and buyers’ identity.  March 2023