4 bedroom bungalow for sale

0.76 Acres - a stunning former gate house with self-contained annexe, situated on the fringes of this well-regarded village.

Formerly the gatehouse to Tostock Place this modest period cottage of timber frame construction under a thatched roof dates from the 17th century. The granary is not listed and has over the years been greatly modernised, extended and enhanced to provide extensive predominantly single-storey accommodation, complimented by a self-contained guest annexe and a useful range of outbuildings. The property has over recent years had the electrical system totally overhauled a new hot water tank, re dressing and ridging of the thatch etc. Outside are well kept landscaped gardens a small paddock and a range of outbuildings including a cattery, workshop, machine store and summerhouse. Total 0.76 acres sts.

ENTRANCE HALL through to an open-plan vaulted reception room providing both SITTING and DINING areas, with an exposed timber frame and central red-brick chimney breast with open fireplace and wood-burning stove.

BEDROOM 2

STAIR HALL with stairs to first floor

CLOAKROOM with exposed timbers, low-level WC, with hand basin.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM with exposed timbers, granite work surface, space for range cooker (Calor gas), extractor over, built-in dishwasher, walk-in shelved larder.

UTILITY with oak work surface, inset butler sink with space and plumbing for washing machine and dryer, boiler cupboard, central heating boiler.

BEDROOM 3 with exposed timbers and stable door to outside.

CLOAKROOM with low-level WC and wash hand basin.

SHOWER ROOM with tiled shower cubicle, extensively tiled with wash hand basin, and heated towel rail.

FAMILY ROOM semi-vaulted double-aspect room with red brick chimney breast and hearth, fitted with wood-burning stove, French doors to terrace and garden, stable doors to walk-in STORE and

STUDY with door to covered yard.

FIRST FLOOR

Landing with exposed timbers and oak floorboards through to the

MASTER BEDROOM with oak floor and two Dorma windows overlooking the garden and farm land, walk-in wardrobe,

EN SUITE BATHROOM with oak floor, free-standing roll top bath with wrought iron vanity wash stand with inset wash hand basin, and low-level WC.
ANNEXE

LIVING ROOM a double-aspect open-plan room, providing sitting/dining/areas, with fitted wall and base kitchen units, with inset sink and drainer, cooker and hob with extractor over, built-in fridge, Calor-gas boiler.

SHOWER ROOM with large tiled shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basis and low-level WC with stairs to

FIRST-FLOOR

BEDROOM in the eaves with French doors to balcony overlooking the garden.

OUTBUILDINGS INCLUDE: COVERED YARD with glazed roof and bug screen windows, door to STORE. Separate MACHINERY STORE with adjoining WORKSHOP, SUMMERHOUSE and CATTERY

SERVICES; Mains water and electricity. Oil and Calor gas heating and private drainage.

FREEHOLD

Council Tax Band – D – Mid Suffolk

EPC Rating E