5 bedroom detached house for sale

Edge of village house offering great potential with a detached annexe and stunning views over wooded countryside. About 1.25 acres

Description

The Old Rectory is believed to date back to the 1950's and was built for the local vicar. The property is set well back from the road surrounded by established gardens of over an acre. The house has just been re-carpeted throughout and some windows have been replaced but it does require further modernisation. There is considerable potential for an extension or complete remodeling, subject to the necessary planning consents. The accommodation briefly comprises an entrance hall with doors to the main living rooms and a cloakroom. The sitting room has an open fireplace. The dining room has a connecting hatch through to the kitchen. The kitchen is presently fitted with a range of comprehensive base and wall mounted units and has views out to the gardens. There is a side hall which connects to a utility room, WC and external store room. The first floor has three bedrooms with delightful views, fitted cupboards and a large bathroom.

The Old Rectory is set back from the road at the end of the drive which culminates in a large parking sweep and fronts a single garage. Further back is a double garage with side store area. The gardens surround the property with numerous specimen trees, including willow, cherry and an orchard to one side of the entrance. The plot size is approximately 1.25 acres.

THE ANNEXE
To the rear of the double garage is the Omar home, a two bedroom self-contained annexe which benefits from stunning views from the veranda over the undulating wooded countryside. The finish is in a contemporary style with light-filled rooms and modern appliances. This was sited in 2015 and is classified as a mobile home.

Location

The Old Rectory enjoys an edge of village setting off a country lane with far reaching views. Ringshall is a small village which has a village hall, primary school and a garage. Bildeston is within easy reach, with the renowned Bildeston Crown Hotel and Restaurant, as are Needham Market and Hadleigh each of which has an excellent range of local shopping facilities. A wider range of amenities are available at nearby Stowmarket. There are mainline railway stations in both Stowmarket (5 miles) and Ipswich (13 miles) with journey times of 80 and 65 minutes respectively to London Liverpool Street. The A14 at Needham Market connects with the A12 at Ipswich and provides access to Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge and in turn to the country's motorway network. These towns have an extensive range of commercial and recreational facilities as has Ipswich and its environs, which also has a wide range of day and boarding schools.

Square Footage: 3,419 sq ft


Acreage: 1.25 Acres

Directions

From Ipswich take the A14 northwards. Turn left to Needham Market and take the B1078. Pass through Barking and Barking Tye. By the garage turn right signposted Ringshall and Battisford. Proceed for a few hundred yards and turn right signposted Battisford and Stowmarket. Continue for about a mile and The Old Rectory will be seen on the right hand side.

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