4 bedroom detached house for sale

An attractive detached and extended cottage situated in an enviable rural setting within grounds extending to 1.5-acres adjoining farmland.

Situated in an enviable rural setting on the edge of Ousden and Dalham, Coe’s Cottage is an attractive period house, largely rebuilt in the early 1980s and further extended in 2004. The property cleverly blends the original fabric with the inclusion of a number of reclaimed features, creating a comfortable and spacious home.

The property provides well-proportioned accommodation which extends to around 2,000ft2, comprising a large reception hall with re-laid brick, exposed brick work and timbers. There is a modern garden room with vaulted ceiling and large feature window overlooking the garden, a triple-aspect sitting room with red-brick fireplace and doors to a dining room, which has open studwork to the hall and re-laid brick floors.

The kitchen/breakfast room is well-equipped with a matching range of oak-fronted base and eye level units with matching island, integrated double oven, electric hob and dishwasher. There is access to a rear hallway, utility room and cloakroom.

On the first floor there is a landing area with useful storage cupboards, with 4 bedrooms all with their own fitted wardrobes served by a modern bathroom, fully tiled, with separate bath and shower cubicle.

Outside
Coes Cottage is approached from the village road onto a gravelled driveway, with parking for numerous vehicles, leading to a detached garage and steps up to the property.

The gardens are a notable feature of the property, with a variety of areas home to expansive lawns, a large variety of mature trees and shrubs and ‘sunken garden’ feature. There are a number of timber sheds, a green house and an area designated for vegetable gardens.

Services
Mains water and electricity • Private drainage • Electric storage heating • West Suffolk Council Tax Band ‘F’ £2,946.67 • EPC tbc • Broadband: Approx 25Mb download

Location
Coes Cottage occupies a setting on the outskirts of Ousden, surrounded by countryside and farmland (and not located in a Conservation Area). The village of Ousden has a public house, with nearby towns of Newmarket and Bury St Edmunds offering a wide range of local facilities including shopping, hotels, restaurants, schools and leisure facilities, with health clubs, swimming pools and a golf club.

Bury St Edmunds is unique and dazzling historic gem with a richly fascinating heritage, the striking combination of medieval architecture, elegant Georgian square and glorious cathedral and Abbey Gardens provide a distinctive visual charm. Bury boasts prestigious shopping, an award-winning market, plus a variety of cultural attractions and fine place to stay.

Cambridge is approximately 20 miles away and has excellent schools, shopping and other facilities. There is easy access to the A14, A11 and M11 and via these to the national road network. There is a branch line connection from Newmarket to Cambridge and Ipswich. Cambridge, Audley End and Whittlesford Parkway offer direct rail lines into London, with the fastest trains taking under one hour. Stansted International Airport is approximately an hour’s drive.