No longer on the market
This property is no longer on the market
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Map2 bedroom detached bungalow
Study
Sold STC
Detached bungalow
2 beds
2 baths
EPC rating: F
Key information
Features and description
- Quiet tucked away location
- Countryside views
- Extensive gardens
- Off-road parking for multiple vehicles
- Garage
Believed to date back to the early 1800's Rats Castle, formerly a sluice gate cottage adopts a quiet and peaceful position whilst being a matter of minutes away from the popular town of Clare. The property has not been seen on the market for over 30 years and offers an exciting opportunity for a prospective purchaser. The property requires some degree of cosmetic renovation.
ENTRANCE Into:
ENTRANCE LOBBY With a spacious Boot Room.
LIVING ROOM 23' 0" x 10' 6" (7.01m x 3.2m) A large double aspect room with beautiful views of the rolling countryside, brick fireplace and tiled flooring. Leading onto:
CONSERVATORY 11' 3" x 8' 7" (3.43m x 2.62m) A light and bright area with tiled floor and views onto the garden and fields.
BEDROOM 1 14' 5" x 12' 9" (4.39m x 3.89m) A large room with southern views of the rolling countryside, character beams and double aspect views.
BEDROOM 2 17' 1" x 11' 3" (5.21m x 3.43m) Double aspect room with lovely views and plenty of storage.
BATHROOM 1 With bath and WC.
KITCHEN/DINING ROOM 24' 6" x 15' 10" (7.47m x 4.83m) A range of base and wall units under wooden worktop with a Butler sink, space for a cooker, washer dryer, fridge and plenty of space for a dining table and chairs. The dining room has French doors leading out to a garden patio, perfect for entertaining.
BATHROOM 2 With WC, pedestal sink, shower, heated towel rail and views to the side.
OUTSIDE A large GARAGE providing plenty of storage.
STABLES The stables could offer the opportunity for a home office/holiday let.
TENURE: Freehold.
SERVICES: Septic tank, electricity and oil-fired heating. NOTE: None of the services have been tested by the agent.
LOCAL AUTHORITY: Braintree District Council. Council Tax Band: C. £1,760.84 per annum.
EPC RATING: F.
WHAT THREE WORDS DIRECTIONS: Lushly, lights, spiking.
VIEWING: Strictly by prior appointment through DAVID BURR.
AGENT'S NOTE: Please note that the boundaries to this property are as shown circled in orange.
NOTICE: Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these sales details, they are for guidance purposes only and prospective purchasers or lessees are advised to seek their own professional advice as well as to satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness. No representation or warranty whatsoever is made in relation to this property by David Burr or its employees nor do such sales details form part of any offer or contract.
ENTRANCE Into:
ENTRANCE LOBBY With a spacious Boot Room.
LIVING ROOM 23' 0" x 10' 6" (7.01m x 3.2m) A large double aspect room with beautiful views of the rolling countryside, brick fireplace and tiled flooring. Leading onto:
CONSERVATORY 11' 3" x 8' 7" (3.43m x 2.62m) A light and bright area with tiled floor and views onto the garden and fields.
BEDROOM 1 14' 5" x 12' 9" (4.39m x 3.89m) A large room with southern views of the rolling countryside, character beams and double aspect views.
BEDROOM 2 17' 1" x 11' 3" (5.21m x 3.43m) Double aspect room with lovely views and plenty of storage.
BATHROOM 1 With bath and WC.
KITCHEN/DINING ROOM 24' 6" x 15' 10" (7.47m x 4.83m) A range of base and wall units under wooden worktop with a Butler sink, space for a cooker, washer dryer, fridge and plenty of space for a dining table and chairs. The dining room has French doors leading out to a garden patio, perfect for entertaining.
BATHROOM 2 With WC, pedestal sink, shower, heated towel rail and views to the side.
OUTSIDE A large GARAGE providing plenty of storage.
STABLES The stables could offer the opportunity for a home office/holiday let.
TENURE: Freehold.
SERVICES: Septic tank, electricity and oil-fired heating. NOTE: None of the services have been tested by the agent.
LOCAL AUTHORITY: Braintree District Council. Council Tax Band: C. £1,760.84 per annum.
EPC RATING: F.
WHAT THREE WORDS DIRECTIONS: Lushly, lights, spiking.
VIEWING: Strictly by prior appointment through DAVID BURR.
AGENT'S NOTE: Please note that the boundaries to this property are as shown circled in orange.
NOTICE: Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these sales details, they are for guidance purposes only and prospective purchasers or lessees are advised to seek their own professional advice as well as to satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness. No representation or warranty whatsoever is made in relation to this property by David Burr or its employees nor do such sales details form part of any offer or contract.
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About this agent
Since opening our first office in Long Melford in 1995, we have grown to become a multi-branch estate agency, with seven offices prominently located throughout East Anglia. Located in Bury St Edmunds, Clare, Castle Hedingham, Leavenheath, Long Melford, Newmarket and Woolpit our offices provide extensive coverage across Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and north Essex. For buyers with links to the capital, The London Office is situated in St James’s, with a proven track record of introducing purchasers from both their national and international departments and serving as a city link to those looking for a principal residence or additional property in the country. Blending a range of print and digital marketing techniques with a constant eye on technological developments, our attitude to business is that of a traditional approach with forward thinking values. The fostering of long standing client relationships is at the heart of everything we do, our guiding ethos at all times is offering the best advice to our clients. A principal led estate agency group, directors Steven Ray, Nicholas Mills, Tim Rutter, Jack Thornley, Henry Perrins & Rachel Suff oversee the day to day operations of the business having had a wealth of experience across sales and lettings spanning many decades. Dedicated to supporting our staff, training and development is an on-going priority at David Burr, highlighted by the experience of the directors who have all progressed from the position of Sales or Lettings Negotiator within the company. Fortunate to lead an exceptionally talented group of colleagues, the constantly improving abilities of the next generation is one of our most valuable tools of business development. It is a requirement that staff train for both the Certificate of Practice in Residential Estate agency and the Technical Award in Residential Letting & Property Management. The company has also achieved the Investor in People Award on multiple occasions.