Shires Residential Sales are delighted to offer to market this outstanding Grade II listed 16th Century, four bedroom cottage in a beautiful position in the village of Great Livermere. Sitting in grounds of approx. 0.75 acres which back onto the village church the property is bursting with character throughout. As well as the fantastic history of the property, it has also been tastefully modernised in a number of areas and still possesses potential to further develop (with planning permission in place for a two storey extension). This property needs to be viewed to be truly appreciated, so call us now to arrange your visit!

Location - The property is located down a peaceful lane and holds an extremely private setting with beautiful views of the neighbouring Great Livermere Church. The property sits in a plot of approximately three quarters of an acre with beautiful wraparound gardens, driveway and outbuildings. Great Livermere itself is a small, unspoilt village, situated approximately six miles from the market town of Bury St Edmunds. Bury St Edmunds offers a wide range of educational, recreational and cultural facilities including the Arc Shopping Centre, Theatre Royal and the Abbey Gardens. The town also boasts a train station with main line links to London Liverpool Street. The village of Great Livermere is within easy access to the A14 trunk road which provides access to the nearby towns of Stowmarket, Ipswich and London via the M11. There is also a bus service which runs through the village.

Entrance Hallway - Entry to the property is into the original part of the house, which is believed to date back to the 16th century. Entry via a beautiful wooden door, exposed brick wall, original flooring and access to

Sitting Room - 5.69m x 5.26m (18'8 x 17'3) - Spacious sitting room, bursting with character and boasting Inglenook brick built fire place with wood burner. The room is triple aspect with three wooden framed windows, two cast iron style radiators and storage cupboard.

Internal Hallway - Off of the sitting room is the internal hallway which provides access to the study, pantry, cloakroom and dining room.

Study - 3.61m x 3.40m (11'10 x 11'2) - A light and airy dual aspect room with exposed beams, original brick fire place and cast iron style radiator.

Kitchen Diner - 5.84m x 4.52m (19'2 x 14'10) - A beautiful modern kitchen/dining room with lantern light and boasting a range of wall mounted and under counter cabinets beneath square edge quartz work tops. Inset double Butler sink with mixer tap over. Integrated 5 burner gas hob with extractor over. Double electric ovens and dishwasher. Space for large double fridge/freezer. Well designed kitchen island with storage beneath. Integrated plug sockets. Radiator. Windows to rear and side aspects. Ample space for dining room table and chairs. Feature fire place with wooden mantle. Access to the large pantry cupboard providing ample storage space.

Dining Room - 4.50m x 3.30m (14'9 x 10'10) - Currently with plumbing for dishwasher, loft access and wooden framed double glazed window to side and rear aspect. This room comes with plans approved for first and second floor extension. Application reference DD/18/0902/LB, the application has been approved for a first floor rear extension inclusive of a master bedroom and family bathroom and single storey rear extension.

Utility Room - 4.29m x 3.20m (14'1 x 10'6) - A triple aspect utility room with wooden door to rear garden. Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer with large work top space.

Porch/Boot Room - 3.18m x 2.01m (10'5 x 6'7) - Provides access to the garden via a stable door with ample storage space. Radiator. Timber sash window to front aspect. Access to the internal hallway with radiator and Timber sash window to front aspect.

Landing - An extremely spacious landing providing access to all of the first floor accommodation. There are two wooden framed windows to rear aspect. Large storage cupboard as well as stair case to bedroom four.

Bedroom One - 3.91m x 3.63m (12'10 x 11'11) - A generous double bedroom boasting feature fire place, built in storage cupboard. Two wooden framed sash windows to front and side aspect. Radiator.

Bedroom Two - 3.40m x 2.90m (11'2 x 9'6) - A second double bedroom with original wooden flooring. Feature cast iron fire place. Wooden framed sash window to front aspect. Two storage cupboards. Radiator.

Bedroom Three - 3.40m x 2.59m (11'2 x 8'6) - A third double bedroom boasting a beautiful view of the gardens and church. Radiator. Wooden framed window to side aspect.

Family Bathroom - Three piece suite comprising of shower cubicle with mains shower. Low level WC. Wall mounted basin with storage beneath and mixer tap over. Wooden framed window to side aspect. Radiator.

Bedroom Four - 3.81m x 3.81m (12'6 x 12'6) - Access via stair case from the first floor landing is the fourth double bedroom with two wooden framed windows to rear and side aspect. Radiator. Provides access to the large attic room (17'3 x 12'6), which provides ample storage space.

Outside - The property sits in fantastic plot with a beautiful wraparound gardens, predominantly laid to lawn with mature borders boasting a myriad of plants, bushes and fruit trees, all enclosed by original brick and flint walls. Within the grounds is a spacious gravel driveway, which provides ample off road parking, cart lodge garage and garden store as well as work shop, large garden shed, (all with mains power) greenhouse and vegetable patch.