3 bedroom house for sale

An attractive period cottage, with exceptional quality throughout and annexe permission - set in 1/2 an acre - Hengrave



A covered oak-framed open porch leads to a central hall with tiled floor and access to main accommodation. To the right, overlooking the front, is a stripped parquet floored semi-vaulted snug with bench storage, and boiler cupboard. A glazed door leads through to the adjacent sitting room with stripped parquet flooring, a double-aspect room with a semi-vaulted front elevation, a large feature open fireplace with stone surround and hearth, and additional side door to communal path. A door leads through to a staircase and inner hallway with part glazed door through to kitchen/diner, with exposed brickwork feature wall this room is a real feature of the property, with original tiled floor area and stripped parquet flooring, the room is divided in to a purpose-built benched eating area with storage below, and a pair of large French doors to the side terrace. The kitchen itself is solid wood painted shaker-style kitchen with a granite worktop, one-and-a-half bowl stainless-steel inset sink, and breakfast bar. Within the kitchen is a built-in dishwasher, space for a large Rangemaster, built-in fridge, larder storage, a pair of glass-fronted lit display cabinets, with extra, cleverly hidden understairs storage with shelving and electricity connected for additional appliances.

Completing the ground-floor off the entrance lobby is a utility room with a Belfast sink with storage below and cupboards above, and plumbing and space for a washing machine. Cloakroom with hand basin and low-level WC.

The central first-floor landing, with a range of built-in storage cupboards, gives access to the bedroom accommodation. The principal bedroom has an ultra-modern glass en suite, with a back to the wall WC, built-in vanity basin with storage below and mirror above, and a separate walk-in, fully tiled, glass enclosed shower with both fixed and hand-held shower heads. Two further bedrooms, one double, one generous single, both have the benefit of the fully tiled family bathroom with a matching white suite, vanity basin with storage below and low-level WC, bath with adjustable head shower above and shower screen.

Outside
Immediately to the side of the property, approached from the French doors from the kitchen, is a paved terrace with an adjacent store cupboard for additional storage currently housing tumble dryer.

A gravel path leads through to the former warehouse, currently used as a gym, although ideal for a separate office, if required. Further garden shed, and slate based al fresco eating area. Immediately to the front of the property is a well-screened lawned area with a gravel path leading down to the parking, which is in two areas, one immediately within the gated entrance, the other in front of the large double-storey cart lodge with storage above.

AGENT’S NOTE:
The property, over the last few years, has undergone a significant programme of improvements, including remodelling of the kitchen, inclusion of a new en suite shower, replaced with double-glazed windows. Also has had a new boiler and heating system and rewiring. The property now presents as a light and airy, stylish, period home, and viewing is strongly recommended.

AGENT’S NOTE:
Planning permission was granted under reference DC/22/1615/FUL for the conversion of the cart lodge to form annexe accommodation, one being a two-bedroom on the ground-floor, the other a first-floor bedsit approached by an external wooden staircase.

GENERAL INFORMATION
• Mains water, LPG, drainage and electricity.
• LPG heating
• Council Tax band D - £2,000.96 – West Suffolk
• EPC rating F
• Ofcom states Superfast broadband available
• Limited mobile signal (Current vendors work from home)
• Property is in a conservation area
• Electric car charging point