4 bedroom detached house for sale

Detached 4 bedroom Victorian Chapel conversion providing a surprising level of accommodation situated in the heart of a pretty village complemented by private west facing gardens.

Understood to have been built in the 19th century and converted and much improved in later years to create a unique house full of personality, this striking detached home provides a surprising level of particularly versatile accommodation displaying many original features throughout. The Old Chapel is situated in the heart of the pretty village of Redgrave with countryside walks right on the doorstep.

Benefitting from under floor heating throughout and double glazing, the accommodation of some 2000 sqft currently in brief comprises a spacious recently added reception hall, with a fine flagstone floor and doors to the generous utility room and separate cloakroom. The impressive "live in" kitchen/dining room is a wonderful space for entertaining and full of light from the half vaulted glass roof. The well equipped kitchen is fitted with an extensive range of units beneath granite worktops and complemented by built in appliances and space for range oven. The dining/sitting area is ideal for relaxing and entertaining with its wood burning stove and stylish Bi-fold glass doors to gardens. The stunning sitting room is the original chapel and possesses a unique atmosphere with its incredibly high ceiling and wealth of features including a fine bespoke staircase leading the the original chapel pulpit/ mezzanine area. Situated off this reception are two bedrooms (one used as a study) and shower room completing the ground floor accommodation.

On the first floor is a further double bedroom with en-suite bathroom and a further sitting room/studio or bedroom beneath a west facing atrium offering views across the gardens. Off this room is a large loft area, ideal for storage.

Outside - The property is approached along a driveway providing off road vehicle parking for up to 4 cars. Side access leads to the well stocked west facing gardens, providing the occupants with an excellent degree of privacy. There is a timber store, hexagonal summer house and an attractive Indian sandstone terrace, creates an ideal area for outdoor entertaining.

Location - With countryside walks right on the doorstep, The Old Chapel is only a short stroll away from a charming 17th century pub which overlooks the green in this pretty, Suffolk village. There is also a handy village shop and both the pub and the shop are run by the community. Diss is a short drive away with fast and regular rail connections to London and Norwich. Bury St Edmunds with excellent shopping and restaurants and its famous cathedral, is only a half-hour drive. The nearby villages of Rickinghall and Botesdale offer excellent local facilities.

Directions - When entering the village from Rickinghall/the A143, pass the village shop on your left and turn immediately right at the duck pond. The property is the first house on your right.

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Services - Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil fired underfloor central heating.
Council Tax: Mid Suffolk Band: D
Broadband speed: Up to 61 mbps available (Source Ofcom)
Mobile phone signal for: EE, Three, Vodafone and O2 (Source Ofcom)
Flood Risk: No Risk