This spacious detached house, believed to date from around the 1820s, presents with brick and flint elevations, with some timber cladding and a slate roof. Sitting within a generous corner plot, and enjoying rural views, it boasts spacious and well proportioned accommodation. This UNLISTED property has undergone many improvements over the years, with works including extension, the fitting of UPVC windows, and the provision of a stylish En-Suite Bathroom. Externally, the rear garden area faces WEST, and there is a generous driveway, providing parking space for up to six cars. This property, which is located conveniently for the amenities in Badwell Ash, Bacton and Elmswell, is also convenient for the A14 and stations in Elmswell or Stowmarket. The vendors have found a new-build property to buy, and we would therefore recommend viewing at the earliest opportunity.
From Bury St Edmunds proceed along the A14 towards Stowmarket. After about 8 miles, turn off signposted to Elmswell. At the roundabout, take the third exit and proceed up the hill passing the church. Turn left into School Road and continue to the T-junction. Turn left and follow the road over the level crossing. Continue along Station Road, and proceed out of the village. Continue through Great Ashfield, and turn right, signposted towards Wyverstone. At the junction, turn right and continue through Long Thurlow, and on reaching Wyverstone, proceed through the village, where the property is located on the right, on the corner of a junction with College Road.
Part glazed entrance door, windows to both sides, part glazed door to:
Exposed wall timbers, stairs to first floor.
The focal point being a brick fireplace with brick hearth and inset multi-fuel stove, radiator, UPVC windows to front and side.
Built-in storage cupboards, radiator, UPVC window to side.
Range of cream 'Shaker' style base and wall mounted units, work surfaces, tiled floor, inset double stainless steel sink unit with 'Swan-neck' style mixer tap, recessed space with range cooker with 5-burner gas hob (LPG supply) and electric double oven/grill (available by negotiation), plumbing for dishwasher, plumbing for washing machine, space for fridge/freezer, part panelled walls, exposed ceiling timbers, built-in pantry cupboard, built-in storage cupboard, built-in airing cupboard housing pressurised water system, UPVC window to rear, part glazed door to:
Tiled floor, UPVC windows to side and rear, stable-style UPVC part glazed door to rear garden. Door to:
White suite comprising wc, wall mounted wash basin, tiled splashbacks, radiator.
The focal point being a brick fireplace with bressummer, brick hearth and inset multi-fuel stove, exposed wall timbers, wall light points, radiator, UPVC window to front. Door to:
Telephone point, radiator, UPVC window to side.
Built-in storage cupboard, radiator, UPVC window to front.
White suite comprising claw-footed 'Slipper' style bath with 'Telephone' style mixer shower attachment, wc, pedestal wash basin with mixer tap, tiled splashbacks, exposed wall timbers, shaver point, tile-effect vinyl floor, wall light point, extractor fan, radiator with towel rail, UPVC window to side. Door to:
Fitted drawers and hanging rails, radiator with towel rail.
Radiator, UPVC window to front.
Radiator, UPVC window to side.
Sloping ceiling. Maximum measurement. Radiator, rooflight to rear, UPVC window to side.
White suite comprising tiled double shower enclosure with shower controls, wc with concealed cistern, vanity wash basin with mixer tap, tiled splashbacks, shaver point, tile-effect vinyl floor, part panelled walls, LED downlights, extractor fan, chrome vertical radiator/towel rail, UPVC window to rear.
This property sits within a generous corner plot, with gardens to the front, side and rear. To the front and side, the gardens are enclosed by fencing, being laid mainly to lawn with borders, and a herringbone brick pathway to the front Porch. To one side there is the LPG gas bottle connection point, a Grant external oil boiler, and a plastic oil tank. A shingle driveway area provides vehicular standing for up to six cars, or space to stand a caravan/boat/trailer etc. Two gated side accesses lead to the good size WEST-FACING rear garden. This is enclosed by fencing, being laid principally to lawn with shingle patio area, LARGE TIMBER SHED, external power points, another TIMBER SHED and an outside water tap.
AGENT'S NOTE: The vendor has informed us that mains water, electricity and drainage are connected. The council tax band is understood to be Band E.
Wyverstone is a small rural village, with a Church and Village Hall. The nearby village of Badwell Ash is well-served with a range of amenities, including a Post Office/General Store, popular 'Gastro' Public House, Fish and Chip Shop, Church and Village Hall. Nearby Bacton is a well-served popular village, boasting many amenities, including a Primary School, The Bull pub, General Store and Post Office, Garage, Village Hall, Doctor's Surgery, and St Mary's Church. The much larger nearby village of Elmswell has a thriving community,and is well-served with a wide range of shops and amenities, including a Post Office, large Co-Op, Mace General Store, Primary School, Nursery School, two Public Houses, Pharmacy, Butchers, Library, Hair Salons, Veterinary Surgery, Pet Shop, Travel Agent, Fish and Chip Shop and Chinese Takeaway. The busy Blackbourne Community Centre offers many social and sports clubs, and the village has its own railway station.
Stowmarket is a town with many amenities, including good shopping facilities with a twice weekly market, various supermarkets, independent traders and national chains. In addition, there are many pubs and restaurants, primary and secondary schools, leisure centre, cinema, churches and medical centre.
For commuters, Stowmarket Station is convenient and offers a mainline rail link to London's Liverpool Street, in about 90 minutes.
The A14 is within easy reach, giving access to Ipswich, Felixstowe, the east coast and the A12 to Colchester, Chelmsford and London, to the east, and Bury St Edmunds, Newmarket, Cambridge and the Midlands to the west, with Stansted Airport and London also accessed via the M11.
Sitting amidst beautiful countryside, Bury St Edmunds is an historic town and the second largest in Suffolk. Surrounded by many picturesque villages, some of which offer good local amenities, it offers a wide range of cultural, educational and recreational facilities.
Features of particular note include St Edmundsbury Cathedral with its Millenium Tower, the famous Abbey Gardens with the original ruins and The Georgian Theatre Royal, which has recently been the subject of a restoration programme and The Apex, a live performance venue for concerts, comedy and dance, together with a contemporary art gallery. In addition, there are two cinemas, one of which is a multi-screen complex and a sports centre.
Bury St Edmunds and the surrounding villages boast excellent schools and further education is catered for at the West Suffolk College.
The town benefits from extremely good shopping facilities with a twice weekly market and a wide range of independent traders, national chains, five supermarkets and the arc shopping centre, opened in 2009. In addition, there are many pubs and restaurants which cater for a variety of tastes.
The A14 dual carriageway heading west from Bury St Edmunds provides easy access to Newmarket, Cambridge, the Midlands, Stansted Airport and London, via the M11. Stowmarket and Ipswich, both with direct rail links to London's Liverpool Street, the East Coast and the A12 are all readily accessed by heading east.
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