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A Charming period house with a wealth of architectural features worthy of note. The property which occupies a convenient location has been sympathetically maintained and improved by the current owners and afford comfortable, well-planned accommodation over two floors. The open fireplace in the large sitting room is the focal point of the house, with the kitchen/breakfast enjoying views of the rear garden with farmland beyond. The central heating is oil fired serving radiators, with elegant arched windows overlooking the established front garden with Yew tree.
Understood to have once formed part of the substantial Ickworth Estate, Church Cottages forms part of the estate housing that was provided for the benefit and comfort of the valued work force. The former family home known as Ickworth House is situated in near-by Horringer and is now run by the National Trust. The house and grounds are open to the general public.
The property is of timber frame construction with rendered elevations beneath a thatched roof on the front elevation and pantilled on the rear. From within the frame is evident with exposed ceiling joists, studwork and wall framing, and bridging beams- all with generous ceiling heights, the dining room and sitting room both have brick floors. The kitchen and sanitary wares are modern and form a pleasant contrast between old and new. In summary, a most comfortable and appealing property being extremely well presented in a most popular and sought after area- west of Bury.
THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:
Ledged front door, presently seldom used to the:
DINING ROOM. South. 4.6m x 3.5m (15’2” x 11’9”). Ceiling height 6’ 8”. A well-proportioned room nicely positioned between the kitchen and sitting room, making for everyday use. Exposed bridging beam and ceiling joists. Sealed brick floor, staircase leading off with useful under stairs cupboard. Radiator, telephone point, wall light points. Garden views through arch headed casement windows.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM. North. 6.5m x 2.2m (21’6” x 7’6”) Fitted with a modern well–planned ‘shaker’ style range of base and wall units comprising, cupboards and drawers, integrated dishwasher, ample work surface, space for cooker with hood above. Double bowl sink with drainer and centre mixer tap enjoying views over the rear garden with far reaching countryside views beyond with woodland on the horizon. Wall cupboards and wall tiling, pamment floor tiles, space for upright fridge freezer. Radiator.
UTILITY ROOM/REAR LOBBY. North. 2.0m x 2.2m (6’8” x 7’6”) Floor mounted oil fired central heating boiler, (new as of November 2009) work surface with space and plumbing for washing machine/drier beneath. Base units with further work surface. Broom cupboard, pamment floor tiles, telephone point.
SITTING ROOM. South. 6.6m x 4.6m (21’10” x 15’2”). Ceiling height 6’ 7” minimum. The focal point of this stunning room is the open fireplace with bressummer, brick back wall and hearth. Fireside cupboards to either side, one of which has power point. Sealed brick floor, exposed bridging beam and ceiling joists, wall light points. Arched headed windows overlooking the front garden. Radiators, TV point (aerial fitted)
REAR LOBBY. North. 2.3m x 1.3m (7’7” x 4’) Used as the main entrance with glazed door from the rear garden, pamment tiled floor. Doors to the kitchen, sitting room and,
CLOAKROOM. North. Fitted with a white suite of W.C., hand basin, radiator, coat hooks, eyelevel cupboard. Half tiling to the walls, pamment tiled floor
LANDING. North. Radiator, exposed rafters and wall plate. Large eaves storage cupboard, airing cupboard with pre-lagged tank and central heating controls.
BEDROOM 1. South. 3.5m x 3.6m (11’5” x 12’) Cast-iron raised hob basket fireplace, built-in double wardrobe, telephone point, radiator, exposed bridging beam and rafter feet. Loft access.
BEDROOM 2. South. 3.6m x 3.6m (12’ x 12) Radiator, exposed rafter feet and wall plate.
BEDROOM 3. South. 3.4m x 3.6m max (11’4” x 12’) Built-in double wardrobe, two further built-in storage cupboards. Radiator.
BATHROOM. North. A well-appointed bathroom with panelled bath having centre mixer tap and shower attachment, tiled walls, vanity hand basin, W.C., radiator and towel rail, shaver socket and light.
OUTSIDE.
To the front of the property there is a charming established garden with stocked and edged borders supporting a wide variety of shrubs and plants. The focal point is the Yew tree with steps to one side leading from the front gate to the dining room. The rear of the property is approached via a shared, but owned, gravelled driveway also used by numbers 4 and 5, flanked by a grass area bordering farmland, this leads to the parking area and in turn to the SINGLE GARAGE with power and light and CARPORT. Behind which there is a useful shed with power and light and log store with oil tank area. The rear garden is enclosed with hedge and fencing being mainly laid to lawn enjoying far-reaching countryside views. There is a pathway leading to the rear lobby having passed the delightful patio/seating area.
DIRECTIONS. Leave Bury St Edmunds via Westley Road, continue until reaching Little Saxham, upon rounding the right hand bend turn right into the gravel drive and please park by the left hand garage.
At a glance…. specification/technical.
Address. 2 Church Cottages, Little Saxham, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Postcode IP29 5LD
Tenure Freehold
Number of bedrooms. 3
Room to extend No
Square footage 1440
Distance from Bury 2 miles
Upgrade potential No
Vendor’s position in moving Out of area
Vendor’s reason for moving Closer to family
Drainage Septic tank
Viewing arrangements Agents on 01284 769694 or 07796 271716
Further questions Clive Robinson as above
Heating type. Oil
Windows. Period casements
Special comments. Charming cottage with period features, large sitting room. Close to Bury
Band/amount E
Date on market. 15th March 2009
Local Authority. St Edmundsbury
Local village website www.littlesaxham.org.uk
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