A MOST IMPRESSIVE DETACHED FAMILY SIZED HOUSE, SITUATED ON THE WESTERN OUTSKIRTS OF BURY IN THIS MOST SOUGHT AFTER PRETTY VILLAGE. THE PROPERTY HAS BEEN SKILFULLY EXTENDED AND THOROUGHLY UPDATED AND IS IMPECCABLY PRESENTED.

HALL, CLOAKROOM, KITCHEN OPENING TO THE BREAKFAST ROOM, UTILITY ROOM, UTILITY LINK, SITTING ROOM, DINING ROOM, STUDY, CONSERVATORY. LANDING, MASTER AND GUEST BEDROOM SUITES, TWO FURTHER BEDROOMS, BATHROOM. FRONT GARDEN, PRIVATE REAR GARDEN, DRIVEWAY AND DOUBLE GARAGE.

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1 Beckett Close is a modern detached family sized house located within this small select development of similar houses. The location is typically that of a village with the clear advantage of being minutes from the wide range of facilities at Bury St Edmunds and access to the A14. The current owners have carried out significant and enhancing improvements to the property since their ownership in 2005. To summarise the property features new U.p.v.c., double glazing, replacement hardwood internal doors, replacement sanitary wares throughout (2005) with associated fitments, replaced the kitchen and utility (2005), mahogany flooring to the hall, sitting room and dining room, with Karndene in selected rooms. The sitting room and dining room have both been extended with the addition of a bay window in the study whilst creating a utility area between the garage and the house- all with pitched roofs. The gas fired central heating boiler was replaced in 2008.

The accommodation in detail comprises:

Front door with glazed centre light and glazed sidelight shelters beneath the mono-pitched porch. Outside courtesy light.

Entrance hall. West. 4.9m x 1.9m (16’1” x 6’4”) Principal reception rooms lead off, as does the single flight of stairs with useful void beneath. Mahogany floor covering, radiator, cloaks cupboard.

Cloakroom. Replaced with a white suite of W.C., hand basin with mixer tap, tiled floor, wall tiling, extractor fan.

Kitchen. East. 2.9m x 3.1m (9’7” x 10’4”) Re-fitted with a quality range of base and wall units comprising, cupboards and drawers. Integrated Bosch dishwasher, water softener, solid wood work surface with tiled returns having inset Bosch halogen hob with extractor above, adjacent Bosch double fan-assisted oven with cupboards above and below. 1½ bowl sink with drainer and mixer tap. Down lighting, Karndene floor covering which continues through to the breakfast room and utility. A well-planned kitchen with views of the rear garden, space for upright fridge/freezer.

Breakfast room. East. 2.9m x 2.0m (9’9” x 6’9”) Plenty of space for breakfast table, bay window with garden views to the east accessed via French windows. Radiator.

Utility room. North. 1.6m x 1.7m (5’3” x 5’8”) Matching range of fitted units, work surface with inset stainless steel sink and mixer tap. Integrated washing machine, wall mounted gas fired central heating boiler, Karndene floor covering. Half glazed door to the additional,

Utility link. East and west. 3.5m x 2.6m (11’6” x 8’8”) Ideal placement for additional white goods etc, door to the front drive and door to the rear garden, door leading to the double garage. Power points, wall light points and fitted wall units.

Sitting room. West. 6.3m x 4.7m (20’9” x 15’8”) A well-proportioned room with bay window overlooking the front garden. Mahogany floor covering. The focal point of this fine room is the decorative stone chimneypiece with stone hearth in which stands the ‘coal’ effect electric fire. Radiators, half glazed door leading to the,

Dining room. East 6.3m x 2.9m (20’9” x 9’7”) A large dining room, accessed also from hallway. Mahogany floor covering, views of the rear garden, radiators, sliding patio door to the,

Conservatory. North, east and south. 3.7m x 3.2m (12’4” x 10’8”) Of brick plinth construction with U.p.v.c. frames around double glazed sealed units having top hung casements. The translucent roof covering is anti-glare, with a vent and fan. French windows to the patio, power points, wall light points, Karndene floor.

Study. West. 3.1m x 1.9m (10’3” x 6’5”) Excluding bay window. Radiator.
Landing. Radiator, loft access, full-height storage cupboard, airing cupboard.

Master bedroom. West. 5.5m x 3.4m (18’3” x 11’5”) Excluding recess. Two double wardrobes with space in between for dressing table or tallboy. Radiator.

En-suite shower. South. Re-fitted with a tiled enclosure having Mira ‘event’ power shower, W.C., pedestal hand basin with mixer tap, tiled shelf, shaver light /socket, wall tiling, down lighting, radiator, extractor fan, Karndene floor covering.

Bedroom 2. West. 3.2m x 3.1m (10’6” x 10’4”) Double wardrobe.

En-suite shower. West. Tiled enclosure with Mira ‘event’ power shower, W.C., pedestal hand basin, wall tiling, shaver socket/light, Karndene floor covering, extractor fan.

Bedroom. 3. East. 3.2m x 3.1m (10’5” x 10’4”). Radiator.

Bedroom 4. East. 3.4m x 2.1m (11’4” x 7’11”) Large recess ideal for standing of a wardrobe, radiator. Rear garden views.

Bathroom. East. White suite of panelled steel bath with mixer tap and rinse, pedestal hand basin, bidet, W.C., radiator, extractor fan, down lighting, Karndene floor covering.

Outside. The property has a delightful mature front garden besides which is the generous driveway which leads to the Double Garage. 5.2m x 5.2m (17’3” x 17’3”). Twin electrically operated garage doors, window to the rear and half glazed rear garden door, painted floor, door to the utility link. Power and light.

The rear garden is not only sunny and private but a good size and immaculately tended, expanse of lawn with peripheral abundantly stocked borders finished with a patio area adjoining the conservatory. Immediately to the rear of the property is a slabbed path with outside tap, neat bin store and gable roof timber shed. On the south side there is a further patio with views across the garden. The garden is enclosed by panel fencing, softened by adjoining well kept hedges.

At a glance…. specification/technical.
Address 1 Beckett Close, Westley, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. IP33 3RA
Postcode IP33 3RA
Tenure Freehold
Number of bedrooms 4
Room to extend already extended.
Square footage 1785sq feet or 166 m2
Distance from Bury Centre 1 mile
Upgrade potential none
Vendor’s position in moving Looking to move to Cambridge area
Vendor’s reason for moving family
Drainage Mains
Viewing arrangements Via agents on 01284 769694 or 07796 271716
Further questions Clive Robinson as above
Heating type Gas boiler serving radiators
Windows u.p.v.c. double glazed replacement.
Special comments Ideal family house or those who desire a bit of space. Modern benefits, immaculate throughout, close to Bury, super setting.
Council/and tax band St Edmundsbury Band
Date on market May 2010