AN IDEALLY SITUATED, SUBSTANTIAL 1950’S RESIDENCE STANDING IN OVER TWO ACRES OF MATURE, LIGHTLY WOODED GROUNDS, OFFERING BOTH EXTENSIVE AND INTERESTING ACCOMMODATION.

LARGE RECEPTION HALL, CLOAKROOM, KITCHEN/BREAKFAST, UTILITY / LAUNDRY ROOM, DRAWING ROOM, DINING ROOM, STUDY, MASTER BEDROOM SUITE WITH BALCONY, GUEST SUITE WITH BALCONY, FOUR FURTHER BEDROOMS, BATHROOM, SHOWER ROOM. BOARDED ATTICS. OUTSIDE: CARRIAGE DRIVE WITH AMPLE PARKING, INTEGRAL DOUBLE GARAGE AND WORKSHOP, FURTHER DETACHED GARAGE BUILDING, WOOD STORE, HEATED INDOOR SWIMMING POOL, WENDY HOUSE, EXTENSIVE, MATURE AND PRIVATE GROUNDS APPROACHING TWO AND A HALF ACRES.

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The property is understood to have been built during the late 1950’s upon a parcel of land once forming part of the Bunbury estate known as ‘Dairy Grove’. Named ‘Dairy Grove’ it was commissioned by Mr Frank Woodall, whose profession was county engineer, for his own occupation. The property possesses a great many architectural features together with classic mid twentieth century state-of–the-art design influences. It is fair to say these high quality features have survived to this day and whilst offering a strong design statement they are, never the less, somewhat dated. The property is in need of significant updating and repair which, when completed, could result in an outstanding unique property in a most desirable area with the plot size and location to justify the expenditure.

The property is understood to be of conventional construction with two canted wings having tiled gable roofs. Built to an exacting criterion, not to a budget- which is quite evident upon inspection. The accommodation (2970 square feet) is arranged over two floors and comprises, on the ground floor, reception hall, kitchen/breakfast room, pantry, rear lobby, laundry room, dining room, drawing room, study, lobby, workshop, integral double garage and store room. On the first floor is a galleried landing, master bedroom suite with balcony, guest bedroom suite with balcony, four further bedrooms, bathroom, shower room, ladder to boarded attic spaces. Outside, 2.43 acres of formal and informal grounds with water feature and spinney, a further detached double garage/outbuilding, car-port, indoor heated swimming pool, two storey brick and tiled Wendy/Henry house. Oil central heating, double window glazing.

Great Barton is a most sought after village being very close to the wide range of educational, recreational, and cultural facilities offered by the town of Bury St Edmunds. There is an excellent, highly acclaimed primary school in the village, as well as, garage/shop, post office, fine church, public house/restaurant and cycle path to Bury. The A14 is easily accessed for commuting east and west, with railway stations being equidistant at both Bury St Edmunds and Thurston.

We unreservedly recommend an early appointment to view.

The accommodation in summary comprises:

Covered approach to the glazed entrance door with matching sidelights leading to the:

RECEPTION HALL. 4.3m x 2.9m (14’4” x 9’9”) Subtracting from these dimensions is the stairwell. The principal reception rooms, kitchen and cloakroom lead off. Parquet flooring, radiator.

CLOAKROOM. 2.0m x 1.4m. (6’7” x 4’9”) An updated suite of, W.C. with concealed cistern, hand basin within vanity unit, wall tiling, large cloaks cupboard.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM. 7.6m x 3.7m (25’ x 12’2”) narrowing to 2.6m (8’5”) Wonderful views of the extensive southerly rear garden. The fitted kitchen comprises, base units providing cupboards and drawers, twin stainless steel sinks and drainers having centre mixer tap. Ample space for table and chairs, fridge/freezer and cooker, space and plumbing for dishwasher. Built-in shelved pantry and full height built-in broom cupboard. Wall tiling, skirting radiator. Door to,

INNER LOBBY. Door to covered side lobby with access to the integral double garage, front and rear gardens. Door to the,

LAUNDRY ROOM. 3.5m x 2.5m (11’8” x 8’3”) Average. Floor mounted oil fired central heating boiler, space and plumbing for washing machine, sink and drainer, work surface, tiled floor.

DINING ROOM. 5.4m x 4.3m (17’9” x 14’4”) A double aspect room with views of the front and side gardens. Parquet floor, skirting radiator. Door to the,

DRAWING ROOM. 8.5m x 4.2m. (27’10” x 14’) Stunning views of the side and rear gardens. The focal point of this well proportioned room is the open fireplace with Flemish style brick faced wall, slate hearth. Parquet floor, skirting radiator.

STUDY. 3.3m x 1.8m (11’ x 6’) Min. Excluding shelved book recess. Skirting radiator, parquet floor. Some water ingress damage.

A single flight of stairs leads to the:

GALLERIED LANDING. 2.9m x 2.0m. (9’7” x 6’7”). Window to the side garden. The landing continues to the bedrooms and bathrooms. Cupboard housing the fixed ladder access to the boarded attics. Radiator.

MASTER BEDROOM. 5.1m x 3.3m (16’11” x 12’) A double aspect room with French windows with matching sidelights leading to the balcony with commanding views over the rear garden. Two double built-in wardrobes, skirting radiator, telephone point.

EN-SUITE BATHROOM. 3.3m x 2.6m (10’10” x 8’9”) average. Original well kept suite comprising, tub bath, vanity/dressing table with cupboards and drawers, bidet, W.C., pedestal hand basin. Skirting radiator. A good size en-suite with lots of potential.

GUEST BEDROOM 2. 6.9m x 4.1m. (22’5” x 13’5”) Subtracting from these dimensions are two built-in double wardrobes. A bright and appealing triple aspect bedroom with balcony. Skirting radiator.

EN-SUITE BATHROOM. Comprising, panelled bath, W.C., pedestal hand basin, radiator, wall tiling.

BEDROOM 3. 4.4m x 2.2m (14’8” x 7’) A double aspect room with wall width fitted wardrobes having cupboards above. Skirting radiator.

BEDROOM 4. 2.9m x 2.4m (9’6” x 8’2”) Built-in double wardrobe.

BATHROOM. Comprising bath, WC. hand basin, radiator.

SHOWER ROOM. 3.2m x 1.6m (10’6” x 5’5”) Tiled shower area, door to separate W.C., pedestal hand basin, wall tiling.

BEDROOM 5. 3.8m x 2.7m (12’5” x 9’) Built-in wardrobe, cupboard and shelves. Skirting radiator.

BEDROOM 6. 3.0m x 2.6m. (9’11” x 8’7”) Built-in double wardrobe, skirting radiator.

OUTSIDE.

INTEGRAL DOUBLE GARAGE. 5.2m x 4.9m (17’ x 16’1”) Depth and width. Canti-lever electrically operated door, light. Door to,

WORKSHOP. A useful room that can be accessed from the house via the covered passage. Power and light connected.

FURTHER DETACHED OUTBUILDING/GARAGE. 4.9m x 6.9m. (16’ x 23’) Depth and width. Of brick elevations with a corrugated mono-pitch roof covering. Full width folding doors to the front and conventional single canti-lever action door to the side.

Two storey brick and tiled Wendy/Henry house, formerly accommodating the oil tank, which has since been replaced with an adjacent plastic current one.

SWIMMING POOL COMPLEX.

An outstanding heated indoor swimming pool within a building of brick construction beneath a gable tiled roof. The overall dimensions being, 18.6m x 7.6m (61’ x 25’). The pool is heated via a heat exchanger and at the time of our inspection provided a gloriously warm environment and warm water. The pool has a shallow end of 1.1m and a deeper end of 1.7m (5’6”x 3’8”respectively) with diving board and two ladders. The actual pool size is 9.0m x 3.7m (30’ x 12’) with a tiled surround, two separate WC’s with tiled shower cubicles for both male and female users. At the far end there is a seating area with bar. Views from the pool are to the south over the rear garden through three sliding patio doors with two fixed sidelights. Pump/filtration room.


The property is set back from Livermere Road with a five bar gate which leads to the first part of the established front garden- affording a high degree of privacy and seclusion. The sweeping carriage driveway continues- passing the second part of the front walled garden to the double garage with parking to the fore. The driveway continues in front of the property to the further outbuilding/garage and returns to the gated access.

The rear gardens are a particular feature of the property and are formed of two main areas, the first being well kept lawn with established hedges and pathways that lead to the woodland area and to the swimming pool. There is a patio area outside the dining room- to the east and slab pathway linking to the rear- the south. Beyond the formal garden is the spinney with meandering trails through lightly wooded grounds that are predominantly enclosed by close-boarded fencing. There is a water feature with ornamental well and brick lined circuitous streams providing an enchanting feature.

In summary, a unique and substantial property which justifiably deserves to be updated and improved upon, standing in large private grounds within this most popular village.

In all approximately 2.4 acres.


At a glance…. specification/technical.

Address. Dairy Grove, Livermere Road, Great Barton
Postcode IP31 2SB
Tenure Freehold
Number of bedrooms. 6
Room to extend Yes, subject to consents.
Needs work. Yes, please speak to the Agents for more information
Square footage 2970sq feet or 276m2 approx.
Distance from Bury 3 miles
Upgrade potential Yes
Vendor’s position in moving No chain.
Vendor’s reason for moving Downsizing.
Drainage Mains
Viewing arrangements Agents on 01284 769694 or 07796 271716
Further questions Clive Robinson as above
Heating type. Oil boiler serving radiators
Windows. Twin metal frame.
Special comments. Substantial accommodation with large garden, great village.
Size of plot. Approximately 2.43 acres
Council/and tax band G £2380.35
Date on market. Late February 2010
Local Authority. St Edmundsbury