Grove End is a unique Architect designed property built during the mid to late twentieth century, and sympathetically extended by the current owners after 1975. Understood to have originally been built by a local engineer for his own occupation on a parcel of land once known as ‘Dairy Grove’- probably forming part of the Barton Hall estate. Standing in mature grounds in excess of one acre, the property enjoys a high degree of privacy as well as offering a substantial level of accommodation, interestingly arranged over three half-floors with large basement.
The elevations are finished with an attractive facing brick and the gable roofs are tiled. The replacement windows are double-glazed having sealed units with a series of glazed patio doors forming a screen of glass overlooking the large garden from the conservatory. The central heating is oil fired via a modern boiler serving radiators. It is fair to mention that the kitchen and some of the sanitary wares are original, although the master en-suite and family bathrooms have been replaced with modern white suites.
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. 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.
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We unreservedly recommend an early appointment to view.
The accommodation in summary comprises;
Covered approach with steps rising to the front door with centre light and glazed sidelight.
ENTRANCE LOBBY. North. 2.1m x 1.3m. Coat hooks, secondary door to;
RECEPTION HALL. Velux. 6.4m x 3.0m. Principal reception rooms and bedroom wing lead off. Fan-assisted radiator.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST. East and South. 6.0m x 4.7m. Fitted with a range of base and wall units, ample work surface, fitted hob and integrated oven. Sink and drainer, space for appliances, built in broom cupboard.
Stunning views of the rear garden.
REAR LOBBY. Shelved pantry. Doors to the conservatory and basement rooms.
DINING ROOM. South. 4.2m x 4.1m. Sliding patio door with matching sidelight to the conservatory with garden beyond. Open fireplace, besides which are fitted cupboards with display cabinets above. Skirting radiators.
DRAWING ROOM. South and west. 5.7m x 8.7m. Narrowing to 2.9m for 4.4m. A feature of this room is the 2.7m high ceilings and the log burner having a stone surround. Within both recesses are fitted cupboards having display cabinets above. Patio door with matching sidelight to the conservatory with views of the rear garden beyond. Skirting radiator.
REAR LOBBY. Door to conservatory, meter cupboard.
GUEST BEDROOM. West. 3.3m x 3.3m. Two built-in double wardrobes.
EN-SUITE BATHROOM. North. Comprising panelled bath, W.C., hand basin, skirting radiator, shaver socket/light, wall tiling.
BEDROOM. 5. North. 3.0m x 2.7m. Skirting radiator.
STUDY. East. 3.1m x 3.1m. Built-in double wardrobe, file store.
CONSERVATORY. South. 14.4m x 2.8m. Accessed via, the kitchen, dining and drawing rooms. Mono-pitch glass roof with blinds, five pairs of sliding patio doors with matching sidelights opening to the rear patio with the deep garden beyond. Tiled floor, wall light points, ample power points, side door to the east patio.
A few steps from the reception hallway lead down to the lower ground floor.
CLOAKROOM. East. W.C., bracket hand basin, radiator, wall tiling.
SNOOKER/FAMILY ROOM. East and west. 7.8m x 5.3m. Log burner, fan assisted radiators, sliding patio door with matching sidelight to the east patio thence garage personal door. Wall light points.
A few steps from the reception hallway to the bedroom wing.
LANDING. West. Skirting radiator.
BEDROOM 2. East. 4.3m x 3.6m. Built-in double and single wardrobes. Useful dais, ideal for small mattress
complete with ladder.
BATHROOM. East. Comprising panelled bath, shower enclosure, W.C., vanity hand basin, shaver light/socket, wall tiling, radiator.
BEDROOM 3. North and west. 4.4m x 3.4m. Two double built-in wardrobes with blanket cupboards above, radiator.
MASTER BEDROOM SUITE. North and south. 5.5m x 4.6m. Full wall width fitted bedroom furniture comprising two pairs of triple wardrobes having blanket cupboards above, dressing table. Two, three-drawer chests. Radiator, wall light points, telephone point. Door to,
BALCONY. Enjoying the early morning sun with views of the east patio.
EN-SUITE BATHROOM. North. Panelled bath, shower enclosure, W.C., hand basin, vanity unit, shaver light/socket, wall tiling, radiator.
BASEMENT. 1.8m ceiling height throughout.
Steps from the rear lobby down to,
STORE. 3.1m x 1.4m. Power and light connected, ideal for chest freezers.
TABLE TENNIS ROOM. 7.3m x 4.5m. Sink and drainer.
INNER LOBBY. Boiler room housing the modern oil fired boiler with airing facility, under stairs cupboard.
ROOM. 6.0m x 2.5m. Fitted cupboards and storage cupboard.
UTILITY ROOM. North. 3.3m x 2.3m. Space and plumbing for washing machine, sink, shelved cupboard.
WINE STORE. 3.3m x 1.4m. Fitted wine bins.
OUTSIDE. The property is set back from Livermere Road with an established front garden affording a high degree of privacy and seclusion. The sweeping driveway leads to the four-car COVERED PARKING which in turn leads to the two garages. GARAGE 1. 5.6m x 2.8m. Door to side and adjacent W.C., GARAGE 2. 5.6m x 2.7m. Power and light, both have canti-lever action doors.
To the west there is gated access to the rear garden via pathway adjoining the extensive rear patio. The Large mature gardens are a particular feature of the property, enjoying a high degree of privacy and a sunny southerly aspect.
In all approximately One Acre.
At a glance…. specification/technical.
Address. Grove End, Livermere Road Great Barton
Postcode IP31 2SB
Tenure freehold
Number of bedrooms. 5 minimum.
Room to extend Not needed.
Needs work. Minor cosmetic
Square footage 3500sq feet or 326m2 approx.
Distance from Bury 3 miles
Upgrade potential yes
Vendor’s position in moving staying local, may rent first.
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 (modern boiler)
Windows. U.p.v.c sealed units.
Special comments. Substantial accommodation with large garden, great village.
Size of plot. Approximately 1 acre
Council/and tax band G £2380.35
Date on market. September 2009
Local Authority. St Edmundsbury
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