THE MEWS HOUSE IS FORMED FROM THE NORTH WING OF A FINE GEORGIAN STYLE PROPERTY KNOWN AS ‘TOSTOCK PLACE’, WHICH OCCUPIES AN ENCHANTING PARKLAND SETTING OF SOME 67 ACRES. THE MEWS HOUSE ENJOYS THIS IDYLLIC SETTING AND HAS ITS OWN 0.25 OF AN ACRE GARDEN.

GRAND RECEPTION HALL, LOBBY, CLOAKROOM, KITCHEN/BREAKFAST AREA, DINING ROOM, FAMILY ROOM, SIDE LOBBY, UTILITY, STUDY, DRAWING ROOM, HALF LANDING, LANDING, MASTER BEDROOM SUITE WITH WALK-IN WARDROBE AND BATHROOM, SECOND DOUBLE BEDROOM, THIRD BEDROOM, BATHROOM. LARGE GARDEN, DOUBLE GARAGE/STORE.

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The Mews House has, in the past, been re-modelled and altered to form a comfortable property but sadly lacking in some areas. However, in 2009 these limitations have been remedied though a sensitive, stylish and truly stunning re-arrangement and refurbishment. These works have included: new central heating, kitchen and sanitary wares, new/restored floor coverings, decorating, extended ground floor accommodation with a stunning family room and re-planned first floor to provide an en-suite facility and better proportioned rooms.

The result is a handsomely appointed and well-presented property which provides comfortable living, enhanced by features of architectural note. These include: substantial stained glass entrance door, deep skirting boards and ornate ceiling details, open fireplaces with marble chimneypiece, oak flooring, high corbelled arches, sash windows some with shutters.

Tostock is a most sought after and pretty village some three miles east of historic Bury St Edmunds. Access to the A14 is easy as is the railway station at nearby Elmswell. Local facilities for everyday requirements can be found at near by Woolpit. The village has a wonderful community spirit, fuelled by the excellent Village Pub, set just off one of the greens. There is a fine Church, village hall and recreation field. The A14 as mentioned is conveniently accessed one mile away, with the market town of Bury St Edmunds providing comprehensive educational, recreational, cultural and commercial facilities being approximately five miles to the west.

A similar distance to the east is the smaller market town of Stowmarket with a mainline rail link to London Liverpool street (85 minutes) via Ipswich. The A14 gives rapid access to the east, Ipswich and the A12 to Colchester and to the west Newmarket, Cambridge and the M11 to London via Stansted.

The accommodation in summary comprises:

Broad covered entrance door with stained glass above fielded panels. Hence,

RECEPTION HALL. North, 3.5m x 4.0m. 11’5” x 13’ overall. Travertine floor tiles, built-in consumer cupboard. Doric columns supporting high corbelled arches, one leading to the kitchen the other to the stairwell. 3.4m 11’ ceiling height with ornate coving. Wall light points radiator, ceiling light point.

Internal french windows to the,

INNER LOBBY. Ideal coats area, tiled floor, door to,

CLOAKROOM. White suite of W.C., vanity hand basin, with travertine tiled surround, cupboard below, extractor.

UTILITY ROOM. 5.3m x 1.1m. 17’ x 3’. Window to the front, space and plumbing for washing machine, space and vent for drier. Floor mounted oil fired central heating boiler (pressurised system) with adjacent cylinder tank, power points, radiator, wall lights, extractor. and upright fridge freezer space (if required)

KITCHEN. 5m x 5m. 16’ x 16’. An open-plan area with the dining and family rooms. The kitchen has been recently re-fitted with a modern range of units comprising cupboards and drawers. Integrated dishwasher, twin refrigerators with freezers below, full height larder cupboard, double fan-assisted oven, halogen hob with stainless steel hood above. 1 ½ bowl sink with drainer and centre mixer tap, wooden work surface, down lighting, Oak floor. Radiator. Broad corbelled arched opening to the;

DINING ROOM. 5.9m x 3.3m. 19’ x 10’11”.Min. Open fireplace with marble chimneypiece and slate hearth. Picture light, arched illuminated recess with base cupboard to one side. Radiator, wall light points, deep skirting, Oak floor, internal pair of French windows and opening to the,

FAMILY ROOM. 8.7m x 3.5m 28’ x 11’8”. A particularly bright room with stunning views across the large rear garden with parkland beyond. Full wall wide sash windows and velux windows. Down lighting, radiators, Oak floor. Feature Doric columns originally forming the loggia. French widows leading to the gravelled area with wall and lawned rear garden beyond. Opening to the side lobby with half glazed door to the rear garden.

STUDY. 3.0m x 2.8m. 9’10” x 9’5”. A double aspect room being naturally well lit with elegant sash window having lunette above. Radiator, oak floor, large under stairs cupboard. Broadband connectable, power points, wall light points.

DRAWING ROOM. 5.4m x 6.0m 17’9” x 19’7”. A magnificent room with courtyard and southerly views. Approached from the Hall via twin arched glazed doors. The focal point is the fine marble chimneypiece with fluted columns and slate hearth, having recesses either side. Original sash windows with lower part shutters, window seat cum cupboards. Radiators, parquet floor, built-in cupboards, wall/ceiling light points, ornate ceiling coving, picture light.

Half returning staircase with vase turned balusters and hardwood handrail to the Half Landing with niche. Useful under stairs cupboard.

LANDING. Radiator, wall light points, loft access, built-in full height linen cupboard.

MASTER BEDROOM. 5.1m x 4.6m. 16’10” x 15’1”. A well proportioned room with stunning far-reaching views over the rear garden and neighbouring parkland beyond. Walk-in wardrobe with hanging rails and shelves, further original built-in wardrobe.

EN-SUITE BATHROOM. 3.0m x 3.6m. 9’8” x 12’1”. Travertine tiled walls surround the outstanding bathroom suite comprising, roll top bath with centre mixer tap, direct-feed shower enclosure, W.C., hand basin within vanity unit, tiled surround. Extractor, down lighting, exposed floorboards, radiator.

BEDROOM 2. 4.9m x 4.4m. 16’ x 14’4”. (formerly two rooms) Built-in wardrobe with cupboard above, radiators. A double aspect room with courtyard views.

BEDROOM 3. 3.0m x 3.0m. 9’6” x 9’6”. Lobby entrance with built-in wardrobe, further built-in wardrobe and cupboard, radiator. A bright double aspect room with ample storage.

BATHROOM. Comprising panelled bath with centre mixer tap, hand basin with mixer tap, direct-feed shower enclosure, W.C., extractor, down lighting, radiator, exposed floorboards, shaver socket.

OUTSIDE. The property is approached from both the central courtyard and a private vehicular drive to the east which leads to the driveway and DOUBLE GARAGE/STORE. The gardens are laid mainly to lawn with established hedged boundaries to the North and South. Immediately to the rear of the property is a gravelled, summer seating area with revetment and opening to the rear lawned garden. 200’ 60.96m deep with a width at its narrowest of 52’ 15.85m

There is an annual maintenance charge of approximately £66.00 per month for the maintenance of the roadway and 5'0" (1.52m) of verges, this also includes maintenance of the communal foul drainage system

Directions. The driveway to Tostock Place is in Church Road, approximately 200 yards east of the Church.

We specifically request that you do not attend the property or its grounds without an appointment.

At a glance… Specification/Technical.

Address. The Mews House, Tostock Place, Tostock, Suffolk
Postcode IP30 9PG
Tenure Freehold
Number of bedrooms. 3/4
Room to extend No
Needs work. No
Square footage 2787
Distance from Bury 3 miles
Upgrade potential No
Vendor’s position in moving No chain
Vendor’s reason for moving relocation.
Drainage Private (non mains)
Viewing arrangements Agents on 01284 769694 or 07796 271716
Further questions Clive Robinson as above
Heating type. Oil central heating
Windows. Mainly Sash
Special comments. A truly unique property in an outstanding setting.
Council/and tax band E £1424 approx
Date on market. February 2010
Local Authority. St Edmundsbury