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Micawber Cottage is of timber-framed construction with rendered and colour-washed elevations beneath a thatched roof. Inside there are numerous framing examples which include, exposed studwork, soleplate, ceiling joists and bridging beams. Both sitting room and dining room have wood burning stoves, the sitting room and hall have wood block floor in a herringbone pattern. The private gardens are a real feature being easily managed, well stocked with lawn, patio and al-fresco dining area. The garage is deep enough to provide workshop area at the back, as it is 24 deep. Extra bedroom/studio accommodation is provided by the annexe bedroom which has views over the garden and its own stable door.
THE ACCOMMODATION IN SUMMARY COMPRISES:
Gable small clay tiled porch upon brick plinths with leaded windows to both sides, deep sills, brick floor.
ENTRANCE HALL. 4.2m x 1.7m (139 x 510). Doorways to reception rooms, hand-made oak staircase leads off. Wood block floor, exposed studwork and ceiling joists.
KITCHEN. 5.3m x 1.5m (175 x 5). A modern kitchen with views of the rear garden and part vaulted ceiling. The units comprise, base cupboards and drawers, space and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher. Integrated oven with hob above. Matching wall units incorporating hood. Ample work surface with wine rack, wall tiling, space for upright fridge/freezer adjacent airing cupboard housing the cylinder tank.
DINING ROOM. 4.2m x 3.2m (1311 x 105). The focal point is the pot bellied stove standing upon a tiled hearth with bressummer over. Oak veneered floor. A double aspect room with views of the rear and side gardens.
SITTING ROOM. 4.1m x 4.1m (137 x 137). Wealth of exposed wall framing, ceiling joists and sole plate. The central feature is the wood burning stove standing upon a brick hearth with carved chimneypiece having bressummer. Wood block floor.
LOBBY. Heated towel rail, tiled floor.
BATHROOM. White suite of bath with shower over and glazed screen. Pedestal hand basin, W.C., tiled floor, shaver socket, extractor fan, wall heater. Window to the rear.
Stairs to:
LANDING. Window to the front.
BEDROOM 1. 4.2m x 2.4m (139 x 81). Exposed rafters and tie beam. Built-in wardrobe, eaves cupboard.
BEDROOM 2. 2.9m x 3.0m (96 x 910). Window to the rear, view of the Church.
OUTSIDE. The gardens are a particular feature of the property being established and extremely well kept. They enjoy a sunny aspect with a high degree of privacy with views of the Church tower.
Accessed from the road is the GARAGE 7.5m x 2.8m (249 x 9) Twin side hung doors with glazed sections, personal door and power/light.
Hexagonal SUMMERHOUSE with stable door and views of the garden.
ANNEXE. 3.8m x 3.1m (127 x 102). used as an additional bedroom and could provide an ideal studio. Stable door, double-glazed window to the front, night storage heater, clothes hanging recess, power and light. EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM. Shower enclosure, W.C., hand basin and extractor fan.
At a glance
Address: Micawber Cottage, Birds Green, Rattlesden, Bury St Edmunds.
Postcode: IP30 0RT
Tenure: Freehold
Bedrooms: 2. Property also benefits from an annexe.
Room to extend? No
Plot Size: TBC
Square footage: 85 m² or 914 Ft²
Distance from Bury: 12 miles
Upgrade potential: Minor
Vendors position in moving: Found property in Norfolk
Reason for moving: Relocation
Drainage: Mains
Viewing arrangements: Via agent on 01284 769694 or 07796271716
Further questions: 01284 769694
Heating: Log burners
Windows: Casement
Special comments: Gorgeous cottage, great village.
Council Tax: Band C.
Date on market: July 2010
Local Authority: Mid Suffolk.
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