Located on rising ground with super views towards the C15th century Church and adjacent ancient ‘Moot House’. The village facilities are close at hand as are rural walks and footpaths. The A14, Stowmarket and Bury St Edmunds are readily accessible as in Woolpit health centre. Rattlesden offers two public houses, the Brewers Arms having a worthy restaurant, village shop and playing field.
Robin Cottage is of traditional timber frame construction having rendered and colour-washed elevations beneath a thatched roof. The property is well presented and has been maintained/enhanced to an exacting standard. The large bright sitting room is quite a surprise and is complimented by the well-placed comfortable dining room. Culinary and sanitary wares are modern and the accommodation is heated via an oil fired pressurised combi boiler. The immediate area is a blend of characterful properties spanning the last four centuries, the rear garden is not only private, but has the added advantage of facing south thus providing a great deal of light.
The accommodation in summary comprises:
Substantial entrance door with centre light leading to:
ENTRANCE LOBBY: North and West. Useful recess. Radiator, half glazed door to impressive:
SITTING ROOM: 28’8” x 12’9” (7.21m x 3.89m) West. Exposed studwork, bridging beams and sole plate resting upon a brick plinth. Wall light points, ample power sockets, TV point, radiators and newell staircase leading to the master bedroom suite. A flexible room which could, because of the size, provide several areas of use, such as dining area or study area, as well as providing an extremely comfortable and bright sitting area. Pamment steps to:
DINING ROOM: 13’5” x 12’5” (4.09m x 3.78m). West and South. The focal point being the red brick arched fireplace with bressumer, having brick hearth. Exposed wall framing, bridging beams, radiator, wall light points, TV point. Secondary staircase leading off. Door to lobby and bathroom open studwork to:
KITCHEN: 13’6” x 8’5” (4.11m x 2.57m). Maximum. South. Fitted with a modern ‘oak’ kitchen comprising: cupboard and drawers, corner shelved unit, integrated dishwasher and fridge, space for freestanding cooker, matching range of wall cupboard and glazed cabinets. Wooden edge work surface with inset one and a half bowl sink and drainer with centre mixer tap, splash back tiling, window overlooking the patio area with garden beyond. Radiator, exposed ceiling joists, down lighting, rear door with centre light to:
UTILITY: 11’8” x 6’4” (3.56m x 1.93m). North. Shelved full height storage cupboard, space and plumbing for washing machine and fridge/freezer etc. Wall mounted cupboards and butler sing. Georgian glazed door to small courtyard. Radiator.
BATHROOM: Via lobby. South, West and East. Comprising: White suite with large bath having brass centre mixer tap and shower attachment, tiled surround, low level WC, pedestal hand basin, radiator, wainscot. Airing cupboard housing pressurised combi-boiler with slatted airing shelves.
FIRST FLOOR:
BEDROOM 1: 13’8” x 12’6” (4.17m x 3.81m). Maximum into eaves. North and West. Exposed rafters and wall plate, large walk in wardrobe with hanging rails and light.
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM: Comprising: tiled shower cubicle with Trinton shower, extractor fan, low level WC, hand basin with splash back tiling, radiator, spotlighting.
Secondary staircase leading from the dining room to:
SOUTHERN LANDING: With views of the rear garden.
BEDROOM 2: 14’ x 11’6” (4.27m x 3.51m). Maximum into eaves. West. Rising chimneybreast and recesses side, exposed wall plate, radiator.
BEDROOM 3: 9’5” x 8’2” (2.87m x 2.49m). South. Radiator, views of the rear garden through period leaded window.
OUTSIDE: Stocked borders to the small front garden with hard standing parking, pathway leading to the rear garden passing the well stocked side garden providing siting for the plastic oil tank. The rear garden has a patio area with revetment having two pairs of steps leading to the principally contour lawned garden. Stocked with an abundance of plants and shrubs. Considered by the Agent to be easily maintained whilst enjoying a sunny southerly aspect. Shed.
DIRECTIONS: Entering Rattlesden from Woolpit at the T junction at the bottom of the hill turn right and follow the road round the sharp left bend, Robin Cottage is directly in front behind the sign that reads ‘Bird’s Green’.
At a glance… Specification/Technical.
Address. Robin Cottage, Birds Green, Rattlesden, Bury St Edmunds
Postcode IP30 0RQ
Tenure Freehold
Number of bedrooms. 3
Room to extend no
Needs work. no
Square footage
Upgrade potential minor
Vendor’s position in moving out of area
Vendor’s reason for moving closer to family
Drainage mains
Viewing arrangements Agents on 01284 769694 or 07796 271716
Further questions Clive Robinson as above
Heating type. Oil recent new boiler
Special comments. Great village, a real gem.
Council/and tax band
Date on market. 25th March 2010
Local Authority.
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