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Rowan House was constructed in 1989 and is understood to be of conventional construction. The vendors purchased the property from new and have improved the property during their ownership. The property sits in a sizable plot of 0.42 of an acre, larger than it was originally, as an extra parcel of land was subsequently purchased to extend the rear garden. Features of note include replacement sanitary wares throughout during 2004. The kitchen was replaced in 1998 by ‘Winchmore’ in a cream ‘shaker’ style with granite work surface, and an outstanding garden room by ‘Amdega’ was constructed in 2009. The accommodation is particularly well laid out and superbly presented, the rear aspect is one of open farmland and the front is over the large front garden with established woodland beyond. The casement windows are all double-glazed and the central heating is oil fired serving radiators, the garden room has under-floor heating.
The accommodation in detail comprises:
Substantial front door with window to one side leads to the;
Lobby. 2.2m x 1.5m (7’4” x 5’1”) Window to side, tiled floor, radiator, secondary door to the reception hall with mullion-glazed screen.
Reception Hall. 3.6m x 2.3m (11’11” x 7’9”) min. Principal reception rooms lead off, as does the staircase with useful space beneath- ideal for writing desk. Radiator, tiled floor.
Cloakroom. Replaced white suite of, W.C. with concealed cistern, hand basin, wall tiling, tiled floor, radiator, extractor fan.
Kitchen/breakfast. 4.2m x 3.0m (13’10” x 9’10”) A fine ‘Winchmore’ ‘shaker’ style fitted kitchen in cream comprising; base cupboards and drawers, integrated dishwasher, refrigerator and freezer. Granite work surface with 1 ½ bowl sink and grooved drainer, Granite returns and windowsill. Matching wall cabinets with under-unit lighting and glass fronted shelved cabinet. Integrated ‘Stoves’double fan assisted oven with ‘Stoves’ halogen hob, completed with an extractor hood/light. Down lighting, tiled floor, radiator, window overlooking the rear garden with countryside beyond. Door to,
Utility room. 3.0m x 1.7m (9’11” x 5’9”) Useful work surface with base cupboard and full height broom cupboard. Space and plumbing for washing machine and drier, floor mounted oil fired central heating boiler. Tiled floor, stable door to the side.
Drawing room. 5.7m x 3.8m (18’10” x 12’7”) The focal point of this room is the fine chimneypiece, with fluted columns and dentiled mantelshelf set above the marble hearth and back wall. Enjoyed as an open fire with grate having brass surround. Internal French windows lead to the Dining room, glazed door with windows to both sides leads to the rear patio and garden. Radiator, wall light points.
Dining room/garden room. 6.7m x 3.6m (22’ x 11’11”). The dining area has internal French windows from the drawing room, and a broad opening to the stunning;
Garden Room. Amdega built this excellent addition in 2010, quite evidently to the highest of standards. Built upon a brick plinth base carefully matching the bricks of the original house. Constructed of painted hardwood with top hung double glazed casement windows with French windows leading to the patio area. The roof is hipped with double glazed sealed units and skylight, exposed braces and tie rod, under floor heating, eaves down lighting. Enjoying views of the rear garden whilst being open plan with the dining room.
Study. 2.8m x 2.4m (9’2” x 7’10”. Views of the front garden with woodland beyond. Radiator.
Staircase to the first floor,
Galleried landing, Window to the front, radiator, loft access, airing cupboard.
Master bedroom. 3.9m x 3.8m (12’9” x 12’8”) Stunning far-reaching views, two built-in double wardrobes, radiator.
En-suite bathroom. 2.8m x 1.7m (9’2” x 5’7”) Re-fitted in 2004 by ‘Harmony bathrooms’ comprising, concealed cistern W.C., vanity hand basin with matching cupboard above, central mirror with pelmet down lighting, shaver socket. Bath shower with curved screen, centre mixer tap and shower head with thermostatic control (direct feed). Tiled walls and floor, radiator, extractor fan, down lighting.
Bedroom 2. 3.2m x 3.3m (10’8” x 10’10”). Built-in single wardrobe, radiator. Super views.
Bedroom 3. 3.0m x 2.8m (9’10” x 9’6”) min. Built-in double wardrobe, radiator. Countryside views.
Bedroom 4. 4.0m x 2.4m (13’5” x 7’10”) Front garden views, radiator, broadband connected.
Bathroom. Re-fitted in 2004 by ‘Harmony’ bathrooms to provide, panelled bath with shower and screen (direct feed). Concealed cistern W.C., with cupboards and shelves, vanity hand basin, wall and floor tiling. Heated towel rail, down lighting, extractor fan.
Outside. The property stands in a plot size of approximately 0.42 of an acre, with a deep gravel drive having ample parking/turning space which leads to the detached gable roof, Double Garage. (18’6” deep and 20’ wide) external dimensions. Twin canti-lever action doors to the front with P.I.R., activated courtesy light. Power and light connected, side window and personal door. The front garden is laid mainly to lawn having established borders. The rear garden is accessed to the left hand side and via a gate from the driveway. Laid mainly to lawn with established borders and flowerbeds, behind the garage is the discreet plastic oil tank. At the bottom of the original garden there is a mature evergreen hedge which has a clipped archway to the ‘secret’ garden, set as wild flower garden being enclosed by hedge and enjoying far reaching views.
At a glance…. specification/technical.
Address Rowan House, The Street, Culford, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.
Postcode IP28 6DN
Tenure Freehold
Number of bedrooms 4
Room to extend No.
Plot size 0.42 of an acre.
Square footage TBC
Distance from Bury Centre 3 miles
Upgrade potential No
Vendor’s position in moving No upward chain
Vendor’s reason for moving Smaller property
Drainage Mains
Viewing arrangements Via agents on 01284 769694 or 07796 271716
Further questions Clive Robinson as above
Heating type Oil boiler serving radiators
Windows Double glazed casement windows
Special comments Individual detached house in prime conservation village. Walk to Culford School. Close to Thetford forest
Council/and tax band St Edmundsbury Band
Date on market Mid June 2010
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