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The Drift, Great Livermere, IP31 1JX

A MOST DECEPTIVE DETACHED BUNGALOW SUITABLE FOR DUAL OCCUPANCY, OFFERING FIRST FLOOR BEDROOM SUITE (PLANS/CONSENT FOR TWO FURTHER SUITES). WELL-PLANNED SUPERBLY PRESENTED ACCOMMODATION, STANDING IN A PLOT OF APPROXIMATELY 1/3 OF AN ACRE BORDERING FARMLAND. LARGE DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE, AMPLE PARKING, FRONT AND REAR GARDENS. VILLAGE LOCATION.

HALL, SITTING ROOM, LARGE DINING ROOM, SNUG/STUDY AREA, RE-FITTED KITCHEN, FIVE/SIX BEDROOMS, BATHROOM, SHOWER ROOM, FIRST FLOOR BEDROOM SUITE WITH FURTHER SHOWER ROOM. FRONT AND REAR GARDENS, DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE. OIL CENTRAL HEATING, DOUBLE GLAZING. SUPERBLY PRESENTED.

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Located in this popular and picturesque village 5.5 miles north of Bury St Edmunds, enjoying a rural environment yet close to facilities and easy access to main trunk roads.

The property is extremely well presented, light and spacious with a useful loft conversion providing bedroom, shower room and large landing area. The ground floor accommodation is extremely flexible offering either six bedrooms or five with a study or a private suite of rooms which includes two bedrooms and sitting area with adjacent shower room with doors to decking area. There is planning consent for the remaining roof space to be altered to form two further double en-suite bedrooms. The windows are double-glazed within U.p.v.c frames, the soffits, fascias, bargeboards and gutters are also in Upvc.The heating is oil fired serving radiators via a fired modern boiler.

The Drift sits centrally within its generous plot being approached by a deep gravel driveway via an electrically operated five bar gate which leads to the parking/turning area and the detached double garage.

The accommodation in summary comprises,

HALL. South-east. Replacement U.p.v.c. front door with centre glass and windows to either side. Radiators, built-in airing cupboard housing the cylinder tank and pressurising tank, large built-in cupboard with space and plumbing for washing machine and lots of storage space with shelving, automatic light. Stairs lead off to the first floor.

KITCHEN. North-east and South-east. 15'11" x 13'11" (4.8m x 4.2m) Including rear lobby area. Recently fitted range of kitchen units offering base cupboards and drawers, integrated dishwasher, space for fridge, ample work surface finished with wall tiling. 1 ½ bowl stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap, inset gas hob (private supply) with adjacent double fan assisted electric oven with cupboards above and below. Matching range of wall cupboards one of which houses the oil fired central heating boiler. American style recessed fridge freezer. Ample space for breakfast table, having views of the rear decking area and the rear garden beyond. Radiator. Half glazed door to the:

REAR LOBBY. 5’7” x 3’10” (1.7m x 1.1m) Radiator, wall mounted consumer unit. Half glazed door to rear decking area.

DINING ROOM South-east and South-west. 18' x 13'10" (5.4m x 4.2m). Views over the deep front garden. A bright and well-proportioned room with Oak floor, log burning stove within chimney recess standing upon a tiled hearth. Radiators, television point, wall and ceiling light points.

SITTING ROOM. South-west and South-east. 17'11" x 13'11" (5.4m x 4.2m) Views of the front garden. Radiator, television and telephone points. A most appealing double aspect room.

BEDROOM 1. North-west. 11'7" x 12'11" (3.5m x 3.94m) Two built-in double wardrobes, recess to one side. Radiator.

BEDROOM 2. North-west. 12'6” x 9'8" (3.8m x 2.9m) Radiator.

BATHROOM. North-west. 12’11’’ x 5’4’’ (3.9m x 1.6m) Recently re-fitted white suite of panelled bath, vanity hand basin, W.C., tiled double-size shower enclosure having direct supply. Radiator, extractor fan, pelmet down lighting with shaver socket, useful shelf.

BEDROOM 3/study. North-west 7’ 7’’ x 13'1" (2.3m x 3.9m) Radiator.

GLAZED HALLWAY DOOR TO:

BEDROOM 4. North-west 12'6" x 9'11" (3.81m x 3.02m) Radiator.

SNUG/ RECEPTION ROOM. North-east and south east. 11'1" x 9' (3.3m x 2.7m) French windows opening to a delightful area of decking enjoying views of the rear garden. Radiator, television point.

BEDROOM 5. North-east. 12'11" x 10' (3.9m x 3.0m) Views of delightful rear garden.

SHOWER ROOM. South-east. Recently re-fitted suite of, tiled double-size shower enclosure with direct supply, W.C., pedestal hand basin tiled walls, heated towel rail, extractor fan. Built-in shelved cupboard, shaver socket.

STAIRS FROM THE HALLWAY LEAD TO THE,

LARGE LANDING. South-west velux. 13’1” x 9’9” (3.9 x 2.9). Into eaves. Radiator, doors to two large lofts.

BEDROOM 6. North-east velux. 16’4” x 10’10” (4.9m x 3.3m) into eaves. Two open fronted wardrobes, radiator. Views of the rear garden with far reaching countryside beyond.

SHOWER ROOM. North-west. 9’1” x 7’8” (2.7 x 2.3) Recently installed, tiled shower enclosure with direct supply, pedestal hand basin with tiled shelf and mirror over. W.C., radiator, eaves shelved recess. velux window, wainscot, extractor fan, down lighting.

OUTSIDE. Deep gravelled driveway for several vehicles leads alongside the lawned and hedged front garden, terminating at the detached DOUBLE GARAGE. 18'2" x 19'3" (5.54m x 5.87m) width and depth. Of block construction with weather boarded elevations beneath a gable tiled roof. Double glazed windows facing North-west and north-east. Eight fluorescent lights, painted walls and plastered ceiling, twin, partly glazed side hung doors to the front.

The enclosed rear garden is sunny and private with lawned area, and delightful decking area with flush floor lighting and side gate to the drive and access to the garage personal door.

At a glance…

Address: The Drift, Great Livermere, Bury St Edmunds

Postcode: IP31 1JX

Tenure: Freehold

Bedrooms: 6

Room to extend? Yes

Plot Size: One third of an acre

Square footage: 2368 sq ft / 220m2

Distance from Bury: 5.5 miles

Upgrade potential: No

Vendors position in moving: Will rent if necessary

Reason for moving: Down-sizing