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The Foxes was constructed in 2000, understood to be of conventional construction with a principal roof balanced by two subservient roofs all clad in small tiles. The design is unique, exhibiting features not normally found in houses of this age. For example, there are two magnificent spiral chimney shafts on either gable end, which we understand formed part of the bricklayer’s apprenticeship challenge and skilfully replicated to this day. The casement windows are double-glazed and those to the front elevation have ogee shaped detailing which is complemented by the pargetting, and the fine oak gable roof porch. The interior is equally well appointed with features such as, slate flooring, smooth plastered ceilings, oak doors and staircase with galleried landing, a high quality fitted kitchen and impressive square drawing room laid with pamment tiles. The period style sanitary wares are again, of high quality. The central heating system is oil fired serving radiators and the range cooker hob has a private gas supply.
The property occupies a sizeable plot of 0.38 of an acre with a stunning countryside backdrop to the south. The skilful design is such that all the reception rooms, kitchen and bedrooms with the exception of the study face south, enjoying this unique and priceless feature.
Walsham Le Willows is mentioned in the Doomsday book and to this day has survived with many of its historic houses intact. The picturesque village is far enough away from the all too common annoyances of busy towns and roads yet close enough to be in easy reach of many facilities which include, recreational, educational and cultural. Walsham le Willows itself has a public house, excellent wine shop, butcher’s shop, thriving village hall and fine church. The next village heading towards Bury is Badwell Ash, which has a thriving village shop, excellent fish and chip shop as well as a ‘real ale’ public house.
Approximately 11 miles away is the medieval market town of Bury St Edmunds a thriving Cathedral market town located in the heart of East Anglia. The town offers an excellent range of amenities with schooling in the public and private sectors, extensive shopping facilities and a good range of leisure facilities including health clubs, swimming pools, golf clubs, theatre, cinema and art gallery. The University City of Cambridge is approximately 30 miles away and offers unrivalled schooling opportunities and excellent shopping and amenity facilities. There is easy access to the A14, A11 (M11) and the railway station at Stowmarket offers a mainline link to London's Liverpool Street, with Bury's station linking with King's cross.
The accommodation in detail comprises:
Gabled porch of oak construction standing upon a brick plinth, clad in small tiles. Pamment tiled approach, courtesy light. Substantial battened, braced and ledged oak front door which leads to the;
Reception Hall. 3.5m x 2.0m (11’8 x 6’9) Radiator, slate tiled floor, doorways to the study, kitchen and;
Cloakroom. White period style suite of high level W.C., pedestal hand basin. Radiator, slate tiled floor.
Broad opening from the reception hall leads to the;
Dining Room. 7.2m x 3.4m (23’8” x 11’4”) Stunning views of the rear garden beyond the patio, which is accessed via French windows. Radiator, slate tiled floor, twin oak doors to the drawing room and oak door to the Kitchen. Oak dogleg staircase with understairs cupboard leads to the galleried landing above.
Kitchen/Breakfast. 6.2m x 3.6m (20’ x 12’) Fitted with a comprehensive range of high quality units comprising base cupboards with drawers, integrated dishwasher, recessed range style cooker, having 3 ovens, pan drawer, 6 burners and wok burner, glass fold down lid/wall protector. Above the cooker is the hood with light. The whole being finished with a corbelled shelf and dentilled cornice surround.
Ample hardwood work surface with tiled returns, inset twin butler sink with centre mixer tap and grooved drainer either side. Full height larder unit, integrated upright fridge and adjacent matching freezer. Matching wall units of cupboards, open fronted shelved unit and two tier plate rack. Matching centre unit with drawers and hardwood work surface having pot hanger above. Slate tiled floor, dichroic down lighting, French windows to the rear patio with garden beyond. Radiator, space for freestanding furniture.
Utility Room. 4.7m x 1.4m (15’ x 4’10”) min. Recessed floor mounted oil fired central heating boiler. Range of wall and base cupboards with drawers, butler sink with centre mixer tap, tiled returns. Space and plumbing for washing machine and drier, radiator, pamment tiled floor, stable door to the rear patio, door to the integral double garage.
Wet Room. W.C., hand basin, shower, tiled walls and floor, extractor fan, radiator.
Study. 4.2m x 3.4m (13’9” x 11’3”) Max. Window to the front, fitted study furniture comprising, two base cupboards both having shelves above, central desk with slide out writing shelf, bookshelves above. Radiator.
Drawing room. 6.3m x 6.9m (20’9” x 22’9”) The focal point of this well proportioned room is the mellow red-brick fireplace with bressummer in which stands the log burning stove upon a pamment hearth finished with nosing bricks and herringbone pattern back wall. Windows overlooking the private front and rear gardens, Oak French windows opening to the rear patio area with garden beyond with uninterrupted views of gently undulating countryside- not a pylon or wire in sight. Television aerial, telephone and satellite outlets.
From the hallway, Oak dogleg staircase with chamfered balusters rises to the galleried landing above. Airing cupboard with pre-lagged tank and slatted airing shelves, loft access, radiator.
Master bedroom. 6.3m x 5.7m (20’ x 18’8”) Max. Views of the rear garden and beyond. Within the eaves space are fitted low level chests, further eaves storage cupboards.
Walk-in wardobe. 2.0m x 2.8m (6’8” x 9’) Within the above. Extensive hanging space, shelves with storage beneath.
En-suite shower. 3.2m x 2.3m (10’7” x 7’7”) Large walk-in curved shower screen, (direct supply), pedestal hand basin, W.C., radiator, extractor fan. Mainly tiled walls, window to the front.
Bedroom 2. (Guest) 6.3m x 3.8m (20’ x 12’7”) to the eaves. Rear garden views, eaves storage cupboard, radiator.
Adjacent bathroom. 2.4m x 2.8m (8’ x 9’2”) White suite of panelled bath with centre mixer tap and shower attachment, pedestal hand basin, W.C., radiator, velux window to the front, shaver socket, wall tiling.
Bedroom 3. 3.1m x 3.6m (10’5” x 11’11”) Window to the rear, radiator.
Bedroom 4. 3.1m x 3.6m (10’5” x 11’11”) Window to the rear, radiator.
Bedroom 5. 3.1m x 3.6m (10’5” x 11’11”) Window to the rear, radiator.
Bathroom. 3.4m x 3.0m (11’4” x 10’) White suite of feature recessed bath having tiled returns and down lighting, adjacent shower enclosure (direct feed) W.C., bidet, pedestal hand basin, extractor, radiator.
Outside. The property has an extensive gravel driveway which provides ample parking; this in turn leads to the DOUBLE GARAGE 5.4m x 5.2m (17’9” x 17’5”) Depth and width. Electrically operated oak side-hung garage doors, power and light, useful recess. Door to the utility room.
The front garden is lightly wooded with natural pond, from the driveway side access leads to the rear garden which is a feature of the property, being open in the summer for the annual Walsham open gardens. Mainly laid to lawn with established borders supporting an abundance of plants, flowers including deep red Iris’s, trailing clematis, sapling trees and shrubs. The backdrop to the sunny garden is the views of un-blighted open countryside. There is an extensive patio directly behind the house onto which the French windows from the sitting and dining room open. Summerhouse with twin glazed doors and hipped roof looking out toward the gardens and fields beyond and the wisteria clad pergola.Useful gable roof timber shed with adjacent log store/garden tool store and plastic oil tank.
At a glance…. specification/technical.
Address The Foxes, Badwell road, Walsham Le Willows, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Postcode IP31 3BT
Guide Price £675,000
Tenure Freehold
Number of bedrooms. 5
Room to extend Yes, subject to consents.
Needs work. None
Square footage 3,000.
Distance from Bury 11 miles
Upgrade potential No
Vendor’s reason for moving Back to the Cotswolds.
Drainage Mains
Viewing arrangements 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. Substantial accommodation with large garden, great village.
Size of plot. Approximately 0.38 of an acre
Council/and tax band TBC
Date on market. June 2010
Local Authority. St Edmundsbury
Vendor’s view
We love living at The Foxes, here are 10 more reasons why you may want to:
1. We enjoy the area of outstanding countryside.
2. A very friendly village and we have great neighbours.
3. An award winning Butcher’s shop with village shop that sells the freshest meat in Suffolk.
4. Plenty of wildlife, from hedgehogs to deer and of course our coots that nest in the pond.
5. Plenty of space for the children to play in the safe rear garden.
6. Walsham ‘open gardens’ held every August, open this garden and enjoy the day of meeting new villagers with their wonderful words of praise, we also have the benefit of borrowing their garden ideas too.
7. 11 miles from Bury St Edmunds which is simply great for shopping and leisure time.
8. 2 miles from Wyken vineyards and farmer’s market and the fabulous Leaping Hare restaurant, a must for foodies.
9. A beautiful Church with our very own Vicar of Dibly, who organises the fun services we have ever been to, especially Christmas carols and crib service.
10. And finally, simply to just sit in the garden with a glass of wine and relax
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