A detached Grade II Listed cottage, rurally situated in plot of about 0.43 of an acre (sts). Entrance Lobby, Dining Room, Day Room Area, Sitting Room, Kitchen/Breakfast, Rear Lobby, Shower Room, 3 Bedrooms, Re-fitted Bathroom, Detached Barn - Office/Annexe (stp), Large Mature Gardens, Generous Parking, NO CHAIN, VIEW ASAP.

DIRECTIONS
From Bury St Edmunds proceed along the A14 towards Stowmarket. After about 8 miles, turn off signposted to Elmswell. At the roundabout take the third exit and proceed up the hill, passing the church. Turn left into School Road and continue to the T-junction. Turn left and proceed over the level crossing and along Ashfield Road. Continue along out of the village towards Great Ashfield and just past the water tower turn left, signposted to Norton. Continue along and take the turning right, signposted towards Hunston and the property is located on the right. IP31.

ENTRANCE LOBBY
Approached via an outer canopy with part glazed panelled front door with stained glass feature. Brick plinth, glazed panels, wall light point, part glazed panelled door to:

DINING ROOM 4.11m (13'6') x 3.33m (10'11') red 2.41m (7'11')
L-shaped room, maximum measurements. Fireplace recess housing Worcester Heatslave oil combination boiler, exposed ceiling timbers, TV point, wall light point, radiator, secondary glazed window to front.

DAY ROOM AREA 7.67m (25'2') x 2.18m (7'2')
The focal point being a brick fireplace with bressummer over and inset woodburning stove, exposed ceiling timbers, wall light points, radiator, UPVC sliding patio door to rear garden, secondary glazed window to rear, door to Rear Lobby, arch to:

SITTING ROOM 4.11m (13'6') x 3.33m (10'11') red 2.39m (7'10')
Maximum measurements. The focal point being a brick open fireplace with canopy, recessed bread oven, exposed ceiling timbers, stairs to first floor, built-in storage cupboard, wall light point, radiator, secondary glazed window to front.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 3.35m (11'0') x 3.35m (11'0')
Re-fitted with range of base and wall mounted units, work surfaces, tiled splashbacks, inset single drainer stainless steel sink unit with 'swan-neck' style mixer tap, electric cooker point with cooker hood over, plumbing for washing machine, space for fridge/freezer, exposed ceiling timbers, telephone point, radiator, secondary glazed windows to front and rear, part glazed panelled door to:

REAR LOBBY
Loft access, door to Day Room area, part glazed panelled door to side.

SHOWER ROOM
Suite comprising tiled shower cubicle with shower controls, wc, wall mounted wash basin, extractor fan, radiator, secondary glazed frosted window to rear.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING
A good size area, loft access, exposed wall and ceiling timbers, wall light point, electric heater, two secondary glazed windows to front affording splendid rural views.

BEDROOM 1 3.73m (12'3') x 3.66m (12'0')
A splendid vaulted room with exposed wall and ceiling timbers, telephone point, radiator, secondary glazed window to front with super rural view.

BEDROOM 2 5.46m (17'11') red to 4.65m (15'3') x 2.57m (8'5')
Cast iron Victorian fireplace, exposed floorboards, exposed wall timbers, wall light point, radiator, two secondary glazed windows to rear affording splendid views of the garden and farmland beyond.

BEDROOM 3 2.90m (9'6') red to 2.39m (7'10') x 2.69m (8'10')
Exposed brick chimney breast, exposed wall timbers, wall light point, radiator, secondary glazed window to rear with views of the garden and farmland.

BATHROOM 2.67m (8'9') x 2.21m (7'3')
Re-fitted with white suite comprising panelled bath with 'telephone' style mixer shower attachment, wc, pedestal wash basin, tiled splashbacks, exposed wall and ceiling timbers, radiator, secondary glazed frosted window to rear.

DETACHED BARN/OUTBUILDING
This extremely useful addition with a vaulted ceiling could we feel, subject to any necessary planning permissions, be used as a HOME OFFICE, ANNEXE or possibly even a HOLIDAY LET.

GROUND FLOOR: 5.11m (16'9') x 3.12m (10'3') Stable style door. Exposed wall and ceiling timbers, tiled floor, power and light connected, sealed unit window to front, ladder staircase to:

GALLERIED MEZZANINE: 3.12m (10'3') x 1.45m (4'9').

OUTSIDE
This attractive cottage stands in a rural position within its mature plot which extends to about 0.43 of an acre (subject to survey). To the front the garden is enclosed by hedging, being planted out in a 'cottage style' and laid mainly to lawn with borders. A driveway provides parking space for up to three cars and a CART-LODGE/CARPORT attached to the BARN/OUTBUILDING provides additional space. To the other side of the property, double wrought iron gates give access to a second area, which could be suitable for parking or standing a trailer/caravan/boat etc and there may even be possible space to build a Garage or Cart-Lodge, subject to the necessary planning permissions. The majority of the garden is at the side and rear, being enclosed by fencing and hedging and laid principally to lawn with established beds, borders, vegetable plots, ornamental pond, patio area, pathways, outside water tap and oil tank. There is an orchard area with apple, pear and plum trees and various soft fruits. Various OUTBUILDINGS comprise a recently built SUMMER HOUSE, two TIMBER SHEDS and a GREENHOUSE.

The garden backs onto farmland and would also be ideal for those wishing to keep chickens or other small domestic animals. This garden is a real wildlife haven, owing to its rural situation and would also suit those who are keen gardeners.

AGENT'S NOTE
Due to the scarcity of opportunities like this, offering such a peaceful position with stunning rural views, combined with a large mature plot, we strongly recommend viewing at the earliest opportunity. It is felt that the property offers further potential for extension and enhancement, subject to the necessary planning permissions.

BURY ST EDMUNDS & AREA
Sitting amidst beautiful countryside, Bury St Edmunds is an historic town and the second largest in Suffolk. Surrounded by many picturesque villages, some of which offer good local amenities, it offers a wide range of cultural, educational and recreational facilities.

Features of particular note include St Edmundsbury Cathedral with its Millenium Tower, the famous Abbey Gardens with the original ruins and The Georgian Theatre Royal, which has recently been the subject of a restoration programme. In addition there are two cinemas, one of which is a multi-screen complex and a sports centre.

Bury St Edmunds and the surrounding villages boast excellent schools and further education is catered for at the West Suffolk College.

The town benefits from extremely good shopping facilities with a twice weekly market and a wide range of independent traders, national chains, five supermarkets and the arc shopping centre, opened in 2009. In addition there are many pubs and restaurants which cater for a variety of tastes.

The A14 dual carriageway heading west from Bury St Edmunds provides easy access to Newmarket, Cambridge, the Midlands, Stansted Airport and London, via the M11. Stowmarket and Ipswich, both with direct rail links to London's Liverpool Street, the East Coast and the A12 are all readily accessed by heading east.