Property description
ABBEY SALES & LETTINGS are delighted to offer for sale this charming Grade II listed cottage, situated in the pleasant and well-regarded village of Fakenham Magna, backing onto the River Blackbourne. Dating back to the 16th century, the farmhouse benefits from a wealth of original period features. The property boasts three spacious double bedrooms and two cosy reception rooms,which is approached by a gravel driveway leading to the garage and around to the substantial garden extending to around 160ft. Must be viewed to fully appreciate the space and charm of the cottage!
Situated within the semi-rural village of Fakenham Magna this Grade II listed cottage was believed to date back to the 16th century. This delightful cottage still possesses its original charm and an abundance of characterful features including exposed beams, open fireplaces and wide oak floorboards.
LOUNGE 11‘ x 16‘ (3.35m x 4.88m) The cosy and spacious lounge benefits from beams and stud-work with a brick feature fireplace and woodburner, original bread oven and storage cupboard (which was formerly the entrance porch). Window is to the front of the property.
DINING ROOM 7‘ 7" x 9‘ 3" (2.31m x 2.82m) From the lounge there is open studwork leading to the dining room, with window to the front of the property.
KITCHEN 11‘ 7" x 7‘ 5" (3.53m x 2.26m) A shaker style kitchen comprising wall mounted and base level units under solid wood work surfaces, inset Belfast sink with mixer tap over, four ring electric hob with extractor fan over and integrated oven beneath. Benefitting from Pamment tiled flooring, space and plumbing for washing machine and window to the rear of the property.
BREAKFAST ROOM 11‘ x 6‘ 10" (3.35m x 2.08m) The open-plan breakfast room benefits from beams and studwork, pamment flooring, partially wood cladded walls, with stairs to the first floor landing.
BATHROOM The downstairs bathroom suite comprising high level cistern WC, pedestal wash hand basin and claw footed bath with shower attachment over. There is a heated towel rail, beams and studwork, with an obscure window to the side of the property.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING/STUDY 7‘ 5" x 16‘ 0" (2.26m x 4.88m) A good sized landing area which could easily be used as a study with stunning original oak floorboards, storage cupboard, beams and studwork with a staircase leading to the second floor bedroom.
BEDROOM ONE 16‘ x 9‘ 6" min (4.88m x 2.9m) A fantastic L-Shaped double bedroom with beams and studwork, large walk in wardrobe and window to the front of the property.
BEDROOM TWO 8‘ 2" min x 7‘ 7" (2.49m x 2.31m) A generous double bedroom with original wood flooring, built in cupboard housing the hot water tank, built in bookcase and window to the rear of the property.
BEDROOM THREE 17‘ 2" x 10‘ 7" (5.23m x 3.23m) A good sized double bedroom to the second floor with exposed brick feature wall, beams, loft access and window to the side of the property.
OUTSIDE The property is approached by a gravel driveway which leads to a large garage workshop with power and lighting measuring 17‘ 05" x 10‘ 10".
Gated side access leads to the rear garden, which extends to approximately 160ft and benefits from a large and sunny patio area providing ample space for external dining, a storage shed and mature shrubs and trees encasing the garden. Stepping down into large garden which is mainly laid to lawn with maturing shrubs and trees, leading to the beautiful views of the River Blackbourne, which forms a tranquil backdrop to the garden.
LOCATION The property is located off the main road, through the quaint and pleasant village of Fakenham Magna, which is a peaceful semi-rural village forming part of the estate of the Duke of Euston situated approximately 10 miles north east of the cathedral town of Bury St Edmunds and nearby village of Ixworth, providing an excellent range of every day facilities and amenities.