Property description
Diss - 4.5 miles
Harleston - 6.9 miles
Ipswich - 24.1 miles
An immaculately presented four/five bedroom period house dating back to the early 1700's. The house benefits from three reception rooms, two outbuildings, a garage and a enclosed rear garden.
Guide Price: £335,000
Accommodation comprises briefly:
Snug
Sitting Room
Dining Room
Kitchen
Utility Room
Pantry
Shower Room
Four Bedrooms
Landing/Occasional Bedroom
Family Bathroom
Lean-to Store
One Outbuilding
Garage
Gardens
Office/Studio Outbuilding
The Property
Briars Cottage was built circa 1730 and has been updated and enhanced by the current vendors. The property is beautifully presented and has been restored with many original features and materials. On entering the property a wooden front door leads into the snug. A doorway then leads through into the sitting room which has a feature fireplace with tiled hearth and an inset wood burner. The dining room is located next to the kitchen with both rooms having wooden flooring and windows to rear aspect. The kitchen has been refitted with a fine wooden kitchen comprising base units with work surfaces over. Fitted appliances include an integral four ring electronic hob and a inset double oven. A butler sink is also built in with further space for appliances. Furthermore, there is a large utility room and shower room which has been refitted. A pantry is located just off the dining room which provides further storage and appliances space. To the first floor are four double bedrooms with an occasional bedroom/landing. The inner landing could be used as an office or play room. The master bedroom has two windows to front aspect and two large double wardrobes. The family bathroom has been refitted in a white suite comprising a low level wc, pedestal hand wash basin and panelled bath.
Outside
The house has an integral garage with up and over door measuring 15'11" x 7'6". A side gate provides access down the side of the property to the rear gardens where a large patio stretches the length of the house. There is a covered log store and an outbuilding that has recently been converted and can be used as a possible office/studio or even a gym. It has power and light connected with inset spot lights and a fitted USP point. Attached to this is a further outbuilding. Just off the patio is a raised pergola and decking area of which has a beautiful rose bush growing over. The patio and decking area is ideal for entertaining and catching the afternoon sun. Steps lead up to the raised garden which is mainly laid to lawn with flower beds to the borders.
Location
The property is set within the heart of Oakley village which has good connections to the A140 and the A143. The neighbouring towns of Eye and Diss have a wide range of day to day facilities including Friday markets, general stores, bakers, butchers, pharmacies, doctors and other independent stores. The towns have schooling from infant to sixth form level with further education available in Bury St Edmunds, Norwich and Ipswich.
Directions
From the A140 turn left on to the Stradbroke Road through Lower Oakley where the property will be found on the right hand side marked by a for sale board.
Agent Note
The property is offered subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, whether public or private, all way leaves, easements and other rights of way whether specifically mentioned or not.
Services
Mains electricity and water are connected. Mains drainage. Oil fired central heating
Local Authority
Mid Suffolk Council
Tax Band: E
Energy Rating: D
Postcode: IP21 4AQ
Tenure
Vacant possession of the freehold will be given on completion.
Fixtures and Fittings
All fixtures and fittings including curtains are specifically excluded from the sale, but may be
available in addition, subject to separate negotiation.
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